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Questions and Commentary from and Assistant Match Director: Sometimes it is nice to hear the facts of what was going on behind the scenes... 1. Jesse - ProAm: Great idea... However, we pride ourselves on the mix of shooters, that's why we cranked up the number of stages, ramped up the speed and honed the reset. (You probably noticed these things.) I put the match book together for the ProAm, but couldn't tell the following. Did the Pro's and Am's shoot the same "physical" stages? (Don't think so) We are hampered by physical space at Best of the West. As great as the facility is, that is our limitation! We may be able to hit 500, but it will stretch the formula. 2. Jessie - Prize Table: Careful Here Please! As the guy in charge of this. (Who could have done a better job BTW!) Not all sponsors "bite the hook" for 3GN. Don't get me wrong, there were Gold Sponsors who came in BIG, but we did not get the sponsorship of other matches. Thank God for LaRue Tactical! Mark and Team came through in a large way. Thanks to ALL of our sponsors for coming through for our shooters! 3. ALL: 3GN Camera Crew and Schedule - First, we were on time OR ahead of the printed schedule. Overall, we never got behind the printed schedule. Second, some individual stages did get behind, but it was because they were true MultiFun stages! Resetting three guns (Great job on Stages 6 & 11 crew!) is a tall order and out team did a phenomenal job! The RO's on these stages sucked it up and made things happen. Finally, the direction I, along with other "red hats," gave to RO's who were hosting the 3GN crew was simply this: "Be professional and accommodating. Push the shooters to be efficient with time and move them through at a snappy pace." We knew the cameras were slowing squads down a bit, but every stage caught up in exactly one cycle following their experience with 3GN. We appreciate everything 3GN is doing for the sport and are willing to make a very small sacrifice to accommodate them. 4. ALL: Schedule - Breaks between shooting are purposeful. It has been mentioned before that shooters appreciate time to prepare and see the squad before them attack the stage. This reduces reset, walk through, confusion, etc. Sheldon is a master at stage design and none of this was an accident or "smoke and mirrors." So many wanted stage layouts weeks before the match, but they were being honed up to one week before. Processes and potential stage components are vetted months before at monthly matches. I can't imaging a more "bullet proof" set of stages to accommodate 400+ shooters. 5. Things we can't control/change: Wind, Weather, Non-Compromised Safety, Range Layout, Parking, Etc. 6. Things you can count on: FUN! WWII Division (Obviously), A Theme, An attitude that drives us toward perfection, Innovation (Real-time scores.. Come on?), Accommodation (Welcome to Texas!), VALUE (The only national match that provides food/drinks for a minimum of two meals a day), A Professional Crew, A solid prize table... (You can fill in the rest!) Cheers, Kyle

Hey Brian! Glad you guys made it down, it was good to see you. BTW - Doughnuts were all MARK LARUE! I think he loves to watch folks eat, shoot and make merry! Cheers, Kyle

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Real-Time Online Scoring is Up! (Refresh your browser to update results) Overall: http://www.texasmultigun.com/txmgscoring/standings Individual: http://www.texasmultigun.com/txmgscoring/scores ENJOY! Thanks to Dave Gardner and team for the first real-time scoring updates at a national outlaw 3Gun match!

Trey, Polishing the spring with steel wool and then add Lucas Oil Brand Engine Reassembly Lube (Green Slime) has eliminated all of the spring noise I can detect. Cheers, Kyle

Kevin, It works... I have done it with my XTR. Good to see you this weekend. Kyle

Where in Stephenville is Michael Schumaker's shop located? I'll be heading there next weekend for the TacPro 3-Gun match and would like to stop by... He is just west of town on Hwy 377, about 3 miles out. His shop is in Star Arms Gun Shop. Both are nice places to visit and buy! Schumaker is usually not in on Saturdays unless you make an appointment. I would call or email if you are coming in on Friday. Cheers, Kyle

Thanks all! @ Chills - It's not a Benelli or SLP, that's for sure. The manufacturing is not top quality, but I do agree with Dan and Blade, it could have lots of potential. @ Blade - This one had a 10 round mag, but I bet someone will begin creating extensions or longer mags if the gun finds its way into the world of 3Gun. I would still like to see a report on reliability. Cheers, Kyle

Check it out! New at my local gun shop. It is labeled an "Akdal MKA 1919." This semiauto 12ga has a 10 round mag, it has removable chokes and it is super light. Looks very interesting!

I call "Not It" helping DocMcG unload that from the truck. You were the first on the list of Strong Backs and even Stronger Minds!!! DocMcG!

Hmmm... I'll give it a go! 1. ANYONE who can't be kind, friendly and courteous! (RO's, MD's, Other Shooters, Spectators, etc.) 2. Adjustment of targets between shooters or squads 3. Being swept 4. The constant complainer or The loud mouth, lazy SOB that watches everyone else set-up, tear-down, tape, reset, etc.... (Ya, that guy!) 5. Putting too much pressure on myself and forgetting to have fun! (Yep, I am my own problem sometimes!) Cheers, Kyle - Great thread Jesse. Should be required reading for all aspiring MD's.

