2014 ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL QUEST - Match Announcement

[Zak Smith]

<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">COMPETITION DYNAMICS</span></span> presents the
<span style="font-weight: bold">2014 ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL QUEST</span>
April 12-13, 2014 at the Douglas WY

We are adding a new match for 2014! We are calling it the Rocky Mountain Steel Quest.

Its format will be identical to the Steel Safari but be located at our Douglas WY venue. This venue is comprised of two adjoining ranches with over 17,000 acres available (including a mountain). As many of you know the terrain there is much different than the terrain down at Blue Steel. We have longer distances available and there are more mountains, for a start.

It will be only two days, Saturday-Sunday, with check-in on Friday. This should make it more low-impact for those that have to travel, and Douglas is only about 225 miles from Denver instead of 375 (Logan). Lodging is available about 10 minutes away in Douglas.

There will be two divisions. We'll have the regular open rifle division just like Steel Safari. The second division, scored separately, will be for semi-automatic .223/5.56 caliber rifles ("carbines"). The details on carbine scoring are TBD at this time, but they will be able to use multiple rounds to engage targets. A pistol will be required for several stages, for both divisions.

The dates for RMSQ will be APRIL 12-13 (check-in on the 11th). The fee is not set yet but it will be cheaper than the SS, in part because it's a first-year match and in part because it's just a 2-day event.

Ever since we saw the Douglas properties we started talked about a "Winter Steel Safari." Consider this a test run of a match in a season other than summer. In April we could have weather in the 60's or it could be 30 with some snow. We consider that to be part of the adventure.

We are revamping the C-D web site for 2014 and it's not quite ready yet, but it will be up soon.

Registration will go live 1/5

 

[LawnMM]

Very interested in a steel safari format in Douglas!

 

[Kamkaze]

Right in the middle of my work schedule but I'll see if I can make it happen, looks like it would be a blast.

 

[idaho1]

Outstanding! Count me in!

 

[varmint slayer]

I'm In for sure. That venue is pretty bad ass and that's coming from a guy that lives in the area.

 

[Zak Smith]

UPDATE- we are looking at a date change so we can avoid Easter. Details to follow.

 

[bribri]

Interested in this match, tag for updates.

 

[powell]

Tag for later

 

[Casey S.]

I'm on this match like stink on a hippy.

 

[Zak Smith]

Dates moved up one week to APRIL 12-13th.

This is to avoid Easter so people with family stuff going on don't have a conflict.

We would have a liked to go a little bit later in the spring but the next 5 weekends after that all have conflicts with either family-type holidays or other matches.

 

[varmint slayer]

May have to change it to the Rocky Mountain Snow Quest lol. I'm still down though.

 

[Zak Smith]

Snow would be awesome!! It's no coincidence we used "snow colors" on the RMSQ logo.

Also, Competition Dynamics has a totally new website! Check it out at WWW.COMPETITION-DYNAMICS.COM . The new site has the 2014 event dates, match descriptions, a match rating system for shooting and physical difficulty, individual match blogs, video integration, social media, and the ability to do "live" match Q&A. We now have direct links to our Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube accounts from the main homepage. Check out the Youtube link because we now have a bunch of event videos posted!

 

[Casey S.]

If there's enough snow I'd really enjoy hucking a big cliff on my skis and then shooting something!

 

[Starbuck]

+1 on the date change. Got my woolies and snow camo at the ready!

 

[Zak Smith]

Registration will open 0700 MST Jan 5th. There shouldn't be a problem getting in.

 

[LawnMM]

Fyi Zak, the links on the compdyn Twitter account dead end with a login requirement, not sure what's up there

 

[Zak Smith]

Got it. We'll have to fix that.

It would have just taken you to the story on the CD web site. For registration, go to the page for the match you want and hit the REGISTER tab.

 

[varmint slayer]

What kind of round count are we looking at for this?

 

[Zak Smith]

Figure about 60-70 targets to engage per day, so 120-140 rounds for rifle division minimum.

For carbine division, multiply that by how many times you need to shoot to hit all the targets.

For pistol, 50 rounds will be fine if you do not miss.

 

[varmint slayer]

Ok cool. Thanks Zak

 

[emoddriver]

Zak,

Definitely interested. I did not see any details on the pistol course of fire or format on the CD site. As I don't have anything aside from my .22 buck mark and .44 revolver what would I be getting myself into here?

Thanks!

Mark

 

[Zak Smith]

Sorry about that. I am going to consolidate the rules so they are consistent from match to match. Over time they've developed a few little divergences.

Anyway, you can expect typical field/assault style pistol stages. Minimum caliber 9mm, must not exceed USPSA "Limited" specifications. Pistol will be a minor part of the match but it'll keep you honest.

