Sept 6 Guardian Long Range Competition - Wytheville, VA

[GuardianLongRange]

Release the Krakken!
Public registration is now open for the September 6 Guardian Long Range Competition!

It will be a sprint to fill the 42-man roster for this coveted competition. The April 26th event saw record-breaking registration that filled in less than a month! With Hawk Hill Custom rifles donating a custom rifle package, slots will be filling fast. We are also in the process of updating our site with many new and returning sponsors that will make this event second-to-none. Don’t hesitate, or you will regret missing out on this long range competition.

Register Today!

Remember, 100% of your fee is a tax-deductible donation! That's because it's going towards helping orphans find Forever Families through Bethany Christian Services.

 

[BusterB]

Where is this one going to be?

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[GuardianLongRange]

Same place as April. Bangsteel in Wytheville, VA.

 

[Spot-on]

Always good to put the location in the title, and the dates also. This helps people know if your local match is also local to them.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Registered. Will it be a similar match to the April match as far as stage layout and round count? Any pistol stuff involved or just rifle?

 

[GuardianLongRange]

Same format as the April match. Long range rifle only. 350-1000 yards. But feel free to bring your pistol to shoot any bears you run across in the Virginia mountains.

 

[Jon Lester]

registration sent for Sept. Now someone in April needs to drop out!

 

[Greene]

LOL Need a couple to drop out in April Jon.

 

[Black-X]

Registered, hopefully it's not full already.

 

[Dan Newberry]

As of this morning, 31 of the 42 slots for the September 6th match are filled...

 

[jelrod1]

Registered

 

[GuardianLongRange]

Only 7 slots remain! These seats are going faster than Justin Beiber through a subdivision.

 

[peaceatwar]

Only 7 slots remain! These seats are going faster than Justin Beiber through a subdivision.

Haha! i'm in!

 

[GuardianLongRange]

Haha! i'm in!

[MENTION=69733]peaceatwar[/MENTION] you were fast! Maybe you should the person who drives Beiber back to Canada.

 

[R.Walters]

Registered!

 

[peaceatwar]

[MENTION=69733]peaceatwar[/MENTION] you were fast! Maybe you should the person who drives Beiber back to Canada.

I got the email on my phone walked straight up the bartender and said "Its a matter of national security that I use your internet browser". Needless to say she promptly stepped aside.

 

[branson1369]

Look forward to see you all there

 

[280nosler]

I'm game but won't get home to register later tonight. Glad to make the donation!

 

[Dan Newberry]

The September 6th Guardian match is full, with 42 registered. To get on wait list, contact Gary Larson.

Thanks for the amazingly quick response!

 

[Btillr]

Wow that was fast, glad I already got in.

 

[GuardianLongRange]

Here are the details on the Hawk Hill Custom .338 Lapua we will be raffling off at the competition in Sept.
-$5699 MSRP
-Built on a Falkon Action
-28" Hawk Hill Custom barrel
-Hawk Hill Custom Equalizer Muzzle Brake
-Manners MCS-T4 Stock
-Custom Paint with Cerakoted Finish on Metal

The picture is a similar build by Shawn Burkholder.

Register today! Many of the shooters from the April Match were on the wait list. And about 1/2 the shooters on the September roster have NOT paid and are subject to being dropped in the coming weeks.

Here is your chance to win this amazing custom rifle!

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[GuardianLongRange]

Register at www.guardianlongrange.com


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[silentbushmaster]

Team Havoc is looking forward to RO duties for this match and will have a challenging stage for the shooters! Thanks, James

 

[GuardianLongRange]

Hodgdon Powder - Our Newest Sponsor

We would like to take a minute and thank Chris Hodgdon of Hodgdon Powders.



They are our newest supporter and we are honored to have them on board. Every long range shooter knows about Hodgdon's Extreme powders and Varget in particular changed the game for many reloaders.

We are still open for September registration so get in now! Remember, your $150 donation is 100% tax-deductible.

 

[rangeryo]

Just registered.

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[rangeryo]

Actually think I was already on the wait list...

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[GuardianLongRange]

Actually think I was already on the wait list...

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Yeah I got you on the list already. Rangeryo you are all set.

 

[GuardianLongRange]

Sierra Bullets - On Target Sponsor

Sierra Bullets has stepped up and provided a gift certificate for 500 bullets! These are 500 bullets of your choosing! This will be added to the prize table, and one lucky shooter will be walking away with that prize. We all know the Sierra MatchKing bullets have brought home countless trophies in long range competition. Hope to see you there! Guardian Long Range Shooting Competition

 

[GuardianLongRange]

KRG - Lifting up More than Bolts!

