Describe favorite Stage?

[TEAMSENDIT]

Well honestly I am a fairly new match shooter only 2 years, but have really been enjoying it. do to the lack of local matches i have started putting together my own local matches just so us northwest guys can get some good practice and not have to drive as far. So far most competitors have loved the stages i have designed, but i am always looking to make it better and change things up to keep the shooters on there toes.

So if you wouldn't mind let me know either your favorite stage you have shot in a match or let me know what you think the ultimate stage would be for a match.

If you would like to design your own stage feel free i always like to here creative ideas even if i don't have the resources to fully employ the whole stage i could at least use part of it.

thanks if you don't want your idea public pm me or send it to me in a email [email protected]

Scott

 

[Lindy]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

Moving Chaos

The shooter starts behind a loaded, ready-to-shoot rifle, prone. Five steel targets will be engaged, at known distances. If the target is hit on the first shot, transition to the next target. If the target is missed on the first shot, shoot at it again, then transition to the next target. Two shots is the maximum at any target.

The drill starts when a moving target appears at 400 yards moving right to left.

Then shoot targets at 209, 310, and 545 yards. The order of these targets will be specified, and may vary.

The last target will be the moving target which was the first one, now moving from left to right.

Time expires when the moving target disappears on the right - usually about 60 seconds total time for all targets.

Scoring: 20 points per target hit either on the first or second shot. Maximum score: 100 points.

 

[nutzo396]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

Damnit Lindy! That's what I was going to say. Moving Chaos is a HOOT! I can't wait to shoot it again. Multiple targets at multiple distances in the same stage is never a bad idea. But then again, It's hard to beat flying in a helo to shoot only to get out and run over to shoot a 338 Barrett.

Cheers!

 

[fargo007]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

If you let us know what flavor of match you are talking about, and what available distances & target types you have we can be a lot more specific.

--Fargo007

 

[TEAMSENDIT]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fargo007</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you let us know what flavor of match you are talking about, and what available distances & target types you have we can be a lot more specific.

--Fargo007</div></div>

you are 100% correct, i only run field matches typically all distances from 25yds to 1200yds. I normally use 90% swinging steel targets, about 10% paper. I have a step barracade, rooftop barracade, 55 gal drum, wire wheel and assortment of other props to shoot from. I have used balloons and clay pigeons before but competitors seem to like steel the best.

mind you I am open to trying anything i can afford to put together which so far only limits me to no movers.

Here is a few pics of the last location we had a match. the targets pictured are at 450yds, they are 12" squares however they were required to shoot them standing, kneeling, sitting followed by prone all in a fairly short amount of time.

Here's the Obstacle Stage - shooting at a bank of three targets. You start by shooting 3 rounds (1 at each target) from the right side of the obstacle (barrel) right-handed, 3 rounds from on top of the barrel with your preferred strong/weak hand, then 3 rounds from the left side of the obstacle left-handed. Total rounds fired: 9 / Time Limit: 2-minutes

 

[JC Steel]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

I would really like to shoot some sort of a timed stage. Something like the following....

Have targets at distances of 100-600 yards of sizes that can be hit but are still challenging. Maybe the 100 yard target is a 2 inch target and the 500 yard target something like a 10 inch target.

My idea is that you have 6 targets to shoot. Maybe 2 at three different distances. 100-300-600. Or anything in between.

Start the timer and tell them they have to shoot all six targets. After that have shot all six targets their time is recorded. with a max time of lets say 4 minutes. We dont need someone out there for a half an hour shooting 6 targets.

Score will be based on time.

for example
under 1 minute gets 10 points
1:00-1:30 gets 8 points
1:30-2 gets 6 points
2-2:30 gets 4 points
2:30-3 gets 2 points
3:00-4 gets one point
over 4 gets 0 points.

this would allow each person to be under a time restraint because the points for shooting it quickly are important.

 

[armymedic.2]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

my favorite, a home brewed cheap (read free from scrap) mover on report.

It is basically a fulcrum on a t post. on one side of the horizontal top of the t is a heavy weight that wants to fall or "pivot down", and the other side of the top of the t holds back a tire rim from rolling downhill.

There is a bolt in the intersection of the t that allows it to "teter" freely. What stops the heavy side from always being down is it is propped up by a stand with a steel target face in the middle. when this face is shot it knocks the stand out of the way, the weight falls raising the bar from in front of the tire rim and away she goes! you shoujld see people frantically work their bolt to get back on the rim before it dissapears ( about 25 yards of rolling)

we shoot it at 200 yards, so the target you have to hit to start the rim moving is 2 inches wide and tall. we have shot it many times and it has never failed.

simple and it cost me nothing as i had some scrap steel and a rim laying around. if it is limited to 308's mild steel will work for the target face, if not then you better put some ar on there.

The only real downside to this stage is it must be manually reset. but thats ok because by the time the guys are done laughing and talking about the last shot i am down with the four wheeler and back.


hope you could picture it....if you think im going out in this weather to take a pic your nuts!

 

[fargo007]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

Wow, you certainly do have a LOT to work with.

I would exploit what you've got there and emphasize UKD. Get some bigger targets (like reduced IDPA's) and start working longer.

