The first day was a pretty unorganized goat rodeo. On the website it said we could check zero and check in on Friday evening. The check in part didn't happen and we were told to be back at 8am the next morning to do so. Well, the shooters meeting didn't take place until 10:45 and first rounds didn't go down range until just before noon. Some COFs were pretty good, but there was very differential enforcement of rules and no consistency in match terminology between stages. Some COFs were impossible, some COFs were shot by locals the in the prior months and even the day prior, and some COFs were way too easy. Anyways, the second day seemed like a completely different match run by different people. It was a kick ass field shooting match with great COFs. Unfortunately, they started way late again, Charlie and I had to change flights (setting us back 250 bucks a piece) and we still had to leave immediately after shooting the last stage. No awards, nor prize table.



I'm proud of Charlie. He kicked some serious ass with a scope he zeroed the day before the match and a load for which he had no solid dope. He put on a clinic for the guys in his group, some of which had already shot some of these stages.

The helo stage was a blast. This was a first for me. (Had to add some music otherwise it'd be just white noise)



If they tweak some things here and there, I think this could be a premier match. The venue is awesome with plenty of area for all kinds of COFs. Its one to keep an eye on.

Here's some of Charlie:

On the way back, I left one of these in my carry on:

That looks pretty kick ass!

Congrats on scoring high guys.

Good shooting!!

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Good job!! Congrats!

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Great shooting Ryan and Charlie!

I'm interested in hearing what TSA said (if they even noticed) about the mag. My guess is it could go right through and they wouldn't have a clue.

haha.

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Nice Finish guys... I see that Scott is on fire.... Congrats to Scott Parks of Vortex Optics....

Ryan... How did the TSA react to the mag. Did they search you or were you able to explain it away...

Congrats to Ryan and Charlie. You guys shot great.

Damn that looks bad ass. I want to shoot from a helo before I die.

Is the match physically tough? Like you have to hike a mile with your gear?

TSA had to fill out a bunch of paperwork and call the cops. The cop was way cool and said just check the bag and get on with it.

Gordon-its not too physically demanding. We only had a couple stages where we had to run a bit. Overall, we probably hiked a mile with gear. But it was cumulative. It was easy getting from stage to stage.

Is that a Bushnell HDMR on Charlies setup?

I believe so... He was telling me that he was running that setup with the G2 reticle and was very happy with it....

Damn you guys are some bad mofo's congratz to you both!

What is the elevation adjustment range for the bushnell hdmr?

It's nice to hear good things about that HDMR. Have one sitting on a mount for an AR10 that I have not used yet. I think I may need relocate it.

HDMR is tracking and working great. You guys know I will not run anything that does not preform well. I am really impressed with this scope so far.

Let me know if you want one I should be able to get you guys a great deal on them.

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Ryan
How does the HDMR compare to the NF F1 you were running?

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