SMACK the SMILEY Summer 2014 - 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:


Smack the Smiley --- Home of the Tactical Shooter's Local Rifle Match


Participating in this match also helps raise money for AmericanSnipers.org. In 8 years of contributing part of the entry fee to AmericanSnipers.org, we have raised over $11000 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:


Summer '14 Match
13 June 2014: Begin accepting Summer entries
7 July 2014: Summer Match Starts!
28 July 2014: ENTRY FEE DEADLINE (POSTMARK DATE)
18 August 2014: Send your finished Summer 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.


PAYMENT 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: Home Page

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

Smack the Smiley!




FULL YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO SAVE YOU STAMPS:
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 throughout the season.



IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING WHAT THE TARGETS LOOK LIKE

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



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SUMMER 2014 PRIZES:


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


--- 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: Nightforce, Sako, Schmidt Bender, Benelli, Swarovski, Zeiss


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


--- Long Range Accuracy: ONE LRA Ultra Light Scout 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: http://www.bergerbullets.com/


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


--- 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: Seekins Precision


--- 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 - Home - GA Precision


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


--- 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: Welcome


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


--- 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




Thanks guys, and Good Luck!


Jason

 

[z71rat]

Yeeehhhaaawww!!!

DK

 

[clmayfield]

Man, I didn't realize until just now that I lost in the centerfire agg count by only 3 points! I am getting better, but still haven't come close to smelling a victory in CF. My agg group size was also second place. Of course, looking at CF, it is also more random who gets first place as well. CF is just a tough, tough match. RF competition is far more consistent.

Anyway, I broke down and got a barrel tuner for my 22LR. I will never be able to match my personal best here, but I hope to be more consistent now than I have been lately. I haven't won a match in over a year!

 

[z71rat]

Hmmmm, haven't won a match in over a year huh?? Let me think about this for a second...

Centerfire... last win for me... Spring 09. I haven't been close to the 270 mark in a LONG time.

Rimfire... last win for me... NEVER!! Finally shot my best score, but that's all it was, no brag.

I promise, I am doing my very best. I have been working like crazy on the Centerfire load. It has a lot of promise, but nothing concrete just yet. I finally found some ELEY Match for the Rimfire portion of the Smiley's. I still haven't shot any of it yet, but I am hoping that it really shines!! The Federal Gold did pretty good, but not good enough obviously...

DK

 

[Shootnjunky]

Can't wait


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[jb1000br]

Received entries and subscriptions are updated on the site - all listed will go out Monday. Will get those coming in over the weekend out later next week.

Thanks!

JB

 

[z71rat]

JB, I hope you have mine, but I didn't see ours listed yet. Can you please double-check for me?? Greatly appreciated!!

DK

 

[half]

Can't wait. I also sent money for the whole year, can you double check. Thanks

 

[z71rat]

This next match is going to be a bit more of a challenge than usual. My wife and I were involved in a motorcycle accident. She is doing well, but I have some broken ribs on my left side, as well as my left scapula is crushed into a spider web lookin bone, and is in 2 pieces. The doctors haven't decided yet if I will need surgery or not. Either way, it hurts like a SOB to say the least!! So, this next one will be somewhat more interesting to say the least...

DK

 

[z71rat]

Well, things turned out better than I thought it was going to turn out. I actually shot fairly well considering. My wife and my daughter absolutely killed the 40/50, while I was not quite as fortunate with mine. I did however, manage to get my rimfire and centerfire targets shot, but they were not as good as I had hoped. Shoulder is doing better, so the doc's don't feel it is necessary to cut it open and piece things back together.

All in all, it was a great day being outdoors and shooting with the family. If nothing else, this is a great way to bond with everyone!!

DK

 

[MitchK]

My targets are on the way back to PA. They aren't great, but at least I'm entered for the door prize.

 

[ollie]

Targets going in the mail Monday. I smoked the rimfire ,found some good shells, and did soso on the centerfire.
This is my favorite match.

 

[Shootnjunky]

Sending in my best rimfire to-date didn't get a chance to do the center fire. But did get my wife to join up and she is sending in her first rf as well.

 

[clmayfield]

This is my best rimfire + centerfire to date. My CF has been in the 250 range two times in a row. I had replaced a worked over Remington 700 trigger with a Huber 2-stage trigger and I think it has really made the difference. Before that, I had been struggling to get to 200. This time, I hit 250 with another target to go. I saved the ammo and didn't make another attempt.

