pjb45 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Somehow, four or five stages in the morning and 10 or nine stages in the afternoon does not sound right. My experience at SSN in the past has been there is always a backup or two. I do remember a couple of stages side by side in the same berm and splitting the squad in two. Maybe if they do this for 6 stages or so. Even if we shoot for 12 hours 8 AM to 9 PM - an hour off for lunch - it just seems unreasonable. It will be an endure test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Just watched a video from last year's SSN. Couple stages were only 8 shots total. 2 or 3 stages were a zero movement stages (shoot 4 targets reload shoot'em again). Those should move pretty fast. Either way, plan on a long day. Plenty of snacks and hydration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperman Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 If you expect it to be a long, miserable day, you will probably be right. If you expect it to be a day filled with good shooting and great people, you will probably be right. I hope all of the B class shooters spend the next 2 weeks worried about how bad it will be shooting the whole match in 1 day. They should expect to crash and burn on the last few stages from exhaustion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Just watched a video from last year's SSN. Couple stages were only 8 shots total. 2 or 3 stages were a zero movement stages (shoot 4 targets reload shoot'em again). Those should move pretty fast. Either way, plan on a long day. Plenty of snacks and hydration. Corey, if you'll notice all of the 09 series classifiers are from the most recent couple of 1911 "SS" Nationals. We needed them to get out from under the LTD/L10 high hit factor. You can't build those up if you don't have a few extra standards in the match. All of the short stages you speak of became classifiers. I suspect the match organizers were asked to put an emphasis on that, and we should be thankful they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I hope all of the B class shooters spend the next 2 weeks worried about how bad it will be shooting the whole match in 1 day. They should expect to crash and burn on the last few stages from exhaustion. +1 I'll join in a little schadenfreude with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Have the stage descriptions been posted anywhere? I had a search around on their home page but I could not find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Have the stage descriptions been posted anywhere? I had a search around on their home page but I could not find them. Posted 28 February 2011 - 09:35 AM lppd4, on 28 February 2011 - 09:08 AM, said: When will the stages be posted or will they be posted? The stages will not be posted before the match. This is a semi-surprise match. The range is open for inspection starting Wednesday when the staff shoots the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I hope all of the B class shooters spend the next 2 weeks worried about how bad it will be shooting the whole match in 1 day. They should expect to crash and burn on the last few stages from exhaustion. Tell me about it. It's WAAAAY too much for any C-Class shooter to even think about. Those guys should probably just stay home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Have the stage descriptions been posted anywhere? I had a search around on their home page but I could not find them. They'll be posted in the match booklet you get when you sign in. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Thanks, I was hoping I would be able to figure out some camera angles before I get there. I'm not actually shooting the match, just taking pictures/video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supershooter Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Somehow, four or five stages in the morning and 10 or nine stages in the afternoon does not sound right. My experience at SSN in the past has been there is always a backup or two. I do remember a couple of stages side by side in the same berm and splitting the squad in two. Maybe if they do this for 6 stages or so. Even if we shoot for 12 hours 8 AM to 9 PM - an hour off for lunch - it just seems unreasonable. It will be an endure test. Unless we have bad weather. Meaning rain you will all be done shooting by 4pm. 8 - 4 with lunch not a bad day at all. Plus unlike some matchs every range should have somewhere for the shooters to sit down ans rest if they need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 14 stages in 8hr with a lunch break. Sounds like the ROs are going to be scooting us right along! after the awards thingy afterward I should still be able to make the drive home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I was really hoping for a marathon 12 or 14 hour shooting day, well at least I can leave my chair in the truck. I still think it will be too much for C shooters and they should stay home with Bean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I am one of those B shooters. Normally I would say no problema except I am from the southwest and 4:00 PM is siesta time. We all take a break, have some tacos and cervazas-Negro Modelo, Los Cuartes salsa.....and catch a nap. So I guess no cervaza for my faceza on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer1911 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 WOW!!! The slam on the C Shooters. WE may not be as fast as the Bs and above but what we lack in speed we make up for in resillience. ROFLMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 still think it will be too much for C shooters and they should stay home with Bean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Dont forget were devious as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer1911 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 How is the range doing with all the rain and flooding along the mighty mississippi? Hoping for the area to dry out some before next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 (edited) For a Nationals Match that starts in a week there is not alot whats going on talking.... still would like to get a round count, maybe see the stages, get an idea of what to expect I spent some time last night loading up match ammo and then had a chance today to shoot some 40 yard targets to get zero'd in plan on a steel challenge match this saturday and a club match sunday to finish off getting ready!! Got the Trojan back from George Huening last week, he smoothed somethings out including the beavertail, added ambi's that he shaped down for me and added an ed brown extended mag release that is slick as snot. Shot this gun this past sunday at a club match and everything ran smooth. He has my 70 series Colt smoothing up the beavertail and mag release in case I need a back up. Ready to go!! Edited May 5, 2011 by fortyfiveshooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furyalecto Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 14 stages. No stages posted before the match. 212 rounds +chrono. Per other posts. When will the stages be posted or will they be posted? The stages will not be posted before the match. This is a semi-surprise match. The range is open for inspection starting Wednesday when the staff shoots the match. Not that I am talking out of school but............. 14 stages, 212 rounds minimum, plus the 8 for chrono. That of course assumes no misses. Heeeee! Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caspian_45 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 The range is in great shape. The roads have been graveled and graded, grass mowed. For those that think we can not run this in 8 hours. The stages are not absurdly large or complicated to reset. HINT most every stage turnaround time should be 3 minutes or less. We have 4 new shade shelters in the valley to keep the sun off you. Thank you Russ and Heinie for those. Of course there may be a fist fight about who gets to work those bottom bays now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Hannible still high & dry I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSCaster2 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) For a Nationals Match that starts in a week there is not alot whats going on talking.... still would like to get a round count, maybe see the stages, get an idea of what to expect I spent some time last night loading up match ammo and then had a chance today to shoot some 40 yard targets to get zero'd in plan on a steel challenge match this saturday and a club match sunday to finish off getting ready!! Got the Trojan back from George Huening last week, he smoothed somethings out including the beavertail, added ambi's that he shaped down for me and added an ed brown extended mag release that is slick as snot. Shot this gun this past sunday at a club match and everything ran smooth. He has my 70 series Colt smoothing up the beavertail and mag release in case I need a back up. Ready to go!! Of course it ran smooth, George had his hands on it! My excitment is growing, looking forward to meeting alot of fellow BE members very soon! Edited May 6, 2011 by SNSCaster2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) Here is one of the prize guns that you will be shooting for. Rich Edited May 9, 2011 by RIIID Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Here is one of the prize guns that you will be shooting for. Rich How can i win that lil beauty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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