ok how do we get more to compete??

HOW TO GET MORE TO COMPETE ON A (CLUB LEVEL.)

This is something that I am always wondering. I belong to a club in southern Ont. we can shoot up to 300 meters from a bench only. I see a good numbers of member's with firearms that are quite capable of being competitive on this range. I have tried several times to start some competitive matches open to everyone but do not get enough interest generated to make hosting a match worth the trouble.

This is what I hear.

I have not shot that far before.

I dont have the time.

Why would I pay for a match and have to shoot against experienced shooter's.

I would be embarased to come out and shoot a poor score.

I hate shooting off a bench.

And what I really find that makes them run just tell them there is a $25.00 match fee.

I look at a competitive match as a event where I can enjoy my sport, associate with other shooter's with the same interest, try to improve my marksmanship and learn from my mistakes. There is a lot of knowledge free for the taking from other competitors not to mention on being able to see different equiptment and how to use it. Do I go to a match with wining in mind? Hell yes! It is a competitive match! Shoot good or poor I am always glad I have attended.


Tell me how to set up a match on this range that would appeal to the masses and I will host two or three matches a year.

THANKS.
 
Put me down for "I hate shooting off a bench".:p Now prone is a different story. $25 isn't much for a match however, in the ORA single day matches run $35-$40 but that pays for a target marker/puller in the butts.
Having several classes could help, that way factory guns are not shooting against custom guns.

I have even offered free 7.62 DA ammo for those wishing to shoot it, and still get no bites. I keep hearing about these 1/4 MOA out of the box rifles, but have never one at a match.
 
I to like to get down low, but this is not a option on this range. Match fee would include awards. Seperate factory/custom class would be a must. Another problem is getting dedicated help to run a match and at a club level which would go mostly go unpaid. Other things to consider What type of targets to use? How many rounds per match? How much time to alot for a relay?
 
Try organising an egg shoot. 15 eggs at various distances, 15 shots, 15 minutes. If you have a lot of really good shooters, get really small eggs! Twin Cities Rifle Club does this event with good success. The beauty about shooting eggs is that you know if you hit one. They have 2 classes...factory and custom. Talk to ONT0001.
 
muzzle flash said:
HOW TO GET MORE TO COMPETE ON A (CLUB LEVEL.)

This is something that I am always wondering. I belong to a club in southern Ont. we can shoot up to 300 meters from a bench only. I see a good numbers of member's with firearms that are quite capable of being competitive on this range. I have tried several times to start some competitive matches open to everyone but do not get enough interest generated to make hosting a match worth the trouble.

This is what I hear.

I have not shot that far before.

I dont have the time.

Why would I pay for a match and have to shoot against experienced shooter's.

I would be embarased to come out and shoot a poor score.

I hate shooting off a bench.

And what I really find that makes them run just tell them there is a $25.00 match fee.

I look at a competitive match as a event where I can enjoy my sport, associate with other shooter's with the same interest, try to improve my marksmanship and learn from my mistakes. There is a lot of knowledge free for the taking from other competitors not to mention on being able to see different equiptment and how to use it. Do I go to a match with wining in mind? Hell yes! It is a competitive match! Shoot good or poor I am always glad I have attended.


Tell me how to set up a match on this range that would appeal to the masses and I will host two or three matches a year.

THANKS.
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Just a suggestion, but why not start with a free (bring your own sh&t) training course for those who are not familiar\comfortable with long range shots? I think people ego's get in the way of them shooting for fear they will suck. If some confidence could be instilled first, I think we would see alot more people out to this type of event.
 
John Marshall said:
Just a suggestion, but why not start with a free (bring your own sh&t) training course for those who are not familiar\comfortable with long range shots? I think people ego's get in the way of them shooting for fear they will suck. If some confidence could be instilled first, I think we would see alot more people out to this type of event.
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No one has a good time if they don't hit the target. Hitting the bullseye is even more fun. On a ORA Intro Day we will hand you a rifle that will hit the target at 300 yards, with a bit of coaching we will have you hitting the bull in a few shots.
The only problem with a shoot-what-you-bring is that we find a lot of shooters do not want to move their sights/scope because they have it sighted in at 100 yards for deer hunting. Another problem is the rifle and ammo must fit the safety template for the range, ie 270 Win does not fit the template at Cedar Springs but it is no problem at Mons range in Borden. Sure as sh&t someone will want to try his .22 at 300 yards.
 
maynard said:
No one has a good time if they don't hit the target. Hitting the bullseye is even more fun. On a ORA Intro Day we will hand you a rifle that will hit the target at 300 yards, with a bit of coaching we will have you hitting the bull in a few shots.
The only problem with a shoot-what-you-bring is that we find a lot of shooters do not want to move their sights/scope because they have it sighted in at 100 yards for deer hunting. Another problem is the rifle and ammo must fit the safety template for the range, ie 270 Win does not fit the template at Cedar Springs but it is no problem at Mons range in Borden. Sure as sh&t someone will want to try his .22 at 300 yards.
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I am sure you have more experience than I at this type of thing, but I think the people you are really after ("try his .22 at 300 yards";)) would show up for this type of event, although probably not in the numbers desired.
 
John,
The rifles we use for the Intro Days are .223 rifles either Savage or Tikka T3's. They have 10X scopes and bi-podsand we supply the amo. The low recoil is a joy to shoot and won't scare away younger or less experienced shooters. If a new shooter isn't hitting the target with his own rife they aren't having any fun.
 
Terry is right the egg shoot is fun.You look around on the line and you see ear to ear grins when they make the egg explode.:)When people have fun it is evident by the returning numbers for the event the following year .I started shooting br last year with a factory gun and got nothing but a positive welcome from the experienced shooters.I wish I had started sooner but it is the intimadation factor of the small holes .As well Ont0001 has been really helpful and encouraging for the prone shooting .I guess what I`m getting at is ,it is the shooters of the sport that can bring in new blood with how they treat the newbie asking what they may feel is a stupid question .No body likes to be embarassed.
Just my 2 cents worth.
 
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