Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

[triton19]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Looks like Team Captain Morgan is now registering.

 

[Malibumick]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Triton19</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like Team Captain Morgan is now registering. </div></div>


I have mine printed out!


Mick

 

[ScottS1W]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Looking for a team captain/carpool/spotter/coach/partner in .308 leaving Northwest Ohio. Hoping to make the practice event 12-11 too.

 

[msting22]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Guy's we have alot of great prizes for this event and I have a few more in the works. Please take the time to visit the sponsors web sites and support them if you can.

They can be found here. Sponsors Page

See you guy's at the Match

puddin,

 

[Chiller]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Looking cool......

going to be fun

 

[Ouch!!]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Can their be spectators brought here? Or just in case some of us shooters dont get all the ducks lined up to shoot can we come and watch?

 

[socket70]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Hi Ouch.

Spectators are welcome at the event. Some stages may not lend themselves to it but others will.

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Sponsor page is looking good.

I have a feeling that a few more will pop up there soon.

 

[AKAce]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KNIGHT11B4</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sponsor page is looking good.

I have a feeling that a few more will pop up there soon. </div></div>

I am Contacting Kleenex about Sponsoring.... I think allot of folks will be using their products come Sunday

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ~Ace~</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KNIGHT11B4</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sponsor page is looking good.

I have a feeling that a few more will pop up there soon. </div></div>

I am Contacting Kleenex about Sponsoring.... I think allot of folks will be using their products come Sunday

</div></div>

Good Call! Ha Ha

 

[Wade]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Surgeon will be sponsoring too.

 

[jb3506]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Looks like an awesome shoot, dont know if I can warm the old nuts up to travel that far north in the cold.

 

[Ouch!!]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Ive never been to a tactical shoot, or any shoot for that matter. Can someone give me a tidbit of an idea on how this stuff works. I really want to go and really think my rifle will be how I want it for my very novice shooting ability. I dont plan on winning anything except knowledge from the vast amount of people that may have been doing this all their lives or quite a bit longer than I. TIA

 

[jb3506]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

The best thing to do is get info on how and what to carry and then just go and do it. My first shoot was an eye opener and showed my training deficencies (SP). Had a great time and learned alot from the other competitiors. The key is to just have fun and learn. Then after a couple polish and get ready for the win.

 

[Tom Sarver]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

If there is room count three more of us in. Sending registration forms in Saturday Oct 23rd.

Thanks,
Team TVP

 

[socket70]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Ouch (I chuckle every time I write that..),

Best advice I could give you is:

- Know your zero and your dope. Try to shoot your rifle at as many distance increments as possible so you know that at 500 yards you need X clicks up from your zero to hit. If you don't have a chance to get dope at all distances, use a ballistics program like JBM to get calculated dope for your loads, then compare that to your actual dope. Work up a range card that shows your clicks up/down from zero and have that handy. Some guys (myself included) attach the card to their rifle.

- Organize your gear so you can easily carry the essentials. Gear setup varies greatly from shooter to shooter so you have to tweak this over time. But basically, you need your rifle, ammo/magazines, rifle data, rear bag, etc., on you. If you don't use a rifle-mounted bipod, carry a rucksack, shooting sticks or tripod so you can get a steady base to shoot from when time allows. Binoculars will be helpful on certain stages to assist you in finding targets.

- Come with an open mind. This style of shooting is very different from benchrest or multigun or whatever. But they all share one thing in common. The clock. When you arrive at a stage, listen closely to the stage briefing. Then work through how you plan to shoot the stage. Then try to do what you planned when the buzzer sounds (the hardest part). You can definitely get pointers from other shooters and watch what they do. Just make sure you're not changing up your plan while you're on deck.

Beyond that, have fun. These matches are a blast and with the terrain offered at Rockcastle, this one will be especially so.

