SMACK the SMILEY Spring 2013 - ENTRY OPEN!

[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

Participating in this match also helps raise money for AmericanSnipers.org. In 7 years of contributing part of the entry fee to AmericanSnipers.org, we have raised well over $9600 which has been used to buy gear for our soldiers in harm’s way!

This is a postal match, 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.



More info below and on the website.

PRIZES - Those up for grabs are shown below!


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Calendar:

Spring '13 Match
15 March 2013: Begin accepting Spring entries
8 April 2013: Spring Match Starts!
29 April 2013: ENTRY FEE DEADLINE (POSTMARK DATE)
20 May 2013: Send your finished Spring targets back!


*** 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.

Prefer Check or Paypal

HOW TO ENTER:

Contact Smack the Smiley!


ENTRY COST:

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

$1 per target goes to: www.AmericanSnipers.org

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

Smack the Smiley!


IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING WHAT THE TARGETS LOOK LIKE (Yes, this is the current RECORD!)

Smack the Smiley! --- Match Photos


DEADLINES

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: ALL DEADLINES LISTED REFER TO POSTMARK, NOT RECEIVED-BY DATE

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

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SPRING 2013 PRIZES:

--- Vortex Optics: ONE 6-24x50 PST FFP rifle scope - choice of MOA or MRAD
More Info: http://www.vortexoptics.com

--- US Optics: ONE Certificate for 20% off any scope purchase
More Info: U.S. OPTICS - Engineered for Extreme Performance

--- Eurooptic Ltd: 1 Certificate for 25% off next purchase - max discount $500
More Info: http://www.eurooptic.com

--- Manners Composite Stocks: ONE Certificate for $475 off your custom stock order
More Info: Tactical

--- Long Range Accuracy: ONE Light Tactical Bipod
More Info: http://www.lraccuracy.com

--- Lapua: ONE Certificate for 200 Lapua brass cases
More Info: Home - Lapua

--- Berger Bullets: TWO Certificates for 300 bullets (600 bullets total) of Winner's Choice
More Info: Berger Bullets | Match Grade Rifle Bullets for Target, Varmint, Hunting and Tactical Applications

--- Badger Ordnance: ONE Certificate for "Badger Surprise" - could be M5 triggerguard, rings and/or bases or FTE Brake
More Info: Badger Ordnance

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

--- Sierra Bullets: ONE Certificate for 500 Bullets
More Info: Sierra Bullets - The Bulletsmiths

--- 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

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

--- Sniper Tools: ONE Certificate for FREE Mil-Spec Angle Cosine Indicator (ACIMIL-A2)
More Info: Sniper Tools Design Co - Home of the Angle Cosine Indicator

--- GA Precision: ONE Certificate for Choice of: side bolt release mod, Badger Bolt Knob and Installation, or ½ off Chamber-job,
More Info: Home - GA Precision

--- JC Steel Targets: ONE Certificate for $100 off your next purchase of premium AR500 steel targets
More Info: http://www.jcsteeltargets.com

--- Tactical Intervention Specialists: ONE Certificate for sling (choice of type and color)
More Info: Rifle Slings - Tactical Intervention Specialists Sniper Rifle

--- Ivy Rods: ONE Certificate for a custom crafted stainless cleaning rod
More Info: Ivy Rods, custom crafted for all your shooting needs

--- Liberty Arms LLC: ONE Certificate for $50 toward any gunsmithing service.
More Info: Contact

--- Applied Ballistics LLC: ONE copy of Bryans Book "Applied Ballistics For Long Range Shooting"
More Info: http://www.appliedballisticsllc.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: J Dewey Rods | Quality Gun Cleaning Products for the Discriminating Shooter

--- Mildot Master: – ONE free Mildot Master
More Info: thankyou

--- Controlled Chaos Arms: ONE CCA AR15 take-down pin tool
More Info: Controlled Chaos Arms


Thanks guys, and Good Luck!

Jason

 

[JC Steel]

Heck ya, the Vibbert gang is in!

 

[7mmSTW]

This looks cool! I am currently talking my friends into this...looks like a good time for a Great Cause!!

 

[JUNO]

Sent payment.

First time doing this, gonna be fun!.

 

[z71rat]

Our crew will be in this one again too!! I love the spring time match, as the weather here is perfect for it!!

DK

 

[scatterbrains]

I will def give this a shot!