We are excited to announce our newest sponsor, KRG! They will be providing several of their famous Bolt Lifts to our shooters. Their revolutionary products have been showcased in places including 8541 Tactical. Hope you can join in the fun on September 6! It's obvious, their companies values are as strong as their products. Guardian Long Range Shooting Competition

 

[rangeryo]

Im assuming since I havent heard anything you havent made it that far down the wait list?

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[GuardianLongRange]

Bullseye Targeting Systems - On Target for the Guardian

Very excited to announce that our September match will feature the Bullseye Challenge from Bullseye Camera. As our newest sponsor, they will give-a-way a kit to the shooter closest to the bullseye. If you aren't familiar with their product, check it out! Hope to see you there! Guardian Long Range Shooting Competition
[video=youtube_share;xg5H-mvV2Wo]http://youtu.be/xg5H-mvV2Wo[/video]

 

[GuardianLongRange]

Alpen Optics - Their Values are Clear

Thankful to have Alpen Optics as our newest supporter. They have donated a nice spotting scope and some gift certificates that will certainly make our September shooters happy. I wasn't aware that they recently won 7 "Great Buy" Outdoor Life Awards...more than any optics company...EVER!

 

[GuardianLongRange]

April Match Recap by TacGirl Melissa Gilliland

What a phenomenal recap of our April Match written by APO's Melissa Gilliland. She paints a beautiful picture of the landscape and the stages and what to expect for our September match. She will be shooting in the September match. (Along with her legendary Army Sniper husband MSG Jim Gilliland. The Guardian Long Range Rifle Competition at Bangsteel Range, Wytheville, VA | Ashbury Precision Ordnance, Mfg.

 

[GuardianLongRange]

Trijicon Comes Through...Again!

Just got the word that Trijicon, will be providing the 1st and 2nd place prizes again! They are an amazing company who supports Bethany Christian Services mission of helping orphans find forever families. We are so blessed to have them as a continued partner.

Interested in winning one of these scopes? Register today at www.GuardianLongRange.com

So what's in store for our top shooters?

• 1st Place Shooter: Accu-Point 5-20x50. 30mm Riflescope, with Mil-Dot Crosshair and green reticle - MSRP $1,550​

• 2nd Place Shooter: Accu-Point 2-10x56. 30 mm Riflescope, with Mil-Dot Crosshair and green reticle - MSRP $1,220​

Trijicon’s longest-range AccuPoint scope, it gives tactical shooters, varmint hunters and law enforcement snipers the ability to accurately extend their range in any light.
• Advanced fiber-optics and tritium aiming-point illumination speeds target acquisition and extends available shooting hours
• Dual-illumination system automatically adjusts aiming-point brightness to existing lighting conditions
• Manual brightness override allows shooters to easily adjust the reticle to suit their preferences
• 30mm tube offers a greater range of mounting options
• Rugged, aircraft-quality, hard-anodized aluminum body offers all- weather protection
• Unmatched long eye relief protects against the recoil of higher caliber rifles
• Easy-to-use external turret controls for windage and elevation adjustment
• Side parallax adjuster for enhanced accuracy at long range

 

[Dan Newberry]

Lynn Houck's (Black-X) video promo for the Guardian Long Range Rifle Match. These pics are from the April 26th match hosted at the BangSteel range this past spring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq6k0_S_HDI&feature=youtu.be

 

[GuardianLongRange]

US Optics our Newest Sponsor!

We are excited to announce that US Optics has stepped up big time for the Guardian Long Range Competition. They have donated two gift certificates totaling $1900($1,250 and $650). These will be raffled off along with the Hawk Hill Custom .338 Lapua.

Long range shooters know the phenomenal quality and durability of US Optics. If they are good enough for sniper legend Jim Gilliland...they are good enough for me!
Guardian Long Range Shooting Competition

Check out this video where it's tossed 4 times down a hill and remounted.
[video=youtube;FJeRLXsjo-I]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJeRLXsjo-I[/video]

 

[GuardianLongRange]

Thunder Beast Arms Joins Guardian

We are very excited to have Thunder Beast Arms as our newest supporter. Thunder Beast Arms is known for the high quality rifle and pistol suppressors. Their company goals is to make the best sound suppressor for precision and long-range shooting.

Two of our shooters will win 50% off gift certificates that can be used toward any product in their catalogue. Thank you Thunder Beast Arms for your support in the Guardian Long Range Competition and helping orphans find forever families.

www.GuardianLongRange.com

 

[rangeryo]

Can I get a WOOT WOOT for team Samson?!?

 

[GuardianLongRange]

September 6 Teams Announced! Which stacked team will take home best score?

