Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - RESULTS POSTED

[jb1000br]

If you don't know about this match, please KEEP READING!

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Anything you want to know about the match can be found here:

www.smackthesmiley.com

This is a <span style="font-weight: bold">postal match,</span> where you shoot the targets I send you on your home range, then send them back to be scored and posted on several shooting forums as well as the home website.

Participating in this match also helps raise money for AmericanSnipers.org. In 5 years of contributing part of the entry fee to AmericanSnipers.org, we have raised well over $7000 which has been used to buy gear for our soldiers in harm’s way!

More info below and on the website.


PRIZES:

The prize-list for 2011 is quite extensive thanks to some very generous sponsors! Check out the PRIZE page to see what you have a chance to win.


http://smackthesmiley.com/prizes.htm


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Spring '11 Match
· 18 March 2011: Begin accepting Spring entries
· 11 April 2011: Spring Match Starts!
· 2 May 2011: ENTRY FEE DEADLINE (POSTMARK DATE)
· 23 May 2011: Send your finished Spring targets back!






<span style="font-weight: bold">*** Note the term on the calendar: "MATCH STARTS" That is the date that I send the first batch of targets out to those that are paid up.</span>

Prefer Check or GEARPAY.com payments please (you can still send Paypal as well) <span style="font-weight: bold">***NOTE: Gearpay site is nonfunctional at this point during an upgrade</span>

HOW TO ENTER:

http://www.smackthesmiley.com/contact.htm


ENTRY COST:

NEWS – STS Annual Subscription.: You can now pay for a year’s worth of targets at one time so you will be never forget a deadline and miss a match. This will also save you some postage throughout the year. For instance, you can pay for 2 of each class for each of the 4 matches during the Spring match, then at the beginning of each of the year’s matches you will automatically receive the proper number of targets in the mail. Subscription participants will be listed on the homepage so they know they will receive their targets.

Targets are $4.00 each with a limit of 4 targets per class (Rimfire and Centerfire)

$1 per target goes to: www.AmericanSnipers.org -- We are up to over $7000 raised for AmericanSnipers.org!

Max of 4 targets per class, Centerfire and/or Rimfire. Please see the RULES page on the website for more info.

http://www.smackthesmiley.com/rules.htm


IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING WHAT THE TARGETS LOOK LIKE...

http://smackthesmiley.com/pics.htm


DEADLINES

I have added an entry fee deadline. Mailed entry fees must be postmarked by the listed date. With the deadline where it is, someone entering at the deadline will still have a minimum of 2 weekends to shoot. This means your entry needs to be POSTMARKED by the date listed to be entered in the current match.

Please note: <span style="font-weight: bold">ALL DEADLINES LISTED REFER TO POSTMARK, NOT RECEIVED-BY DATE</span>

The target return deadline needs to be adhered to so I can get the results posted in a timely manner.

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PRIZES

<span style="font-weight: bold">Please don't forget the gracious sponsors represented in this match when you need to buy some gear. Prizes are given away as a raffle using the completed targets you send back. So there is no incentive to cheat, as the winner has no assurance of getting any prizes. If you send back a completed target in both RIMFIRE and CENTERFIRE class, you have 2 chances to win.</span>

Prizes to be given away at the completion of the Spring 2011 Match:

<span style="font-weight: bold">Spring 2011 PRIZES: </span>

--US Optics: ONE Certificate for 20% off any scope purchase
More Info: http://www.usoptics.com/

--Controlled Chaos Arms: ONE Certificate for $500 Complete Rifle refinish package
More Info: http://www.controlledchaosarms.com/

--Manners Composite Stocks: ONE Certificate for $475 off your custom stock order.
More Info: http://www.mannersstock.com/Tactical.html

--Sightron Inc: ONE Certificate for 50% off the retail price of any scope.
More Info: http://www.sightron.com

--Burris Optics: ONE Certificate for 60% off any item
More Info: http://www.burrisoptics.com/

--Rock Creek Barrels: ONE Certificate for 1/2 off retail price of any barrel
More Info: http://www.rockcreekbarrels.com/

--Badger Ordnance: ONE Certificate for "Badger Surprise" - could be M5 triggerguard, rings and/or bases or FTE Brake
More Info: http://www.badgerordnance.com/index.php

--Seekins Precision: ONE Certificate for Choice of Rings or Base (Non-Custom)
More info: http://www.seekinsprecision.com

--Berger Bullets: TWO Certificates for 300 bullets (600 bullets total) of Winner's Choice
More Info: http://www.bergerbullets.com/

