Bhtc long range sniper challenge, 4/20 lewistown, pa

#3
Freddy-
so this match is weekend before the first Mason-Dixon match. I only have a few weekend hall-passes, and I would rather do the Mason-Dixon, because I want to do the whole Series. So my question is-
when will the registration open for the Mason-Dixon match?
If I don't get into the Mason-Dixon match, I will do this one at Mifflin.
thanks sir,
-James
 
#13
For guys who have shot these type of matches before, do you have to range estimate with your reticle? What time on friday does everyone usually get there to zero rifles? Thanks
 
#14
The last few of these I was at, you had to range with your reticle. It was a nice change of pace and forces you to learn and practice something you may not have done before. Its really not as hard as you would think especially if you practice with a tool like shooter ready. These are fun, well thought out matches for the new shooters as well as experienced ones and I would highly recommend you attend if you can swing it..

A big piece of advice I can give is to just have fun and pay attention. Fargo is a sneaky bastard when setting up some of COF so PAY ATTENTION or you'll miss out on some otherwise easily obtained points.
You may even have to contend with some natural wildlife that shows up. Yes, that is a Momma bear and her 2 cubs that showed up last year. (Taken through the spotter)
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#15
All true.

I took that picture while Mike and Chris were on the mountain setting up targets. Sow had to be 400+.

Mike (via radio): "I'm authorizing you to have a hot rifle."

Me: "Dope's already on the gun."

I have also stepped out of the truck and had a rattlesnake three feet from me. There are coyotes there too.

The range will be open until around 3pm for you to shoot paper at zero distances. 100 or 200Y. No lasers Friday or Saturday. Friday is the staff's time to shoot recreationally and then to set up for the match. We are not competing so let us have some fun on Friday. Don't do anything stupid like try to recon the range or make a range card.

WARNING:

After that time, we are setting up for the match and you will disqualify yourself if you show up on the range because you will have seen things that you were not supposed to. If there is a barrier or a vehicle set up across the road with obvious intent to obstruct, pass it on peril of disqualification. This is non-negotiable and no amount of chin music will change it. We will still let you shoot but your score won't count.

Thanks for the sneaky bastard badge Flounder. I put mustard on it and I ate it up.

We usually go out to dinner Friday at JP Edwards in town. Good food and draft beers. There is lots of ball breaking, storytelling, and forecasting about what the next day will hold for the shooters.

All shooters will get a reporting instructions email sent to them with all this stuff as the match draws near so long as the email address you entered into the registration form is correct.

--Fargo007
 
#21
Registered, hopefully in time. Now to get my rifles back from getting bedded. Then to decide on the 308 or the 300 ... Oh crap, guess I should get some trigger time in also.
If the rifles aren't done in time, I can work for you if you need it.
 
#23
NukeMMC said:
Registered, hopefully in time. Now to get my rifles back from getting bedded. Then to decide on the 308 or the 300 ... Oh crap, guess I should get some trigger time in also.
If the rifles aren't done in time, I can work for you if you need it.
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NukeMMC-
having done this match before, I can tell you that Mifflin has got some tricky winds, especially up high on the mountain. While I have seen guys make hits with 308, the 700, 800, 900, 1000 yd targets are a bunch easier w/ a 300. I'd bring that one, unless its not set up as a tactical match gun (i.e. if it would kill you with recoil).

good luck!
 
#25
roboto1138 said:
What do you think about using a 190 grain SMK in the 308?
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I think if you know how to drive it, you will be fine.

Biggest factor with this match, as in all matches in excess of 700 or so with potential for tricky wind, is to know how to drive. You could have a 338L and still miss if you don't know how to drive it (I don't have a 338L but still miss a lot, so I can make this statement with an element of self-criticism in it). All shoulder-fired small arms suffer from wind deflection. Only guys driving tracked vehicles can safety ignore wind at 1000yds.
 
#33
Thanks for coming everyone!

I hope you all had a good time. This was the highest difficulty level match we have ever done. It had to happen sooner or later.

The scores are up.

Congrats to our top five:

Tom Pohuski Sr.
Robert Koch
Michael Pohuski
Josh Kunz
Shawn O'Connell (shooting a 20" ar with an ACOG)


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...Skp5aFg2ckxFZ1E&single=true&gid=5&output=html

It seems a couple guys nearing 60 can dish out a pretty good asskicking to guys half their age. They may have worked a lot harder than they wanted to, but they have proven at least to me that this sport has no finish line. We're all still in.

I also have to mention Shawn's performance with the AR and the ACOG. I've been suggesting he get a bolt gun but with how he's showing - I'm thinking - what for?

--Fargo007
 
#34
Thanks for another awesome shoot Freddy. The Tableau had some great variety this time around that made it very difficult as well as really interesting. Nice mix of the physical activity, positional shooting, range estimation, and mental accuity. As always it was great seeing some familiar faces and meeting some new ones.

Also another BIG +1 for Shawn today. True testament to knowing how to use what you have.

The Capn'
 
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#36
Here ya go:

http://bhtcorps.com/wp/bh/meth-it-does-a-body-good.pdf

I wrote down three letters on their score sheet, and they had to confirm they understood which ones were to be engaged by pointing.

They got one minute of observation time on the pre-meth images. They could stay the full minute, or leave at any time but they were not allowed to return. Once they went to the gun they had to be prepared to shoot.

It was a good stage with a lot of angles in it. Not only did they have to extrapolate their appearance changes, but they had to map the box to the addict. Under the stress of time.

--Fargo007
 
#37
Thanks for putting on one heck of a match. Great group of guys and a very challenging/rewarding COF. I'll definitely be making the [trip] down for matches in the future.

Thanks again!

Kevin

Edit - should have known not to post before having my first cup of coffee.
 
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#39
Freddy and the rest of the crew - thanks for another great match! That includes thanks to Abe on the spotter and the great food provided by the range.

I would agree with your assessment that this was your highest level of difficulty match (at least since I've been shooting them). I'm guessing the people who only want to shoot perfect scores stopped showing up to these a long time ago. Those of who who enjoy the challenge and look forward to being put to the test in new and strange ways keep coming back for more.

I have to say, Shawn is just amazing with that AR. Most of the day the wind holds were 10 MPH full value, and he's shooting long distance with a .223. And an ACOG. He embodies the old saying - fear the man with only one gun, he probably knows how to use it!

Looking forward to the opportunity to come back for more!

Steve
 
#40
The match was a lot of fun, I had a great time and I know a lot of other folks did as well.

Thank you to Freddy, Mike, Abe and Shrek. The CoF was difficult, the weather conditions didn't make them any easier, but that's just adds to the sport.

I'm looking forward to the next one!
 
#41
This match was a lot of fun. Being new to long range shooting, I learned a lot from the match directors and the more experienced shooters. Now I just have to work on a few things...like shooting off a suspended picnic table!
 
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