Classic Battle Rifle Match Chilliwack 30 July

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We are having our first Classic Battle Rifle match on July 30 at Chilliwack Fish and Game Protective Association. Any military issue rifle, 30 cal or larger, iron sights only. Target distance from 25 to 100 yards. Its like a CQB match, 10 shooters at a time. Different shooting position, snap shooting, etc. Round count is 65 rounds.

Five stages. First stage is 5 for 5. Five minutes to shoot 5 rounds, prone, kneeling and standing at 100 yards. The competition is built to be bolt action friendly. No need for any webbing or battle gear. Just a pocket to carry a spare magazine or stripper clips.

Email robertpaddon@Hotmail.com for more match details or check out the club website.

http://www.chilliwackfishandgame.com/classic-battle-rifle-match/

14/40 position are full. Cost is $30 for Chilliwack members, $40 for others.

So dig out that old Lee Enfield, SKS or Winchester 94 and come out and play.
 
Setup/registration is at 830 AM on the rifle range at the Chilliwack Fish and Game Protective Association. Safety Briefing at 9 AM. First round down range at 915 AM. We WILL start on time. A few spaces left.
 
tootall said:
Will this be an ongoing event?
I missed today but would like to take part in future ones
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Today was the first as a test for interest. It was very well received. Not as severe a test as a TAC rifle match so people could relax and enjoy themselves.
There is talk of another one this October, if Robert is willing! It was very well organized.
 
Twas a good day, brought my oldest rifle out, hasnt been actioned in awhile....kinda fell in love with her again. along the way home I dropped in on our yoda mentor and got some amazing knowledge, tips and minor smithing....look for vast improvement if this runs October....Thanks Robert and CFGPA!
 
Twenty people showed up for the match today. 15 semi auto rifles and 5 bolt guns. We used IDPA targets and scoring so lowest points wins. Sean Koch 34, Semi -auto 1st place; Dave Buratenski , Semi-auto second place 38; Robert Paddon, bolt action 50 third place and Bruce Matthew bolt action 55 points fourth place.

The match went well for our first time. Some good lessons learnt that we will incorporate in the next match hopefully in October.

We shot distances 25 to 100 yard, standing, kneeling, sitting and prone positions.
 
I shot with my Mosin today and it was a total blast! I was one of two Mosins used in the match. And Robert was the only Lee Enfield that I recall seeing. A couple of Garrands as well were there but sadly with my earplugs in place the "PING!" wasn't really hearable. There was one or perhaps two K31's. And I think I saw two or perhaps three M14's. Oodles of SKS's with about 1/3 to 1/2 of them in aftermarket stocks too. All in all I'd say about half or just over of the rifles were proper WW2 stuff and the rest SKS's.

The original call for this match called for ".30 caliber or larger". But discussion at the wrap up and results indicated that all were keen on the idea of allowing any "proper" rifle caliber into the competition provided it dates from WW2 or earlier and was used by at least one nation's military. So that means 6.5 and 7mm rifles would be OK. The hope would be to see some Mausers for next time. And who knows? Maybe even an Arisaka?

Shooting distances at this match were not too long. But the fun factor was kept high with movement and shooting from all three primary positions. This kept the smiles locked onto all the faces and the interest high with lots of positive comments from many of the shooters. There was some discussion about other possible shooting procedures as well for future matches. And that will sure aid with keeping the meets vibrant and interesting. Me? I'm holding out for a bayonet charge of some form.... :d The CFGPA range is only 200 yards so we're limited in the longer distance aspect. But Robert is already tossing some ideas around for how to at least have us shoot out to that distance which would not involve walking out there to change targets. And let's face the facts. For a lot of us more "mature" shooters 200 yards for OUR eyesight IS a long distance when using plain iron sights.....

I also want to toss out a huge THANKYOU! to ALL the contestants that were quick to chip in with moving targets and stands and packing up at the end of the day. It was very gratifying to see a flood of people out of the shooting hut to do whatever needed done. Many hands make for light work and thanks to all of you it was indeed "light" work. Each and everyone of you should give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done.

And a big THANKYOU! to Robert for taking the bull by the horns and organizing this.

And for the next one don't dally. Break out those long bolt action rifles and come on out.
 
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BCRider said:
I shot with my Mosin today and it was a total blast! I was one of two Mosins used in the match. And Robert was the only Lee Enfield that I recall seeing. A couple of Garrands as well were there but sadly with my earplugs in place the "PING!" wasn't really hearable. There was one or perhaps two K31's. And I think I saw two or perhaps three M14's. Oodles of SKS's with about 1/3 to 1/2 of them in aftermarket stocks too. All in all I'd say about half or just over of the rifles were proper WW2 stuff and the rest SKS's.

The original call for this match called for ".30 caliber or larger". But discussion at the wrap up and results indicated that all were keen on the idea of allowing any "proper" rifle caliber into the competition provided it dates from WW2 or earlier and was used by at least one nation's military. So that means 6.5 and 7mm rifles would be OK. The hope would be to see some Mausers for next time. And who knows? Maybe even an Arisaka?

Shooting distances at this match were not too long. But the fun factor was kept high with movement and shooting from all three primary positions. This kept the smiles locked onto all the faces and the interest high with lots of positive comments from many of the shooters. There was some discussion about other possible shooting procedures as well for future matches. And that will sure aid with keeping the meets vibrant and interesting. Me? I'm holding out for a bayonet charge of some form.... :d The CFGPA range is only 200 yards so we're limited in the longer distance aspect. But Robert is already tossing some ideas around for how to at least have us shoot out to that distance which would not involve walking out there to change targets. And let's face the facts. For a lot of us more "mature" shooters 200 yards for OUR eyesight IS a long distance when using plain iron sights.....

I also want to toss out a huge THANKYOU! to ALL the contestants that were quick to chip in with moving targets and stands and packing up at the end of the day. It was very gratifying to see a flood of people out of the shooting hut to do whatever needed done. Many hands make for light work and thanks to all of you it was indeed "light" work. Each and everyone of you should give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done.

And a big THANKYOU! to Robert for taking the bull by the horns and organizing this.

And for the next one don't dally. Break out those long bolt action rifles and come on out.
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Sounds great, thanks for the detailed write up. If I had attended I probably would have brought out my '33 hex. Looking forward to hearing more on this.
 
Plans underway for the next match in October if approved by the board. It will have 6 stages and you will shoot from 25 to 200 yards. We also have thrown at the participant request an opportunity to use your bayonet. More details to follow once match is approved.
 
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