 

[jb1000br]

**PLEASE NOTE EDIT**


Vortex has stepped up even more for 2013 and upped the top prize to a 6-24 PST FFP scope! Thanks guys!


Jason

 

[ARCOREY]

^^^^ That is what my eye is on. Got the SFP, wouldn't mind the FFP one. Will be sending subscription today.

 

[lanwickum]

Been a while since I did this. I will try to get them in this time. Impressive prize table, thanks everyone.

 

[jb1000br]

Entries updated on the web...everyone listed will ship out tomorrow!

JB

 

[justinbaker]

Just sent funds for the year. Can't wait!

 

[z71rat]

Wheewww, just barely made the deadline. I am glad that I checked back when I did...

DK

 

[z71rat]

Got the targets... now I just need some freakin time off work!! Smileys, here we come!!

DK

 

[clmayfield]

As usual, RF is great. CF not as good. Still, I am happy with my CF score. I missed the small smiley, but made enough other shots to score over 200 (I hope). My first target would have been a humdinger, but I missed the small smiley on the confidence shot.

One thing that I have learned is that mirage is a huge factor for centerfire. Part of the reason that rimfire is easy for me is that I almost never get mirage at 50. I almost always deal with mirage at 100. Today, mirage tamped down for my last 100 yard target and my shooting really tightened up. Part of this, I think is psychological and part of it is mechanics. When I am shooting without mirage, I can see if I am in a stable position because I can easily identify if there is any reticle movement. With mirage, reticle movement is hidden. I also shoot looser when there is mirage because I end up not "aiming small." When I don't aim small, I find that my miss is magnified. My shots fly way outside of my large aim point. If I had shot all 4 targets in low mirage, I might have been able to eek out a winner, or at least a top 3 or 5. Not this time, but this is a decent target that won't pull down my agg.

 

[Shootnjunky]

My RF target is in the mail. My CF rifle is still being built, so I guess I will just use those as kindling

 

[Blackhorse1108]

Dang I missed it..hopefully I can catch the next one!

 

[z71rat]

Oh well... you guys are safe yet again. Just too stinkin busy with the state inspectors and buildin magazines. Crapola!! May 20th huh?? Ooooops.

DK

 

[BenY 2013]

Any results yet? Thanks

 

[rem `06]

I think the flu bug is causing a little delay?

 

[clmayfield]

Give the man a break. It usually takes a few weeks to measure the targets, do the drawing, and post results.

 

[rem `06]

and get some range time and ground hog hunting in himself.

OK, enough time!

 

[jb1000br]

Results posted!

SMACK THE SMILEY SPRING 2013 RESULTS


Congrats to Carl Ross & Carter Mayfield our SPRING Match Winners!



With the SPRING match, we raised another $313 for AmericanSnipers.org!! That puts the total over $9900 raised from the Smack the Smiley Match! It is only fitting that in our 10th year in existence, we are going to hit 10K worth of donations!

Competition was tough as usual, with many good scores. You gotta nail everything to be near the top. A score of 200 did no get you in the top 9 of CF or the top 14 of RF - WOW!


Results should be up on the website soon, but here they are below for those that can't wait<graemlin_url>

RESULTS:

Smack The Smiley --- Match Results


SPRING - CENTERFIRE

SPRING - RIMFIRE

Pictures of the WINNING TARGETS:

CENTERFIRE WINNER:

RIMFIRE WINNER:

Smack the Smiley! --- Match Photos



Prizes should be on their way in the next week or so...if you have an address change and you won a prize, let me know ASAP.

Good job guys and gals!!


PRIZE WINNERS

**Please don't forget the prize donors when you need 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.

SPRING 2013 PRIZES:


-CANTSEEANYMORE- Vortex Optics: ONE 6-24x50 PST FFP rifle scope - choice of MOA or MRAD
More Info: Vortex Optics - Home


-BILL THE LURKER- US Optics: ONE Certificate for 20% off any scope purchase
More Info: U.S. OPTICS - Engineered for Extreme Performance


-DOOGIE- Eurooptic Ltd: 1 Certificate for 25% off next purchase - max discount $500
More Info: Welcome to EuroOptic.com - EuroOptic.com


-JUSTIN BAKER- Manners Composite Stocks: ONE Certificate for $475 off your custom stock order
More Info: Tactical


