Shot my first competition match this past Saturday. Four stages, four squads, rifle + handgun, paper and steel targets, hostage no-targets, max 100 yards. Was at the range for about 7 hours, from registration through cleanup.
I've taken a number of classes & shot a couple indoor leagues, but this was waaaaay outside my comfort level. Nothing like having 10 other dudes (who all knew what they were doing) watch every step and every shot I made. Everyone was friendly enough, though. Overall, it was a lot of fun.
> The organizers were very strict about safety rules and what would result in an instant DQ or banishment from the range. I only saw one DQ, and it was because someone's holster retention failed and his handgun fell out while running.
> I shot a stock Ruger AR556 with Holotech red dot & .45 cal Glock 21 with iron sights. It seemed like mine was the only stock rifle there...
> Now I'm dreaming of a .300 BLK and a suppressor.
> First stage went well until the mag change, when the new mag jammed too far into the mag well, confused the crap out of the hammer & bolt, and rendered the rifle useless. Lots of penalty points for un-engaged targets. No mechanical problems the rest of the day.
> I impressed myself plinking steel targets at 100 yards from a semi-kneeling position.
> And, finally (from the night before): the little pin above the trigger isn't a takedown pin, it's the hammer pin. Oops.
Overall, I didn't finish so well (not even in the top 80%), so there's plenty of room for improvement. It reminded me of getting started in triathlon many years ago.
There are a couple more monthly matches to do this summer... then a 2-day event in September called the Michigan Combat Rifle Championship. Hmmmmm...
Anyone else have experience with 2-gun matches or some good stories?
king of the road says you move too slow
KING OF THE ROAD SAYS YOU MOVE TOO SLOW
I've taken a number of classes & shot a couple indoor leagues, but this was waaaaay outside my comfort level. Nothing like having 10 other dudes (who all knew what they were doing) watch every step and every shot I made. Everyone was friendly enough, though. Overall, it was a lot of fun.
> The organizers were very strict about safety rules and what would result in an instant DQ or banishment from the range. I only saw one DQ, and it was because someone's holster retention failed and his handgun fell out while running.
> I shot a stock Ruger AR556 with Holotech red dot & .45 cal Glock 21 with iron sights. It seemed like mine was the only stock rifle there...
> Now I'm dreaming of a .300 BLK and a suppressor.
> First stage went well until the mag change, when the new mag jammed too far into the mag well, confused the crap out of the hammer & bolt, and rendered the rifle useless. Lots of penalty points for un-engaged targets. No mechanical problems the rest of the day.
> I impressed myself plinking steel targets at 100 yards from a semi-kneeling position.
> And, finally (from the night before): the little pin above the trigger isn't a takedown pin, it's the hammer pin. Oops.
Overall, I didn't finish so well (not even in the top 80%), so there's plenty of room for improvement. It reminded me of getting started in triathlon many years ago.
There are a couple more monthly matches to do this summer... then a 2-day event in September called the Michigan Combat Rifle Championship. Hmmmmm...
Anyone else have experience with 2-gun matches or some good stories?
king of the road says you move too slow
KING OF THE ROAD SAYS YOU MOVE TOO SLOW