Which team will win top score? Scroll down to see the full list! (Not sure why the table keeps going down there)
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<td class="tg-031e">Annabrooke Daughtridge</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Brandon Knizner</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Brandon Mullins</td>
<td class="tg-031e">David</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">VA </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Bryan Hupman</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Chris Alexander</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Cory Harrison</td>
<td class="tg-031e">David</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Falls Church</td>
<td class="tg-031e">VA </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Ken Faulk</td>
<td class="tg-031e">David</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Mark Daughtridge</td>
<td class="tg-031e">David</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Rocky Mount</td>
<td class="tg-031e">NC </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Matt Radolec</td>
<td class="tg-031e">David</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Severn</td>
<td class="tg-031e">MD </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Mike Walpole</td>
<td class="tg-031e">David</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Dayton</td>
<td class="tg-031e">OH </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Scott Whitehead</td>
<td class="tg-031e">David</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Shawn Burkholder</td>
<td class="tg-031e">David</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Stuarts Draft </td>
<td class="tg-031e">VA</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">William Pruitt</td>
<td class="tg-031e">David</td>
<td class="tg-031e">La Plata</td>
<td class="tg-031e">MD </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Brad Miller</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Moses</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Powell</td>
<td class="tg-031e">TN </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Brandon Ford</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Moses</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Douglasville</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Brian Wimmer</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Moses</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Carey Garst</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Moses</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Boones Mill</td>
<td class="tg-031e">VA </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Garrett Wymer</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Moses</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Stephens City</td>
<td class="tg-031e">VA </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Jason Greene</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Moses</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Albany KY</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Jeff Raymond</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Moses</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Jeff Welch</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Moses</td>
<td class="tg-031e">King George</td>
<td class="tg-031e">VA </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Jim Gilliand</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Moses</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Cataula</td>
<td class="tg-031e">GA</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Lynn Houck</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Moses</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Grayson</td>
<td class="tg-031e">KY </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Mark Rubin</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Moses</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Pompano Beach </td>
<td class="tg-031e">FL</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Matthew Fisher</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Moses</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Wytheville</td>
<td class="tg-031e">VA </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Matthew Fraley</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Moses</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Germantown</td>
<td class="tg-031e">OH </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Melissa Gilliand</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Moses</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Cataula</td>
<td class="tg-031e">GA</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Jacob Petty</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Samson</td>
<td class="tg-031e"></td>
<td class="tg-031e"></td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Jesse W. Troxler</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Samson</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Elon</td>
<td class="tg-031e">NC </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">John DeBonis</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Samson</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Midland</td>
<td class="tg-031e">VA</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Jon Lester</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Samson</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Tazewell</td>
<td class="tg-031e">VA </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Jonathan Elrod</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Samson</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Gastonia</td>
<td class="tg-031e">NC </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Jonathan Roberts</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Samson</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Dover</td>
<td class="tg-031e">DE </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Josh Bowers</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Samson</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Pembroke</td>
<td class="tg-031e">VA </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Ken Stephens</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Samson</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Rural Hall</td>
<td class="tg-031e">NC </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Kyle Lee</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Samson</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Charlotte</td>
<td class="tg-031e">NC </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Matthew Gervais</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Samson</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Oakton</td>
<td class="tg-031e">VA </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Paul Wilkerson</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Samson</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Dover</td>
<td class="tg-031e">DE </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Rhett Walters</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Samson</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Boyce</td>
<td class="tg-031e">VA </td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Sydnei Lester</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Samson</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Tazewell</td>
<td class="tg-031e">VA</td>
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<td class="tg-031e">Tim Meadows</td>
<td class="tg-031e">Samson</td>
<td class="tg-031e"></td>
<td class="tg-031e"></td>
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[Raven 6]

I'm going to have to pull for Team Samson and the Lester Duo. Likes like a full line up.

 

[GuardianLongRange]

Hawk Hill Custom .338 Lapua...sneak preview

Shawn Burkholder of Hawk Hill Customs, was kind enough to give us a sneak peek at the custom .338 Lapua we are giving-a-way at the September 6 match. This rifle just needs cerakote and paint...and it will be all set. Precision shooters around the country know Hawk Hill Custom rifles are legit and absolute tack drivers!

• Valued at $5,699
• Built on a Falkon Acion
• 28" Hawk Hill Custom barrel
• Hawk Hill Custom Equalizer Muzzle Break
• Manners MCS-T4 Stock
• Cusom Pain with Cerakoted Finish on Metal

Someone is walking away with this monster...will it be you?

 

[GuardianLongRange]

SafeSide Tactical Steps up with a Sweet AR!

