US Regional Long Range Match - CyaN1de holding his own!

Obtunded said:
I had a text from Richard "CyaN1de" Dreger and he has just finished shooting the Regional long range match in preparation for the US National F-Class championship that begins on Wednesday in Sacramento. (Thanks to my effing Chrysler, and a whopping bill to replace the computer et al, I had to cancel)

He and his humble 6BR tied for 3rd (actually he "lost" 3rd on a count back) and that was only because he had a hiccup on his first day. The rest of the match was all Richard's.

You can imagine how many jaws were dropping when all those shooters and their ultra fast, greasy 180 grain 7mm Bergers saw their scores take a back seat to a 6BR and a good pilot. Richard uses an accurized Remington XR100 with a Jewell trigger and a Krieger 6mm 1:8 twist barrel.

Now that the dust has been brushed-off, i have every expectation that Richard will place in the US National F-Class championships.

Well Done Richard!!
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Thats outstanding, just goes to show how important the driver is. I am not very well versed in F-Class open, particularly what specific 7mm calibers are being used and other calibers that are competitive. I have shot in some sniper competitions with .308 but do not reload. I am thinking of starting and getting a F-Class rifle to compete. I have always learned a ton shooting with others and am sure this would be no different.
 
EC, what I think many people don't appreciate about the 6BR is how incredibly consistent and accurate it is. Many will be happy if one group out of ten on their average rifle happens to be .2 or point 3, but when dialed in with a good barrel, a 6BR is really is a phenomenal cartridge and will produce those groups all the time.

If the gun is that consistent, the gun teaches you. You can learn from an accurate gun. You are right, in that it takes talent to know how to use a 6BR at 1000 yards, but it is the tool for learning how.

Having a cartridge and a gun that accurate makes you become a better shooter. Richard only shot ANYTHING, let alone an f-class gun for the first time about 3 years ago. He did it right, talking with guys that knew what they were doing, he invested in good equipment (not the most expensive equipment, except where it counts) and he sticks with what works.

He is a very talented shooter, and I would argue the best in Canada. He got that way by making intelligent choices practicing lots, and seeking intelligent advice along the way. Some of the neophyte precision shooters could learn a thing or two from him and HIS recipe for success.
 
Outstanding! This would have made a good "blog" on a CyaN1de webpage complete with Equipment list, break down of how he got started in the big "F", and trials, and tribulations along the way to the top. ;)

No seriously info on all this stuff would be great for Fclass up and comers, or those who want to travel to the US for competition with firearms etc.

Anyone else notice that BC has a strong contingent of competitive distance shooters? I think its time for Alberta to step up? :nest:
 
Obtunded said:
Richard only shot ANYTHING, let alone an f-class gun for the first time about 3 years ago. He did it right, talking with guys that knew what they were doing, he invested in good equipment (not the most expensive equipment, except where it counts) and he sticks with what works.
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Absolutely amazing what he has achieved in such a short time.
 
Styled said:
Outstanding! This would have made a good "blog" on a CyaN1de webpage complete with Equipment list, break down of how he got started in the big "F", and trials, and tribulations along the way to the top. ;)

No seriously info on all this stuff would be great for Fclass up and comers, or those who want to travel to the US for competition with firearms etc.

Anyone else notice that BC has a strong contingent of competitive distance shooters? I think its time for Alberta to step up? :nest:
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It is winter for 2-3 months longer in Alberta and Sask LOL
 
noneck180 said:
It is winter for 2-3 months longer in Alberta and Sask LOL
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We can't shoot in winter?:D

I do agree it is a lot less pleasant, though. Another issue is how windy it is in spring around here (Calgary region), it is very difficult to do any load development work with the conditions through March-May.

Edit - Go Richard! Great job against stiff competition.

Mark
 
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