calib
09-17-2013, 01:53 PM
May 3rd the location is the same, but there has been some changes to how the shoot will be set up and ran.
here is what i posted at www.sportsmanschallenge.weebly.com for the shoot
"This coming Sportsman’s Challenge shoot will change a little from the past shoots in the way of shooting points being spaced apart where groups will travel from point to point to complete the competition. There will be 4 points consisting of 3-4 targets per station. Targets will be placed at random distance from 450- 1000 yards like usual, but there will be a station marker at each shooting point that you will have to engage your targets within 5’ either side of that, making you have to take shots in other than perfect conditions. Another change will be instead of having a guy sitting there to spot and score everyone the group will be responsible for scoring timing and spotting, these duties can be switched around between group members so a participant can get gear ready if next or how ever the group wants to work it. This will free up the shoot staff so they can move around the courses and make sure things are going well, meet the shooters as well as step back and see how things are working over all.
Small game will stay the same with 2 points to shoot from so there are not so many shots taken in one long string. These targets usually range from 150-600 yards and are sometimes set in scenarios where a predator is stalking its prey or rock chucks are grouped up making for life like hunting situations.
There will still be shade tents throughout the course so you can get a break from the direct sun and get a drink. As groups finish with scores tallied up on the score card, they will be turned in and recorded on the dry erase board for all to see. Times will most likely be like in the past where you show up at 7-7:30 get registration completed, do a safety brief and then we will try to start the shoot at 8 a.m. with groups already at their stations. Firing orders are up to the group individuals for the start and then will rotate at each point."
here is what i posted at www.sportsmanschallenge.weebly.com for the shoot
"This coming Sportsman’s Challenge shoot will change a little from the past shoots in the way of shooting points being spaced apart where groups will travel from point to point to complete the competition. There will be 4 points consisting of 3-4 targets per station. Targets will be placed at random distance from 450- 1000 yards like usual, but there will be a station marker at each shooting point that you will have to engage your targets within 5’ either side of that, making you have to take shots in other than perfect conditions. Another change will be instead of having a guy sitting there to spot and score everyone the group will be responsible for scoring timing and spotting, these duties can be switched around between group members so a participant can get gear ready if next or how ever the group wants to work it. This will free up the shoot staff so they can move around the courses and make sure things are going well, meet the shooters as well as step back and see how things are working over all.
Small game will stay the same with 2 points to shoot from so there are not so many shots taken in one long string. These targets usually range from 150-600 yards and are sometimes set in scenarios where a predator is stalking its prey or rock chucks are grouped up making for life like hunting situations.
There will still be shade tents throughout the course so you can get a break from the direct sun and get a drink. As groups finish with scores tallied up on the score card, they will be turned in and recorded on the dry erase board for all to see. Times will most likely be like in the past where you show up at 7-7:30 get registration completed, do a safety brief and then we will try to start the shoot at 8 a.m. with groups already at their stations. Firing orders are up to the group individuals for the start and then will rotate at each point."