2013 Steel Challenge

[PDXGS]

Awesome, awesome match! Kudos to Carl and staff! Loved the rain- made it easier to call the tricky winds!
It was great seeing familiar faces and watching some fantastic shooting.

 

[landcbeitner]

That was an awesome match! Big thanks to Carl and all the RO's, it was clear that a great deal of work went into set up. It's rewarding and fun to practice some teamwork (Thanks Ken)! Stage 12 was incredible! I'm already looking forward to next year. Congratulations to Jake V. and Brian on the win.

 

[jkonzal]

Thanks Carl, to you and all of your "staff"!!!! A GREAT match!!!!!!! The only drawback is that the next one is a year away!
Jim

 

[rieses]

Thanks Carl for putting the match on.
great job.
really like the 2 day format.
lots of challenging stages.

best stage was Jim's, stage 12; 27 rounds in 3 minutes or less.

looking forward to next year
Jes

 

[JC Steel]

Loved the match Carl and company! Very tough match but super fun.

 

[oltmann]

Fun. challenging, and for a great cause. I really enjoyed the two day format and team scoring. Thanks to Carl and all the ROs and helpers for another great match.

 

[Willys46]

Great match! Thanks for all the hard work that goes into putting one on. Big thanks to the RO's and congrats to those that shot well.
Thumbs up for the team format.

 

[fusiachi]

Great format, great folks, and a great cause.

 

[mib2000]

This was my fifth year competing in the Steel Challenge and it's the best time, period. Hat's off to Carl, the RSOs and the Kettle Falls Mafia! Super job as always, and all for a great cause: Camp Patriot and America's veterans. (Home - Welcome to Camp Patriot.org)

I'm grateful for having such a kick-ass shooting pard in Willys46 -- fourth place was a sweet surprise -- and terrific friends among the Portland crew.

The team format, two-day timeline and not one but three movers were excellent improvements. Jim the Plumber's Stage 12 was epic. Thanks, also, to generous sponsors JC Steel Targets, Justin Boots, Spartan Blades, Glock, Nightforce, et al.

Now, where'd I set my chicken burrito ... ?

- mib2000

 

[kocoa88]

Sorry for the delay. I was trying to get the individual scores to populate rank but the computer wouldn't cooperate. Spread sheets don't like to post here well but with a little deciphering I think you can all figure it out. I will also email this to the list of competitors.

Thanks again for everyones support!

Team Name Score Name Score Team Score Standing
1 Kevin Oltman 75 Josh Pennell 62 137 6
2 Pual Stafford 59 Audy Hubbard 61 120 11
3 John Butorac 53 Ryan Butorac 47 100 20
4 Jes Seekins 64 Daniniel Ferneding 52 116 13
5 Jacob Carroll 46 Gorge Carbo 46 92 25
6 Garret Ewill 64 Jeremy Bentham 58 122 10
7 Tyler Everett 37 Steven Esttll 22 59 30
8 Craig Dibble 70 Kirk Roberts 75 145 5
9 Tobias Rice 54 Keller Autumn 62 116 13
10 Clinton Sharp 88 Conzal 28 116 13
11 Mike Furr 44 Kieth McBeth 56 100 20
12 Pete Blackwell 23 Simmon Golob 60 83 27
13 John Little 66 Steve Johnson 51 117 12
14 Eric Miller 64 Anne Miller 45 109 17
15 Cody 88 Shawn Vitt 66 154 4
16 Martin Harris 41 Dan jordan 57 98 22
17 Matthew Dregger 49 Brady Webley 54 103 19
18 Brady 30 Toby Hauck 61 91 26
19 Brian Pence 98 Jake Vibert 94 192 1
20 Allan H 76 Mike S 50 126 8
21 John Germick 64 Woody Hurless 51 115 16
22 Butch Hurless 74 Hunter Hurless 61 135 7
23 Dan Ecker 74 Ron Sinnama 83 157 3
24 Steve Christensen 58 Stephanie Christensen 48 106 18
25 0 0 0 31
26 Terry Marles 22 Doug Crecelius 44 66 28
27 Ziggler 47 Bricklemyer 47 94 24
28 Cris Marty 38 Cris Reed 60 98 22
29 0 0 0 31
30 Lukas Bietner 90 Ken Haggen 74 164 2
31 Tim Nizich 32 Steve Shaffer 30 62 29
32 Steve 63 Nick 61 124 9

 

[Mayday]

Big Thanks! to Carl and the crew that help put on this match. A great cause going towards Camp Patriot. I too am another fan of the new format and team scoring. Looks like i need more practice shooting from a boat for next year, it is still a weak spot of mine!

 

[Clusterfrack]

Carl--thanks for another f-ing awesome match! The new format definitely added some urgency to some of the stages, and Stage 12 was a total blast. The biting ants on Stage 1 were a good touch as well. Can't wait to see what you'll cook up for next year.

Thanks to the ROs and rest of the crew for all of your hard work.

 

[Captain Kirk]

Great match Carl, thanks again for all you do and the story behind why you do it. I took the time to talk to most of the ROs and ask where they were from, when you realize a few came from the corners of the US on their dime just to be a part of it and support Camp Patriot, thats amazing. On the first day we were trying to range the target in the fog (stage 8 I think) and we were getting a range of 50 yards off the fog, couldnt get any ranges. We asked the RO what the target size was, he didnt know so Craig and I gessed 24" and with our .8 mil call put it around 833 and we managed to get hits on steel.

Kirk R

 

[Captain Kirk]

I didnt get a chance to take many pics, hard running the camera when your shooting, here are a few;

Stage 7 with the winners Brian and Jake, you can see the tiny target over Jake's right shoulder (right shooter)

boat stage

Steven and Taylor on stage 7, Taylor is in mid recoil

 

[Retterath]

Thanks Carl and RO's for putting on such a great match. First one I attended awesome time learned lots and many great guys, see you all next year.

 

[deadnbrkn84]

Good read on the 2012 match with my video

Kettle Falls Steel Challenge - Helicopter Stage

 

[BravoDelta]

Well hello Partner! I finally broke down and joined the hide. Any dates set for this years challenge?

Cheers,

Bruce