Frankly Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 So outside of the smaller local matches, if you could only pick one or two of the larger events for 2016 which are the best bets? In terms of good experience for newbies, well-run organizations, good range, overall quality? I'd like to shoot but more than that see top level people in action. And within a day's drive for me which would be from Tennessee to Michigan to Vermont or Virginia (but Ohio/PA would be better!) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robb315 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) Area 8 in September is in PA, Battle in the Bluegrass in April in Kentucky, Buckeye Blast in May in Ohio. Possibly Mid-Atlantic Sectional in June in PA at the same club that's hosting Area 8 match. Edited January 5, 2016 by robb315 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erttactics Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Going to the buckeye blast myself, hope it's fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Battle in the Bluegrass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Best big match for newbies? A small match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Not necessarily, first USPSA match I ever shot was the Nationals in Dallas in 86. Didn't finish very high, 4th from last among the finishers. Some of it seemed a little mystifying but made it through OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnote Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) If Ohio is best, buckeye blast in May , right around the corner time wise and distance for u. It big enough to gauge yourself against some better shooters, and small enough to be shot in one day if I remember correctly Edited March 5, 2016 by cnote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 My favorite is a small, usually unmentioned, match during the summer way out on Long Island. :bow: Very friendly people - great range - real nice shoot altogether ... And, I've shot Area 6, 7 & 8, plus the Nationals, and a dozen other ranges as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccurdy53 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Indiana 400 if it is held this year. I had a great time last year and it is back on my bucket list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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