co-exprs Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 The only thing I was disappointed with was the lack of HML shooters signed up. Kind of takes the fun out of a podium finish with only 4 people in the division. Maybe I was wrong... maybe the division really is dead. Makes me sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 All we need is a shovel emoticon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermobollocks Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 It's a TURKEY feeder!!! I thought Julianna fed all the turkeys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benelli Chick Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 It's a TURKEY feeder!!! I thought Julianna fed all the turkeys! So true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EgglestonMunitions Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Denise and JJ, thanks for the fun match! I've got a lot of video from squad 7 and the final shoot-off, I will work on getting that all onto my computer and uploaded to youtube for anyone who wants to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger6 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Had a GREAT time at the match! Thanks to all. Tried to leave early (4am) on Monday to no avail. Snow, rain, sleet, and ice gave way to chaos getting through Denver. Made it all the way to Laramie, Wyoming only to find Interstate 80 closed due to 10-14 inches of snow. Spent the night there and finally got home last night. Nice, warm, and sunny today in Idaho. Go figure. Ranger6 "If it's on the internet, it's got to be true. They can't put anything on the internet if it isn't true," A. Lincoln Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benelli Chick Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 Had a GREAT time at the match! Thanks to all. Tried to leave early (4am) on Monday to no avail. Snow, rain, sleet, and ice gave way to chaos getting through Denver. Made it all the way to Laramie, Wyoming only to find Interstate 80 closed due to 10-14 inches of snow. Spent the night there and finally got home last night. Nice, warm, and sunny today in Idaho. Go figure. Ranger6 "If it's on the internet, it's got to be true. They can't put anything on the internet if it isn't true," A. Lincoln I'm sorry! That totally sucks!!! I'm glad you got home safe! Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermobollocks Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt7r6K14SHo&list=PL-7gW2Qw5nd8QEzoAALFkN7GVbB92O0EI This should be a playlist of all of my stages. If you've ever wondered what 51% looks like at Raton, here you go. See if you can spot the easter eggs! - Faceplant - Pickup gun overkill - Left shoulder action - Scenic route uphill - Overly secured Hornady banner - Rifle round with no primer. ( May contain language offensive to IPSC shooters and gear offensive to tac optics shooters ) Edited May 15, 2014 by thermobollocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benelli Chick Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 Our amazing photographers, The Millers, dropped a clutch in the mountains on the way to the match...so... Fewer pictures than last year, and JJ did do a good job. Go to the rm3g picture site: http://rm3gun.smugmug.com/ and you can see some pictures of this year's He-Man match. Thermobollocks are kind of fun to watch as well...especially when he biffs! Thanks again to everyone who came out to join us! Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtr Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Thanks you to JJ, Denise, all the ROs and sponsors. I feel so lucky to shoot several matches a year at Whittington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRider Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 The only thing I was disappointed with was the lack of HML shooters signed up. Kind of takes the fun out of a podium finish with only 4 people in the division. Maybe I was wrong... maybe the division really is dead. Makes me sad. Hopefully, I will be back in HeMan Iron next year, I just couldn't pull it off this year. We can't let true irons totally die. Hurley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co-exprs Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Some things are gonna have to change or I fear it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzworm Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Some things are gonna have to change or I fear it will. What things could be changed to help it out? (And no, I don't shoot irons. I need to be able to see my target, even if that doesn't help my scores. LOL!) It is, in my opinion, the most difficult division to shoot. It's hard to get folks to do the more challenging stuff, and quite frankly, many have no desire to make it harder on themselves to compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 First change I would make would be back to the original rules a 12 Gage shotgun.....not just a pump. I would come play, but I just ain hate pump shotguns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacMan Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 It is really not that difficult, or anymore difficult I should say, than any other divisions in the 3-gun "hobby". My biggest challenge is cash for 308 ammo, especially when you cannot use the cheap Wolf stuff even for paper targets. With that said, this is the only He Man/Heavy Metal specific match so I will continue to support it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzworm Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 It is really not that difficult, or anymore difficult I should say, than any other divisions in the 3-gun "hobby". I shoot HM/O and find the 20 rd rifle mags, 10 rd pistol (8 in some places), pump shotgun (shooting while pumping gun) and the heavier recoil of all more challenging than say T/O, may just be me. I tried irons, and quit when I couldn't find/see the targets in the matches I shot. I enjoy HM/O and plan to continue with it, but "irons" just become too much frustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chota Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 +10 on the 'seeing the targets'. I used to shoot an M1A with irons and have shot a couple of matches with an M1 Garand; however, the targets were painted and did not go out past 400 yards. Makes a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermobollocks Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 There is a HUGE difference for me between getting 23 rounds to play with compared to 10 in the pistol, and 30/40/48 rounds compared to 20 to play with in the rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benelli Chick Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Just so you know, we wanted to try to avoid Mother's Day, so...by working with the Whittington Center, we are scheduled to have the match May 30-31, 2015! So, that's He-Man 3-Gun Nationals, for all you who enjoy the big guns - May 30-31, 2015!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co-exprs Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Right on! You know I'll be there! Already on my calender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootfastRunfaster Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Same here. With real iron sights as usual. Kuan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael A Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Graduation weekend for many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benelli Chick Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Graduation weekend for many. Oh poop!! It was the only one available that wasn't Mother's Day weekend!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co-exprs Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 A lot more mothers out there than graduates. Just sayin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermobollocks Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Shooting is better than graduations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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