--Sierra Bullets: ONE Certificate for 500 Bullets
More Info: http://www.sierrabullets.com/index.cfm

--Lapua: ONE Certificate for 200 Lapua brass cases
More Info: http://www.lapua.com/

--Sniper Tools: ONE Certificate, could be: 1 free Mil-Spec ACI or ½ off
More Info: http://www.snipertools.com/

--GA Precision: ONE Certificate for Choice of: ½ off Chamber-job, side bolt release mod or Badger Bolt Knob and Installation
More Info: http://www.gaprecision.net/

--TAB Gear: TWO certificates for ONE TAB Gear Sling in choice of color and swivel/hook type
More Info: http://www.riflesonly.com/store/TAB/index.html

--Center Shot Rifles: ONE certificate for 3-Port “Muscle” Brake
More Info: http://centershotrifles.com/sales/

--Tactical Intervention Specialists: ONE Certificate for sling (choice of type and color)
More Info: http://www.tacticalintervention.com/

--Big River Tactical: ONE $50 Gift Certificate
More Info: http://www.bigrivertactical.com/homepage.html

--SWFA: ONE $50 Gift Certificate
More Info: http://www.swfa.com/

--Ivy Rods: ONE Certificate for a custom crafted stainless cleaning rod
More Info: http://www.ivyrods.com/

--Lucas Bore Guides: ONE bore guide (w/ insert) of choice from Mike Lucas
More Info: (803)-356-0282

--J. Dewey Mfg.: Dewey Cleaning Rod and Cleaning Kit (22cal)
More Info: http://www.deweyrods.com/

--Mildot Master – ONE free Mildot Master
More Info: http://www.mildot.com/

--Bruno's Shooters Supply: ONE $25 Gift Certificate.
More Info: http://www.brunoshooters.com



Thanks guys, and Good Luck!

Jason

 

[Cascade Precision]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

IN!
Thanks for the chance!

 

[Niles Coyote]

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Jason,

Funds for two of each, all year, are in the mail

 

[JC Steel]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Yes sir, myself, dad, and wife are in for the entire year. It will be lots of fun as usual. Thanks JB.

Jake

 

[z71rat]

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Glad to see the usual crowd gathering for the lead slingin good times!! It will be nicer this time around, as it is starting to warm up here on the Western Slope... I won't have to listen to everyone complaining about being "cold" while waiting for their turn to shoot!!

I love having my family and friends shooting with me... but most all of them seem to be "fair weather" shooters!! LOL!!

DK

 

[cmh2007]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Count me in...and i guess i will actually count the wife in, if she can acutally shoot well this time

 

[z71rat]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Don't have to worry if she shoots well, just get her out shootin them Smiley's... That is all that matters!!

DK

 

[M.P.]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

IN...payment via bank check

 

[cmh2007]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

hell z71, she shoots all the time with me. funny thing is with my 10/22, she was shooting under .5inch at 100 yards with wind. i was impressed...till she got on the snow flakes...i got done with my targets, and looked over with my scope at her targets and looked like somebody shot a shotgun at them

we both got a laugh out of it.

 

[Greene]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Fixed mine today to send out in the morning. Hope I don't finish dead last again.

At least when your at the bottom then is only one way to go from there.

Thanks Jason for taking the time to do this.

 

[ggarrett1911]

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Payment sent, looking forward to it!

 

[z71rat]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: seaaggie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">funny thing is with my 10/22, she was shooting under .5inch at 100 yards with wind.</div></div>

OH WOW!! .5 with a 10/22 @ 50 yards would have been impressive enough WITHOUT the wind!! You can tell her that shooting like that is impressive, regardless the level of experience.

I am glad she shoots with you. I really would like to see more of us getting the whole family involved. If we don't keep the crowd growing, we will die out... period. Keep up the good work!!

DK

 

[z71rat]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Aiighty JB. Funds inbound for 6 Centerfires and 6 Rimfires. My in-laws have left to go back to Texas, so they are sitting this round out. Hopefully, they will be back again soon!!

DK

 

[Cascade Precision]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

The Czech is in the male.

 

[z71rat]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

JB, sorry I didn't see that the entry fee had gone up. I will get the remaining funds in to you shortly. Thanks!!

DK

 

[z71rat]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Remaining funds are inbound!!

DK

 

[jb1000br]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

RECEIVED ENTRIES updated on the website...should add more tomorrow!

JB

 

[jb1000br]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Current received entries on the site! Spring is here

JB

 

[esromvre]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

just sent mine in 4 CF...

 

[z71rat]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Got the 10PC runnin pretty good right now... so bring on them Smiley's...

