Sniper Challenge

If we set up the shooting matches moving outward from the center of a square to utilize all four corners, we could have a range marked out with standard sized targets while still being able to run three matches at the same time in three separate directions.
 
Glock-a-maniac said:
If we set up the shooting matches moving outward from the center of a square to utilize all four corners, we could have a range marked out with standard sized targets while still being able to run three matches at the same time in three separate directions.
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Great idea. But would take a ton of target set up!! Triple the cost. Cool concept none the less
 
Magpul has a new tutorial DVD set coming out on precision shooting and on the preview there are some really good targets that don't look that difficult to make. YouTube it if you get a couple minutes. I like the concept of a Circle and a rectangle both hanging on chains and one would report different then the other upon bullet contact.
 
Sounds excellent! Not to sure about the ghillie suit stuff but the long range target acquisition, ranging and doping sounds like a blast. Just my 2cents but I'd focus on that stuff. The rest can be done at any venue. With land like that I'd hate to be doing anything other than long range shooting, or at least just shooting.

Don't get me wrong I'm in either way! :cool:


I don't have a lot of spare time these days but let me know if there is anything I can do to help out. (Setup, Quads, ect...)

Good job guys! Excellent Venue! :D
 
I think it's safe to say this event will be relatively small in comparison to other events like the BCRA and largely because of the type of event it's going to be and what we're trying to accomplish here so if we're able to get help from guys that have been there, done that and hone it towards more of a field training exercise then a typical shooting competition, we'll have the right group of guys signing up that want to sharpen their skills as well as have some serious FUN!!!
 
Wow, I really want to do this now after reading the whole thread. This is right up my alley.
I am gunna try and get a few guys I know locally to see if they wanna join.
 
sounds pretty cool boys.
i would really try to keep it simple. from past experiences at shoots any time it gets too complicated you run out of time and problems happen. i think this is an awsome idea and will help with what i can.(after hunting season) whatever u guys need for targets let me know.
 
Mutt-roc said:
sounds pretty cool boys.
i would really try to keep it simple. from past experiences at shoots any time it gets too complicated you run out of time and problems happen. i think this is an awsome idea and will help with what i can.(after hunting season) whatever u guys need for targets let me know.
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MUTTS THE MAN!!! thanks for step'n up Mutt. It's always a good time with you there.

Do ya still have those plywood trucks with 'brown' plywood cutouts to go with it??
 
Max Owner said:
Friendly competition or training type course?

Anything with a gillie suit use would be time consuming.
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There are many way's to put on many events in a time friendly manner, it's all about organization, planning and cooperation from the shooters.

Anyone interested in shooting from a Helicopter? It would add to the cost of the event, but may be an option. If there is enough interest I will check into it as we have a private helicopter operation close to the shoot location. I need to check into Canadian Law on this one also, it is done in the States but not sure if it is possible here.

Due to time constraints it would probably be an elevator ride to altitude, hover, shoot 3-5rnds, land, change teams.

My thinking is use this as part of a staged re lay for the first day of the shoot. Im just throwing this out there as a suggestion for all the organizers to get together and discuss.

Start the morning off with the target identification/ range estimation and cold bore shot challenge at unknown ranges as event 1 shot taken to be determained by team drawing designated target from a hat and engaging (yep some shots will be closer than others, luck of the draw and life).

Then moving to a DD out simulation moving through a trail with concealed and unconcealed targets scoring based on time and targets hit for X amount of points, with targets engaged by spotter and sniper utilizing non restricted rifle or shotgun and sniper rifle, course walking distance of @ 300 meters. Targets at various ranges.

Then hop on the chopper (if legal) for 3 rounds fired at pepper poppers from the sniper rifle 1 minute to engage, rotate chopper and fire 5 rnds from non restricted semi auto from spotter 30 second engagement time, scored as hit/miss for X amount of points.

Finnish the day off with Miller Time and BBQ compliments of loosing team:p

Now, off to enjoy hunting season.
 
Long Range Canuck said:
There are many way's to put on many events in a time friendly manner, it's all about organization, planning and cooperation from the shooters.

Anyone interested in shooting from a Helicopter? It would add to the cost of the event, but may be an option. If there is enough interest I will check into it as we have a private helicopter operation close to the shoot location. I need to check into Canadian Law on this one also, it is done in the States but not sure if it is possible here.

