We’re putting together a centerfire steel match nothing over 30 caliber.

Saturday September 19th. 500 yard tournament style shooting match double elimination. starts at 8 a.m. be there at 7:30 for shooters meeting . $30 per person 50% payback. Match will be shot prone or from the bench shooter's choice. We are only taking 16 shooters so let me know if you are coming so I can get a head count .

We will be shooting at three different size targets first is an 8-inch Target for one point next is a 6-inch Target for two points and the last is a 4 inch Target for three points. Object is to score more points then the guy you are shooting against in five shots

Front bipod and rear sandbag only , location in valley view Texas.

Senior, put me down for this one!

Put me down as well but you can't pair me with Chad.

John H
Diana H
Are in, please put us down.
Thanks,

I'm in!

Buzz is in. I'll put one of these rifles together.

I’m in as well

I’m in

I’m in.

I’m in.

Now, if I can just find that rifle and do some load development.

Chris

Senior, add Josh T to your list

just prepped 90 cases. if a shooter hangs to the end, how many rounds would they fire? i'll only need a magazine full

W O W❗

Here is the list.
Robert p
John h
Diana h
Chad
Tony g
David b
Jennifer b
Bailey b
Kyle
Buzz
Tim
Cowie
Gary
Chris p102
Chris w p 75
Josh t

Waitlist if someone cancels.
Mark b
SR.

I got 3rd in the last one and shot 35 rounds. I'd say bring 60-90 just to be sure and sometimes if there are bye spots open, shooters that have already been eliminated are allowed to buy back in.

Lol well that was fast.

Josh got in before Mark B by 2 minutes and 34 seconds that was close.

Thanks Kyle

Can I be added to the waiting list?

[quote=SENIOR]W O W❗

Here is the list.
Robert p
John h
Diana h
Chad
Tony g
David b
Jennifer b
Bailey b
Kyle
Buzz
Tim
Cowie
Gary
Chris p102
Chris w p 75
Josh t

Waitlist if someone cancels.
Mark b
SR.
Korean redneck

I am thinking about changing the 16-man bracket to a 20-man bracket double elimination. What do you guys think , I do not want to end up with a bunch of cancellations though.

Sounds good to me Sr.

How does that work? Thought it needed to be 16 or 32 shooters.

I found this. It's a little hard to follow in the beginning it will be tough for the score keeper at first but I think we can handle it.

https://images.app.goo.gl/THbJiSqp1rtu7yxP7

It works. Google will give you bracket chart for almost any double elimination you can make up.

Gotcha I’m down with whatever.

Looks good! If you need anyone to take a bye, I'd be happy to.

[quote=KRoyal]Gotcha I’m down with whatever. [/quote



Thank you for your blessing.

Only byes will probably be first round if any. After that you’re allowed to buy back in if you’ve been eliminated and there is a bye spot open.

LMAO

Yes, but hopefully we will be full with no byes

[quote=SENIO

Lol having problems the quoting system are we.

I am computer and tech illiterate leave me alone

We are now going to a 20-man bracket ❗❗


Here is the list.

Robert p
John h
Diana h
Chad
Tony g
David b
Jennifer b
Bailey b
Kyle
Buzz
Tim
Cowie
Gary
Chris p102
Chris w p 75
Josh t
Mark b
SR.
Korean redneck

Please clarify the buy back vs. double elimination....

There is only a buyback if we do not have 20 shooters which means there is an open slot. So if you lose twice you would have the opportunity to buy back in.

Here is the list.

Robert p
John h
Diana h
Chad
Tony g
David b
Jennifer b
Bailey b
Kyle
Buzz
Tim
Cowie
Gary
Chris p102
Chris w p 75
Josh t
Mark b
SR.
Korean redneck

Brad F

i can already see where this is going. i'll get my azz handed to me as usual. i''l blame the gun and build an all out 6 dasher

Put me on the wait list. May try to make this one, even though it's a haul.

You are first on the waitlist

since i',m half blind, how often to the plates get repainted. or are the painted at all? my first match

They’re repainted at the end of each bracket.

We will repaint after three shooters.

I probably wasn’t paying attention, but what is the address of the shoot, and do we pay upon arrival or ahead of time?

