mpmo Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) Starting to plan my 2022 travel schedule. I have to visit clients across the country, but the dates tend to be flexible. Background: I'm a high-B class USPSA shooter but have started getting into the rifle, PCC, 2-gun and 3-gun. I'm mostly interested in practical type matches, not long range. I would like to hit up a few where I can use my AK47. What suggestions do you all have for the best matches I shouldn't miss in 2022? Club level to majors, I'm open. Bonus points if it takes place in Jan-March. Is there anything in Vegas worth shooting around Shot Show? Was considering going this year. Edited November 22, 2021 by mpmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunDMD Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Superstition 3 gun is in Mesa, AZ in March. They also do a retro type rifle match called "Red Oktober Cold War" in October that is really great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donno Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Winter Motherland AK match - December 18th - Clinton, SC 2022 will have, I think 3 AK matches at Clinton House. Check practiscore for dates. Also, they are hosting the USPSA multi gun nationals. I think there are a total of 4 major matches next year here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostenelli Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Anyone know of anything in northeast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidSeavey Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 On 1/27/2022 at 7:54 PM, Bostenelli said: Anyone know of anything in northeast nothing like a major in new england sadly. there's a few bigger matches in PA but we've gotta travel a lot farther than that now for anything i'd call a major match. semi locally there's a few single day matches in RI, Wallum Lake being the most frequent, and Pemi 3g in NH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidSeavey Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 I absolutely loved the Hard as Hell 2018 match i shot, but that hasnt been back since the changes at sups range. texas 3gun is a great rifleman's match. haven't shot SMM3G yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin Mad Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) Woodland Brutality, May 14th and 15th at the Echo Valley Training center in West Virginia. 2 Gun match opens for public sign up tomorrow on Practiscore. Search under InRangeTV. You can see videos on YouTube of Desert Brutality and Finnish Brutality to see what is involved. Rifle/pistol, or PCC, also AK-47 friendly. Edited February 24, 2022 by Howlin Mad added info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 AZ State PCC match is the last weekend in September at Rio Salado Sportsman's Club in Mesa, AZ. The following weekend (first weekend in October) the same crew host the Red Oktober Cold War match. Stay the week for "business meetings" and enjoy both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm31 Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Check out the matches at the York Izaak Walton in Dallastown, PA. Big match in June. 7 stages in one day. Totally worth the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Hard as Hell Utah is back for this year! Blue Ridge Mountain is moving to Clinton house and August- BRM has always been a great, challenging match. The only match in the NE I'm familiar with is the Topton 3 Man 3 Gun- which is also loads of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bw3375 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 On 2/24/2022 at 5:26 PM, Howlin Mad said: Woodland Brutality, May 14th and 15th at the Echo Valley Training center in West Virginia. 2 Gun match opens for public sign up tomorrow on Practiscore. Search under InRangeTV. You can see videos on YouTube of Desert Brutality and Finnish Brutality to see what is involved. Rifle/pistol, or PCC, also AK-47 friendly. Do you have a link to this match? I have searched for it and cannot find it anywhere on Practiscore or on the Echo Valley Training Center website. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nheiny13 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Texas 3 gun in April, near Austin,TX is one hell of a match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Stay away from USPSA multigun . Using a big long pistol rulebook for 3Gun does not work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donno Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 I shot the inaugural Battle for the South 3 Gun Championship last week. Wow, is all I can say! This is going to be one of the premiere events in the years to come. We shot out of a SWAT van, moving trailer and a 727. I think there were 3 long range stages out to 570 and several more past 400. Go online and look at the videos and pictures. This is will be a "must go" for anyone that can make it to the NC next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 On 4/14/2022 at 8:06 PM, Blaster said: Stay away from USPSA multigun . Using a big long pistol rulebook for 3Gun does not work Where you at the match? Kinda curious to hear from people that were. Should probably start a different thread though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 I was there First the positives Clinton House has unlimited possibilities to have great stages, rock castle on steroids and Shannon Smith designed challenging stages. But no safe areas(they said not enogh tables) you had to ask RO permission to touch pistol but could touch rifle and shotgun in staging areas No posted stage briefs. On the shotgun jungle run stage 12 I asked if I could start knelling RO said yes Shot stage Hit accept got receipt then one of the multiple range masters shows up saids I need to reshoot because start was supposed to be standing. I said I asked RO if I could start knelling I hit accept on score pad its done deal as far as I was concerned. So I ended up no score on that stage since I would not reshoot stage. 139 people shot match out of 180 openings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 17 hours ago, Blaster said: I was there First the positives Clinton House has unlimited possibilities to have great stages, rock castle on steroids and Shannon Smith designed challenging stages. But no safe areas(they said not enogh tables) you had to ask RO permission to touch pistol but could touch rifle and shotgun in staging areas No posted stage briefs. On the shotgun jungle run stage 12 I asked if I could start knelling RO said yes Shot stage Hit accept got receipt then one of the multiple range masters shows up saids I need to reshoot because start was supposed to be standing. I said I asked RO if I could start knelling I hit accept on score pad its done deal as far as I was concerned. So I ended up no score on that stage since I would not reshoot stage. 139 people shot match out of 180 openings I'm not sure how that equates to USPSA rules not working for Multigun? Sounds more like a range issue on not having safe tables and an RO problem with inconsistent officiating. I've had to reshoot stages immediately after shooting it and up to a day later (2 whole squads) at several different matches using various 3 gun rule sets, so it isn't just USPSA. Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 17 hours ago, Blaster said: But no safe areas(they said not enogh tables) you had to ask RO permission to touch pistol but could touch rifle and shotgun in staging areas No posted stage briefs. On the shotgun jungle run stage 12 I asked if I could start knelling RO said yes Shot stage Hit accept got receipt then one of the multiple range masters shows up saids I need to reshoot because start was supposed to be standing. I said I asked RO if I could start knelling I hit accept on score pad its done deal as far as I was concerned. So I ended up no score on that stage since I would not reshoot stage. 139 people shot match out of 180 openings That does all sound less than optimal, and I understand your frustration, but I've seen similar things at all manner of outlaw and UML 3 gun matches, so it doesn't seem fair to blame it on USPSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donno Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Back from the 2022 American Defense MFG Tarheel Challenge. This needs to be on your list for next year if you like long stages and shooting out to 650+/- yards. Check out some of the videos posted on line for a sample of what it was like. Donnie Flowe of Stage Zero Shooting Supply has taken over the Tarheel name and and put a very unique match on the ground, I heard a few folks say it was a "hard as hell" light. I think there were about 70 targets over 200 yards and most everyone went through more than a flat of shotgun ammo. This type of match is not for everyone but if you want to be challenged, put this on your calendar for 2023. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip3 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Never had a chance to shoot Ft Benning, but always thought it looked pretty interesting. Seems like they got do some stages that you couldn't do else where. Didn't realize that it wasn't held this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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