A thought for an upcoming clay match

Okay, my buddy is going to have a benchrest clay match April 30th at a private club in Cumby. Normally he only has an open class but thought if there was enough interest about having a hunting/tactical class. So I thought some of y'all might want to give this a try. All shooting will be at 300y.

Open class is benchrest rifles with bench rests and rear bags or rear rests...but no one piece rests. Mini clays (2.25") are shot.

Hunting/tactical must shoot off bench but front support must either be bipod or bag....a rear bag will be allowed. Regular (4") clay are shot.

The way these matches work is you get there and pay your entry and get your bench/relay assignment. Get your stuff unloaded on/around your bench and put out whatever wind flags you want. Then a shooters meeting occurs and then relay A has a sight in period to shoot at paper or steel, shoot as many rounds as you want within the time period allotted (normally 7-8 minutes). A clay check is performed them you shot for score, only 10 rounds on the bench for the 10 clays for score same amount of time is allotted.

Then relay B, C, D, etc shoot their sight in and score. Once everyone has shot their first round it starts over but the only sight in period is before the first score clays are shot. So round 2, 3 and 4 you shoot your ten clays and then the next relay shoots their ten until everyone has shot at their 40 clays.

As I typed this up I realized the most important question I forgot to ask...the entry fee. I don't know but normally they range between $30 & 40 for the local matches. I'll update that info later.

Anyone interested?

Following, interested but will have to decide between this and turkey hunting...

I would be very interested as long as the clays are not in the shape of a friggin' prairie dog.

the hunting / tactical class could be interesting , who is sponsoring this shoot

Sounds fun, if the turkey tags are filled by then,

yep me in,


where's Cumby

Of course I'm on duty that day.

Be lots of standing around bs-ing and some shooting. Good time as far as I'm concerned.

Sunday matches suk, logistics wise. but I may be retired by then. every day will be Saturday

I would be interested if I can get off work

I would love to shoot something like this but am taking the wife on a short vacation that weekend.

I actually prefer Sunday matches, it gives me Saturday to prep/load...to each their own.

Anyway, to answer assume questions... if he decides to add this class the entry well be the same as open and paid out separately, meaning you aren't shooting against open shooters. $35

Cumby is just east of Commerce.

If he does something like that again let me know Judd. Sucks I cannot make this one but I would really enjoy shooting something like this.

I just got all this 6.5 Creedmoor ammo loaded as best I know how. I need to go shoot for money!

This Sunday there is a poker chip match in Denton...they added a similar class this year. Come on, I'll meet ya.

Wife will be gone all week with the kids. Bet it would be hell to pay if I hauled [censored] Sunday morning.



But I'll try.

I plan to be there Sunday to shoot in the hunter/tactical class. See you there!

Scene Control

Patricia your a dick

I also would be interested in the Tactical class

KEEP US POSTED

Hey, I'm in for the hunting/tactical class, and I've got 2 friends who would be as well. Keep us posted sir - sounds like a good time!

My trip got moved to easter weekend so I can be in

I'll keep y'all posted, if more become interested post up because the interest is going to judge his willingness to do it

Sounds like fun I would be interested.

I'm interested, might hitch a ride with 2beez and see what I can do off a bench

I'm a maybe on the tactical/hunting. Suppose to be gone turkey hunting. Sounds fun

It's on, there will be a tactical/hunting class. I'll post details later in the week.

I'm not having surgery on my arm so I am in

I'm down

Details and location:

I recently discovered an old but very good Bench Rest Shooting Range called Small Groups Rifle Range. It was formerly named Outback Sportsman's Club, located just out of Commerce, TX. It is about an hour Northeast of Dallas. It has been cleaned up and remodeled, it's perfect for a rifle match. The range has 100, 200, and 300 yard target boards and 20 covered concrete benches. Bring your own shooting stool.

Directions to the range and other information is available at the website which is www.smallgroupsriflerange.com.

The range is about 7 miles east of Commerce on Hwy 11. The address is: CR4737, Cumby, TX 75433

For Quick and Easy Reference, here is a Google Link: https://goo.gl/maps/HnNqJKASgdP2

There is a 300 yard clay match scheduled for Sunday, April 30th and there will be both Open and Tactical/Hunter classes available. Match and safety rules will be similar to our Poker Chip Matches and other F Class type bench matches.