Yes you pay when you arrive. I sent you a p.m.

I need directions also Senior
Thanks

What calibers are everyone running? I'm debating between 308, 6.5x47, and wondering about my 300 WM?

6.5 Creedsport.

6.5RB

6.5 CM, this will be first time out for this gun. Have loads worked up for testing. I don't even have it on paper.
Remington 5R with trigger tech trigger, Defensive Edge break, Leupold Mark 4 tatictal 4.5 X 14.
I know it's hot but I gotta go shoot.

7-08 home built Salvage. Spun a Proof Research stainless barrel on and an Area 409 Sidewinder. Home modified Accustock, EGW 20, and a SS 5-20. Still the factory trigger I hate. No loads developed as of yet. I did get as far as priming brass though if that counts. Need a cheek riser. It’s not comfortable, I may just use an old towel. Who knows.

Tikka with a vortex 4x scope


What's a 6.5 RB, should be interesting

Dare I ask what is a "6.5RB" Kyle? New midget cartridge?

6.5 creedmore that has been ricky bobbied to go fast!!!

LOVE IT !!!

Is Josh T 2BEEZ ??

HE77 YES !!!

6 CM

6.5 Swede

I will be in west texas unfortunately so I cannot make it. Appreciate you doing this Senior. One day the schedule will line up.

Didn’t Kyle Ricky Bobby some a couple of years ago that took him out of a match? Oh yeah, that was scale issues, wink wink nod.

Plus I want to have Chad make my ammo for the match so I can beat him with his ammo.

Kidding guys, I’m so far behind loading and four year’s out of practice I may show up with a box core-loks.

Lol I did something similar on the first match when it was single elmination. In my normal procrastination fashion I waited to load my rounds the night before the match. Only have 7 bullets.... Ran to Academy the next morning and they actually had the 143 ELDx factory loads. So I grabbed two boxes and headed to the range. Didn't check zero with new ammo, just laid down and shot it. I was first by the way. Think I snuck one hit in and my day was done LOL.

I just got my 308 back a couple weeks ago from the gunsmith. The fresh coat paint/cerakote is definitely going to make it faster and more accurate. At least that what I learned during my car days.

Trying to decide whether I shoot my standard load of 178 eld @ 2650 fps or this really cool load I just tested of 155vld @ 2940 fps. I think I might go the vld route for fun.

I would go the 178 for wind. If it’s accurate and known it could make the difference. Of course if you’re in for fun like me then Hail Mary the 155s. Not that much different at 500.

I got to get to the range before the match to make sure my dial matches my load.

4" plate at 500 yards is TINY

Alot of shooting is still very hypothetical for me but...according to strelok and the basic inputs I have, it says there is only about 0.06mil difference at 500 yards in 10mph cross wind. All I ever do is just shoot groups at a range so this is one of the few opportunities for me put theory to the test. Besides, 2940 fps in a 308 just seems awesome to me.

I have sent you a PM if you are wanting to shoot we have had a cancellation . if not let me know so I can go to the next person

any restrictions on type of rifle shot?

Just a bi-pod and rear bag?

Senior, I have to bail out. I won't be able to make it. I have had something come up I will need to attend with my son.



I would be proud to be beat with my own ammo (which has happened a few times). But you would need to have your big boy britches on for the match to make that happen!

I assure you that was in jest. It has been almost 5 years since I’ve done any serious shooting. I just hope to not embarrass myself too much.

Here is the list.

Robert p
John h
Diana h
Tony g
Jennifer b
Bailey b
Kyle
Buzz
Tim
Cowie
Gary
Chris p102
Chris w p 75
Josh t
Mark b
SR.
Korean redneck
Brad F
John m

We have one spot available if anyone is interested

Not really , but what exactly are you wanting to try to shoot

Buzz wants to shoot one of those 5,000 lb. bench rifles that has to be delivered with a trailer and fork lift!

Let him bring it. We’ve had a few guys bring out the truck axel barrel rifles and didn’t make it out of the first round. Those boys were not happy.

Think Buzz was referring to rest. Buzz it’s front bipod and rear bag, no mechanical rest.

I was going to shoot a 6mm BR, Heavy Bench gun but no sling swivel stud or pic rail, so I'm stuck with my crappy 6.5 Creedy.

