Sniper Challenge

[albertacoyotecaller]

I have been following this thread with interest. I would like to say that there are some great ideas being thrown out there, however some are not realistic to happen on the first go. After running a few matches, I have learned that some of that cool stuff will not fly the first go around. The first and foremost priority in running an event like this is safety and organization and those two tasks will eat up a lot of your time. The users of the event will not come back without attention to those two details. After finding and figuring out how all your props and staff are going to work together you can start to introduce the real fun factor.

There should be a decent demand for this kind of event in Canada. Give it a few go's first to see what and who makes it happen. There are decent events south of us that are really challenging and their ideas can be brought up here.

That last vid looks like some ADC work south of the border and not a hunt. I am always surprised that nothing up here ever happened like that.

Greg

 

[Mutt-roc]

I agree with bingo on this one. im not a sniper im a long range competitor. the date planned for the shoot will almost guarentee snow on the ground or slush. i run tight tolerenses in my actions and will not risk getting #### in it. and im fat! I love the idea of multiple long range targets at unknown distances with appropriate points awarded for the harder shots. This year from what i understand is simply more of a learning experience of what worked what didnt but SAFETY will be top priority. and bingo im still gonna whip ur a$$

 

[sharpejimbo]

course of fire

LRC has put together a plan for the shoot. I have reviewed it and can honestly say LRC is one sick puppy!!! So far the course proposed is f---ing cool. There are allowances for accuracy, regardless of caliber. There are a variety of challenges that will push each team to preform beyond their comfort level.This is the first draft on the table and i'm sure there will be modifications to come. As it stands, it will be the most challenging event i've been involved with and look forward to see how it turns out. Major thanks to LRC for the work he has put in. When we finalize the when, where ,and how we will post it for everyone to look at and add there two cents. After all, this is about the competitors and the opportunity to push your abilities and walk away with a sense accomplishment for everyone. Any and all input is greatly appreciated. Every time I pull the trigger it's a learning experience. Lets keep learning!

 

[Long Range Canuck]

LRC has put together a plan for the shoot. I have reviewed it and can honestly say LRC is one sick puppy!!! /QUOTE]

Jimbo, I really don't see a problem with competitors taking turns holding up the targets and walking across the range, we are all professional shooters and there should be minimal risk. Setting up a range with moving targets is going to be tuff. I'm sure there are lots of people from Ontario that would love to volunteer thier time to assist us if the competitors will be to time pressed with the event to take thier turn to present targets to fellow shooters.

Please feel free to post your names here to volunteer as a target presenter!

 

[sharpejimbo]

the shoot

LRC has put together a plan for the shoot. I have reviewed it and can honestly say LRC is one sick puppy!!! /QUOTE]

Jimbo, I really don't see a problem with competitors taking turns holding up the targets and walking across the range, we are all professional shooters and there should be minimal risk. Setting up a range with moving targets is going to be tuff. I'm sure there are lots of people from Ontario that would love to volunteer thier time to assist us if the competitors will be to time pressed with the event to take thier turn to present targets to fellow shooters.

Please feel free to post your names here to volunteer as a target presenter!

Like I said!!!!!!!

 

[Max Owner]

Do we get to shoot back?

A twue test of skill and some other ####.

 

[Long Range Canuck]

Do we get to shoot back?
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Max we have discussed this amongst all the organizers, and as we have all seen you shoot we have agreed to allow only you to shoot back. To ensure our safety the only stipulation is you must aim directly at us when firing, and That there are no bystanders or spectators that will be hit with your stray bullets.

Thanks for volunteering your services as a Target Presenter I knew our best candidate would come from Ontario

 

[saskcanshooter]

Where is this being put on? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scout_Sniper#Phases_of_training
check out the phases of training in the link now that would be fun.

 

[Long Range Canuck]

Where is this being put on? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scout_Sniper#Phases_of_training
check out the phases of training in the link now that would be fun.

At this time it is being planned for a location 1.5hrs North of Edmonton we will disclose the location once it is set in stone.

 

[saskcanshooter]

Anyone from saskatchewan going to this?

 

[Max Owner]

Max we have discussed this amongst all the organizers, and as we have all seen you shoot we have agreed to allow only you to shoot back. To ensure our safety the only stipulation is you must aim directly at us when firing, and That there are no bystanders or spectators that will be hit with your stray bullets.

Thanks for volunteering your services as a Target Presenter I knew our best candidate would come from Ontario

Only 3 people in this thread have seen me shoot.

Only thing that people shoot good out here is the ####.

 

[Marksmen]

Part VI - General Operating and Flight Rules

Canadian Aviation Regulations 2011-1

Subpart 6 - Miscellaneous

Content last revised: 1996/10/10

Munitions of War

606.01 No person shall carry weapons, ammunition or other equipment designed for use in war on board an aircraft unless the aircraft is a Canadian aircraft or the Minister has authorized the carriage of such equipment.

