Sparky Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 First time shooting at the Frost Proof Range; does anyone have any advise? I am staying in Sebring and shooting back to back for the first time. L10 then SS with same pistol. Bringing an identical gun as back up and plenty of ammo along with wagon (w/rain cover), rain gear, water, Gatorade, snacks, etc. Have shot several Area matches over the years, but this is my first Nationals. Shooting PM/AM/PM in both matches. Any advise will be appreciated. Thanks....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Get there early - a shooter I knew personally arrived 15 minutes late and they wouldn't let him shoot - and this wasn't the Nat'ls - just a state level match in Frostproof. If the Nat'ls people are setting the stages, you'll be fine, BUT if the Frostproof people are setting the stages, prepare for Memory COF's - really not much you can do about them except arrive Very Early. Pray for dry weather. Make sure your ammo is going thru their chrono at PF Good luck and have fun. Let us know how Sebring is - never stayed down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 You can look at Nationals like 3 local matches with a few more stages than the regular locals. I would sit down as much as possible when your not resetting the stages or whatever. It makes a big difference on your feet and back after being on your feet day after day of just standing and walking. I was surprised at how many miles I actually walked over the 3.5 days of Nationals. Good luck and enjoy yourself. It’s a game so have fun with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2000red Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 5 hours ago, Sparky said: Shooting PM/AM/PM in both matches. Any advise will be appreciated. Thanks....... For SS and Revolver, there is just one group per day, the AM and PM squads were combined. Look on Practiscore or at the schedule in the match book. They sent an email that stated we are shooting 12:30 - 5:00 on Thursday and 9:00 - 2:15 on Friday and Saturday. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, s2000red said: For SS and Revolver, there is just one group per day, the AM and PM squads were combined. Look on Practiscore or at the schedule in the match book. They sent an email that stated we are shooting 12:30 - 5:00 on Thursday and 9:00 - 2:15 on Friday and Saturday. Good luck. Thank you very much. I have not received anything. I just checked Practiscore and I was on Sqd 221 and now I am on Sqd 203 (with same shooters). But, it still says PM/AM/PM and no times listed. No problem, will check tomorrow, when I sign up for L10. Thank You again for the information....... Edited November 2, 2019 by Sparky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 2 hours ago, a matt said: You can look at Nationals like 3 local matches with a few more stages than the regular locals. I would sit down as much as possible when your not resetting the stages or whatever. It makes a big difference on your feet and back after being on your feet day after day of just standing and walking. I was surprised at how many miles I actually walked over the 3.5 days of Nationals. Good luck and enjoy yourself. It’s a game so have fun with it. Thanks A Matt. I am 70 and I appreciate the info....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 7 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said: Get there early - a shooter I knew personally arrived 15 minutes late and they wouldn't let him shoot - and this wasn't the Nat'ls - just a state level match in Frostproof. If the Nat'ls people are setting the stages, you'll be fine, BUT if the Frostproof people are setting the stages, prepare for Memory COF's - really not much you can do about them except arrive Very Early. Pray for dry weather. Make sure your ammo is going thru their chrono at PF Good luck and have fun. Let us know how Sebring is - never stayed down there. Thanks Hi-Power Jack. Great advise, always try to get there early, please pray for dry weather and more points can be lost at Chrono than at any other stage. Will do on Sebring....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Sparky said: Thank you very much. I have not received anything. I just checked Practiscore and I was on Sqd 221 and now I am on Sqd 203 (with same shooters). But, it still says PM/AM/PM and no times listed. No problem, will check tomorrow, when I sign up for L10. Thank You again for the information....... Email went out through Practiscore to the email address registered with 3 weeks ago with the schedule update and the squad page reflects the PM/AM/AM schedule Emails were sent on any squad consolidation moves also Schedule on page 6 https://uspsa.org/matchbooks/LOCAP/SS_REV/?fbclid=IwAR1v0J3MRLFylZCqLego2uB2sYmw42kJuWojodgrzR_je7AbYixYdgRi7gU#page=7 Matrix in the back last 3 pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 So, now that you've shot a bit, what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Quote not the OP, but my first nationals and 2nd time at frostproof (first time was years ago for a falling steel match). match was fun, not drastically different/more difficult than the local, state and area matches i have done, other than # stages of course, but still challenging. happy that there were no real involved memory stages though there were a couple that required a real plan and not just following the path. man that humidity sucks though, thought it would be a little better in november but guess not. match ran very well, really no waiting around. they had plenty of cold drinking water which was nice. other than a brain fart or two and forgetting i did actually have a front sight, it was a good match and i'm glad i did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 1 hour ago, davsco said: that humidity sucks though, thought it would be better in November It usually is much better in November. We're in the middle of a heat wave - just had The Hottest October on record, along with three other months this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 1 hour ago, davsco said: that humidity sucks though, thought it would be better in November It usually is much better in November. We're in the middle of a heat wave - just had The Hottest October on record, along with three other months this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRussell Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I found the weather no worse than home, actually just a hair cooler and a little lighter on the humidity. But home for me is hell...I mean Southern Louisiana. The little bit of rain this morning helped cool things a little bit and made for a pleasant last day. I had a good time working the 2nd half of the match and got my CRO Cert while there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 11/8/2019 at 1:29 PM, rowdyb said: So, now that you've shot a bit, what do you think? Rowdy, I had a great time. Shot the L10 ok, but screwed up the SS. But, regardless I had a good time, went to the awards, etc. Got to see some friends I had not seen for a long time. Will probably stay closer to home from now on and will shoot as long as I can. Started in 1979 and I am 70, but still have several good years left. Thanks to everyone that responded to my OP. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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