Please note that we are reviewing the "Heavy, Heavy Tac, Heavy Metal," etc. rules and classifications for 2012. We have received quite a bit of feedback and are looking at what shooters want with regard to classifications. Cheers, Kyle Asst Match Director

MGM! Plus the Gibson's are wonderful supporters of the sport!

Ah Chef! If you liked the Blue Steel match, you would love this one!!!! Kyle

Right back at ya! (BTW - Kuan requested to shoot 3Gun division rather than LE. ) Cheers, Kyle

Results are up! Thanks to all of the shooters who came out and thanks especially to our sponsors! Be sure to visit them from our site! To Jason Block, Robert Berry, Clell Murray, Pete Goodman, Kristie Bint, Jason Heddins, Brady Gray, Mike Sutter, Melissa Sutter of the Blue Steel Shooting Association - THANK YOU! I cannot say it enough! Without your contributions the match could not have been a success! http://www.bluesteelshootingassociation.com/matchesprograms.html#/ Cheers, Kyle

Lots of people are asking: 1. What about the rain? We have had a 40% chance all week and no rain to this point. The property drains VERY well and can take lots of rain. I will keep updates coming. 2. We have had a few drop and a few add, so their are a few spots left.

The roster below is 32. Three more slots available! Note: Most Sponsor Shooters Are Not On The List! (Please let me know if there are errors with names.) 1. Stevens, Jim 2. Royals, Ira 3. Morris, Jim 4. Erasmus, Neil 5. Pennington, Cliff 6. Johnson, Doug 7. Quarles, Fred 8. Murphy, Dean 9. Byrd, Bo 10. Pineau, Stephen 11. Teel, David 12. Birdsall, Derrick 13. Hughes, Tom 14. Pinkston, James 15. ?????, Jason 16. Reininger, Paul 17. Butler, Aaron 18. Helm, Andrea 19. Watson, Kuan 20. Howard, JC 21. Cooper, Mike 22. Melick, Bach 23. Collins, Melanie 24. Cobb, Ken 25. Munford, George 26. ??????, Derrick 27. Spurgeon, Max 28. Kaigler, KD 29. Murphy, Pat 30. McNally, John 31. Richardson, Geordie 32. Porter, Justin

West, Not at the moment, however, I want to move up to a spring and fall match. It would be nice to have two every year, plus the place we shoot is very rugged and offers some really cool stage design opportunities. Thanks for the interest! Kyle

Stages and Adjusted Round Counts Are Up! Match Website Kyle

Update! Twenty-One (21) slots spoken for. Cheers, Kyle

Update! Ten (10) slots spoken for. They are going fast! Cheers, Kyle

BlueSteel Shooting Association - Spring 3Gun - May 22, 2011 - Stephenville, Texas See the Match Website for more details: (http://www.bluesteelshootingassociation.com/matchesprograms.html) First 35 shooters to email Kyle McGregor are in the match, with a waiting list to be created after the match has filled. Details: Format - Outlaw 3-Gun match with a separate Law Enforcement division. Match is limited to 35 shooters. Law Enforcement are welcome to wear duty rigs for competition. Stages - The match will have 5-6 stages incorporating a single or multiple guns (rifle, shotgun, pistol). Stages will be posted in the downloadable forms section of the website. Round Count - Approximate round count will be 100 rifle, 100 pistol minimum, 60 birdshot, 10 slugs. Location - Fifteen miles east of Stephenville, Texas on Highway 67 (Chalk Mountain). Click on the Google Maps link on the match site. Entry Fee - $30 per shooter Prizes - Awards will be given for individuals. A random prize drawing will be conducted for all shooters. Registration - Email mcgregor@tarleton.edu to hold a spot for the match. The first 35 shooters will enter the match and a waiting list will be developed after the match has filled. Rules - Modified International Multigun Association Rules. Download rules from the match site. Check-In & Start Times - Shooters meeting will begin at 0830 and first rounds will be at 0900. Inquiries - Match inquiries are to be addressed to Kyle McGregor (mcgregor@tarleton.edu - 254.592.1876) or Clell Murray, (cmurray@tarleton.edu - 254.485.4347).

If you plan to shoot lots of matches and want to stick in a non-magnified class, be sure to see if there are differences in the classes you will be placed in. Some matches group iron shooters and 1x red dots in the same class while others separate them. This happened to me when I first started shooting - I sank money into a variable optic and offset red dot without thinking about the fact that it would throw me into open class for most matches. Irons: Troy Red Dot: I like the small dots like the Burris FastFire II or similar models made by C-More, Doctor, Leupold, etc. Good luck! Cheers, Kyle

Match Video Going Up! Slowly! Texas MultiGun on YouTube Cheers, Kyle