ty45955 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 The stages are now USPSA approved and will be posted by Tom in the next few weeks. The HDC Design Team hopes you find them challenging and fun. Remember, there may be some minor changes... Jerry Bridges HDC 2011 RM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaterHead Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) The Stages are now available at Rio Grande Practical Shooting Club. Enjoy our tribute to the active military, veterans, and the famous American Battles. Edited April 3, 2011 by TaterHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyinBlue Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I would like to Thank All active military and veterans for their service to our country! Thank you for what you have given and sacrificed for our Freedom and Liberty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I would like to Thank All active military and veterans for their service to our country! Thank you for what you have given and sacrificed for our Freedom and Liberty. Here here! My hat's off to my heroes. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 The stages look awesome!!! When the lowest round count stage is 30 rounds how can you go wrong with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Yeppers! Bring lotsa boolits! Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalebg Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 This will be my 3rd match at rgpsc..... Can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninemmbill Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Stages look great, love the theme, can't wait to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaterHead Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 As you may know by now, we sold out the match way early. We regret that some of you who wanted to participate are now on the waiting list. We still need RO's for the match. We wish to have dedicated RO's for each stage. We use the (no-brainer) StageScore Palm system. If you are on the wait list (or not), or have not yet registered and wish to help, please PM me. Match is free, shirt is free, two awesome lunches are free, and you get to feel really great about contrbuting! Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaterHead Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 We could still use a few more dedicated RO's. Shoot Thursday and/or Friday. Match is free. Free shirt, lunch Sat and Sun. PM me if you can help. Thx, R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoon Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Can anyone recommend an inexpensive hotel to stay at reasonably close to the range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm3gnr Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I would stay in the area of I40 and Coors blvd. Right off the frwy you have, motel 6, comfort inn, la quinta, hampton, quality inn, days inn, motel 76. All one blk south of I40 on Iliff rd NW. Good Luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBOpen Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I would stay in the area of I40 and Coors blvd. Right off the frwy you have, motel 6, comfort inn, la quinta, hampton, quality inn, days inn, motel 76. All one blk south of I40 on Iliff rd NW. Good Luck ! Damon covered most. The Microtel on 98th St is only a couple of miles closer. From page 2 of the Match Confirmation: These all are at Exit 155 – Coors Exit – Lots of restaurants nearby Days Inn 505-836-3297 Comfort Inn 505-836-0011 Holiday Inn Express 505-836-8600 Super 8 505-836-5560 La Quinta 505-839-1744 Red Roof Inn 505-831-3400 Motel 6 505-831-5738 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Microtel – Exit 153 – 98th Street Exit 505-836-1686 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninemmbill Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Little more than 2 weeks out, can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaterHead Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 Well, the match just over 2 weeks out. I make this post for those of you who do not know "high desert". At 5000 feet plus, El Sol will roast you, before you even know you are being roasted. Sun screen is mandatory, just as mandatory as eyes and ears. El Sol will also dry you out before you even know you are being dried out. Drink water. Lots. Start drinking water before you even leave the hotel. Don't stop drinking water. There will be plenty at each stage. Bring Gatorade; that helps. Finally, the 5k+ altitude can be a problem for some coming from the low country. Be aware of fatigue, maybe even dizziness. A day or two here before the match will help alleviate the altitude issue. For most, this is not a problem. Going from sea level to 10,000 feet is most always a problem. Have fun, cya then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninemmbill Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Good tips Rod. Looking forward to a great match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninemmbill Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 This will be my first High Desert Classic. Is the range large enough that you will need your vehicle to get between stages or is walking not a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 At some point you will need a vehicle as some of the stages will be about 1/4 mile apart. There will be two separate areas with six stages in one and the remaining four in the other. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfmun Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 We were there last year and had a great time. Keep your vehicle handy, you will need it. Also plan on 3-4 times as much water as you were thinking about unless you are from that area. The wind and the sun will dry you out. Also be prepared to meet some of the nicest people in the world. thanks, George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbc44 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Looks like there is one slot left! Come on folks fill it up, this is a great match put on by some great folks. I've been shooting this since they started and they get better every year. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBOpen Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Looks like there is one slot left! Come on folks fill it up, this is a great match put on by some great folks. I've been shooting this since they started and they get better every year. Pete We are full, and the Wait List has been cleared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninemmbill Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 At some point you will need a vehicle as some of the stages will be about 1/4 mile apart. There will be two separate areas with six stages in one and the remaining four in the other. Pat Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaterHead Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 I posted a similar response today in "What I Hate", but thought it really needed to be in this forum. The subject is the Arizona, now also the New Mexico, Wallow fire. It's about 150 miles southwest of Albuquerque, and we have had a good deal of smoke from it. Here is my response on how it will impact the match next weekend: I don't see it impacting the match unless it gets really bad smoke and one has a lung issue. We will shoot. The density of the haze really depends upon the wind direction. We've been doing setup the last two days. Saturday was hazy towards the mountains, but you could not smell smoke. Today, in the morning, you could see the haze rolling up the Rio Grande valley. By afternoon, the wind shifted out of the south, and it cleared up. It really just depends upon the wind direction as to whether the smoke gets here, and it's intensity. Southwest wind brings the smoke here, but a few degrees south or north makes all the difference as to where it goes. I don't see them containing that monster in the next week. It may take the monsoon season in early July to tame it. Albuquerue is known for it's blue sky and 75 mile views; don't plan on that this time. Good news is the extended wind forecast is light winds, but the direction can change hourly. cya in a few days..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dauntedfuture Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 ALCON, Looking to play some cards while im up there FRI night or SAT after the shoot. If anyone wants to play let me know. There are several casinos in the area. We can throw cards and talk guns....better than basketball at the table. send me a message Dauntedfuture@yahoo.com Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dauntedfuture Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Anyone hear about the latest match status? I know there is lots of smoke in the area. I sure hope that or fires dont affect the match. If anyone has info please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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