SinistralRifleman
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ok, I'm a little freaked out about this..
I have a JP 18" upper and a DPMS 16" upper... basically setup the same (1x5 scopes).
Any idea of the rules regarding switching them out? Basically if one has a problem, can I switch to the other without checknig with the MD, or use one for hoser stages, the other, where it takes little more accurate rifle?
If it's like USPSA, no problem, I can just use the JP, and only worry about it if it has a problem, and then do the normal MD check.
Unless you're shooting trooper, like any other match you have to use the same configuration for the duration of the match. I would bring a back up rifle, if your primary rifle goes down, ask the MD and they will almost universally say yes to switching as long as it is equivalent or less than what the other rifle was.
Matt Burkett seemed to do ok last year with his match grade gearMaybe he was lucky, or spent extra time cleaning it...or as a pro he has all his gear sorted out ahead of time, and he's using guns built by people that know what they're doing. He has a vested interest in maintaining his title, so I am sure he will go to further lengths to keep his gear running than other attendees.
The round count is higher than most other matches, your guns are goting to get hotter and have more fouling, there is a lot of fine sand, and dust storms are frequent on the range.
If you built a franken-gun and didn't assemble it right you will find out here...
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I was confused one time too before I had it explained to me. They're just using different terminology.
Your one open gun can be a complete open gun, in tactical scope. Most people there are running the same Tactical Scope equipment they would at any IMGA match. Some people will add a bipod to their rifle, but that's about it.
If you're a skilled iron sight shooter, an open shotgun would be more of an advantage in Tactical Scope because the stages are all so high round count.
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e-mail them and they'll send you the rules.
Trooper shooters are maybe 10% of the participants. Tac Scope is the most popular...but the way they do it is a bit different, tac scope allows for one open gun.
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Arredondo should be able to make up something to help out with the abysmal reloads.
I think that's the Indian, not the arrow there
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I'm a lefty, I use my trigger finger to hit the bolt release.
If I do use the charging handle I do it with my left hand, keeping my right hand on the fore end or vertical grip.
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A heavy buffer will last indefinitely where a heavy spring will wear out. get the hahn precision .45ACP buffer, it is 8.5oz...hahn made them to tame the recoil of the .45 so it won't damage the lower. It will also work in a 9mm too, and should do a good job because it is 3 oz heavier than most 9mm buffers.
Pistol calibers will all have a different recoil characteristic than rifles because of the unlocked system, and there is so much more mass reciprocating.
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Any word this year on what the winner of trooper will win? I like last years M1A, I guess i need to get my application in asap.
If you win, I'll get you a shirt that says "MANTASTIC" on it.
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"match grade" gear universally dies at this match....in years past people have cried and left because they were "burning up their barrel"
50% of my shot shells will be buck this year, as the only targets you have to use bird on are the clays.
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I don't think so...the stage descriptions are LONG, I was looking at the ROs clip boards last time and the stage description typically took a full page or more. There is no way you're going to memorize a stage other than the general idea. The ROs are there to help you by yelling at you.
For example skinny sammy poppers at 100 yards from a free swinging platform...the more you shoot the more it moves. The amount of time it takes to successfully engage them is more than it's worth, vs firing 1 round at each and moving on. Climbing the tower to engage the long targets is usually at best a wash time wise. Some of the double spinners are very difficult to spin, or if you do it it takes almost as long as the penalty for not doing so, or the bonus you'd get if it was a bonus. That sort of stuff...
I typically don't like to game things like this, but at the ironman there are a lot of things that are so difficult focussing on them will make you time out.
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the targets at 500-600 are bonuses...I think people worry about them too much. Just pound 5 rounds out at each with your AR and move on.
I've hit them a couple times in past years with a 20" AR with ACOG and once or twice last year with a 16" with CQT.
This will be ironman number 6 for me. You have to figure out what's not worth wasting time on before you shoot the stage...give it an effort and move on. Waste too much time and you'll end up with a bunch of targets not engaged when you time out.
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Thanks... what did you use for shot?
Normal 7 1/2's and for the big stuff? 4s?
I used 00 Buck and #6 bird shot.
The 00 buck on the double spinners worked well...too well on one it uprooted it out of the ground and the legs fell off of it.
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I shot probably 600-700 rounds of pistol, 600 or so rifle, and the shot count I took was closest to the actual number of rounds I used...350-400 mixxed buck and bird shot. Slugs I think I used 50-60.
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There's a little rubber gasket in the magwell. It's there to keep water out during maritime operations. If you're not planning on taking the gun diving the guys at FN said that you can remove it and the mags will drop free.
