WCRC Long Range Match Results 10-10-10

[284Shooter]

Shooters,

Warren County Rifle Club held its 4th match of the year yesterday, and 10-10-10 was a great day to have a match. We had thirty one shooters come out to enjoy the day, with three juniors and seven new shooters coming out to try their skills. We ran a four shooter relay rotation. Match start was 0930 and ended at 1600.

The weather was as good as I’ve seen on AEDC in eight years. We started the day at 0930, with an ambient temperature of about 65*f. Wind was extremely light with not more than a few MPH most of the day, but in typical AEDC fashion it was fishtailing with several mini-gusts and let offs. Mirage was up and reflecting changes perfectly. The target faces were fully lit by the start of the second match. The high temp on range during the match was around 85*f. We ran one flag (pit wall), which was all but worthless most of the day, and as usual it was a lair.

Nine Prone shooters came out to enjoy the day. Requirement for the win was at least on one iron sight match, but it was open as to when irons were shot. Top score of the day, with one A/A one A/I was Chris Hayes with a 398-12x. Keith Perry was right there with a 395-21x, shooting irons throughout the day. Keith’s first match was a 199-14x in some pretty hazy, dark conditions. Matt Kubic was high Palma shooter, with a 389-9x and Laura Perry was high woman, putting up an iron sight score of 385-11. Greg Hamilton’s first effort at 1000 yards resulted in an impressive 362-8x with a 6BR.

F class open had nine shooters. Steve Wells score of 377-7x took top spot in class. Steve has been right one the verge for a while now and it was good to see him take the win. Just two points down was Clinton Roberts, who put up a 375-4x. Chuck Nicholas was the top new shooter in Open class with a 361-1, just ahead of two other new shooters, Jeremy Hayes and Nick Nickolas, who put up 359-1 and 356-4 respectively.

F TR was again our biggest class, with thirteen shooters. Campbell Boyd is no stranger to the top spot, and he took it again yesterday with a 363-3x. Steve Grammer was close behind with his 357-1 taking second spot and Dave Espy in third with a 355-2. We had four new F TR shooters. Travis Dickson took top honors for the new F TR shooters with a 349-1. Randy Newman’s 343-4 was a great effort as well as the 316-0 and 296-1 that John Price and Aaron Newman put into the books.

I would like to thank all that came out and participated. You all made this another safe and successful event. I would like to thank Jack Dickson, who was the Highland Rim RSO for us today. Jack made this match possible with merely his presence. Thanks to Clyde Kunz for organizing this pick-up date and a HUGE thank you to the TN NG and the Air Force for the range improvements. For those that haven’t been there in some time, we have all brand new metal number boards, range fans and new plastic uprights that worked fantastic. The carriers were also painted high visibility yellow, which was a nice touch. The range was mowed and in great condition, and the new pavilions look fantastic.

I am not aware of any new dates this season, though stay tuned because you never know. Until the next time,

All X’s and 10’s

Chris

[Guest FroggyOne2]

Chris.. as always.. a great report.. I can say that the turn out at ORSA on Sat was a good day.. I tried shooting my .223 again at 1000 but this time with the Hornady 75 Amax, shot a 195-8 and 192-6 with the .223. My palma gun, is not shooting well right now.. (I cleaned it). Don't know the over all results, but I do know that Brian Newkirk did shoot a clean on the first match and I think that was the only one of the day. On Sunday, we had more shooters .. Bill Vaughn only dropped 2 points for the whole day shooting his .284 Winchester, I was back at it again with the .223 and the Amax's.. posted a 198-10 with the scope, then switched to irons for the second and third match.. 197-3 and a 199-11.. it was a great weekend for shooting.. it was good to see that you all got to shoot!

Randy

[Guest dedgar]

I have a question about long range. Actually I have several.

While I am not new to competitive shooting I have not done long range. I have a Ruger #1 in 270W that I would like to use for this. However, looking over the first post I see that that shoot required shooting with iron sights. My Ruger doesn't have iron sights.

Are there other long range shoots that do not require iron sights?

Also, being new to this, I do not know any ranges that are long enough to allow any practice/sighting in. Anyone have a list?

[Guest FroggyOne2]

Dedgar, I sent you a pm with my number.. give me a call.. I will answer your questions.

[Guest dedgar]

Thanks for the info Froggy.