-STEALFF- Long Range Accuracy: ONE Light Tactical Bipod
More Info: Welcome to Long Range Accuracy


-OLLIE- Lapua: ONE Certificate for 200 Lapua brass cases
More Info: Home - Lapua


-MATCHKING- Berger Bullets: TWO Certificates for 300 bullets (600 bullets total) of Winner's Choice
More Info: Berger Bullets | Match Grade Rifle Bullets for Target, Varmint, Hunting and Tactical Applications


-ALLENS- Badger Ordnance: ONE Certificate for "Badger Surprise" - could be M5 triggerguard, rings and/or bases or FTE Brake
More Info: Badger Ordnance


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


-GREMLIN- Sierra Bullets: ONE Certificate for 500 Bullets
More Info: Sierra Bullets - The Bulletsmiths


-NILES COYOTE & YGMORT- 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


-JWEB308- Seekins Precision: ONE Certificate for Choice of Rings or Base (Non-Custom)
More info: Seekins Precision


-KSLEEVE7- Sniper Tools: ONE Certificate for FREE Mil-Spec Angle Cosine Indicator (ACIMIL-A2)
More Info: Sniper Tools Design Co - Home of the Angle Cosine Indicator


-SEVENMM- GA Precision: ONE Certificate for Choice of: side bolt release mod, Badger Bolt Knob and Installation, or ½ off Chamber-job,
More Info: Home - GA Precision


-ROOTNEY- JC Steel Targets: ONE Certificate for $100 off your next purchase of premium AR500 steel targets
More Info: JC Steel Targets


-SHOOTNJUNKY- Tactical Intervention Specialists: ONE Certificate for sling (choice of type and color)
More Info: Rifle Slings - Tactical Intervention Specialists Sniper Rifle


-REM06- Ivy Rods: ONE Certificate for a custom crafted stainless cleaning rod
More Info: Ivy Rods, custom crafted for all your shooting needs


-SIXGUN- Liberty Arms LLC: ONE Certificate for $50 toward any gunsmithing service.
More Info: Contact


-SHELFDONF- Applied Ballistics LLC: ONE copy of Bryans Book "Applied Ballistics For Long Range Shooting"
More Info: Home


-KEB057- Lucas Bore Guides: ONE bore guide (w/ insert) of choice from Mike Lucas
More Info: (803)-356-0282


-SQUEAKER- J. Dewey Mfg.: Dewey Cleaning Rod and Cleaning Kit (22cal)
More Info: J Dewey Rods | Quality Gun Cleaning Products for the Discriminating Shooter


-CARTERMAYFIELD- Mildot Master: – ONE free Mildot Master
More Info: thankyou


-CMH- Controlled Chaos Arms: ONE CCA AR15 take-down pin tool
More Info: Controlled Chaos Arms

FYI - I start accepting entries for the SUMMER match on JUNE 14 - DONT FORGET, YOU CAN DO A YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION SO I AUTOMATICALLY SEND YOU TARGETS EACH MATCH FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON - see details here: Smack the Smiley!


Cheers,
JB</graemlin_url>

 

[Bill the Lurker]

Thanks much to Jason for all the effort to make this happen,
and huge thanks to sponsors who donate so much to support the match and shooters!!

 

[ARCOREY]

Congrats to all the top shooters and prize winners. Thanks to Jason and all the sponsors for keeping this going.

 

[CMH]

Thanks for this match, Jason, and thanks to the sponsors for some really generous prizes. Special thanks to CCA!

 

[linedrive301ft]

Thank you Jason for your time and effort in making this match happen.

Special Thanks to all the sponsors for their support.

Congrats to the winners, good shooting.

Carter you have that rimfire consistantly hammering.

Regards

Mark

 

[JC Steel]

The Vibbert's want to thanks STS for all the great matches and thank you JB for all the time and effort you put into this!

 

[matchking]

Jason,

Thanks for all you do putting these on. Thanks to ALL the great sponsors.

Sean

 

[z71rat]

SMACK THE SMILEY SPRING 2013 RESULTS


FYI - I start accepting entries for the SUMMER match on JUNE 14 - DONT FORGET, YOU CAN DO A YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION SO I AUTOMATICALLY SEND YOU TARGETS EACH MATCH FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON - see details here: Smack the Smiley!


Cheers,
JB</graemlin_url>

Funds inbound for the new competition. I do hope we can make it in time, this time around...

DK