Jesse Tischauser Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Greetings to all. The match is coming together nicely! Sure it's hot, but it is Kentucky in August, it will probably end up being.......just like last summer. I get every post that you all put on here, and I know there are some questions, particularly from those you haven't "Shot the Rock" much, so I will try to answer many of them here. Linda has done a great job (as usual) (we are at least smart enough to know that) getting all of you signed up to shoot. She is now DEEP in sqaudding, which is a task that none of you want with 587 shooters, give or take. If you are a sponsored shooter, I suggest that you get on Practiscore and sign up for the match if you have not already. Linda will accept gifts for all of her hard work, but many thanks work well too. Gary has put together some great stages! For the last two week Gary, some of the ROs and the Rockcastle staff have been clearing land, repairing targets, and building stages. And for the next two weeks we will continue to carve the Pro Am out of the bush, hang banners, and prep vendor row. We know you are going to have a great time shooting the match. I see some posts about information that you all are not getting, and the match website. The critisism is desrved, we get it. We have had some epic fails on getting a new match website active. It hasn't come together as we expected. So, within the next two days you will either see a new website or an updated old website. For those of you who think IT volunteers are coming out of the woodwork to build match websites.....crickets! And yes, they cost more than $50, just FYI. SO here's some information to get you by until the site is updated and acurate: 1. We never have and never will post the stages more than 30 days out from the match, takes a lot of tweaking to get those things right, especially on open terrain. But I think you have them now on here. The rules on the 2014 website are accurate, nothing has changed, so when they are updated they will say 2015 at the top. 3. The schedule on the 2014 website will not change except for the dates 21-23, 2015. The match is still shot Friday and Saturday for Ams, and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for Pros. Am prize table as early as we can get it on Saturday night, Pro prize table as early as we can make it happen on Sunday. 4. There will probably be very few sponsor changes. Very few have opted out, some new ones have joined the fun. Some current sponsors have dropped their overall donation level, some have increased. I hope to announce a "totally awesome" new sponsor as of tomorrow. Late entry but so cool it's not even funny. The prize table part of the match comes together over a 12 month period, sometimes longer, and always come down to the wire. They are companies that make a good match great, and without them very few would get to shoot. Make sure you take some time out to thank them for the things they provide to you during the course of the match, email, snail mail, phone call, facebook, all are wonderful. They need your thanks so they know that contributing was worth while. Give a shout out to great companies like Double Star, Adams Arms, Daniel Defense, Brownells, Hornady, Kimber, Century Arms, Rubber City Armory, Tru Spec, Mossberg, Samson MFG., and VooDoo Tactical, just to get you started. Let's see here. You can drive your car right up to most of the stages. I don't see anybody having to "hike" very far. Range carts are cool, handy, but if you don't have one, don't go buy one. There will be a light concession trailer in Thunder Valley for cold water, sports drinks, snacks, etc. There will be a selection of day snacks available in the restaurant every morning to throw in your pack. You will have a lunch break, and the restaurant will be open every day, all day. Bar closes at midnight. There will be live music every night to accompnay vendor row. If anyone needs any additional information please feel free to send me a PM. We are excited to have all of you back at the Rock. We love organizing this match for you, and are continually working to make it better. Updates will follow very frequently as match time approaches. If you haven't already done it, make sure you get online and register for the 2015 Trijicon World Shoot at "The Rock" in October. None of you should miss that one either. Thanks for the update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Barry, you drive right up to the stage, no hiking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark R Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Gary, Do you plan to post a map of stage locations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWelborn Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Gary, Do you plan to post a map of stage locations? Mark Attached are the stage locations. I will have the Side/Demo match locations soon. Map ProAm 2015.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) Gary, What's the longest shot on the pro side? My first year shooting pro. Edited August 4, 2015 by OPENB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan N Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Bah, if it isn't raining it isn't 3 gun... If you wanted 70 degrees and no chance of rain, you could run an indoor 3 gun match (yes, I would go to that). Otherwise, inclement weather is part of the challenge. I have shot in 105 degree heat with 95% humidity, I have shot in inch an hour downpours, I have shot when it was 4 below zero and when the range got 4 inches of snow immediately prior to the match. I have had sunburns so bad that they needed to be medically debrieded (hence the reason that most of you would never recognize me without the hat), I have even broken my leg, at a match, while under time, shooting a stage. I welcome all challenges, including the worst mother nature can throw at me... I really do. If you cannot shoot under stress, you cannot shoot as well as you think you can. I have to agree with you Barry. And I have shot my fair share of poor weather matches. 