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  1. Hey guys, OnVirtus.com launched at the NRA Annual Meetings. It was started by Daniel Horner and includes a bunch of top names in the competitive shooting arena. It's kind of like Masterclass, but for shooting. The all-access pass allows you to watch the classes of all the instructors. There are several hours of video already loaded and there will be more to come in the near future. For 20% off, use the coupon code Daniel20 ... which makes the price $99.99 for the annual membership. Check it out at OnVirtus.com. I watched some of the videos while Daniel was proofing the website and I learned a lot of info immediately. The coolest aspect is that you can ask questions to the instructors and they'll reply to you and may create a class to further answer your question. The initial instructor lineup includes Jerry Miculek, Shane Coley, Max Michel, Daniel Horner, Todd and Colby Hodnett, Lena Miculek, Jake Vibbert, Brandon Green, and True Pearce. Instructors that will be adding classes soon are Vincent Hancock, JJ Racaza, Eric Grauffel, James Henderson, and Kenda Lenseigne. There are more in the works... but not 100% finalized, so I can't say Please let me know if you have questions, and if I don't know the answer, I'll defer to Daniel. Thanks, Candice Horner
  2. I watched some of the videos while Daniel was proofing the website, and I learned a lot. Made me think, "Damn, I didn't know that!" And that was in response to one of Daniel's videos. The price is worth it, in my opinion, because it's impossible to learn the same amount of knowledge by burning through $99 worth of ammo. The regular price is $124.99... but each instructor has a discount code to bring it down to $99.99. If you're so inclined, use Daniel20 at checkout. I've been shooting more long range and am REALLY looking forward to more of the long range stuff going up on the website. I think the coolest aspect is that you can ask the instructors questions. They'll answer your question and may also create a video tailored to the topic. I like that there is open communication in this setting, where it's usually a rarity in online education. If you have any questions, let me know... I may know the answer-- of I'll defer to Daniel.
  3. War Sport will be running a side stage where shooters will get a chance to shoot the LVOA. Each participant in the side stage will be entered to win 500rds of .223 Black Hills FMJ. Chance at free ammo for trying out a gun...sounds good to me!
  4. Exactly. I would not and do not support a MD (or a company for that matter) whom I do not trust. I've heard of a MD shooting stages/long range targets days before a match (shooting them several times without changing anything) so that they would know their holds and such when the match actually started. One could argue "Oh, well he wanted to make sure the stages were set up properly." ...yeah, oooook...
  5. Match Schedule and updates: http://tarheel3gun.com/freedom-munitions-memorial-multi-gun-match-2/ To answer the question about approx distance on furthest rifle shot... I would expect around the 425 range.
  6. Check out Spectre Targets: http://spectretargets.com/ They have great pricing and are wonderful to do business with... very reliable company! Spectre Targets provides steel for Tarheel 3-Gun, Tarheel 3-Gun uses and abuses their steel at 18+ matches per year (with regularly 100+ shooters per match). Link to their "flash gong" steel: http://spectretargets.com/gongs.html ...at $239.99, you're getting a durable target at low cost.
  7. What is the stage layout going to be like? I would expect the stage layout to be similar to the regional in regards to driving to each stage. Is it possible to drive to all stages? NO, not using your POV. If not, is a push cart workable? It would be a waste of space if you brought it cause you'd have to throw it on a golf cart anyway. Will there be golf carts for rent and are they recommended? Yes... I think the price for the weekend for a 2 seater cart was like $50 and for a 4 seater like $100...bring cash.
  8. Registration for the next match of the series has not opened yet. You'll need to register on the Tarheel website for a log in. Once you do you will be added to the mailing list and you can register for all future matches. Go to http://tarheel3gun.com/ to create a log in. When registration opens, it is sent out via email and announced through facebook.
