RATON,NEW MEXICO 2013-US NATS & World's Championships

In Raton the wind channels in from the hills on both sides of the range. The most confusing wind I have ever seen. The guys that shoot the fastest would probably do the best.

Actually, the best hydrated guys will do best. Have a box of juice(minimum) before each shoot.
 
Targets are down on Charlie range,Sun has set on 2013 Nationals

Her are results of Grande Agg
Fred was behind Bill Mc Donald by 7 points at start of last day today Fred shot 3 relays of 2+15 he shot a amazing 75,75, 75 and lots of V-bulls

All targets down for the day on Charlie Range

last rays of the sunset


"Results" amazing shooting by Fred and Steve Levesque and Kenny Proulx Bill had major elevation problems.
And Leo did it again



 
Let's keep this thread for the Raton match only pls and keep us informed as to how the Cdns are doing in both the US Nationals and the World event.

Please let us know how they are managing to have all those relays in 1 day too, like let us know what time the last relay comes off the line. USFCN has 383 competitors and with 87 targets in use, that is still 5 relays and it will be even worse for the 2 day indivs with 422 shooters. My math says 6 relays each allowed 40 min., starts at 8 am and would not come off the line until 8pm with 6 relays for 3 yardages.

Going to be a very long day!
 
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Hi Keith and Marc

We started today (the first day) by getting to the range at 6:00 am and the last relay didn't finish until 6:30 tonight!! Very long day. Started with a flag raising ceremony for the 16 countries then the first of 6 relays. The first relay had reasonable winds, the last was almost calm but the middle was in the afternoon and was like shooting in a tornado. Right in the middle of the string we had about a 4-5 minute wind shift. Went from holding 5 minutes right to 1 left and back and forth for about 5-6 shots before things settled down again. Then in the later afternoon we had to stand down for a lightning and thunder show. Interesting place Raton!!

Steve
 
There are a handful of Cdns there. Most are US. Some from other countries too practicing for World's. I leave for that in the morning and drive 2200+ kms. Cdns are glen Taylor, Gord Ogg, Steve b., Richard d., Eric b, Jerry t, Bruce mcd, Bruce c. , terry p, will & Kevin c, Scott G, Les D, Barry p, David H. Darcy s, bill w, bill f, maris De c, shawn t. Gerry w, Trevor m. I may have missed one or two, but that is most of them.
 
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You missed Jonathan Laitre, who was sitting in 10th in F-TR after yesterday's shoot. If the storm front that just rolled through Albuquerque hit up there too they would have likely had to stop for an hour or so; sounds like they had a 13 hour day yesterday.
 
Gord was on fire yesterday. The condition really started to come up and Gord, to the amazment of most, dropped only one point in the 15 round string.

Wind and mirage reading here is difficult, and unlike anything I have ever experienced. Just sort of getting my head around how the wind is working at the 1000y range.

The three Nova Scotian shooter, including myself are struggling with scores, but I am having the time of my life at such an amazing facility, and meeting many wonderful people.
 
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