23 degrees in the snow... done that. Rainfest at TFD 2014(had to have been there).... done that. All were great experiences. My weather comment had a twist of sarcasm. But in all honesty since some of us will be shooting 2 days and then working 3 more days, I am hopefull for some decent cool weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWelborn Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Gary, What's the longest shot on the pro side? My first year shooting pro. I'm planning for 300 to 350 yds for the longest shots in Thunder Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWelborn Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Bah, if it isn't raining it isn't 3 gun... If you wanted 70 degrees and no chance of rain, you could run an indoor 3 gun match (yes, I would go to that). Otherwise, inclement weather is part of the challenge. I have shot in 105 degree heat with 95% humidity, I have shot in inch an hour downpours, I have shot when it was 4 below zero and when the range got 4 inches of snow immediately prior to the match. I have had sunburns so bad that they needed to be medically debrieded (hence the reason that most of you would never recognize me without the hat), I have even broken my leg, at a match, while under time, shooting a stage. I welcome all challenges, including the worst mother nature can throw at me... I really do. If you cannot shoot under stress, you cannot shoot as well as you think you can. I have to agree with you Barry. And I have shot my fair share of poor weather matches. 23 degrees in the snow... done that. Rainfest at TFD 2014(had to have been there).... done that. All were great experiences. My weather comment had a twist of sarcasm. But in all honesty since some of us will be shooting 2 days and then working 3 more days, I am hopefull for some decent cool weather. 70 and sunny would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark R Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 oh I hope you can make it happen Gary...70 would be awesome...<awake now> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDustin Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Anything wrong with Horse Cave Motel or Days Inn in cave city? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Anything wrong with Horse Cave Motel or Days Inn in cave city? The Sleep Inn is nice, stayed there the last years. Pretty new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novie Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 The Super 8 in Cave City is OK also. Stayed there for the last 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDustin Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I'm staying at the Horse Cave Inn for the Benelli match right now. So if anyone wants to know it's only 44 a night but they have bed bugs and I didn't have hot water this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtimber Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnar Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I have stayed at Days Inn in cave city last year. It had a lot of bugs, including a fairly large spider. Normally wouldn't be an issue, but I had brought the family and the kids. This year I am going to stay at Days Inn in Glasgow for the 2 of the events, and for Blue Ridge, which we make into a family trip, I will stay at Sleep Inn & Suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDustin Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) Yeah my wife asked for a refund and the guy tried to charge extra for my kids stopping by. Then he called the cops and said she needed to be arrested for having kids in the room. So don't go there. I've never heard of charging for kids and most people don't get 2 queen beds for 1 married couple. Edited August 9, 2015 by DDustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I tried the Days Inn in Cave City the first year of the Pro Am. Air didn't work, so they moved me to a different room. Place was deserted, but they couldn't put me on a first floor cause they were "full". Sleep Inn is only a couple years old & walking distance to several restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDustin Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 What's the rate for the Sleep Inn? I think I'll give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 What's the rate for the Sleep Inn? I think I'll give them a call. Sleep inn is the newest/nicest hotel in the area but it's a sleep inn so it is like a step below most holiday inn express or Hampton inn. It's probably getting pricey this close to the match as it usually fills up I believe. I hear the best western has renovated rooms and is actually pretty comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash74 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I stayed at the Best Western last year and was happy with it. I like the ranch style with no noise above/below. The room seemed like it was updated within the past year or two and was clean. Since I travel often for work it has become habit to do a detailed check for bed bugs so I don't bring anything home with me. There were no signs of any bugs in my room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkvibe Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 What's the rate for the Sleep Inn? I think I'll give them a call. I booked wednesday through saturday nights and it was like $550 with taxes. Wed-Thurs was under $100 a night and Fri-Sat nights were a bit more, $130-ish if I remember right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrysuperhawk Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I am at a Comfort Inn in Bowling Green at ~$65 a night. Right about $200 for Thursday through Sunday... Just out of curiosity, how does one check for bed bugs? I am itching already and I am over 300 miles away...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LChico Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 http://insects.about.com/od/insectssociety/a/avoid-bed-bugs-in-hotel-rooms_3.htm See the link I posted - Good info. I don't usually inspect the ENTIRE Room, but I always check the mattress as soon as I walk into the room. Linda Chico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunfighteruk Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 The Microtel , bowling Green another $60 a night nice motel. Modern & very clean plus in front of a Gander Mountain & across from the new Cabelas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headworked Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 ok.... is this a 3 gun match or a hotel convention?? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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