General Information for Both Classes:



When: Sunday, April 30th

Where: Small Groups Rifle Range, Cumby TX (5 miles Northeast of Commerce)

Shooters Meeting: 9:00 a.m. Match starts after Shooters Meeting

Entry Fee: $35 (80% of Entry Fees go to Prize Money) Cash Only. Small bills are greatly appreciated.

Both Classes: 4 Ten Shot, 7 minute relays, 40 rounds total

10 minute unlimited sighters period before the first relay

Centerfire Bolt Action Rifles Only

No Rail Guns

No one piece rest.

Maximum 30 Caliber

Tie Breaker shoot-off will be 2 shots

10 rounds only on the bench during relays

Safety glasses must be worn while in the shooting area.

No bolts in rifles until given the command to "Insert Bolts" and commence fire.

Remove bolts when your 10 rounds are fired.

No Spotter Help after the Sighter Period

Personal wind flags are okay

Shooting lane number to be drawn when you register

Registration open at 8:00 a.m.

Prizes will be 80% of entry fees, 1st through 4th

Open Class Target: 2 5/16" mini clays

Tactical/Hunter Class: Large (120 mm) clays

Maximum 30 Power Scopes. All scopes are legal but must be turned

down to 30 Power and secured with tape. 30 Power Limit is for Tactical class only.

Bi-pod or sand bag in front. Sand bag in rear.

What's a rail gun Judd?

It's basically a gun that rides on rails...no stock and is like a taking an action and attaching it to a machine that manages recoil. It's a benchrest class, they are interesting...for pictures google benchrest rail guns.

FYI - I do not own one

Thank appreciate it

I am still down. Kyle we doing this? Need to check zero if we are going to

Yep I'm good to go!!

My rifle has a cold temp zero so it is off. I need to fix that.

Good chance I'll give it a try! P_102

Well get it fixed there josh!!

Good to hear Chris.

have fun

Judd, is the tactical class shooting 4" clay birds at 300 yards?

we gonna do this or what???

rail guns are cheating

Buzz, looks like we are. I am looking forward to it

Kyle when we going to the range? Less than two weeks

Whatever the 120mm are, I think that's the large full size clay but don't have one too measure.

You'll have plenty of time to zero as long as you can hit the paper.

I'm down for the hunting/tactical course. Where do I sign up?

So Kyle, Chris, BP and I am for sure and Buzz will check the weather and make a decision. Who did I miss?

4.7"

I'd go with y'all, but there's another match that day I'm committed to. But at that one we have to hold the rifle.

Just means you have to work harder to achieve the same goal.

I have to work that day, I will spare y'all the loss and blessings of my presence

when is it?

If it's a 4.7" clay at 300 yards, that's a big target!

Well damn... I think your just avoiding an arse whipping from Kyle. Does this mean we cannot talk about you behind your back?

Truth!!!

Princess please...

what day is this contest of ones shooting ability of tiny pigeons of which you speak?

Sunday April 30th Buzz

Thanks 2

keep this old man posted

Well, how many are going to buck the rain and show up Sunday? (And is there a place to get out of the rain besides the shooting line?). P_102

I am, no different than any other event at Jason's place. Have shot in the rain there when it was low 40's outside I think I can handle rain in the 60's.

I will be there

out but what else is new

There is one end of the range where there will be plenty of places to stand around and not get wet. There will be some guys I suspect that will even bring ez-ups to have and everyone is super cool and will let you stand wherever.

Bring a stool and chair and you'll be in good shape.

Do we need to bring targets for the target boards for sighting in Judd?

No, all that'll be supplied.

I just looked art weather and there's a chance Sunday could be dry.

I am liking the way the weather is looking too. Buzz stop being a P and lets do this lol. Judd have you heard how much cash we need to bring? I will have your $10 for our bet that buzz would not show up at the hunters challenge...

I'm not taking your $ Beez.

Yeah, it's up there in the details but it's $35.

