Big Bear

Then it was a great shot! Well, I didn't have the stress of the competition and I wasn't tired from shooting all day. So I would say it was easier than what you had it.

/ I too would like to hear this. Squad 5 was told we could NOT touch the ground with after we fired our first slug shot. One MAJOR problem with stage 7 was that although the platform was included in the stage diagram, the rules specific to the platform were not mentioned in the written stage briefing. When I hear things like 'legal way to shoot it and minimize the swing' that make the shots basically the same difficulty as off-hand shots, my first thought is what was another squad allowed to do that we were not. Concise and consistent stage descriptions are crucial, especially on a stage like 7. Except for 7, the stages were fun, and the prize table was good. I'll be back next year. Thanks to the RO's and match staff for the hard work. When I shot it I did not touch the ground between shots or the Frame and chains. I sat in the middle left of the platform evenly distributing my weight on the chains and placing my shotgun near center. I sat on my knees and raised as high as I could under the frame. Have you ever tried to push a swing from the top? After it settled down from getting on it never moved again. Therefore all I had to do was shoot a 10" target at 55 yards. I took 10 shots but hit them all. When I say more mental han gamey I meant that simple physics in the understanding of how the swing works. I'm not trying to say anyone is ignorant. Just telling you my thought process. Say's the guy who hit the 400+yard target FIRST shot with an RO's G17? , and the flashers across the lake with a pistol as well. Kirk , THANKS for a GREAT match, it's ALWAYS a pleasure working with you! You don't suppose knowing he had to do that in the match he practiced that do you? I don't shoot my own match for score or prize table. So no I didn't practice it.

I too would like to hear this. Squad 5 was told we could NOT touch the ground with after we fired our first slug shot. One MAJOR problem with stage 7 was that although the platform was included in the stage diagram, the rules specific to the platform were not mentioned in the written stage briefing. When I hear things like 'legal way to shoot it and minimize the swing' that make the shots basically the same difficulty as off-hand shots, my first thought is what was another squad allowed to do that we were not. Concise and consistent stage descriptions are crucial, especially on a stage like 7. Except for 7, the stages were fun, and the prize table was good. I'll be back next year. Thanks to the RO's and match staff for the hard work. When I shot it I did not touch the ground between shots or the Frame and chains. I sat in the middle left of the platform evenly distributing my weight on the chains and placing my shotgun near center. I sat on my knees and raised as high as I could under the frame. Have you ever tried to push a swing from the top? After it settled down from getting on it never moved again. Therefore all I had to do was shoot a 10" target at 55 yards. I took 10 shots but hit them all. When I say more mental han gamey I meant that simple physics in the understanding of how the swing works. I'm not trying to say anyone is ignorant. Just telling you my thought process.

Thanks I'm glad I could provide the stimulus for such a heated debate. I will say this, you never know what to expect in the Ozarks. I'm a middle of the road shooter and I was able to complete all the stages in a respectable time. Stage 7 was more mental than game. There was a legal way to shoot it and minimize the swing. Then all you had to do is hit a 10" plate at 55yrds off hand. That's almost a 20" MOA if your keeping track. The first iron maiden on stage 8 was almost the same MOA but no one has complained about that. Many have said 8 was their favorite.

There are mini USPSA steel targets (12"x9") at 55 yards.

Sometimes the wind picks up and pushes you off target with a .45 at 7 yards. Every 5 seconds helps. Should shoot a 9mm. They're a 400+ yrd gun. And the wind doesn't seem to bother them too much. :-) but you had to be there all three times to beleive it.

I think what my tired , overworked friend is trying to say here is, "Great job to everyone. Thanks for coming out and spending the weekend with us. We hope you enjoyed shooting the match as much as we did putting it in." :-)

We miss you and wish you were here as well. You'll always have a place in the Ozarks.

Just a little. It'll settle the dust :-). But either way I've designed the dirt road out of the range by making it the long range rifle.

Yes, it's hard not too. It's just so much fun.

Well, you're not supposed to "aim" at the cars. :-)

All slugs are closer than last years 135, and the targets are smaller:-). They wouldn't be that bad but somebody put in a dang swing.

Sorry about the mistake on the round count. Tired mind and even more tired fingers. The round count is: Rifle: 103 Pistol: 146 Shot: 122 Slug: 9 The round count may not appear to match some of the stages. That's becuase there are several optional target (pistol/shotgun). I will get the updated stages to Misty tonight for her to post on the website. Sorry for the confusion.

done and done! Great! Oh no, now I have noone but myself to blame if I miss them... Nevermind, I can just blame my rifle! I'm handling all blame for misses this year. :-)