Space out the targets, let people RE them and engage. The further the target, the greater the points. Our last match we did this with targets from 300Y out to 1012Y. Shooters could choose any target they felt they could hit within two rounds. Points accrued every 100Y of distance, e.g. 500Y target was 50 points, the 1012Y target was 100 points (stage max).

This way you can let the greenhorns play too on the easier stuff. They get points on the scoreboard instead of zeros.

I would screw with them by allowing them to draw a range card and MIL from a certain location, then move about 80 yards back and make them shoot from there.

One of my favorites is the holdover drills. No scope adjustments permitted, and they have to walk targets out as far as they can with a given round count and time limit.

Barricade looks fine too. Maybe take that plastic barrel out long, and make people RE the barrel.

Lots of guys love the run 'n gun stress fire stages. Sprint them 100Y and make them get rounds off fast.

Looks to me like you are on the right track. I wish I had that kinda place to work with. I envy you sir.

--Fargo007

 

[Graham]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

From the 'Cup this spring:

This morning's cold bore shot is from the tower. Your target is at an unknown distance and can be found about 22 Mils to the left of the 800 meter berm. You have one minute to get behind your rifle, Mil the target, put the required dope on your scope, and stand up. One at a time, when you hear the horn, you will have thirty seconds to get down behind your rifle and engage the target. A first round hit scores 100 points. A second round hit, if necessary, scores 50 points.

Five at a time we went up the tower.
Relax, I said to myself, this is a low-percentage shot:

1. Beeep. BANG. Clang.
2. Beeep. BANG. Clang.
3. Beeep. BANG....BANG. Clang.
4. Beeep-BANG! Oops.
5. "Graham, You're up!"

 

[Tribe]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

Wow.... ....Sweet!

 

[Jon Lester]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

"Dance the Lindy" is as simple as it gets and seems to be easy points until the shooting starts.
5 shots in true sitting unsupported at a 2moa target at 400 yds.Often bonus points are awarded for a clean score.

 

[doc76251]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

I'm kind of partial to "Got Dot's?"

8 targets at various ranges and increasing angles from 100 to 800 yards.
2 minute prep period
2 minute time limit
No lazers
8 rounds
Only hits count.

Oh, and you can't change the zero on your scope.

Cheers,

Doc

 

[Jim the Plumber]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

Scott, having run about 15 rifle matches myself, the one thing I can tell you is to keep the match flowing. Also keep the scoring simple for the RO's/ scorers so you don't have competitors waiting or questioning. Make the shots doable but not easy. I like to see scores no higher than 60% or so of the total available at a match. If you have guys getting 100% scores at the end of the day, it's too easy. To answer your question, my favorite is the night course I put on. ( this year will be way more fun by the way) One team member holds a spot light on a reflective target(s), the shooter makes the shot.
With a bit of ingenuity you can make a 100 yard shot as tough as a 1000+ yarder.
Rambling mode off.

 

[duke308]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

A 400 yards cold bore shot at a clay bird always gets the shooters groaning.

 

[armymedic.2]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

lol, i know i would if there was a breeze...

 

[TEAMSENDIT]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jim the Plumber</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Scott, having run about 15 rifle matches myself, the one thing I can tell you is to keep the match flowing. Also keep the scoring simple for the RO's/ scorers so you don't have competitors waiting or questioning. Make the shots doable but not easy. I like to see scores no higher than 60% or so of the total available at a match. If you have guys getting 100% scores at the end of the day, it's too easy. To answer your question, my favorite is the night course I put on. ( this year will be way more fun by the way) One team member holds a spot light on a reflective target(s), the shooter makes the shot.
With a bit of ingenuity you can make a 100 yard shot as tough as a 1000+ yarder.
Rambling mode off.</div></div>

Jim your opinion means alot to me, i love the setup of the findlay cup. Your match has already had alot of influence on my current setups.

 

[memilanuk]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

I was always partial to the 600yd Offhand stage Jim used to have @ the Findlay Cup... not so much because I like shooting standing on my hind legs, but because it was funny watching everyone mutter n cuss while shooting it

10 shots offhand @ NRA 600yd MR-1 target, anything attached to the gun for the other stages (sling, bipod) has to be on the gun for Standing as well.

 

[The_Hoff]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

multi-gun with rifle and pistol.

with multiple targets

2minute par time

start with pistol locked, loaded and at ready, rifle is slung on back.

you run and engage 5 steel poppers with your pistol 2 rounds each. then holster pistol drop to prone load and engage a steel tgt at 450yds ten a second steel tgt at 750yds. only allowed 2 shots at each target.

It is a PITA lol

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

I'd share my favorite stuff, but can't until 66 guys get to experience it at the TPRC2011.....

 

[Wade]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

Hit 5 night land nav check points utilizing NODs and avoiding opfor armed with paint guns and dogs. Arrive at ffp with check point mumbers to engage long range steel with a single round utilizing light as available from aerial flare.

6 pecision rifle rounds fired in the 44 hour match.

 

[Tribe]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

<span style="text-decoration: underline">Wow</span>... anyone ever go 6 for 6?!!!

 

[Wade]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tribe</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Wow</span>... anyone ever go 6 for 6?!!!</div></div>

No, 5 rounds would have cleaned it. We had one second round hit.

 

[Tribe]

Re: Describe favorite Stage?

FYI... I don't know nothin'.... just very interested...

...What percentage of guys actually make it to the ffp?