What an amazing company Safeside Tactical is for donating this beast of an AR for the Guardian Long Range Competition match on 9/6. This rifle would retail for $2,199.99, but it will be raffled off to someone at the next match. Special thanks to Mitchell Tyler for his generous support of our competition. They are an awesome company and this AR is freaking sweet.

$2,199.99 MSRP (FREE)
Highlights:
-16" fluted stainless steel 1/8 barrel chambered in 223 Wylde
- AAC brake
- JP free float 13" hand guard
- Timney Skeletonized 3.5lb competition trigger
- Magpul ACS 6 position stock
- Nikon M223 scope w/ m223 mount
- Hogue finger groove mono grip
- BCM gunfighter Mod 4 charging handle
- Skeletonized aluminum trigger guard
- JP anti-walk pins
- 2 30round Magpul pmags
- Rifle bag

 

[jelrod1]

Good luck to everybody. Looks like it could be a wet one.

 

[Dan Newberry]

definitely want to bring some rain gear... and take a look at these t-shirts, they go off sale on September 16th...

http://booster.com/bangsteel-non-golfer

 

[Dan Newberry]

Just got word the Guardian match raised over 10,000 dollars for Bethany, to help them fund adoptions for children without homes. Thanks to all who participated, scores will be posted very soon. Gary Larson has the excel sheet. Congratulations to Matthew Gervais and Matthew Fisher for topping the list of 45 shooters for the event, they each received a nice Trijicon optic. Cartridges of choice: 6.5 Creedmoor for each of these guys. More to come!

PS. I've got an ammo can of spent brass that got left behind (didn't see headstamp, too tired to look)... and I've got Ranger O's Gap Grind hat, which will be raffled off at the next event.



Dan

 

[rangeryo]

Im famous, so that hat should pull in some good money... its even autographed!

 

[SOC308]

Had a good time, good to see familiar faces. Congrats to the Matthews for topping the list. They shot great!

Can't wait until the next one

 

[Dan Newberry]

photo page:

https://www.facebook.com/GuardianLo...629947858339/1555129551375044/?type=1&theater

 

[rangeryo]

Just got word the Guardian match raised over 10,000 dollars for Bethany, to help them fund adoptions for children without homes. Thanks to all who participated, scores will be posted very soon. Gary Larson has the excel sheet. Congratulations to Matthew Gervais and Matthew Fisher for topping the list of 45 shooters for the event, they each received a nice Trijicon optic. Cartridges of choice: 6.5 Creedmoor for each of these guys. More to come!

PS. I've got an ammo can of spent brass that got left behind (didn't see headstamp, too tired to look)... and I've got Ranger O's Gap Grind hat, which will be raffled off at the next event.



Dan

You should also thank Lowlight and Maxine Nix, both for pitching in donations regardless of their absence (Both sent money with me for Raffle tickets [None of us won anything])

 

[Dan Newberry]

Good to know, Tim. Thanks to Frank and Maxine, much appreciated.

Taking feedback from the shooters... some love stage 7 (the quick and the dead), and some hate it. We do need to modify that stage for the next Guardian. Here's what we're going to do:

After completion of the first six stages, the shooters will be given an option of entering the "Q&D" stage (the quick and the dead)... if they choose not to enter, they're essentially "standing pat" and will be given a bye worth 70 points. This way they'll be sure of getting 70 points, which will certainly keep them from moving out of the top 10 for the match.

For shooters who do decide to participate in the Q&D stage, it will go as it did in this match: Shooters in groups of 3, beginning at lowest 3 scores in the match at that point (and moving upward, 3 at a time) will hit the mat at the "go" command, and first shooter to hit his/her long range 18" target will receive 100 points. That shooter goes on standby (but does not leave the mat), while the other 2 shooters continue firing until one of them hits his/her target, and that shooter will receive 80 points. Then the 3rd shooter will be given one more shot, to be sent within 20 seconds, for a chance to salvage 60 points for a successful hit. If he/she misses, their score for that stage will be "0"... this format pits 3 shooters who are equally ranked at that particular point in the match against one another. And it is SUPER EXCITING to watch.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1555153101372689&fref=nf

Of further note, some firing positions and/or disciplines are easier for some shooters than others. Some folks have trouble shooting over the rocks, or through fence gates, etc., but they shine when it comes to fast engagement from prone. And for other folks, the opposite is the case. So it's difficult to tailor the stages to cater to particular strengths and weaknesses of each shooter (and we do all have them)--because our strengths and weaknesses differ.

We will continue to monitor feedback from the shooters who participate in these matches, and work to make things better in the future.

Dan