I am running a Mystery Ranch Glacier, it's a bit overkill as far as size but very comfy.What kind of bags are you guys running? I have a Carbon Fiber ruck that i use at work but not sure if i should take it for this
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Join the contest SubscribeI am running a Mystery Ranch Glacier, it's a bit overkill as far as size but very comfy.What kind of bags are you guys running? I have a Carbon Fiber ruck that i use at work but not sure if i should take it for this
Do it, there are usually people looking for teammates.You guys have peaked my interest to the point where I'm going to be training for 2021, even though I don't have a partner selected yet!
I'm running an Armageddon gear fat bag, I believe they are also offering an ultralight filling for all of their production bags as well.As far as my pack goes, currently the plan is to run an Osprey Aether 70L without the top lid. I still need to work on getting a rifle strapped to it and getting that all dialed in.
A question I have for those who've gone to these before is what do you do for a rear bag if anything? The other night I weighed my pint sized game changer and it was around 3 pounds. I found that bag really helpful at the Guardian event that shot at, but I'm not humping around an extra 3# if I don't need to. I was thinking about opening up a corner and letting the fill out and replacing it with something much lighter from a hobby store or something.
As far as making ruck times goes, am I looking at this wrong. I get the idea of tracking devices now in the preparation phase, but once you get there won't there be a somewhat large group of people all starting the ruck at or about the same time? I know the pace I need to be at, but also know that if we're in the middle of the herd we're probably going to be in good shape as far as making time goes. I get the point of worrying about a way to track and time yourself now, but once we get there won't it be pretty easy to see if we're falling behind the herd?
They tell you a time limit. I just go as hard as I can to shoot for completion in 2/3 of the time, and just keep track on my watch. I also know that i average a 13 minute mile and if im really sucking a 14 or MAYBE a 15 minute mile. So I just do the math.What is everyone using for pacing, time tracking and mileage? I am looking at a bunch of runners watches from Garmin as well as the Garmin Fortrex 601. Currently all my tracking is being done via stop watch and google earth route mapping and I'd like to get more accurate data.
Also this, I remember in 2017 a few of us made it pretty early, but a majority of the people shooting the match came in with very little time to spare because it was up an incredibly steep and iced over hill. And a similar thing happens every year because everyone just paces off of each other. So, you really need to watch yourself, and can't rely on everyone else.Not necessarily. The entire squad could be below the required standard and about to miss the time hack. That's unlikely, but still possible. I had a basic GPS watch (Suunto) and being able to see my distance and time was helpful, especially later in the event as everything started to hurt. It let me know when we had to hustle and when we had plenty of time cushion.
PS - No real need to buy a watch or a Garmin. Any modern smartphone can track GPS and mileage with free apps like Endomondo, MapMyRun, or Strava. On a 45 minute movement, you just need to pull your phone out and glance at it 3-4 times to ensure you're moving at the right pace. That said, any of the Garmin Forerunners or Suunto Ambit watches will be more than adequate for this event and set you back around $300, but sales/deals are always findable. You can spend more and get a fancier watch (Garmin Fenix 5/5X) if you want the additional features, but it's truly not necessary for general rucking.
Please tell us how the battery life lasts. Some reviews are claiming 5 days only instead of the 14 advertised.Yea I just ordered a Garmin instinct. I found it for 250 and being I am a card holder at bestbuy I have 45 to return if I don’t like it. But I does two things in which I wanted . Distance pace and has a big screen for a timer when you get on stage. I believe you can set an alarm if you start falling under pace as well.
Probably a stupid question, but have the dates/location/registration been released for the 2020 challenge? G3 Dynamics' website has the pre-reg option as "sold out", and no info listed that I can find. Much appreciated!
Yeah, that’s all closed. It’ll be at Ft. Gordon, and I’m not sure what the dates are, but Registration for the match is closed. It filled up in pre-registration. There is a waiting list you can get on, but unless everyone who made it during pre registration drops out, you probably won’t get into the match this year. UNLESS you get on and watch their FB page and hop on someone needing a partnerThe match is full with a waiting list. If you didn't get signed up within the first day or two it was available you may be able to get on the waiting list, but the odds aren't good you'll be in the 2020.
I'm pretty sure I saw the starting registration & zero confirmation day as January the 9th.and I’m not sure what the dates are,
so after using the garmin instinct i have found that i really like it. i let it charge over night and have had it on for 4 days now using it and still have a full charge. i did turn off notifications from my phone and did change some setting such as the black light to save on battery. the hike feature is exactly what i was wanting and you can customize the read outs from 2 fields to 5 fields..i have mine set to show a heart rate - timer - pace - avg pace - distance this allows me to see my current pace and then the overall pace.Please tell us how the battery life lasts. Some reviews are claiming 5 days only instead of the 14 advertised.
First, let me start off by saying that I am very glad you’re interested in the match!Hey y'all, for those who've run the competition before, it sounds like it's possible to have a semi-auto secondary rifle in 5.56.
1) What level of accuracy do you need in your secondary rifle to be reasonably competitive? Will 1.5 moA cut it?
2) What do you recommend as far as secondary rifle scopes go, with a budget under $750?
Thanks!
Thanks for your honesty and experienced information. Was hoping for some clarification on the AR 15 point. Were you suggesting that an AR 10 in 6.5 CM could be used for better long range targets, or should both shooters on the team stick to bolt guns?First, let me start off by saying that I am very glad you’re interested in the match!