On the RF, we will see if I got a wipeout. If I did, It is my third best ever.

BTW... I am never breaking my all time top score. That was pure luck. Double wipeout with a small group. As it is, when I get a small group, I usually don't hit the 40 pt smiley twice.

 

[bzg4cf]

Can anyone tell me if the centerfire and rimfire targets are exactly the same or not? I received two sets (8 targets) all marked centerfire this go around, and I have sent two PMs to JB with no response in a little over two weeks. He may be out of town or something, so if the targets are the same I"ll just mark the rimfire targets and get them shot and sent back. Thanks guys. Bob.

 

[CMH]

Can anyone tell me if the centerfire and rimfire targets are exactly the same or not? I received two sets (8 targets) all marked centerfire this go around, and I have sent two PMs to JB with no response in a little over two weeks. He may be out of town or something, so if the targets are the same I"ll just mark the rimfire targets and get them shot and sent back. Thanks guys. Bob.

Bob - they should be marked on the back with either Rimfire or Centerfire in a box.

 

[bzg4cf]

Bob - they should be marked on the back with either Rimfire or Centerfire in a box.

Understood, but I received 8 targets that all say centerfire in the box on the back. I was wondering if the front side is the same or are the smileys smaller on the rimfire? I don't have the rimfire targets, so I cannot compare the size and positioning of the smileys. If the front is the same, I was going to cross out the centerfire on 4 of them and mark them rimfire. I just don't want to get DQ'd for doing so. Thanks for the response though. Bob.

 

[clmayfield]

They are all the same, but you might want to get with Jason. The point of having them marked differently is so that someone who does both doesn't get a sufficient score in say, 2 targets with rimfire, and then they get 6 targets for centerfire.

 

[bzg4cf]

They are all the same, but you might want to get with Jason. The point of having them marked differently is so that someone who does both doesn't get a sufficient score in say, 2 targets with rimfire, and then they get 6 targets for centerfire.

I have tried to contact him first but as previous post stated I have not received any response. I guess he may be out of town. I only posted the question here because I have no choice. Targets are supposed to be sent back in a couple days now, and I am just going to mark them, shoot them, and send them in. Don't worry, I will not be in any position to win anything (I am not that good) so it really does not matter. Thanks for the responses guys. Bob.

 

[clmayfield]

He is pretty busy. I am sure that if he has any issues, he will contact you.

 

[Doogie]

Got em out last minute this time around. Two non-zeroed rifles/scopes plus being rushed due to heat and family coming along. Essentially glad to have some excuse for my usual poor shooting abilities.

 

[The-Wife]

Where is the competition located? i.e. City and state.

This sounds like fun.

 

[Bill the Lurker]

that's the beauty of it.
It is located wherever you are!!
Just do a little reading on Jason's first post.

Entries Mailed!!
Thanks Jason!!

 

[The-Wife]

DUH! Wasn't paying attention. I shall have to do this next year.

 

[Bill the Lurker]

another match this fall.....

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

I shot my first match this summer. Didn't do too well, but that it will make it that much easier to improve for the fall shoot!

 

[z71rat]

These targets always seem to catch me not shooting as good as I can shoot. Targets (other than the Smiley's) don't make me nervous. I can shoot them all day long, no big deal. However, when it comes to the Smiley's, my heart races, my breathing is choppy, I sweat more, it is completely ridiculous on my part...

When I am done, my body seems to crash. It is crazy, I know. But it does it every single time!!

DK

 

[ARCOREY]

I think this may be the first match where I wasn't racing to the post office on the Monday of the deadline. I shot better than the last couple times and hit more Smiley's. I'll be glad to get my AR back and start shooting these targets with it.

 

[rem `06]

im always afraid to shoot the 25 as a confidence shot. i always seem to hit it the first time, but 2x?

i chicken out and go for a 15 and try to keep it in the center and hit the smiley for 25.

 

[Niles Coyote]

[MENTION=2706]z71rat[/MENTION] I could not agree more... Its as bad as the speed steel pistol matches I used to shoot where they turned into "what am I going to do screw up this time"... I like the line from the movie The Last Samurai where the master was training Cruise with the sword and stated his problem to overcome was, "too many mind".

 

[z71rat]

@NC... Yes, it is just like that stupid #5 shot of a 5 shot group. I had an absolutely incredible group going, at least through shot #4. I had a beautiful 4 round stack, that barely had the edge of the hole feathered... UNTIL... I shot the 5th round. Crap...

