piper Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Congrats , on getting to go. It is a great match. Is that a 13 hr + drive ?? Makes me feel luckey, I only have a 6+ hr drive. She deserves a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerwas Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Tulsa is about 10hrs from home, so that'd be about right.... Hopefully the weather will be better than it was last year (on Friday anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 My app went into the mail today, too. This is one of the best, if not the best match around. I am looking forward to it! MLM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm3gnr Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Mine & Rick's went out today as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Bring Hand warmers. I've needed them every Year. And something to get that Red Crap out of your guns and gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudden Death Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Bring Hand warmers. I've needed them every Year.And something to get that Red Crap out of your guns and gear. Red Crap ??? what is the surface of the bays, gravel,dirt,grass,ect...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9mmNick Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Zerwas, glad to hear you get to go, but you must owe your wife alot more than a cruise now I bet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Bring Hand warmers. I've needed them every Year.And something to get that Red Crap out of your guns and gear. Red Crap ??? what is the surface of the bays, gravel,dirt,grass,ect...... The road into the range from the paved road is where you seem to pick up a ton of the red clay dust on your vehicle. The bays have the same kinda red clayish dirt. It gets pretty much everywhere...fine like talcum powder. Definitely bring a gun cover! You can see it in my YouTube video here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfish Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 There is almost always wind of some kind at the range. And the dust is everywhere. Not quite like talcum powder, but rather gritty..... You'll be picking it out of your ears and nose for a day or two after the match for sure. And do come prepared for any weather. We've had rain, mist, cold, warm, windy, overcast and bright sunny skies at the Double Tap, and that's just in one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighVelocity Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I'm signed up. Single Stack, baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 There is almost always wind of some kind at the range. And the dust is everywhere. Not quite like talcum powder, but rather gritty..... You'll be picking it out of your ears and nose for a day or two after the match for sure.And do come prepared for any weather. We've had rain, mist, cold, warm, windy, overcast and bright sunny skies at the Double Tap, and that's just in one day. Only having been there for one match I may be remembering wrong, but it seemed like there were two kinds of stuff to deal with. The super fine dust that flew up when you drove over it and then the stuff with more grit that was everywhere else. I found the really fine stuff inside the shell on the back of my truck...how it got up in there I'll never know, but it found a way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 You're going to be finding that red clay dust in all your shooting gear for the next 6 months after the match, I know I did. And for all you shooters from out of state, bring clothing for all weather types. I think Rhonda called it best last year, "Texas schizophrenic". What we always say, "if you don't like the weather, just wait a few minutes." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 The surface of the bays , roads , hills, ---hell everything is is dust, it blows up really easy, and gets into everything. gritty when dry and slippery when wet. I've cleaned mags every stage and guns at least at lunch every day. But it still is a great match, just make sure your equipment stays clean , cover, guns mags , and ammo, some people, cover their guns except when shooting, keep the mags in the gun bag until the last minute and ammo in closed bags until needed, esp if the wind is blowing. Shoot fast, and look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfish Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 For me, I don't worry too much about covering my gun... but I DO stash my mags inside my bag when I'm not shooting and clean them every time they hit the ground. The grit is just part of the fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 (edited) I have a stupid question. Where is the application? Edit: Found it. http://www.doubletapranch.com/ipsc_home_page.html Edited January 3, 2009 by CSEMARTIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spd522 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Entry went out today. I chose SS. What a glutton for punishment........ Seems like each year I shoot a class with less BBs in the mags. All that is left is revolver.. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwhiz Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 In the mail today. Haven't missed one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 My entry is in the mail too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike cyrwus Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I have to shoot Friday, but darnit; Im still going. Its a great match. Lets hope this years DTC is better than that horrible "crystal skull" movie of a similar name I just saw.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Have a Gun Cover, Mag Brush and take the time to use both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorch Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 (edited) Come On the dust ain't that bad, We finally got the land owner to sell us the Road and a Few acres behind the range. So we have about 75 tons of gravel on it now and we are planning on putting about another 150 tons on it by match day so the road should not be dusty. the Bays are being box bladed as i write this which will cut down on the fine Dust dramticly. but still cover your stuff. Looking forward to seeing everyones Entry form today. Looking for 360 entries to make DTC the 2nd bigesst match in the USA. Edited January 3, 2009 by scorch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Put my entry in the mail today! This will be my first major match. If anyone has any advice on picking a quad, etc., please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfish Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Trace, the best method I like to use is to get in a squad with as many higher classed shooters as you can get into to.... And then soak up everything you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdoyle Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Las Cruces PD will be there again. Going to be a great time. Can t figure out what I want to shoot yet.... Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerwas Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Zerwas, glad to hear you get to go, but you must owe your wife alot more than a cruise now I bet.... Well, let's just say I was a very good boy on our wedding anniversary day/night.....which happened to be on January 1st... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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