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mpeltier: It is a safety issue, as we move to greater distances this shooter risks putting one over the berm. We try to coach as we can. Again I welcome alot of new shooters and am always selling the fun and benefits to all I meet. Stealty blogger, thanks for the download. I have been tossing around the idea of a 3 gun 101 and I believe the discussion here has convinced me that this would only be a positive experience. Bob

Thanks for the replys. I get 2-3 new shooters each month, whose attitude and experience vary greatly. I already mark new shooter on the score sheet, spread new shooters out amongst the squads and "ASSIGN" a mentor for to them. What got me started was We have had to DQ 2 shooters in the last two matches for safety. Our "long range" is limited to 200 yds with very limited movement and the repercussions of bullets not impacting the berm is unacceptable. What drove me over the edge was 4 new MGM flashers, one at 150 yds, one shooter stuck the cross bar twice and destroyed one of the legs. Just want to put on a match that is safe,challenging,fun and welcoming of new shooters to our game. Bob

I do a monthly Multigun Match in the Houston area (for many years now) and am looking for some help for a message I want to be able to send to new 3 gun match competitors. Recent matches have had several new shooters who are (to put it politely) not prepared either in gun handling or match preparation. Everytime I start I get realy annoyed at what I have seen and my message comes off as a rant, not stating expectations What would you include? examples: knowing manual of arms for your weapons of choice Sighted in knowing hold overs You get the idea Bob

The Blade Tech rep said it was Gen 4 specific, 3 week wait.

I am in the process of obtaining a holster for my just acquired Gen 4 Glock 34. Spoke to Comp-Tac this morning, They state that they do not have a holster to fit the Gen4, but will be making one (no time estimate yet, but shortly) Spoke to Blade Tech this morning and they will make a holster for your Gen 4 (they also state it is a different size from a Gen 3. Bob

I will definitely need help setting up 0730. It will be hot, bring sunscreen and water. Stages will be quick so as to minimize reset and movement First rounds downrange at 0900, AT the ImpactZone Bring water and sunscreen Steel rifle targets ONLY, ammo restrictions If a magnet sticks to your bullet DO NOT USE ON THE RIFLE STEEL Ammunition: No tracer, armor piercing (AP), or armor piercing incendiary (API) ammunition. NO Steel jacketed ammo or steel core for steel targets. Unacceptable ammo includes (but not limited to) US M855, European SS109, and Canadian C77 steel-core .223 ammunition. For pistols, jacketed, cast lead, or hollow point ammo is acceptable. For shotgun stages no shot larger than #4 will be allowed when shooting steel. Slings ARE NOT necessary this month Prepare for: Challenging and threat rich environments for rifle, shotgun, and pistol. Hopefully you have practiced shotgun loading....... Stages will be posted at www.whidpa.com (on Tuesday) Expect: We have moved to the quick HOT SUMMER stage design Plan on bringing at a minimum: Big Bay Shotgun only 20 shot 2 slug minimum Pistol - Rifle 18 pistol 12 rifle Pistol - Rifle 10 pistol 10 rifle "Long distance Rifle" 6 rifle Supreme poobah of all things Multi-Gun at WHIDPA BOB

I will definitely need help setting up 0730. First rounds downrange at 0900, AT the ImpactZone Bring water and sunscreen Steel rifle targets ONLY, ammo restrictions If a magnet sticks to your bullet DO NOT USE ON THE RIFLE STEEL Ammunition: No tracer, armor piercing (AP), or armor piercing incendiary (API) ammunition. NO Steel jacketed ammo or steel core for steel targets. Unacceptable ammo includes (but not limited to) US M855, European SS109, and Canadian C77 steel-core .223 ammunition. For pistols, jacketed, cast lead, or hollow point ammo is acceptable. For shotgun stages no shot larger than #4 will be allowed when shooting steel. Slings ARE NOT necessary this month Prepare for: Challenging and threat rich environments for rifle, shotgun, and pistol. Expect: Stages are posted at http://www.whidpa.com/3-Gun/Index.htm Big Bay: Rifle - Pistol Shotgun only stage Rifle-Shotgun-Pistol stage, oh yea............from prone (you don't have to move to shoot it) Long range 3 steel at 200, then 3 steel at 175, par time=120 seconds A FEW RULE to REMEMBER Must score 6 points to neutralize, .308 rifle or larger, 5 points to neutralize NO pistol optics 9 rounds max shotgun capacity (tube + chamber) Supreme poobah of all things Multi-Gun at WHIDPA BOB