My bad. I missed that in update man

Hey Judd, does the "bring your own stool" still apply? Thx. P_102

Yeah, it's a good idea. Guys will share if you don't have one though.

Thx., Judd, I'll bring one.

Good luck for those who are shooting. I've got all my gear packed for moving or I would be there. Keep us posted.

See y'all in the morning. It'll be fun and I look forward to it. Buzz, you need to drag your donkey out of the biscuit and come play tomorrow. We'll miss ya BF, good luck with the move.

Finishing up packing myself. Looks like it may be a tad on the windy side

I'm gonna miss ya'll, look forward to reading the reports. Good luck to you all, drive safe.

Was a good match for sure had a great time and met some good guys. These guys are precise in every movement it seems like. They have a lot of very expensive guns and equipment. Thanks for the heads up Judd good seeing you again.

Only 3 THF guys showed up 2beez, P_102, and myself always help to already be in the money before you start we need more guys for the next one. We shot the tactical match everyone else shot the open match. They were both one in the same just we got bigger clays. Wind was insane today, but we all seemed to manage and the open guys really got it done. Think first place hit 37/40 2 5/16" targets. We got to shoot at the bigger 3 1/2" targets. The range officer said he'd look for us some bigger ones next time, I told him to look for 10" clays.

Ended up getting 2nd out of three which is normal I'm always in the middle. Kind of weird was sighted in at 100 and my 300 yard dope should have been 1.3 Mils and Josh was using 1Mil. Went out to 300 yards and couldn't figure out why I couldn't hit anything so I shot at a large white paper with targets and was 1Mil low when measured with my reticle. So dialed 2.3Mils at 300 and first round hit 6/10 targets. Second round I missed my first two shots and like an idiot thought I should turn it back down to 1.3Mils and spent the rest of my shots on paper instead of clays for second relay. After getting it dialed back in was sitting back at 2.3Mils again makes no sense. For 3rd and 4th relay I left it alone and just shot. Wind was insane like I said and was whipping me pretty good. Tried to catch P_102 but after the goose egg on 2nd relay just couldn't pull it out.

Had a great time though and will attend another.



Judd and his weather machine!!

So it was
1st P_102
2nd KRoyal
3rd 2nuts

???

Hoping I can make the next one. This weeekend just went to [censored] for me

yea that's the list

P_102 15/40 targets
Kroyal 12/40 targets
2Nuts 7/40 targets

Dang, Kyle, did ya have to post the numbers?! The wind really was brutal and besides the 3.5" targets they also threw in a handful of the 2 5/16" targets for us...personally I'm damned proud to have hit a couple of them at 300 in that kind of wind!
It really is a nice place to shoot with a lot of good people, we need to get a better showing next time!

P_102

Oh yeah....in all fairness to 2Beez, we think his rifle hit the "I need to be cleaned" barrier about the time we were sighting in.

Hopefully if my life gets back on track I can make it. Really wanted to go tiday

looks like a nice range, what was round count

40 rounds plus 10 minutes for zero Buzz. Very nice set up out there for sure. Had a lot of fun shooting this even though I suck.

Buzz, for "tactical" we had a total of 32 3.5" targets and 8 2 5/16" targets. The "bench" shooters had 40 2 5/16" targets.
If you'd have come, you would have won!

P_102

How far?

300 yards

Did you get caught in any of that tornado crap? Cumby was close...

are they going to do it again? Looks like a fun shoot.

If it makes y'all feel any better, my first shots this morning were

850
900
950
1000
1050.....yards.

Did you connect? Details man, we rely on our heroes so we can say "I know that guy"!
P_102

3 hits for 10 shots, on that one.

And no one else did any better. Very difficult wind. Was changing direction, and velocity.

ya think?

It was great to see Judd again and he has a pretty awesome rig for sure. I really enjoyed this even though I sucked. They have a very nice set up out there.

Thanks for coming out guys. It was good to see y'all again too. I can't help but feel I let this one slip from my fingers, aggravating. It'll sting for a bit but what keeps making me come back for more, 2 weeks I'll get to go back down to Huntsville for a 600y match.