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    2016 Tarheel 3Gun Challenge

    in Multi-Gun, Rifle & Shotgun Match Announcements

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    Unfortunately I earned my first DQ ever and didn't get to finish the match which is unfortunate because you guys put a great match on the ground. I say earned a DQ, b/c I had to work for it...no traps, no shenanigans, no carnival, just a straight up challenge, and I straight up blew it.

    Thanks for the opportunity at a great match on an amazing venue Damon. John and your RO's are top notch staff and absolute professionals.

    See ya next year.

    Thanks for supporting T3G! Sorry to hear about the DQ. It's great to hear you enjoyed shooting a straight forward Outlaw format that I hope challenged everyone and at the same time having fun. Woody

    Stage and Match Total times

    in Multi-gun Rules / Stage Design / Match Administration

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    Yes Bryan, all paper scored .5 sec per point down and percentage on each stage. New rules and scoring go in affect next monthly match in March.

    Damon, your location is fantastic and any of your events there have been great. Always fond memories. I wish you and your participants all the best in 2016.

    I like the philosophy of rewarding accuracy. I'll suffer for a while, but it will force me to be a better shooter.

    Do you know when we should see the complete rule set for the March match (and beyond?. Thank you.

    Yes, once we return from shot show. Web site is going through a upgrade right now along with user friendly options and new calendar for 2016.

    Stage and Match Total times

    in Multi-gun Rules / Stage Design / Match Administration

    Posted · Edited by Damonwoodall

    We run monthly matches here in MO. A general rule I have for stages is 14rds/gun on average per stage. It pushes the stage times to 45-60 seconds for our fastest shooters depending on stage design and layout. We run 5 stages every month. First shots at 9:30 with us generally finishing up at 4:30-5:00. We could run a max of 60-70 shooters at that pace. I would prefer to keep it at 60 so the day goes quicker and the shooters don't get as worn out from reset.

    Personally I won't drive a great distance to shoot a match I know won't be a challenge in one way or another. I am not a fan of shooting a hose fest where the only skill tested is who can pull the trigger the fastest. I feel our shooters are challenged every month and in doing so their skill grows. We charge $30 for 5 stages. At that price I feel the amount of time spent shooting is fair considering the challenges encountered while on the stage.

    Thanks Benelli Chick and Bryan. By the way Byran loved the pod cast!!! Yes we are dealing with the masses hear in central NC. Every weekend on both days you can drive no more than a 1 1/2 hours max and shoot any type match from long range to steel challenge and all of the above. Last year I hosted 32 matches of some type. Finding the balance on time and numbers is tricky. It just keeps growing! I wanted to get a feel on numbers around the country on monthly "Outlaw" style format matches. As they say all things are trendy and things generally return to the beginning. Testing shooters skill set is what I feel a stage should doing along with rewarding them with accuracy. Last match I set a 8" bonus target out at 350. Last target in the array was 260 8". So if you hit the 8" 350 bonus target you gained -20 on time. No penalty for attempting it just time it took. Shooters loved it. Thanks again for you Outlawers input! Woody

    Stage and Match Total times

    in Multi-gun Rules / Stage Design / Match Administration

    Posted · Edited by Damonwoodall

    All above I appreciate the input. Since I run Tarheel now and have set up the last two monthly matches that's what my question is directed toward "monthlys" not major matches. I'm not new at setting up a match either. As of 2016 we are a complete "Outlaw" format year round now. This includes scoring all paper. Not sling two and roll out. For me I have seen a growing increase of poor muzzle control in the last two years and really noticing more DQ's as stages are pushing new shooters on the edge of 140ish to 160ish in a bay style matches. Just for clarity my range has the ability to run all bay, all natural terrain or both. For insight our last match was capped at 88 paid shooters. 74 came and shot 6 stages all on natural terrain. Outlaw format with 150 sec. par times per stage. Top shooter was a Pro with total time 313.93. As I evaluated after the match 63rd place was the first shooter total 900.77. 9 shooters over that, 1 no finish and two DQ's. Running pistol came out on both. Out of the 12 shooter after 63rd they are still green. Top shooters average time was 53.00 sec per stage. Safety meeting started at 8:00 and we were done with match at around 5:10. November's match par time was 180 par time and after evaluating times again I bumped it back to the 150 and I think that's the right amount for a match where they get a good balance between all the shooters and giving them their monies worth plus trigger time not turn and burn I'm done......

    Ken to answer a few of your questions off of the above subject. We have returned to the old division names, round ct. at all monthly are 125, 125, 75 and they used all of them last match. Don't care what your rifle mag holds as long as it is a mag not a drum. And the last answer your not going to like as all targets for long range are 3 Moa some greater depending on distance. Nothing no small than 6" and nothing greater than 12/14 400 and under. Max 450 with B-C Silhouette. Please keep on the originally Question.

    Stage and Match Total times

    in Multi-gun Rules / Stage Design / Match Administration

    Posted · Edited by Damonwoodall

    As the 2016 season approaches I have been paying attention to a few matches across the country and getting a average on stage/ total match times. I'm very aware that there is a divided difference between those that like either Outlaw, Uspsa/ 3gun nation or don't care which they shoot. Also different opinions about scoring etc. I see a lot of times averaging around 30-35 seconds. Shoot 8-10 rds dump gun, do it again and again. So what do you feel like spending a few thousand dollars on equipment. Driving great distances for some, shooting 6 stages at a monthly match and being on the range for 10 hrs only to have shot a match thats not much more time on the clock than a IDPA match?

    2016 War Sport Team Challenge

    in Multi-Gun, Rifle & Shotgun Match Announcements

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    Registration Opens TONIGHT for the WAR SPORT TEAM MATCH! January 2nd 2016 at 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

    The War Sport Team Challenge will be held June 25th and 26th 2016.

    Each team consists of two competitors and must include one female shooter or one junior shooter.

    Teams with a Junior that attend the 2016 2A Heritage Junior Camp at Clinton House Plantation will receive 15% off their match fee.

    In light of the Holiday Season, registration opens January 2nd 2016 at 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time and invoicing will not begin till the 15th of January, 2016.

    Enjoy your time with your family and loved ones.

    REGISTER HERE! http://tarheel3gun.c...team-challenge/

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    Remington Versa Max Challenge Series

    in Multi-Gun, Rifle & Shotgun Match Announcements

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    If you like shotgun then this was THE place to be.

    With one stage having 15 buckshot and 15 slugs it was almost enough to put you in the dentists chair. Great stage.

    Congrats to Damon and John for putting on a great match. It got just a little sloppy by the end of the day but it was a blast.

    Always good to see you Randy. Glad you had a blast! Hate I didn't get a video of you shooting the buckshot/ slug stage clean One for One. That was Awesome!

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