 

[Long Range Canuck]

Part VI - General Operating and Flight Rules

Canadian Aviation Regulations 2011-1

Subpart 6 - Miscellaneous

Content last revised: 1996/10/10

Munitions of War

606.01 No person shall carry weapons, ammunition or other equipment designed for use in war on board an aircraft unless the aircraft is a Canadian aircraft or the Minister has authorized the carriage of such equipment.

Thank you for the reference, and I may be miss interpreting this, but I would believe this to be in reference to arming an aircraft with bombs, mini guns, rocket pods etc..... Military hardware. I'm not sure if this would pertain to discharging a firearm at targets from an aircraft. After all they do it quite regularly for cull hunts, and other wild life duties, as well as movies filmed in Canada. As I said I may be wrong in the interpretation but we do need to research the legalities before going forward. We do have some good ideas to simulate a helicopter shoot if a helicopter is out of the question.

 

[Marksmen]

Thank you for the reference, and I may be miss interpreting this, but I would believe this to be in reference to arming an aircraft with bombs, mini guns, rocket pods etc..... Military hardware. I'm not sure if this would pertain to discharging a firearm at targets from an aircraft. After all they do it quite regularly for cull hunts, and other wild life duties, as well as movies filmed in Canada. As I said I may be wrong in the interpretation but we do need to research the legalities before going forward. We do have some good ideas to simulate a helicopter shoot if a helicopter is out of the question.

These activities all are with a permit from the minister of transport. I would advise caution, lots of eye are watching this.

 

[hend238]

These activities all are with a permit from the minister of transport. I would advise caution, lots of eye are watching this.

I agree. The best course of action is to call the operator you plan to use. I still maintain that we won't find an operator who would go through the trouble unless it's worth their while. If that is the case then it will just cost too much whether we have sponsors (as someone has eluded to) or not.

 

[Mutt-roc]

from past experience i would keep it simple. getting too complicated will only confuse competitors and cause headaches for the organizers. you have to keep in mind ur time frame for everything that has to happen to run a shoot.(set up/tear down/painting targets/and the unexpected. time flys when ur shooting

 

[Mark Mags]

from past experience i would keep it simple. getting too complicated will only confuse competitors and cause headaches for the organizers. you have to keep in mind ur time frame for everything that has to happen to run a shoot.(set up/tear down/painting targets/and the unexpected. time flys when ur shooting

What he said ^^

Planes with miniguns?
Spaceships with SCUDS?
Octopi with 1911s?

What's going on here? The more stuff (crap?) you put in, the harder it is to run / organize. Keep it simple and that in turn will keep it running smoothly. The more that you do this type of event, you will find out what works, and what won't. Asking your local Rifle Assoc (ARA?) for tips to orgnize / set up etc would be a place to start...Leave the SARS tipped tracer ATG missles loaded on a crop duster for next year.

Start simple...and leave it there.

 

[Long Range Canuck]

LOL, you are all right, but reading way to deep into this.

My idea of using a helicopter was go straight up hover, fire a few rounds, straight down, not a long distance tour shooting while buzzing trees or anything of that sort, but thanks for some of the e-mails, some were quite humorous.

Hend was pretty good at giving me experianced info on the helicopter as well as a couple of operators i talked to, and as stated the logistics are probably not worth the effort.

That being said, It is done on numerous civilian shoots with our southern neighbors hence my enquiry into doing something simular here. If you don't ask or dare to explore the avenue one thing for sure is you will never see it.

Considder the helicopter idea dropped.

Marksman, as far as advising caution lots of eyes watching this, I would hope they would do more than watch, maybe come out and participate or throw in some ideas.

Nothing Illegal, unsafe or stupid will be part of the program, this is not designed intended or executed to promote a Rambo attitude. It's about having fun and being challenged.

A course of fire has already been suggested (without a helicopter) and will be gone over with a fine tooth comb and modified where needed. A location is planned and we need to get all involved together to go over the logistics of the location and course of fire. We still have alot of ground work to do. Keeping it Simple with a flow was a large part of the plan and course of fire layout. Im sure when it is all put together you will be quite happy as well as challenged.

 

[Longshot]

So what kind of calibers or classes are you going to allow?

 

[Mutt-roc]

my vote would be to only run magnums. i know with the ALRC we are talking about changing it into two different events. the origional ALRC will be our long range shoot where you will have to run a magnum to keep up and run a different event with the same targets but more positional shooting and closer distances and everyone will have to run a 308 to keep everyone on the same playing field. i know that was always the issue with our shoot is that it just simply isnt fair to put a ballistic pig 308 up against a high BC magnum. also what were you guys planning for target sizes?