Jim Norman Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Well, I input the info, they accepted my $$$, waiting to see if I am approved. Hopefully Nice to go a bit earlier, less chance of snow on the way home! They are saying we'll shoot for 4 days, Thursday-Sunday. Hoping they have added in a Staff day. I need two days down and two days back and I'd like to keep it to 7 days total. Edited June 27, 2017 by Jim Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benning Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 Registration is open on PractiScore. 52 spots are still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Mikes Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Will there be a refund if I have to cancel my registration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I find this to be incredible. In the past this match filled in seconds. At this tie it apparently still has 10 open slots. So who all go in so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothandnail Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I would love to go but that is WAY too long for a match. I think this year will be the last time I shoot any3 day matches. A 3 day match takes 5-6 days out of the work schedule - can't justify it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 47 minutes ago, toothandnail said: I would love to go but that is WAY too long for a match. I think this year will be the last time I shoot any3 day matches. A 3 day match takes 5-6 days out of the work schedule - can't justify it anymore. I hear that I'll have 8 days out minimum for a 4 day match. 1000 miles each way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk_nh Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Registered and paid yesterday. So I think I'm good. Are we shooting three days or four? I thought I read on the FB3G's Facebook page that we can check-in and walk the stages on 11/16 and shoot four stages each on November 17-18-19. Has that changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 That would add up to 12 stages, I read there are 9 stages. Tying to figure out their matrix. 200 slots? plus sponsors? Staff? or 200 total? how many stages a day? 3? 4? Shoot 4, 4, 1? 3, 3, 3,? There is a lot that goes into the scheduling of a match. Size of Squad, Average turn around on a stage, number of stages? figure 6 minutes to shoot and reset, 10 minutes to walk through and 12 shooters, 82 minutes, that leaves 8 minutes grace if you figured 90 minutes per squad. Then your squad could be 'off' for an hour and a half. I figure 9 stages means 18 squads realistically, unless there is a special shoot it all in one day group. so concentrating on the 3 day flight. 12 shooters and 18 squads gives us 216 shooters and a reasonable match pressure for the staff. 11 shooters makes it much better. Hopefully we'll get the answers sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk_nh Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 That makes sense, Jim. Thank you for taking the time to write that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Morcillo Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Hey Jim, where's a good place to stay, on base or off base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLTD Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I am on the wait list, hopefully a spot will open up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackOAT Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 On 6/28/2017 at 3:58 PM, Jim Norman said: That would add up to 12 stages, I read there are 9 stages. Tying to figure out their matrix. 200 slots? plus sponsors? Staff? or 200 total? how many stages a day? 3? 4? Shoot 4, 4, 1? 3, 3, 3,? There is a lot that goes into the scheduling of a match. Size of Squad, Average turn around on a stage, number of stages? figure 6 minutes to shoot and reset, 10 minutes to walk through and 12 shooters, 82 minutes, that leaves 8 minutes grace if you figured 90 minutes per squad. Then your squad could be 'off' for an hour and a half. I figure 9 stages means 18 squads realistically, unless there is a special shoot it all in one day group. so concentrating on the 3 day flight. 12 shooters and 18 squads gives us 216 shooters and a reasonable match pressure for the staff. 11 shooters makes it much better. Hopefully we'll get the answers sooner rather than later. What's up guys! I haven't been active on the forum for a good while, but came back to check the discussion on FBMG 2017. I know a lot don't "FaceSpace" so here is what has been posted on the match. "Mark your Calendars! The 2017 Fort Benning Multi-Gun Challenge will be held 16-19 Nov 2017. This year we will guarantee that we will have at least 40 guns on the prize table! Registration and walk-thru will be on the 16th with at least 12 stages on the 17th- 19th. What stages will the United States Marksmanship Unit build next year?" They are showing 24 squads on the signup (though squadding is not open yet.) That would be like 2015 where they staggered the squads per stage if they will do 12 stages this year. 40 guns, Grunt Style is doing the Tshirts and XS Sights just sponsored and put some stuff on the prize table. Getting better all the time. I shot it in 2015 and can't WAIT to get back. Should be a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 My error then, last I read was 9 stages. Seemed odd that there were 24 squads, but hey, who's counting? OK, so we need to be onsite on the 16th, we shoot 4 stages each day, one on, one off, with the actual shooting on Fri-Sat and Sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackOAT Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 9 minutes ago, Jim Norman said: My error then, last I read was 9 stages. Seemed odd that there were 24 squads, but hey, who's counting? OK, so we need to be onsite on the 16th, we shoot 4 stages each day, one on, one off, with the actual shooting on Fri-Sat and Sun. Yeah, the 16th is for registration and walk through. I think they did have registration very early on Friday for those not there Thursday in 2015. Also, we only shot one stage (some squads 2) on Sunday to have time for awards/prizes. They said it'll be on 3 ranges this year, so that will be cool too. I understand they didn't shoot long range last year. I say all this with the understanding that the "Man" can change any thing at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpd54 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) Disregard. Found it. Edited July 7, 2017 by xpd54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 So, got in, now just waiting on the squadding to show up. Need to get my reservations in or I'll be sleeping on the roadside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackOAT Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Anybody ever shot on the Shelton range? Searching online it looks like it was originally the Ft Benning Gun Club and possibly provides the opportunity to stretch out to 500 yds. Supposedly 3 stages there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd7446 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Logistics question since I've never been there before. Should we plan to bring carts, or do you drive from stage to stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3guns Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Both. The bay stages should be together. It looks like you will drive to 3 different ranges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Todd, You will drive to the Krilling Range, and possibly between ranges, although in the past transport has been provided, Occasionally in Strikers. On the Krilling range you will be parked in a lot and will need to hump gear a fair distance. I've brought my cart, and used it! I am not sure this year how it ai all set up. in the past there were 9 stages, this year there are 12 and my understanding is there may be three range complexes in use. I'd bring the cart and a ruck. One year we were only allowed what ever extra gear would fit in a 50 cal can. Your guns and the like you carried or wore. Extra ammo, cameras, etc, in the can. The AMU does a really good job of presenting a challenging and fun match. My take on it is, I am in, I am shooting a great match at Fort Benning getting to do things I likely can't do at damned near any other venue. I have already WON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackOAT Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 36 minutes ago, Todd7446 said: Logistics question since I've never been there before. Should we plan to bring carts, or do you drive from stage to stage? In years past you had to park at Krilling and you were bussed to Parks. It was rifle/pistol, so you just carried what you needed on that stage on the bus. Not sure how they'll do it this year. I picked up a cheap sling bag in case we do that again. If they do a staggered squad format again there should be plenty of time between stages to go to your car for the stages on Krilling. All that being said; I'm bringing my cart because it's my woobie?. Also my SG won't fit in a bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd7446 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benchmstr Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 this is still a thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 benchmstr, it is still a thing. For those that may not be aware, Squadding is now open. See you all in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benning Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 See attached for info on the Fort Benning Multi-Gun Challenge. Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BenningMultiGun Our webpage: https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/fort-benning-multi-gun-challenge Welcome to the 2017 Fort Benning Muti.pdf 2017 Fort Benning Multi-Gun Rules.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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