I will definitely need help setting up 0730. Don't forget sunscreen and water First rounds downrange at 0900, AT the ImpactZone Bring water and sunscreen Steel rifle targets ONLY, ammo restrictions If a magnet sticks to your bullet DO NOT USE ON THE RIFLE STEEL Ammunition: No tracer, armor piercing (AP), or armor piercing incendiary (API) ammunition. NO Steel jacketed ammo or steel core for steel targets. Unacceptable ammo includes (but not limited to) US M855, European SS109, and Canadian C77 steel-core .223 ammunition. For pistols, jacketed, cast lead, or hollow point ammo is acceptable. For shotgun stages no shot larger than #4 will be allowed when shooting steel. Slings ARE NOT necessary this month, but may be used Prepare for: Challenging and threat rich environments for rifle, shotgun, and pistol. Hopefully you know low prone Expect: Big Bay: Rifle-Pistol; 32 rifle, 12 pistol Shotgun Only: 10 shot, 2 slug Rifle-Pistol LOW Prone (yes you start prone and there will be a "Help you up" service available Long range: approx. 175 yds 4 steel par time 40 seconds Stages posted at www.whidpa.com Supreme Poobah of all things Multi-Gun at WHIDPA BOB

Weather should be great. First rounds downrange at 0900, AT the ImpactZone Bring water and sunscreen Ammunition: No tracer, armor piercing (AP), or armor piercing incendiary (API) ammunition. NO Steel jacketed ammo or steel core for steel targets. Unacceptable ammo includes (but not limited to) US M855, European SS109, and Canadian C77 steel-core .223 ammunition. For pistols, jacketed, cast lead, or hollow point ammo is acceptable. For shotgun stages no shot larger than #4 will be allowed when shooting steel. Slings ARE NOT necessary this month Prepare for: Expect: I will post stages at www. whidpa.com on Tuesday Long Range (200 yd) rifle: 4 steel, 40 second par time. No more buses, but a new barricade to shoot from/through! Pistol/Rifle around car: rounds (min) pistol+8, rifle = 24 Big Bay Rifle/Pistol: rounds (min) pistol = 7 rifle=30 Shotgun only: 2 slug, 10 shot (including the Texas Star) Supreme Poobah of all things Multi-Gun at WHIDPA BOB

thanks. Tried 7/32 open end wrench, seemed to be too large. Will try again

M1 Super 90 Ghost ring sights, any idea what the nut size is that holds the front sight post on? I believe it is a 5mm, but not sure Bob

Scores are posted at WWW.WHIDPA.COM Wind, did anybody notice the wind!!! Yes the day was great, but that wind added to the challenge. First, thanks to Dale C, Kelton C & Allan C for stepping up to SO/RO Thanks to CCC & Fred for the range and set-up (yes you too Bruce). Had 27 shooters and 5 stages. Stage 1 : 4 pistol poppers (not close shots) enroute to rifle with 5 steel targets (plates & mini poppers) from 125 to 211 yds Stage 2: pistol plate rack (with some small plates) then from platform 6 steel plates ranging from 165 to 485 yds. Wind was a big influence on this stage. Stage 3: Rifle, weak side and strong side 4 plates each from 99 to 199 yds Stage 4: Jungle run , start with 80 yd slug shot then 10 poppers scattered in the trees, transition to pistol with 8 steel plates hidden in the trees and bushes. Stage 5: Start rifle, 90 yd 12" steel plate, then 6 paper targets (10-20 yds) then transition to shotgun 90 yd slug shot, then 10 poppers with 5 rabbits mixed in. Some observations: • .308 was a good choice for the match • Sometimes you just have to admit that that last plate is just adding time.... • Rabbits are harder than they look when empty Low points down goes to Jake F, well shot Jake. Overall match winner, Jake F, well shot and congratulations Hope all had fun, see you next month at ImpactZone. Bob Grand Poobah of all things Multigun at WHIDPA Total Raw Time Total Penalty Time Final Score Name 542.80 5 547.80 Jake Fry 1 536.69 40 576.69 Kelton Casey 2 515.27 65 580.27 Cutter Howard 3 520.09 78 598.09 Bruce Dolan 4 594.38 35 629.38 David Venables 5 600.75 35 635.75 Alan Colley 6 566.17 110 676.17 Tim Jin 7 671.58 20 691.58 Dale Cheeseman 8 698.89 35 733.89 Jason Colborn 9 668.96 70 738.96 Sean Fray 10 718.53 60 778.53 James Fox 11 787.46 75 862.46 Bob Wolff 12 797.60 70 867.60 Gerrit Milks 13 776.69 105 881.69 Archie Wall 14 744.91 180 924.91 Kim Soucek 15 894.72 35 929.72 Chris Hartman 16 880.13 80 960.13 Preston Bishop 17 916.79 60 976.79 Randall Stanford 18 951.59 30 981.59 Garth Davis 19 1050.43 115 1165.43 Jonathan Kittrell 20 1087.06 155 1242.06 Jesse Swan 21 1257.03 75 1332.03 Mel Hui 22 1245.14 135 1380.14 Eric Brewer 23 DNF Robbie Gorol 24 DNF Travis James 25 DNF Chris Parker 26 DNF Scott Santana 27