Man, I LOVE this stuff!!

DK

 

[jcolev]

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JB,

I sent a year long subscription for one of each target. Payment send via paypal from my brothers account. Thanks for doing this. It makes it much easier. You can send them to my brothers address as well. I will follow with a PM. Thanks

CJ Vibbert

 

[Chuck Finley]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Payment sent! Had fun doing this last year and can't wait to do it again this year!!

 

[jb1000br]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Entries/subscriptions updated on the site!

JB

 

[Cascade Precision]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Can't wait. Got a new toy to shoot paper with. Remmy shows promise of being a good shooter. Now just hope I can out shoot my dad now that he has my savage FCP-HS. Will see.

Bring on the learnin edjumacation!

 

[z71rat]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Well, I am battling the scope woes... and I am not going to shoot my 10PC this time around, unless some miracle happens and a PST decides to sit on it.

I did however get my dad's Marlin M25 bolt action .22lr while I was in Texas. I refuse to drag the Mossberg out of the closet to do ANYTHING with, other than throw it in the dirt for good measure.

My buddy Vince will be shooting with us again, so I will still get to heat up the 10FPLE!! I also got a reloader from my buddy Neal while down South!! We are going to be doing some recipe cooking, so hopefully the 10FPLE will be a laser!!

DK

 

[ggarrett1911]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Got my targets today, thanks JB!

 

[LOBO]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Targets received, thanks!

 

[z71rat]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Just snagged a good deal on an LNIB Super Sniper. This will be my holdover scope until I can get the funds for the PST. I am sure that I will be getting the remaining parts to finish off the 10PC. We will be there one way or the other...

DK

 

[jlaw973]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Put a check in the mail today for 8 targets. Getting my wife and two of my girls in this time. Figured it would be a good way to get them behind the trigger and see how they like it. Bought 1 target each for each one of them and for myself. Also sent for a buddy again at the same time.

Drew for a prize in the last one and I thank you for that. Hopefully this time I can shoot a little better. Looking forward to getting the targets and seeing if any of us can hit anything!

 

[z71rat]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

JB, I would like to see about adding something into the prize list for the Savage shooters of the bunch. Is that possible since I don't have a website or anything??

Just let me know... Thanks!!

DK

 

[jb1000br]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

DK,

Sure, let me know.

Good luck all...new gun coming Friday, then off to ASC with it and hopefully be able to smack some smilies when I return!

JB

 

[z71rat]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Sweet!! I will put together some details and get it to you. Thanks!!

DK

 

[chawk]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Money on the way for an STS annual subscription. Just barely squeaked in before the entry deadline...

 

[jb1000br]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Received entries updated on the site...good luck!

JB

 

[z71rat]

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Man, it sure felt good to get behind the rig today. We got a few of the Smiley's shot, but mostly just had some fun. We were in a bit of a rush too, as the rain was doing what it could to "dampen" our spirits.

Finally got the 10PC out and heated it up a bit. She shoots OK, but not like my old 10FPLE. It is just wrong to miss a rifle that much, but I do. I really need to get some loads worked up for the 10PC and put her through the paces. Hopefully I will get the Manners stock put oh her soon.

The Marlin 25 didn't fair as well as I had hoped it would. She needs some more work to get things clickin right. It did much better than the Mossbergs did, which is why it is RETIRED!!

I hope you guys are gettin with it and shooting the lights out!!

DK

 

[Cascade Precision]

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Boy, what a day. Lessons are hard learned on the line.

My 308 took a dump. I don't know if it was: the rifle, the crooked bases (found that out this morning), or the scope. Pulled the scope and put it on a trusty rifle and still is not holding zero. Really puzzles me (well, it really pisses me off, but that is just me).

Took out the 300wm because it shoots lights out all the time. Pulled one shot and found out that my bipod worked loose. Three more rounds and it was loose again. CRAP. Blew the 3 round group and my "confidence" shot. Oh well. Maybe I can get out again before the end of the match.

Savage MKII TR usually shoots awesome, but this time not so much. Ammo is my likely suspect. Time to pony up some dough for match eley or wolf match.

You live, you learn. At least I will remember the bipod thing during hunting season when it REALLY counts.

When someone finds my a$$, please hand it back to me.

 

[Metalhead0483]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

You know we all have challenging, humbling days. Mine was yesterday. My RWS .308 was shooting like a champ, but I kept throwing out fliers. So frustrating... This isn't going to be among my better STS entries I'm afraid. For centerfire OR rimfire...

 

[Niles Coyote]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Smiley's back to you.

