Loop Hole stage from the LRSE PRS match in KY

Great video! I would have loved to have gone to that match! I think you guys have a great concept with the all inclusive match idea.

It would be nice to sync a second camera in these vids. In most PRS vids, the viewers are only seeing what the shooter is doing. People who have never shot this type of match don't have a good idea of what is happening downrange. The size of the targets, multiple distance engagements, movers at different speeds and different distances with hostages mixed in... they don't see this stuff and are only getting half the story. Many people I speak to think that there is only one target that is being shot at and that it's an iron maiden or a full sized IPSC target.
 
Btw, feel free to advertize matches in this forum. That's one of its main uses.

I've been meaning to put a thread with a list of PRS matches up, but haven't gotten around to it.
 
It is a 45% ipsc at 225. Finding the target and clearing your trajectory through the barn wall is the challenge. Bryan was PRS 2014 champion and one of the best in the sport so he makes it look pretty easy. I expect the average shooter to hit 5-6 out of 10
 
That is too cool, I wish this was more common up here! Anyone in western Canada putting on these longer practical matches? I shoot the Lande Tactical match every year but it's limited to a 450 yard range.
 
ssatt68 said:
It is a 45% ipsc at 225. Finding the target and clearing your trajectory through the barn wall is the challenge. Bryan was PRS 2014 champion and one of the best in the sport so he makes it look pretty easy. I expect the average shooter to hit 5-6 out of 10
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Could you explain the sizing of the "IPSC" target? Most reading this are brand new and have no idea what this means.

Also, can you give a general wording for what the stage card would look like - the goals, the positions, the time alotted, etc.

Again, most shooters have never seen anything like this so have no idea how it "would read". When they watch the video, they can follow the text and it should explain alot of the style and jargon of this sport.

When watching the vid, I was very impressed by how smooth the shooter was moving from position to position and engaging the target. Economy of steps. Going fast by moving slow and deliberate.

I can see where practise plays a big role in the shooter understanding how and where to position the rifle for various non standard positions. The shooter never fought with the rifle, never had to fuss and reposition.

Love how fast the rifle would feed and cycle.

Made it look easy....

Jerry
 
I was trying to figure our where he was aiming at the 20sec mark. I guess those cracks are big enough, but barely and definitely challenging! Hopefully we can get something like this going this side of the boarder too.
 
As I was walking into the office, I noticed a pallet lying against the wall of the building.

There you go, easy "barn" and could be set up on a range.

Problem is LR, movement, varying ranges for targets, and Steel but it could be done.... we just need a better understanding about the course of fire and what are good options.

Jerry
 
This is a full size IPSC target (just the target they use in IPSC - the pistol shooting discipline):

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45% IPSC target is just a target that is 45% the size of this one.

There are a couple groups working on bringing these matches to Canada. One here in Ontario and one in BC (maybe others). The problem is finding a range. There ARE ranges where these matches could be held. The problem is gaining access. Those who control access either don't see how this is different than the matches we shoot on square ranges or they don't want to allow civilians to shoot matches like this. There is a match right here in Ontario that is sort of similar to these matches, but it is not open to civilians. I can't imagine why... to me, not letting civilian shoot it is the same as saying civilians should not have guns.

Scott's article really hits the nail on the head regarding the value of these matches. They are the cutting edge of practical marksmanship.
 
This year they did it nearly the same, but there were 2 targets and you had to shoot the left one before the right one. Lots of guys timing out trying to figure out which was which or dropping points by hitting the wrong one first. On 3 of the positions you had to shift the rifle to get on the second target and had to use a different crack in the wall.

One of the most fun stages I have ever shot!
 
I've been in that barn a few times....that platform far more unstable than it looks in this video.

Having said that, I still want to go back in October for the Blue Ridge 3 gun match.
 
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