Due to a conflict at the Impactzone (USPSA Texas Open Championship), we will not be holding the match there. Match is being held at Cawthon Cartridge Club (just north of Navasota TX) 9000 Bob Moore Road Millican, TX 77878 www.cccshooters.com First rounds downrange at 0900, At the CCC Sign up begins at 0800 Bring water and sunscreen Steel rifle targets ONLY, ammo restrictions If a magnet sticks to your bullet DO NOT USE ON THE RIFLE STEEL Ammunition: No tracer, armor piercing (AP), or armor piercing incendiary (API) ammunition. NO Steel jacketed ammo or steel core for steel targets. Unacceptable ammo includes (but not limited to) US M855, European SS109, and Canadian C77 steel-core .223 ammunition. For pistols, jacketed, cast lead, or hollow point ammo is acceptable. For shotgun stages no shot larger than #4 will be allowed when shooting steel. Slings ARE necessary this month Stages are posted at www.whidpa.com total of 5 stages Shotgun slugs will go out to 90 yds Shotgun shot will go out to 20 yds (think choke and/or shot size) Pistol will be out to 35 yds and rifle will go out to 485 yds. You will be able to drive from stage to stage The majority of targets will be steel One hit on steel neutralizes, poppers must fall and rabbits must break (with shot) Paper targets require 6 points for rifle & pistol, .308 rifle or larger 5 points Looking for 3 SOs Any questions, let me know. Supreme poobah of all things Multi-Gun at WHIDPA BOB

SIgn-up is still at 0830, first shots should be at 0900 Will be setting up this weekend, so there should be minmum to due match day

Due to a conflict at the Impactzone (USPSA Texas Open Championship), we will not be holding the match there. Details and stages will follow later: Match will be held at The Cawthon Cartridge Club on regular (2nd Saturday in March) date. http://cccshooters.com/ Range is just North of Navasota Texas, see website for maps Regular match fees apply (club member $20, non-member $25, insurance if applicable) Match will consist of 5 stages (but subject to change): Shotgun/Pistol jungle run stage Rifle/pistol/shotgun stage Pistol/rifle stage Rifle stage Rifle stage long distance Expect to see (but subject to change): Rabbits for shotgun Long shots out to 450 yds lots of steel challenging positional rifle shots Slings will be necessary, unless you want to shoot your pistol one handed Again more info to follow, just trying to give a heads up to the location change Bob

I have had 3-4 requests from regular match participants to utilize 22 ARs. Our problem is when we start to shoot over 100 yds, all of these people have no idea what their holdover would be and with the range layout, this is a big safety issue. Bob

AT our local multigun match in Houston, we have a young man who utilizes an M&p 15 22 and a sig Mosquito (22) to shoot the match. We do not let him shoot past 100 yds though (range safety) Seems to work as a starter set-up Bob

Brian, now that I know your intention.....next match when I am SO, you will have earned all the "regognition" you deserve Cheers Bob

As match director, stage designer, scorer, rules keeper, etc, etc, I take a box of clays, open , place a piece of plywood over the open box, invert and remove the box. Leaves 6 nice stacks of clays. Then drill a hole in each edge while stacked. When complete, rebox and take to match. I use "bailing wire" hooks from a string between two sticks. Bob

Brian, You could have just emailed me your response Bob Grand Poobah of all things Multigun at WHIDPA

Setting up equipment checks for sanctioned match. Unsure of how to "properly weigh" pistols. Using SSP as an example and a max weight with empty magazine of 39 oz, per latest rulebook. Three possible procedures: IDPA list weights to whole oz. My scale will show to 0.1 of an oz. (calibration weights will be available to verify scale weight) How do you measure? 1. Can place gun on zeroed scale and look at actual weight. So an SSP gun weighing 39.1 oz would be overweight, therefore DQ 2. Can place gun on zeroed scale that has the tenths of an oz number covered with tape. So an SSP gun weighing 39.9 oz would "display" 39 oz, therefore OK, no DQ 3. Can place empty gun on zeroed scale displaying all numerals. Would round down from 39.4 oz (OK no DQ) and round up from 39.5 oz (Overweight, DQ) All opinions welcome Bob

I own a Benelli and understand how to perform a select slug load with it. Got a friend who wants to start shooting 3 Gun with us and he has a Remington 1100. He asked about select slug loading. Same as a Benelli? If not how. Bob W

Fred is a tireless person who has been working his *ss off to prepare the range for this match. Thanks Fred (and Thanks to MrT53 for providing the reesourses to accomplish this). Bob W and for those who don't Fred, he never sleeps.....