It is still my best 5 shot group of my life, but it is a far cry from what it was through the 4th round. Overall center-to-center for my 4 shot group was .047", and after the 5th shot, it was .312". I have never been close to that since...

DK

 

[z71rat]

LMAO!!!! I have a great "Dog ate my homework" story...

So, my daughter calls me, sounding a bit upset. "Dad, Bentley ate my prize!!" Ummm, what?? I was looking to see what sling I wanted from my certificate... AND BENTLEY ATE IT!!

By this time, I am laughing over the phone, and she insists it isn't funny!! I am sorry, but this one got me pretty good. Not too long after I got off the phone with her, she brings me what is left of the prize voucher. And get this... it is still wet!! LMAO!! So, while still kinda laughing a bit, I need to ask a favor. JB, can Cassidy please have another copy of the voucher??

This whole situation is just too dang funny to make up!!

DK

 

[ollie]

That to funny. Hay JB, make it a certificate for a dog leash. LOL

 

[rem `06]

or biscuts. tough crowd! hey Ollie, i'm still waiting for that visit?

doors always open

 

[jb1000br]

DK - just send Tactical a pic and I am sure he will send you a sling without the cert needed Funny stuff!

Results in a few!

JB

 

[jb1000br]

SMACK THE SMILEY SUMMER 2014 RESULTS


Congrats to RichardL and Carter Mayfield our SUMMER Match Winners! Very nice scores fellas! Congrats Richard on 2 in a row! This one was just by a HAIR though! Never had a tie fr first before!



With the Spring match, we raised another $219 for AmericanSnipers.org!! That puts the total over $11200 raised from the Smack the Smiley Match!

Competition was tough as usual, with many good scores. You gotta nail everything to be near the top - this time the top 11 targets were over 200 in CF and 10 in RF - nice!


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


CENTERFIRE

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.
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Summer 2014 PRIZES:
-MIRAGE-- Vortex Optics: ONE 6-24x50 PST FFP rifle scope - choice of MOA or MRAD
More Info: Vortex Optics - Home


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


-OUTASITE08-- Eurooptic Ltd: 1 Certificate for 25% off next purchase - max discount $500
More Info: Nightforce, Sako, Schmidt Bender, Benelli, Swarovski, Zeiss


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


-COWDOC73-- Long Range Accuracy: ONE Light Tactical Bipod
More Info: http://www.lraccuracy.com


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


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


-WHITEVAN-- 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


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


-RAZOR100-- Sierra Bullets: ONE Certificate for 500 Bullets
More Info: Sierra Bullets - The Bulletsmiths


-APGMIKE & COWDOC'S SON-- 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


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


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


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


-JWEB308-- JC Steel Targets: ONE Certificate for $75 off your next purchase of premium AR500 steel targets
More Info: JC Steel Targets


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


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


-ONESHOTMAMA-- Liberty Arms LLC: ONE Certificate for $50 towards any gunsmithing service
More Info: Welcome


-ARCOREY-- Applied Ballistics LLC: ONE copy of Bryans Book "Applied Ballistics For Long Range Shooting"
More Info: Home Page | Applied Ballistics, LLC


-REM06-- Lucas Bore Guides: ONE bore guide (w/ insert) of choice from Mike Lucas
More Info: (803)-356-0282


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


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



Thanks guys!

I start accepting entries for the FALL 14 match SEPT 12. Don't forget, you can pay for the the rest of the year at one time and I will send out targets at the beginning of every match! Click here for details: Contact Smack the Smiley!

 

[clmayfield]

Thanks Jason and the sponsors. Wow! I am happy I sent two rimfire targets in. I scored the posted one lower, but decided to send it in anyway.

I am obviously proud of winning the RF, but I am more proud of busting 250 on the CF. I don't know how people consistently shoot so well on the CF. I think I have pretty much hit my ceiling and was lucky to get what I got. Mirage is just an absolute killer with such a small target at 100 yards. At 50 with the RF, I can see crystal clear almost regardless of the circumstances.

Thanks again!

 

[Doogie]

Thanks JB and all the sponsors!

I really need to get my act together, just didn't have time to focus this round.

 

[ARCOREY]

Thanks to JB and the sponsors for keeping this going.

 

[z71rat]

Wow... 266!! I haven't shot that well for a long...long...LONG time!! I am absolutely lovin my Savage and these Hornady 105s!! Shoulder and ribs are gettin better too!!

DK


Here she is in all her glory...