Like I said above. I have 100 rounds loaded, so enough for 2 years of these 500 yard matches

Is there a speed limit? Afaf....😏

Don’t think so but Kyle or ImTheReasonGunsBlowUp might have some words of wisdom.....

Send that [censored] Ricky Bobby!

Don't know for sure i thought someone said 3000fps. I'm in love with this new load I have of 155gr in 308 going 2950fps. I'm probably bringing it.
What do you plan on bringing that might be worried about a speed limit?

Would you guys mind posting directions to the range for this first timer?
thanks

There is no speed limit for 500 yard targets

Thinking about the ol' 22creed with 80.5's doing just this side of 3400

nice! I started learning how to shoot with a 22-250. I have always been a distant fan of the 22 creed. The idea of shooting a 80.5gr bullet with the same muzzle speed as my 55gr bullet, awesome!

new bipod just arrived my other was too tall

That reminds me I have to order one.

i have a Harris 9-13" if you want to borrow it

I need a 6-9, Amazon says it’ll be here on time. We will see. If not I have a cheap useable 6-9. I always sell bipods with rifles. I need to quit that. F

Anyone know how the range sits? N/S/E/W?

It faces South with a very slight West lean

don't want to jinx it but the weather is looking GREAT for next Saturday.

Yep, that’s what I was looking at. Cool, sunny, wind East at 7 ish. What are the odds.

Finally made some trial loads this morning. Now if I only had a place to shoot on a Sunday morning. I don’t think my neighbors would appreciate it. Looks like it’ll be Tuesday morning to shoot after I get off work then load the best of it.

I think there is a 200 yard range near Buffalo??

Here is the list.

Robert p
John h
Diana h
Tony g
Jennifer b
Bailey b
Kyle
Buzz
Tim
Cowie
Gary
Chris p102
Chris w p 75
Josh t
Mark b
SR.
Korean redneck
Brad F
John m
Travis F

John m is out and Chad is back in

IMPACT !!!!!

Well count me out. Just went out to load up my rounds. Let my chargmaster warm up for 30 or so minutes filled it with powder and the damn throw arm won’t turn. Poured the powder out cleaned everything recalibrated threw an empty load just to make sure the arm would turn. It did but very slowly. Filled it back with powder and went to throw a charge. Nothing.... pushed the powder tube in pretty hard and it started turning but only threw 37.x grains and stopped. Will not auto trickle and will not manual trickle.

Looks like it’s going back to RCBS and I’m sitting at home Saturday lol. Good luck everyone you’ll need it, lots of good shooters coming.

Where there is a will, there is a way....

he77 i gotta rob the piggy bank $30

we'll miss ya Kro!!

The first choice is what I feel like doing right now but might void the warranty. I’ve read that RCBS is great with stuff even out of warranty so I’ll hold off smashing it just yet. I don’t even know where my beam scale is. I have a really good one, but I’m so pissed right now my loads would probably be all over the place. Also last time I switched scales before a match I got the nickname Ricky Bobby because I almost blew up my gun once is enough for me.

Yea it’s been a minute Buzz you need to get out to the 22 matches.

Kyle, pull a Jeremy and run Hornady black 143s.

Na did that on the first 500 yard match when it was single elimination. Drew first, shot first, first to go home. Lol.

I can load for you Kyle Just provide the components and I can knock it out quickly.

This is why Fitz has a free pass on screwing with me. He is good people

Kyle has been burned by different scales though Fitz. I see why he is backing out lol

I've got an A&D scale that measures down to .02 grns. They'll be more consistent than his loads off a chargemaster.

Yep, Kyle, go with Tim.....I was gonna suggest a run over to Chads but run over to Tim’s instead.

That’s why I love this forum. Tim how long would it take to load them up? Trying to figure out logistics of coming to Prosper today or tomorrow.

The queen is trying to decide if she want to go with me or stay at the hotel. Her deciding question is, “is there a potty available?”

There is not

No ground to pee on? Man y’all are high falutin

I pee on Patrick's wheel of his truck at every match. So there is that.

That’s one free crane kick to the neck





There is a gas station and DQ within 2 miles