Secondly, I’d like to talk a little about managing expectations. I’ve shot the match for three years, and I have seen AR-15s at the match. BUT, they didn’t do particularly well. If “reasonably competitive” means that you have a shot at 1st, then sure. In the same respect that if you buy a lottery ticket you have a shot at winning. If “reasonably competitive” falls more under mid pack, than you’re probably about there. I’d say that a 1.5 MOA AR could stand a good chance at MAYBE 1/2 of the targets. Past that, it’s probably more luck than anything.
That all said, if you shoot mammoth, and make every ruck, and miss every target out there, you will still walk the prize table, and before anyone who didn’t finish (if they even get a chance to walk the prize table at all).
Lastly, if you’re looking for a $750 optic, I’d suggest looking for a used Viper GenII, or at Athlon. The Ares BTR scopes aren’t terrible, and they retail right around that price I think. Lots of people compare the Ares BTR to a Viper. Similar glass, worse turrets. Tracks fine for that price range.
P.S.
I don’t mean to discourage you, I’m just being honest here.
so after using the garmin instinct i have found that i really like it. i let it charge over night and have had it on for 4 days now using it and still have a full charge. i did turn off notifications from my phone and did change some setting such as the black light to save on battery. the hike feature is exactly what i was wanting and you can customize the read outs from 2 fields to 5 fields..i have mine set to show a heart rate - timer - pace - avg pace - distance this allows me to see my current pace and then the overall pace.
you can save the data to your phone and log the info.
i also finally decided on a pack which should be here next week.. Eberlestock X1E
Thanks for your honesty and experienced information. Was hoping for some clarification on the AR 15 point. Were you suggesting that an AR 10 in 6.5 CM could be used for better long range targets, or should both shooters on the team stick to bolt guns?
Also should both shooters try to use the same caliber ammo to aid in ballistic calculations.
Thanks
First, let me start off by saying that I am very glad you’re interested in the match!
Secondly, I’d like to talk a little about managing expectations. I’ve shot the match for three years, and I have seen AR-15s at the match. BUT, they didn’t do particularly well. If “reasonably competitive” means that you have a shot at 1st, then sure. In the same respect that if you buy a lottery ticket you have a shot at winning. If “reasonably competitive” falls more under mid pack, than you’re probably about there. I’d say that a 1.5 MOA AR could stand a good chance at MAYBE 1/2 of the targets. Past that, it’s probably more luck than anything.
That all said, if you shoot mammoth, and make every ruck, and miss every target out there, you will still walk the prize table, and before anyone who didn’t finish (if they even get a chance to walk the prize table at all).
Lastly, if you’re looking for a $750 optic, I’d suggest looking for a used Viper GenII, or at Athlon. The Ares BTR scopes aren’t terrible, and they retail right around that price I think. Lots of people compare the Ares BTR to a Viper. Similar glass, worse turrets. Tracks fine for that price range.
P.S.
I don’t mean to discourage you, I’m just being honest here.
No I have kepted it on normal mode I also kept Bluetooth to my phone I am going on 16 days and I just hit my last bar tonight. I did shorten the back light to and brightness and turned off notifications from my phone.That battery life you have been experiencing is with the GPS turned off correct?
left via the postman this morningHopefully anyone going to the 2020 Mammoth got their papers in the email and is sending them in asap.
In your pack, I ran my holster on my belt the entire time and had a wicked bruise after 3 days.What’s the best way to carry a sidearm for the comp?
yeah I bet. I was thinking tossing it in the pack and putting it on the belt at the stages.In your pack, I ran my holster on my belt the entire time and had a wicked bruise after 3 days.
Most stages that involved pistol, required a draw and then dumping in a bucket. Reholstering was not part of any stages. I will probably just run a kydex shell on a teklock, rather than a safariland on fixed loops.yeah I bet. I was thinking tossing it in the pack and putting it on the belt at the stages.
I thought along the same line, but can it come off the pack and be attached to a belt? Are we gonna have the packs at all parts of the stage and will it be as useful mounted on the pack? Probably just overthinking everything, this will be my first go thereMy plan was to run the mystery ranch holster on the hip belt of my mystery ranch pack. Not trying to be their fan boy, but I just figured their product should be able to work with itself. Having said that, it's still new to me and I have not really tested it out and vetted it yet. I'm certainly open to changing how I'm setup.
They will release it soon, last year final round count was about 1 month out.What’s the approximate round count for primary and secondary long guns plus pistol? I’ve looked over the whole g3 page about twice and couldn’t find anything. Do they put out any guidance on that?
I thought along the same line, but can it come off the pack and be attached to a belt? Are we gonna have the packs at all parts of the stage and will it be as useful mounted on the pack? Probably just overthinking everything, this will be my first go there
I believe that was last years count, they stated this year will be a higher count.Regarding round count I don't remember where I clipped this from on round count, but here it is: "If a competitor were to engage every target of the match and score on every scoring opportunity on every target it would take 39 pistol rounds and 90 rifle rounds to shoot the match. Very few competitors will engage every target. No competitor will score on every opportunity on every target. A few stages are unlimited pistol or rifle rounds. Some targets are must hit to move on. Some targets are shoot once hit or miss. 60 pistol and 125 rifle might do it. Per team member
You should have got an email with 3 forms to fill out and mail in.They said something on facebook the other day about sending out final registration. Did you guys get something in the mail? I haven't seen anything.