dcarter Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Last year our "Magic Number" was 250 shooters. I think we have safely broken that goal. I want to thank all of you for helping to make this one of the largest matches this year. I am thinking about capping at 325. I am still waiting for at least 4 more applications from people who said they were coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atbarr Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I am thinking about capping at 325. I am still waiting for at least 4 more applications from people who said they were coming. IMO, the reasons this large participation is the great people working the match, fantastic stages, and the random drawing for prizes. IMO, using a random draw system for prizes, encourages the 'D' and 'C' shooters to attend. I also feel the reason you have such a great prize table is, the manufacturers would prefer their guns and equipment go to shooters that will keep them. Instead of ending up for sale on enos or gunbroker, by the 'M' and 'GM' shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcarter Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 The one drawback from a random prize drawing is that some sponsors feel that there donations do not get enough "Face Time" if they are already in a shooters bag and I see there point. I am trying to get some good pictures of most (if not all) of the prizes and post them on Enos, FaceBook and the match web site to try to promote our sponsors. I have already taken pictures of some of the guns but I have a LOT more to try to lay out and take pictures of. Our sponsors have really done us proud this year. The one downside is that I only have 288 ammo boxes from MTM to give away and 300+ shooters. Someone isn't going to get one of these boxes but EVERYONE is going home with something if not two things. Range bags, Brass bags,Gargoyles shooting glasses,Otis cleaning gear, Hats, Shirts, bullets, brass, STI Frame kit, Duracoat kits, Hi-Viz sights, Glasses and mugs, signs and cleaning mats, Books and slide glide from our most gracious host, Redding reloading gear not to mention 16 guns (including 4 very cool customs from Cheely Custom Gunworks) and the list goes on. If you all would do me a favor and keep them in mind next time you need to purchase something. It means a lot when they see you noticed the support they provide to the matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 There are advantages and disadvantages to random draw and a prize table that can be argued both ways and neither side is wrong its just different views. Me I would rather earn what I get. I've always been that way, even when I started thats just me though. Doesn't mean I'm right. The other thing about random draw is you don't have the time it takes to go through a prize table, when at a big match like Ohio is turning into, that is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Let's not get too far into "What makes a good match / prize table" ...... this match is Great all because of Dan Carter. He's gone over and above what I think makes a good match, consistently making it better, year after year. Thanks Dan! Latest update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcraig Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Coach talked me into going to this match. Application, and check, going out tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 It'll be fun!! Not as much fun as when there was talk of Hooters girls pulling us up the hill in rickshaws, but, still fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Joe Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Chris and Dan, Hats off to ALL of you for the GREAT work and time that is put in to make this match so great!!! Papa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcraig Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Looks like they are capping squads to 11 shooters, BillD, and since I am late to the game, I am not sure if I will be squaded with you, Coach and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downrange72 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Much to my Chagrin, I have to bow out. I will be working in TN over Memorial Day weekend and until the end of June (at least). Arrangments made, hopefully, to sell my entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Looking forward to this and thank you to all the people responsible for this match! Dan and Chris and all the other people behind and in the scene. Also major thanks to our sponsors and donators!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer377 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Much to my Chagrin, I have to bow out. I will be working in TN over Memorial Day weekend and until the end of June (at least). Arrangments made, hopefully, to sell my entry. Thanks DR72! TN now? Wow. I'm really looking forward to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jualdeaux Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Hey. I was wondering if there is going to be a match photographer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcarter Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Hey. I was wondering if there is going to be a match photographer? I was just wondering that myself. Let me look into that and get back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 alphashot.com took some awesome pictures at Silvercreek last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcarter Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Just a little bit of what we have..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcarter Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 alphashot.com took some awesome pictures at Silvercreek last month. I do not get a web site coming up for them. Any other contact info? Where are they based? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKT1106 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Dan - Just go ahead and put an XDM and a beer glass in my bag. Cause, you know....that's how we roll in WV!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcarter Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) All of the random draw pistols will be drawn for before the match begins. The winners of those pistols will be advised during the shooter briefing. This is the way we get people to pay attention during the briefing. :roflol: That's how we roll in OHIO! Edited May 9, 2012 by dcarter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Warrior Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hey. I was wondering if there is going to be a match photographer? Maybe not a professional one I'll be bringing the "other gear bag" & taking a bunch of pictures....probably shoot better with that too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 bring out the hooters girls and im sure you will have alot of amateur photographers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jualdeaux Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hey. I was wondering if there is going to be a match photographer? Maybe not a professional one I'll be bringing the "other gear bag" & taking a bunch of pictures....probably shoot better with that too I've got one of those too! I usually just bring the video camera as that is what I use most when I am actually shooting a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 alphashot.com took some awesome pictures at Silvercreek last month. I do not get a web site coming up for them. Any other contact info? Where are they based? http://alphashot.com/p2/85-4-22-12-miami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcarter Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 When this match is over I would love to see a bunch of links to albums and videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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