  9. Ok... you like glocks... that's a good and easy start. Here are my following opinions. Get a Glock 34. Feed it whatever 9mm walmart ammo you can find (115gr, brass cased). Starting out, you do not need top of the line anything and I wouldn't waste money on top of the line ammo and gear when what you need is practice. Don't read too deep into different loads and how to be able to shoot faster with lighter loads. Manipulate the gun effectively and you will manage recoil just fine. But if you're desire is to purchase a competition glock- just go for the 34... you can also get a drop in trigger to lighten it and lessen the takeup and reset. Rifle... do you already have one? If not... good barrel and trigger are most important. A comfortable hand guard is subjective to you (it should be free-float). I prefer a 14.5" barrel... but I would recommend getting a 16" barrel, look into a light hand guard (like the AP custom). Trigger... Hiperfire 24C is great and I love mine and highly recommend it for a beginner. Again, since you're starting out, feed the rifle with whatever 55gr ammo you can find. Buy a lot of the same because they tend to have different points of impact. 55gr will do just fine out to 300yds (unless it's really windy). Zero your rifle and know your hold overs and POI. Which optic do you plan to use? On the topic of rifle zero, I prefer a 50/200yd zero. If you want me to explain that, I will. Shotgun. Which do you have? A lot of being successful with shotgun has to do with knowing your chokes and understanding when to use them. Choke up for your longest shot of the stage. The chokes I own are diffuser, IC, and modified. I should buy a full, but haven't been motivated to. I usually feed my shotgun the Federal 7 1/2 ammo from walmart. But, 8 or 9 shot will do fine too. If I'm not shooting heavy steel, I'll shoot Remington Nitros 7 1/2, 1oz shot (but I save that for big matches cause those shells are more expensive). Anyway, just feed your shotgun what it will reliably run and what you can easily find. Shoot slugs and know your POI for them (cause just like other ammo, it varies by manufacturer). Shell caddies... I like the load two method and use Carbon Arms caddies for that (but also set you up for quadload if you like).
  10. Wise decision. I started with a 4 moa Aimpoint, then switched to a 1-4x Leupold with a firedot reticle, then moved on up to a 1-6x Razor HD Gen II with the JM reticle. Needless to say, I'm back to using the aimpoint on my primary rifle. As long as you can see what you're aiming at and know your hold overs, you'll be good. Practicing your long range game is the most important thing in my opinion, not dropping a lot of money on optics. Practice in the form of shooting in unstable positions, understanding basic bullet trajectory and accepting the fact that different ammo has different POIs are all important. That said, when you do decide to drop money on a scope, go big or go home. Might as well do it right when you do, cause you will not need to buy another one until you find one that supersedes your's and scope envy prevails.
  11. +1... I've used a 16, 18, and 14.5... by far, 14.5 has been my favorite!
  12. famous last words ya ya... i know... im just kiddin... it will literally kick my butt... im just hoping to finish!! I have heard all about AH matches! Bring your running shoes! and your climbing shoes, crawling shoes, pulling shoes... ...and rain gear!
  13. I've been meaning to post about the 2014 Bushmaster Tarheel 3-Gun Challenge... life has finally slowed down enough for me gather my thoughts! The match was beautifully ran, the ROs were professional (and looked great in their match shirts and Vertx pants), the two-day format was smooth and stress-free, and the stages were dynamic enough to keep an experienced shooter on their toes but also straightforward enough to nourish a new shooter's learning curve. At every Tarheel match that I've shot, I've always had the same thought when I first see the stages..."So clean." The stages are just that: clean and well-planned. There is no deciphering a hot mess of a stage with questionable fault lines and 180s, and the long range steel is repainted between squads (this saved me with my last minute decision to shoot TI). The prize table and awards ceremony were top-notch! The sponsors of Tarheel 3-Gun were very well represented throughout the match (on stages and on roadways) and during awards. After walking the prize table, I have a whole new list of "Wants"...many of the guns I just wanted to touch and hold and make them mine!...hahaha I am honored to have Tarheel 3-Gun as a sponsor who, not only puts on amazing matches, but also continues to support the growth of 3-gun through other avenues. Those avenues are resources to competitors and industry stakeholders. Karla's blog post that Charles shared above is spot on! HUGE thanks to: Charles and Steve for putting on such a great match, the ROs and staff who made the match a great success, the sponsors who covered the prize table in guns/gear and gave away firearms to the staff and for random drawings (the big one was the Bushmaster BA 50 BMG!), and to Damon and Dana Woodall who welcome the masses to shoot on their property (Woody's Hunt and Rifle Club).
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