I definitely need to shoot my 22lr more often! You know it’s bad when you watch the bullet during flight and know before it hits, ya screwed up! Cold bore sucked!

 

[HillbillyfromAL]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

I'll be looking forward to the summer match. Wish I had've seen this sooner.

 

[Rock Knocker]

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[chawk]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Finally shot my targets today... I waited until the last minute as I was hoping to have my new 6.5 Creedmoor in time to shoot the match with but it didn't work out this time.

My performance wasn't good by any standards, but it's the best I've done so far at STS. That goes for both rimfire and centerfire. I guess as long as I'm improving I should be happy.

 

[Chuck Finley]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

I still haven't shot my targets yet!! I just moved and have been crazy busy.

 

[z71rat]

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Got out and shot yesterday afternoon. Time was kinda tight in between times of sunshine and rain. Haven't been able to find our previous targets, which is a good thing.

My buddy Kevin gave me some home grown 175gr rounds to try in the 10PC. As much as I hate to admit it, it seems to really like the 175ers. The reason I hate it is, I have 500 rounds of 155gr SMKs that I was going to be loading up and trying out.

Oh well, the wife and kiddos all shot rather well this time out. And we even had a great time with some Winchester .22lr ammo. The Marlin DOES NOT LIKE FEDERAL!! There are some really impressive 3-shot groups in this bunch. I think I even got a double hit on the 40/50 like my buddy Carter does with ease!!

The scores are going to be playing up nicely this time around!!

DK

 

[Cascade Precision]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Scores sheets away.
Humbled, very humbled.

22 did not do so hot this time around. Think I need to take it all down and put it all together one piece at a time.

Savage LRH 300, well, that is another thing altogether. It did well, but it is a hunting rifle. Scope issues on the 308 prevented me doing anything with it.

Next match I am hoping to do a bit better.

Wally

 

[z71rat]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Hopefully it will be a bit dryer next time around...

DK

 

[clmayfield]

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Man, I got a real pretty target in for 22. Not my highest score, but probably my prettiest one. All of the hits were solid. On centerfire, I had issues, probably with the scope. I didn't even finish shooting a target. That sucks. No CF agg for me this year.

 

[z71rat]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Carter Mayfield</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No CF agg for me this year. </div></div>

I love it how you are giving us a "fighting chance"!!

DK

 

[clmayfield]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Hey, I don't "rule the roost," not even in RF. CF, I just want to be a contender.

What interests me about CF is how volatile the scores are. 100 yards with a CF is a lot tougher than 50 yards with a RF... and the top scores show it.

And no, I don't think I will ever top your score;-) Nor do I think I will ever match my top score. That was just a lucky wipeout combined with a pretty good group. The stars were just aligned for me on the target.

 

[jlaw973]

Re: Smack the SMILEY - SPRING 2011 - ENTRY OPEN

Shot a CF target but didn't send it in, wasn't worth it. Terrible!!! Did send in a RM target, not great but pretty good. Bought one of the Savage MK II's from Dick's Sporting Goods for this one. Thing shoots real good, even with the bulk Remington ammo from Wally World.

Got targets for my wife and one of my daughters as well. They shot the RF target with the Mk II, first time ever shooting it, and damn near beat me. And to add, my daughter is 12 and neither have hardly shot. They did real well so I will be getting more targets for them to shoot next time.

 

[z71rat]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Carter Mayfield</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey, I don't "rule the roost," not even in RF. CF, I just want to be a contender.</div></div>

Hey man, it was meant as nothing but a compliment. Just know this, I have ALOT of respect for your shooting skills, as well as everyone else here. Like I have stated so many times before, you guys are some of the most consistant shooters that I have ever had the honor to shoot with. This competition humbles me every time I take a target out of the envelope.

To me, you are far more than just a "contender". You are a fantastic shot, and are a good human being to boot. That is a rare combination, and it is to be commended. I might give you a little bit of crap here, but it is purely out of respect. So to me, you are "Da Man" where it comes to rimfires. My rimfires are almost silly compared to so many others here. I am just tickled as I can be to find that my Dad's Marlin likes Winchester!! So I am good with that... but I am going to keep working on it. I will ALWAYS continue to work on it, just because I love this stuff so much. This shooting these little smart ass Smileys is what helps keep me off the shrinks couch.

I haven't been close to my old score either... and don't even have the rifle or ammo that made it happen. And yes, the stars and planets and wind and sun and everything else you can think of was aligned properly. Will it ever happen again?? Who knows. But that is what keeps me coming back for more... and more... and more. Keep shooting Brother... for your own good!! SEND IT!!

DK