Yeah we figured that out...but the mag loading process is inherently slow as it is with any bullpup rifle. It would take a lot of training to get proficient at it...and if a bullpup isn't your primary platform, I wouldn't see a reason to.
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http://www.mgmtargets.com/iron_man/index.php
June 7th-9th 2007 Parma, ID
1,100 rounds minimum required. More than 3 times the typical "big match"
Stages take up to 10 minutes to shoot. 5-10 times the actual shooting time at the tpical "big match"
The match is a true test of shooter skill, shooter endurance, and the durability of your equipment.
Trooper Class (http://www.cavalryarms.com/competition/trooper.html)
Thousands of dollars in prizes including $10,000 in Cav Arms Merchandise.
The match is already 2/3 full.
If I could only shoot one match a year, this would be it.
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video from last year:
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The standard production version = rifle
Whatever they make shorter than that = carbine
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the right handed shotgun should be an advantage for you, the chamber is right there for you to see when it's empty and to throw a shell directly into. As for loading the tube, any of the various techniques people use should work for you.
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We have an FS2000 it shoots nice, but changing a mag sucks.
It's the only one that can be shot left handed without swapping parts around.
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This year rather than manual division, we will do "Classic"
Classic Division will allow for any firearm or copy of a design made in 1945 or before. All feeding devices and sighting devices must be of the correct time period too. Classic Division shooters may bayonet the targets (please don't tear them in half) if the course design lends itself to doing so.
You get man points if you dress up in period correct clothing/gear.
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I'm in too, and can RO as well if it helps.
I'll count on having you as an RO.
We'll stick with what we did last year and have ROs assigned to each squad that stay with that squad so we all have a chance to shoot.
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Since we can't launch fireworks ourselves in AZ, what better way to celebrate Independence Day than with a rifle match?
I have reserved the range for July 4th to run another action rifle match this year. All procedes from the match will again go to benefit the Arizona Citizens Defense League (http://www.azcdl.org)
This will be a one day match with a minimum of 4, and hopefully 5 stages. 50% of the stages will be long range oriented (100-300 yards). I am hoping to have some prizes available provided by AZ firearms companies, that will be awarded by random drawing.
We will have more time available than last year, but I will still probably cap entries at ~70 shooters to make sure we can finish in a reasonable amount of time. I will post more details as they become available.
Here's what AZCDL had to say about last year's match:
Independence Day Action Rifle MatchThis benefit match for AzCDL was hosted by Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club in Mesa, AZ and brought about by the efforts of Russell Phagan and the fine folks at Cavalry Arms. Thanks
to the hard work and dedication of these fine folks, as well as the determination and competitive spirit of the many fine people who turned out to participate in the match, we raised nearly $1100 to help us continue the fight for your freedom. Thanks to all who came out, braved the heat, and celebrated our country’s birthday in the fashion that our Founders intended! You can find pictures taken at the match on our Rifle Match page.
Pics from Last year:
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mine are still running great....getting better at reloads too
http://www.cavalryarms.com/vids/Saiga-6.wmv
carrying mags shells up makes reload A LOT smoother/faster.
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Nunchucks are perfectly acceptable to use on clays:
http://www.cavalryarms.com/vids/nunchucks-1A.wmv
I just got a ninja sword...I thought about carrying it strapped to my back, but I thought the chances of decapitating the RO on the draw would be pretty high that way. But then again, it might let me capture their power Highlander style.
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The 2 most interesting things at SHOT Show 2007, won't be available until 2008 unfortunately.
The Kel-tec Bullpup .308. Uses FAL magazines. Completely ambidextrous operation, all controls are mirrored right/left and cocking handle can change sides. Spent casings are ejected forward.
Several variations are planned including, short barrelled carbine, full length rifle, and longer heavy barrel precision version.
ETA is 2008. Target price range is $2000-$3000 MSRP
Magpul Masada Rifle.
Combines many of the features of the SCAR, XCR, and G36 into one package. Gas piston operation, uses AR15 magazines, barrels, and fire control parts. The controls are completely ambidextrous, cocking handle is reversable. The barrel has quick change capability.
ETA 2008. Target price range $1200-$1500.
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Mini-Aimpoint (I forget what they're calling it exactly)
Aimpoint booth-babe with M4 Aimpoint
Aimpoint M4...the military just bought a lot of these.
Ironman 2007
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I should clarify ATTEMPT to engage everything...but things like skinny sammies at 100 yards from the free swinging platform take a couple shots and move on.