-Mike

 

[Ouch!!]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Thanks socket. Im trying to just get a small idea of how things are going to get rolling. I am going to start working on my dope in the next few weeks. But thats with a speer hunting bullet. I really wanted to get my amax's in but I cant get any right now. I will keep shooting these bullets and learning, and hope that my amax's come in next month. Thanks again, I will have to see what my plans are for this time period of the shoot and sign up. Im going to be by myself so will I get paired up with a spotter or how else does that work?

 

[socket70]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

When you send in your registration form there is a section on spotters. Just check the box that says "I want to be paired up with someone." We're going to try to get all shooters who want to pair up together so they can find a buddy.

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

You wont be left hanging.

There will be other shooters there without a spotter and you will be paired up.

 

[Ouch!!]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Awesome, I suppose a .243 will be open class. Do I get paired with another open class or am I going to be with a mag class person? I guess I need to get back into shape haha.

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Yes, .243 will put you in the open class.

You will be paired up with someone in the open class.

Being in shape will help for sure.

 

[Ouch!!]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Thanks for your help guys. How does the scoring work?

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Hits count. Some targets will be worth more than others depending on the difficulty (ie: size and distance)

Time will be an issue on each stage. Using your time properly can make or break you.

 

[bolt56]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Thanks for the info guys! Bolt56

 

[Chiller]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KNIGHT11B4</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Being in shape will help for sure. </div></div>

You are going to make me run.....????

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Only you Chiller, and only on my stage... its a "Small Hill" lol

 

[poison123]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Hills = ok
Climbing up a muddy cliff in the rain =

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Shhhhhhh your giving away the secret, lol.

 

[salty dog]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

does anyone know if there will be a charge for spectators?

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

clr537- I doubt it but I could be wrong. Mike would prob know for sure.

 

[HD1911]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

how many slots left?

 

[Chiller]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KNIGHT11B4</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Only you Chiller, and only on my stage... its a "Small Hill" lol

</div></div>

Can feel the love.........

 

[ssatt68]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

My shooting buddy is getting cold feet months before the match...
I may need a shooting partner...
This is my first tactical match, but gratuated SOTIC a long time ago...
Hopefully shooting a new rifle with no chance to get dope past 300...
Coming from Newport News VA... Anyone need a ride?
How about a partner?
The only thing I can say for sure is i'll be able call winds and see trace...
Any prizes for last place?
The moneys on its way

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Quite the post, Tell him to man up.

Keep watch on here and someone from your area may pop up. Even if they dont, you will be fixed up with at partner at the match.

 

[ssatt68]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

LMAO
Yeah we will see who is a glutton for punishment and says "yeah I'll be your huckleberry"
Expectation management... I don't want to blow anyones skirt up especially mine...

 

[AKAce]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Will be Plenty of folks bail out at last min... that's how people are these days. Just show up, you will partner up with someone.

 

[Chiller]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ssatt68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My shooting buddy is getting cold feet months before the match...
I may need a shooting partner...
This is my first tactical match, but gratuated SOTIC a long time ago...
Hopefully shooting a new rifle with no chance to get dope past 300...
Coming from Newport News VA... Anyone need a ride?
How about a partner?
The only thing I can say for sure is i'll be able call winds and see trace...
Any prizes for last place?
The moneys on its way </div></div>

Tell him to take the dress off........

If my old sorry fat ass can do it.....lol

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ssatt68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My shooting buddy is getting cold feet months before the match...
I may need a shooting partner...
This is my first tactical match, but gratuated SOTIC a long time ago...
Hopefully shooting a new rifle with no chance to get dope past 300...
Coming from Newport News VA... Anyone need a ride?
How about a partner?
The only thing I can say for sure is i'll be able call winds and see trace...
Any prizes for last place?
The moneys on its way </div></div>

Tell him to take the dress off........

If my old sorry fat ass can do it.....lol </div></div>


Ha Ha! Classic.

 

[poison123]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Knight make sure you've got the ambulance standing by for Chiller.

