2015 Old Fort Rimfire Challenge (Ideas?)

[Strip]

The 2015 Old Fort Rimfire Challenge will be May 2nd and 3rd.

I am wanting to do a really cool side match in addition to the 12 stages for the match.

I want this side match to be fun, cost effective and somewhat innovative in that a new shooter stands as good of a chance at winning as does a seasoned pro. I am thinking of doing some kind of handicap or something.

One idea I had was setting up a Texas star and using a donated gun. whoever clears the star the fastest wins the gun. I am thinking that I could use last years match results as a handicap. Last years places 75th through last place shoots it at 21 feet, 50th thru 75th shoots it at 30 feet, 25th through 50th shoot it at 40 feet, 1 through 25 at 45 feet. all new or non registered shooters draw for shooting position. I was thinking maybe 2 chances for 5$ ammo supplied. proceeds after paying for the target and ammo would be divided among other places.

Or, I was thinking maybe a head to head drag race. it would be more difficult to facilitate during the match, but with our no squading venue I think it is doable.

$10.00 double elimination 75% payback to shooters

here is my thought. place 16 plates out front. both shooters start on same buzzer first shooter that clears 8 plates wins. (1 10 rnd magazine)

We would do an actual bracket and it would be ongoing during the whole match with the final four being during the awards ceremony.

I could handicap like this.

based on last years results.

75th through last gets choice of rifle or pistol, and starts with 2 plates down.

50-75 has choice of rifle or pistol and starts 1 plate down

25-50 pistol only 1 plate down

1-25 pistol only.

I would have to come up with some ideas for new shooters.

Please give me some thoughts or ideas. or tell me of some other side matches that have been fun.

[Bearcave]

The man on man is fun but would take a lot of time and be trouble over 2 day format. Newer shooters may shy away from man v man.

How about something with the falling targets like: 20 targets, 10 for each pistol and rifle. Guns can start with 11rds. Run a separate string for each gun and use total time plus highest target down count.

[Strip]

Barry,

I feel like I need to stay clear of being to close to our 22 extreme format because there is some discussion for setting a stage up at the worlds this year. Bringing them out early could down play the worlds and I don't wish to do that. I may use a few of the targets, just don't want to use them in a similar way as the match utilizing 2 guns. great idea though. You are correct though, it would be very difficult to do the man on man with the two day format.

[wiselder]

why don't you use the star but shoot within separate classes...... ie: top ten last year= Grandmaster/ 2nd ten=master .... etc.

[Strip]

Sounds good, but how will we divide the one gun between classes? what if we use the star and shoot for a mystery time? I am hoping to get a gun donated specifically for this.

[MarkCO]

Bracket racer style.

Pick a stage in the match for the shoot-off. The shooter will have shot it 5 times already that way. They dial their time...Closest without going under wins. You can set up brackets anyway you want. When I have done this in 3Gun, there are always some sub 50% competitors that are near the top. It is fun any everyone seemed to enjoy it. Just don't allow a dial time of 30 and you should be good.

[Strip]

Interesting Mark, you are saying make it a side pot but use a specified time on one of the stages?