Due to time constraints it would probably be an elevator ride to altitude, hover, shoot 3-5rnds, land, change teams.

My thinking is use this as part of a staged re lay for the first day of the shoot. Im just throwing this out there as a suggestion for all the organizers to get together and discuss.

Start the morning off with the target identification/ range estimation and cold bore shot challenge at unknown ranges as event 1 shot taken to be determained by team drawing designated target from a hat and engaging (yep some shots will be closer than others, luck of the draw and life).

Then moving to a DD out simulation moving through a trail with concealed and unconcealed targets scoring based on time and targets hit for X amount of points, with targets engaged by spotter and sniper utilizing non restricted rifle or shotgun and sniper rifle, course walking distance of @ 300 meters. Targets at various ranges.

Then hop on the chopper (if legal) for 3 rounds fired at pepper poppers from the sniper rifle 1 minute to engage, rotate chopper and fire 5 rnds from non restricted semi auto from spotter 30 second engagement time, scored as hit/miss for X amount of points.

Finnish the day off with Miller Time and BBQ compliments of loosing team:p

Now, off to enjoy hunting season.
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The cost of a helicopter would be prohibitively expensive. I can't speak for everyone but I would not want to pay for that. The helicopter industry is my life and I can tell you that it would not be worth the hassle for us or the operator. Just my 2 cents worth. What helicopter company were you thinking of contacting? If everyone is really serious about it perhaps I can contact them to answer some questions and to satisfy everyones curiosity.
 
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It would save a lot of time and ease the safety issues if you separated the shooting and stalking phases. It would also allow competitors to opt out of low crawling in the mud. If you want to really challenge newer long distance shooters, take away the rangefinder and in hand ballistic calculators. It's not a spending contest, right? Each shot subtracts possible points from stage, each unit of time used beyond minimum removes points etc. Use gongs to make scoring quick and easy. Moving several folks quickly through different stages at the same time is the only way to make this flow well. Build a helo mockup window and seat; you could hang in with some short crane slings so it moves a bit, instant helo. Set up a stage or two that can only be shot easily on the left side.
 
I'm just throwing this out there but if we had 9 teams and three different courses, we could run two to three teams a day through each course giving each team a couple hours to complete the course and we'd need two to three days to run all the teams through. That's not bad. Why make it a rushed event? Make it so that every team can take their time so that young or older, in shape or slightly not so in shape, everyone participating can handle the course. Ghillie suits are optional but would add to the element of going through the courses. I don't think this should be necessarily a timed event but more of a well planned event with scoring to make it semi-competitive. The last thing I want this to turn into is a competitive sh!t show where sponsors get involved and guys are competing for top prize or a random draw of a bunch of stuff the organizers begged companies to pony up. There are lots of these events already and for the competitive, have at it, for those of us that want to learn something, do some shooting and have a great time with a great group I'd rather it was set up that way.
Just my two cents.
 
ok i/we are in.... we have shot at mutts shoot and placed fairly well, that being said here is our thoughts....
--we are not soilders so who cares about the guilie suit thing
--we have spent a fair chunk of change on our kit and are not too keen on dragging it through the mud and junk, to an extent but there is a limit in our mind
--unknown distances are cool and there should be some in that catagory for sure, but allow rangefinders for certain parts as well
--definetely put a time limit on a course of fire....time limit from start to finish
--have a side line comp out to extended ranges for bonus points/cash on the side... ..... 1500+ yds out to a mile or more
--give each team so many rounds to complete the course and any remaining rounds would be worth bonous points
--so far as the time thing goes i think 1 round should be timed to add an element of pressure and have another untimed round to settle things down, after all it is a competition, time is precious
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we also have a moving/rotating target that works awesome that can be made available!!! and it is proven..mutt(little dig in there)

also is there a caliber limit? 338 and 50 definetly have the advantage past 1000
 
bingo1010 said:
we also have a moving/rotating target that works awesome that can be made available!!! and it is proven..mutt(little dig in there)

also is there a caliber limit? 338 and 50 definetly have the advantage past 1000
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For those that think that pull'n the trigger on a 338LM and a 50 is just like pound'n rounds with a 308 but with a range advantage, they're wrong. I wish shooting the bigger calibers was the same as getting behind a short action!! Launching big rounds short or far has it's owner set of issues. After working at hitting targets at over 1200yds with my 338LM AI, it was so much easier making my 308 get out to that distance. Just say'n.
 
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