 

[Bracamonte]

I saw there were only 40 slots for Rocky Mountain. I'm very new to the precision rifle match thing. Do I have any business showing up shooting .308??

I don't want to take a slot when there's so few, and this may be a match for some of the high-speed super caliber guys.

 

[Mendocino]

It's first come first served. You'll have a great time, even with a 308.

I saw there were only 40 slots for Rocky Mountain. I'm very new to the precision rifle match thing. Do I have any business showing up shooting .308??

I don't want to take a slot when there's so few, and this may be a match for some of the high-speed super caliber guys.

 

[varmint slayer]

The slots are filling pretty fast. Better get it while you can....

 

[SRSDriver]

I saw there were only 40 slots for Rocky Mountain. I'm very new to the precision rifle match thing. Do I have any business showing up shooting .308??

I don't want to take a slot when there's so few, and this may be a match for some of the high-speed super caliber guys.

Go and shoot it, you will have a good time and you will always learn something. I'm not a high speed guy, I just want to shoot, learn, and hopefully get smarter.

 

[Bracamonte]

Go and shoot it, you will have a good time and you will always learn something. I'm not a high speed guy, I just want to shoot, learn, and hopefully get smarter.

Kewl. I snagged a spot. See y'all out there!

 

[Zak Smith]

The RMSQ is filling up pretty fast. You guys must be as psyched as we are about the prospect of fun weather!

 

[Smokerroller]

GREAT CD sight Zak!! I am looking forward the matches coming up in Douglas. Keep it up!!

 

[varmint slayer]

Just got my final confirmation. Locked in at slot 15. This of going to be sweet.

 

[emsp]

Slot #8!!!

 

[58blackflag]

The RMSQ is filling up pretty fast. You guys must be as psyched as we are about the prospect of fun weather!

Hey Zak, any chance you guys might expand the number of shooters for the event or is it dead set at 40?

 

[Zak Smith]

We might fit in a few more but we're pretty set around that number. If it works well this year we'll make it a 3 day match and expand the slots for 2015

 

[Zak Smith]

Please get your t-shirt orders in by late Monday

$10 first, $15 per after that

[email protected]

thanks

 

[cwinner]

I'm guessing the round count will be close to 200 rifle but have no idea on the pistol count......is there an update somewhere that I'm missing? Also can we submit requests to shoot in close proximity to buddies for scheduling purposes?


CJW

 

[Zak Smith]

Rifle 150 will be fine and pistol 50 will be enough if you don't miss. Maybe bring 100 if you need to go to war to hit a target.

For carbine, scale the 150 up by how much you plan to miss.

 

[Starbuck]

Zak,

Is the sign-in area in same place as the '12/'13 Sniper's Hide Cups? Or up on those SHC Delta/Echo areas? Or somewhere else altogether?

Didn't see this info on the CD website or up on this thread, but I coulda' missed it....

 

[Zak Smith]

It'll closer to the "B" area but I'll post the exact location about a week before.

 

[Zak Smith]

I sent out an email with last minute instructions and the meeting place, etc, to everyone on the list. If you didn't get it, email me ASAP.

Check-in will be at the 440 Wagon Hound Road location. We will have a sight-in range there with KD targets out to "way out there" for shooting on Friday.

 

[varmint slayer]

Got it. Looking forward to this. Should be a good time.

 

[Mendocino]

This will be a great match.



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[cwinner]

Pack your rain and snow gear....looks like real world fun to me!!

CJW

 

[Zak Smith]

Rocky Mountain SNOW Quest

Hey, the logo on the t-shirt looks just like a snow flake.

 

[SRSDriver]

Shoot, I don't think Mile high has any ARCTIC WARFARE models in stock.

 

[delfuego]

See you tomorrow!

 

[cwinner]

Saturdays weather...

Sunday.....

What a great variation of shooting conditions..........Sunday was a test of equipment for sure!!

Great match guys and thanks for the great prize table......


CJW

 

[emsp]

Am I the only one who enjoyed Sunday more than Saturday? CD put on a great match, looking forward to next year!

 

[SRSDriver]

Am I the only one who enjoyed Sunday more than Saturday? CD put on a great match, looking forward to next year!

No, I liked sunday better too!


As always, CD put on a great match, kept things running even with the mud and snow, and had amazing support from the industry!

 

[cwinner]

Anyone can shoot in good weather....Sunday rocked!

CJW

 

[CPRifle]

Great match. Thanks to the land owners, sponsors, and match staff.

I commend the match staff and shooters for keeping this match running smoothly on Sunday (with white out conditions at times) when other matches may have thrown out the day...