Apr 3, 2025 - Recap of the URSA NorCal March ‘25 event (by RD, Lynn Dragoman; build info and notes from Oscar)
Shooters, we had a break in the weather so we held 3 matches on Saturday March 29th. We want as many shooters as possible at the 3K Match in April so this was a golden opportunity and we took it
Conditions were cold to the point I had on several jackets and wrapped myself in a moving blanket. Amanda had a Mr Buddy heater running and my fingers were numb. Officer S stopped by to see how we have been as the rain and snow has canceled our last few matches.
Match 1 started off with Doug taking the win over Amanda.
Match 2 had me taking the win in a shoot-off against Amanda.
Match 3 had Amanda taking the win against Doug in another shoot-off but at 2600 yards!!!
Amanda and Doug are both shooting chassis made out of micarta and both guns are shooting well. I will post a picture of I can
Calshipbuilder was shooting a 308 Winchester and actually did well at 2147 yards. He had yet to qualify for the April 3K match so I sat out of match 3 and let him shoot my 375 CheyTac in my place. His first 7 shots behind the gun produced 5 hits at 2147 yards and a spot in the upcoming 3K Match. He ran out of ammo and finished the match with his 308 Winchester.
A big congratulations to Doug and Amanda on 2 wins and a great job by Calshipbuilder for qualifying for the 3K.
Jim R had 4 hits several times and I am confident we can get in another match if the weather allows and get him qualified as well.
Notice how bundled up the shooters are in the pictures (see Gallery).
Match 1 Winner (and Runner-Up in Match 3), Doug (RickyRacer87), was shooting 299 gr. (David Tubb) DTAC’s (with nose ring) out of his Billy Goat Machine-built 33XC with Defiance Machine Deviant Tactical action w/ 30 MOA integrated rail, 32” Schneider barrel, Accuracy Solutions’ “Baby Orca” chassis w/ BipodeXt bipod extender, and Nightforce 7-35x56 ATACR scope on ERATAC 0-70 MOA base and rings.
Match 2 Winner, Lynn, was shooting 390 gr Hornady A-tips out of his Billy Goat Machine-built.375 CT with Stiller 1.600 TAC DRIVER action, Lothar-Walther 36” barrel, McMillan HBR stock w/ tracking rails and barrel block, March 5-42x56 High Master wide-angle scope and Burris rings w/ 40 MOA inserts on a Mirage ULR 70 MOA rail.
Match 3 Winner (and Runner-Up in both Match 1 and 2), Amanda, was shooting 300 gr. Hornady A-Tips out of her Savage 110 action, Ketchum-build .338 LM Improved (40 degree) with 33” Bartlein barrel, Accuracy Solutions’ “Baby Orca” chassis w/ BipodeXt bipod extender, and Nightforce 7-35x56 ATACR scope on ERATAC 0-70 MOA base and rings on the 30 MOA rail.
Calshibuilder was shooting Lynn’s .375 CT for his 3K qual (see specs above).
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Seriously though the straight contour barrels did start hitting around then and then started taking off around 2022 or so but plenty of PRS specific rifles in the early days. Here’s 2017 in a match.
