kellyn Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Seperate thread on scope selection please. I will say that scopes which work for other 3 gun matches will work just fine at Ft. Benning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LChico Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Is there a link to read the rules for this years match? I could not find it in this thread. They were posted in early May & There is a link on this thread wa-a-a-ay back in the beginning. They are on the match website: Main Page Ft Benning 3 Gun and I also posted a set here. The text in red (on the set I posted here) are the changes to the rules since last year. Linda Chico (L-2035) 2008 Ft Benning 3 Gun Statistician FB3G_2008_Rules.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Linda, Is the match hotel the only place that will accept shipped ammo? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Ditto with Chris, as I can start shipping my rifle & shotgun ammo. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHamp Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 The match hotel is the only place we have coordinated for ammo acceptance. It would be impossible to contact all the Columbus area hotels. Most will be willing to work with you if you call. The unit WILL NOT accept ammo shipments they will be redirected to the Ft Benning Ammo Storage Point, held and returned. Look forward to seeing you all in Dec. BigHamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LChico Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 If you are Match Staff & have a problem because you are staying at a hotel that will not accept shipped ammo, email me off forum. LChico@msn.com Do NOT send a PM via this forum. I need all the match information in one place. Linda Chico (L-2035) 2008 Ft Benning 3 Gun Statistician Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Linda, Is the wait list posted anywhere? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHCTR Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Any info on ranges 200 + yards? Mostly 50 to 100 yards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadp Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hey, how many of you are going to use handloads for the longer stuff this year? I've handloaded for a long time for my bolt guns, but hadn't done anything yet for the AR until today. Just curious how many people do this or just go with something commercially available. Also, those who don't have easy access to longer ranges can check out www.exteriorballistics.com for Sierra's basic tables. According to that, even at 3000fps (and that's very ambitious) with 69 SMKs, we're looking at an 86" holdover and 47" wind drift/10mph for the 600 yard paper that's been mentioned... Now, where did I leave that chronograph... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 With minimum round count on the rifle at 93, I'll probably just pick up some Black Hills and call it good. 250 should do the trick. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccur Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I use 55gr for shorter range (out to 100yds) and handload either 68gr or 75gr for everything else....the handloads group better! the only exception to this is if I have some Hornady Tap 75gr....they group well too and work really well for long range Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I'm with you Cheryl and should have qualified my ammo by saying that of the 250 it'll probably be 200 55gr.'s and then a box of the "good stuff" for long range. I usually roll all my own, but with a hopeful move to a new house soon, setting up another press, even if I already own it, is not on the priority list. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Dimaculangan Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Sponsors - if you have not received an e-mail from me or SFC Hampton in the last few days - please contact me ASAP. FB3GUNMD@gmail.com The sooner the better. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Does anyone know what kind of weather to expect for the match? Never been to Georgia, so not sure what to expect. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout454 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 The last two years it was in the low 50's at night and the low 70's during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon215 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 The last two years it was in the low 50's at night and the low 70's during the day. Bring clothes foreverything! It has misted rain in the past and been cold in the mornings and then hot in the afternoons. So far we have been lucky and not really had any of that Ft. Benning rain I remember from when I was there in 81!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 [quote name='recon215' date='Oct 24 2008, 06:44 PM' post='843670' Bring clothes foreverything! It has misted rain in the past and been cold in the mornings and then hot in the afternoons. So far we have been lucky and not really had any of that Ft. Benning rain I remember from when I was there in 81!!! 1981?! I don't think I was in Jr. High school in 81. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon215 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Some people's kids! Yes, that was when my military career started! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout454 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 You're both babies! I'd been back from Viet Nam and out of the Marine Corps for 13 years before you went to Ft Benning! Yeah, there was some misting rain but it burned off by 0830. Two years it was windy and cool from that in the morning and of course it'll cool off at dusk. Once the sun was up it seemed to hit 70 pretty quick and stay there though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Deegan Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 You're both babies!I'd been back from Viet Nam and out of the Marine Corps for 13 years before you went to Ft Benning! Yeah, there was some misting rain but it burned off by 0830. Two years it was windy and cool from that in the morning and of course it'll cool off at dusk. Once the sun was up it seemed to hit 70 pretty quick and stay there though. Does that make your Marine Corps issue rifle a brown bess? In 1981, my daddy hadnt even thought about me. You are really REALLY "experienced" my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotm4 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 You're both babies!I'd been back from Viet Nam and out of the Marine Corps for 13 years before you went to Ft Benning! Yeah, there was some misting rain but it burned off by 0830. Two years it was windy and cool from that in the morning and of course it'll cool off at dusk. Once the sun was up it seemed to hit 70 pretty quick and stay there though. Does that make your Marine Corps issue rifle a brown bess? In 1981, my daddy hadnt even thought about me. You are really REALLY "experienced" my friend. Yes Mike was a horse Marine. He very familiar with the oldest weapon used by Marines.... The sword ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout454 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 And I'm damn good with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.45 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) It was damn cold sitting outside Hooters one evening last year, eating with no jacket, mind you they refused to serve me beer so maybe that was why I was soooo cold as I was going cold turkey ! I just thought I looked a youthfull 40 - but they also asked Scout454 for his ID and as Mike has aready said he is well into his 90's !! Must take ID showing age, must take ID showing age....!!!! Edited October 27, 2008 by mike.45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Dimaculangan Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I would recommend bringing all kinds of clothes for Ft. Benning. Even now, the temp can be as high as the upper 70's and as low as upper 30's - and it's still October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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