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

And Roger. The "nam'ba'lance" cant make it all the way back there. But I have plenty of IV sets, and we all know he fastest way to get fluids in the body.. LOL

Just messing around. The entire event is challenging but very doable.I dont want to give anyone the wrong idea.

Except Chiller, you have the "extended course"

(PS- Chiller dont ban me lol)

 

[toygunner]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Is a detachable mag a necessity or just taci-cool for this match?

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Not a necessity, but a nice upgrade to have. If you do have one it will save you some time.

 

[toygunner]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Thanks. I've shot 3-gun and USPSA for several years, but never a rifle match. Can you tell me if this is similar or some of the differences? What is the expected average round count on a stage?

 

[poison123]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

I don't think we'll know round count per stage till your briefed right before it.

 

[taliv]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Will competitors be able to look at the long range targets with binoculars/spotting scopes/rifle scopes while waiting for the other competitors to shoot? (for the purpose of ranging) or will our first look be on the clock?

I ask because I assume we can't use the rifle scope (for safety reasons), and the only binos I have is a LRF, and I don't want to be DQ'd for possessing them.

thanks

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: taliv</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I ask because I assume we can't use the rifle scope (for safety reasons), and the only binos I have is a LRF, and I don't want to be DQ'd for possessing them.</div></div>

I would suggest you beg or borrow some non-LRF binos or observe without.

Even if you are not on the line if someone sees you "observing" with a set of LRF Binos you can bet they will assume you are ranging the targets.

If I show up it will be as a competitor, but as a competitor it would piss me off.

 

[poison123]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

1b375 will need to answer that one after he gets back from the mountains.

I will say the 2nd to last sniper comp down here in Ga he put on, no one was allowed to put scopes(spotting or otherwise) on the targets till it was go time for them and their spotter. I didn't shoot the last one, so I don't know if he repeated that rule.

 

[Ouch!!]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Are we all going to have shirts or hats with our screen names on them

 

[socket70]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Since Joe is still out hunting I'll try to answer some of the recent questions:

<span style="font-weight: bold">Spectator cost</span> - I don't believe there will be any charge for spectators.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Round count</span> - The only real info we have right now is that there will be 8 stages plus an optional side match and total round count should be around 100. The actual details of the stages are/will be known only by Joe Harris, the Match Director. A lot of us chiming in on this thread (me, KNIGHT11B4, msting22, bmarc69) will be RO'ing the match. But we will be shooting it early too, so we don't/won't have any advance info either. My guess, based on other matches, is that you'll probably shoot at 8-16 targets per stage. So probably 10-20 rounds is the most you would need on any one stage. Again, this is a guess. As always, I would recommend bringing extra rounds in case you shoot more or have to do a re-shoot of a stage. I'll probably bring 125-150 total.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Range Estimation</span> - Joe has mentioned that on some stages competitors will be given the opportunity to create a range card prior to shooting. So all competitors will be put on line and given a fixed amount of time to range targets or terrain features via passive means (mil-dots in their scope, spotting scope, etc.) On other stages, you won't be able to do this. So you will either have to take the time to range targets on the clock, or simply make a guess, take a shot and then correct based on hits/misses.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Range Finders</span> - I would definitely NOT bring binos that have a range-finder feature or any other LRF. As chiller said, if anyone sees you pull them out, they're going to assume you're using the LRF and you risk a DQ.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Slots Available</span> - The last official count was 54 registered shooters. I know we've received 10-15 more forms since then. So we should still have slots but get your registration forms in soon. Also, the early bird registration ends on November 1st (one week from today). Entries post marked after November 1st pay the full fee of $175. Joe gets back later this week from Montana, so we should have an updated count up soon after that.

If you have any other questions, please post them up. If we don't know the answers we'll find out ASAP.

Guys this is going to be a great match. We're putting a lot of work into make sure everyone has a great time. And I look forward to meeting a lot of you face-to-face. Well, some of you anyway...

 

[ssatt68]

Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY

Who do I write the check to? Joe or mammoth sniper challenge?