LChico Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 I am a bit confused as to the slug count?17 is listed but it looks like there are 17 Paper slug targets, not to mention swingers. Is it 1 hit anywhere on paper with slugs? or 1 A zone, 2 c&d with slugs just like rifle and pistol? Sorry it took a few days to get back to you. I got one answer from the stage designers & a different one from the Match Director and Range Master. I let them work out the details. It should say minimum 12 Slugs required (11 on stage 2 & 1 on Stage 9) . . . But, like every other paper target, you would need 24 minimum unless your initial hits are all in the A or B zones. I'll send corrected round counts along with other informations to all registered shooters later this week. Linda Chico (L-2035) 2007 Ft Benning 3 Gun Match Statistician Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUBL Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Are you sure Linda?? Some matches treat the slugs like any other weapon, some do the 1 hit anywhere with slugs.....I thought last year we did one hit anywhere. But I am old....and the mind is the first thing to go, or is it eye sight...hell, I cant remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Loading a shotgun, starting a boat, adjusting speed, and double tapping targets looks like I'll have to do some videoing between ROing. It looks like a really "FUN" stage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbrd Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 In a boat moving sideways, 11 A zone hits with slugs or 22 hits with tons of reloading??? Waiting to here the scoring answer. I think my slug $ budget just went way up either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.45 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Remembering how unstable the boat was from last year - I think the 'tons of reloading' option is the one I will be opting for !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillL223 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I thought the boat was pretty stable shooting .223, however I'm thinking it might rock with my 525 gr Lyman reloads. My concern is the "Shakey Bridge" with what seems like LR rifle targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benelli2 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Well after my dismal shooting in "Anniston", as soon as I get back from Alaska I will be practicing by moonlight to do better at benning, however just finishing the match will be an improvement form last year. I have a pond, a canoe and over a thousand slugs, so I think practice will start there. jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHamp Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Hi all, we are finally able to get rolling with the stages we have been swamped as of late! So since my email is full I will answer some questions here. The farthest shot with YOUR rifle will be 403 yards on a MGM Flash target. The farthest shot from the bridge will be 50 yards; however you will need to take at least 2 positions on the bridge. The farthest shot from the boat is 25 yards, wide open. We are using special GA water in the pond like last year so you all know it is very stable! The classified stage is INSANE! You will have a good time. Stage 9 offers a number of options, all of them suck a little. I hope this clears up a few of the questions, feel free to ask here. Thank you all for your support as you can see we are working hard to make this year well worth the trip. BigHamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 From what I have heard surprised you found enough water to float a boat. OK 400 with my rifle how far with another one? Hope someone mounts a demolition misson on that bridge, Joe should have that stuck someplace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11.43mm Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 [ I have a pond, a canoe and over a thousand slugs, so I think practice will start there. Wear a life preserver?!! Glad you're home safely....but you didn't do poorly in AnnistoN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Has Joe gotten a life preserver for his boat, so it does'nt sink this year??? Or has he gotten new 'friends" Trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45shooter Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I thought the boat was pretty stable shooting .223, however I'm thinking it might rock with my 525 gr Lyman reloads. My concern is the "Shakey Bridge" with what seems like LR rifle targets. Jeese bill stop complaining about the long range stuff. First you whined about old bridge and not touching the wall and now about long stuff at benning. You just were telling us about shooting your bolt gun so good at 600 yards. this stuff shoulld be a piece of cake. I mean I am tired of shooting my rifle at close stuff all the time it is about time more matches make you shoot the rifle at no less than 50 yards and even then at partial targets, ;ets sepereate the men from the boys. each match it different but it sure is nice to launch some long range stuff at ranges that hav that capability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbrd Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 What is there to do around Benning the days before the match. Can we see/walk the stages beforehand? I would LOVE to ge an invite to the AMU gunsmith/machine shop.. Any chance of that? Any other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 (edited) The 3-gun class that Jeff and Kurt are putting on comes to mind Edited November 12, 2007 by kurtm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoky Bear Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Will you be going over why people should use oversize bolt handles and making sure you know your zero at any distance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Actually Kurt, has made a quantity purchase of oversize bolt handles and will be handing them out......................get yours while supplies last!!!!!! Trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Shameless promotion, tisk, tisk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97TexasAggie Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I spent part of yesterday at the range and the Action Team is well on their way to putting on another 1st Class match. Stage construction is coming along nicely and I think everyone will be impressed (still need to construct the pond and FIND the water) . SFC Hampton and his team are once again putting in a lot of work to make this match a success. No doubt, everyone will be challenged with the shooting and will get to experience a few "Army toys" along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 As for the water, there was a river on the other side of the base. But just in case, I'll be prayin' for some. Trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Bond Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 As for the water, there was a river on the other side of the base. But just in case, I'll be prayin' for some.Trapr Well there was one there a year ago but in case you missed it, Georgia is in a severe drought. Maybe Hamp should ask everyone to bring a gallon to fill the pond. It won't be as stable as the Georgia water but we will take what we can. For all you shooters coming from the south west aka Leon, immigrant water is not allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinistralRifleman Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I just talked to Linda and there are only 4 shooters signed up in Trooper including myself...some of you guys should step up and do it. This is your chance at a National Level title. Besides we will be donating prizes specifically to this division, I think it will be worth your effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShooterSteve Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Still wondering about the slug question, may have missed it. Will it be one shot neutralization, or like the other shots, one to an "A" zone or two anywhere else. I just need to know in case I want to buy stock in the ammo companies before everyone makes their purchase. Let's see...two shots to neutralize..from a rocking john boat.. add the forward speed of the boat...divide by the square root of 47.. times the distance to the target in centimeters.. Yep I got it figured out!! Also, if I swallow enough lead sinkers to make the boat sit on the bottom so it is more stable, is that a procedural? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluker1 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 (edited) I guess no one is going to shoot trooper except for me, the Cav boys and two others. I think someone else should do it also, but hey that is just me. alan ps. our new machineguntours calendar is coming out soon Edited November 19, 2007 by bluker1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LChico Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 The squad list is now posted on the match website: http://lchico.5u.com/AMU/stages.html That should save me about 15 email messages a day. For Friday shooters, we made changes in the Friday schedule (the order in which you shoot stages) because of a delay in access to one of the off site ranges. I still have a waiting list for everything (Friday, Weekend, Sponsors, etc). Please notify me ASAP if you will be unable to attend. Linda Chico (L-2035) 2007 Ft Benning 3 Gun Statistician Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHamp Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 First off Happy Thanksgiving to all! This is one of the first times I have had to drop a line due to match prep. I would also like to announce that SSG Michel is the proud pops of a health baby boy! This years match has shapped up to be amazing! And to answer all the emails at once, no stage one is not classified because we did not know what it would be. It is classified because we did not want to scare anyone off! Just because you asked blkbrd you and the first 19 others that email me at fb3gunmd@gmail.com will be treated to a tour of the USAMU Custom Firearms Shop and get some Q&A time with our world class gunsmiths starting at 1430 on Friday. Directions will be given at registration. BigHamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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