springy Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 it will be a minimum of 2 weeks before any conformations can be made available. Andy I have pretty much decided, that for me to do well in this match, I'm going to plan on NOT conforming!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I have a vague memory of a 2nd grade teacher telling my Dad that I would not conform. and my Dad saying..."Good" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I am a charter member of the Salmon Club. I have always swum upstream! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 When you say three day match do you mean regular shooters shoot 3 days? Yeah, you will shoot for three days. Good times! Was it only Three day? I was sure we shot for six days strait. Well each day we shot for a day before lunch and later we shot for a day after lunch so. That equals six days. A bunch of shooting for only three days I worked stage 4. I figure it was about 75 yards from start position to the tree the shooter engaged the steel from. 75 down and 75 back is 150 yards per shooter. 150x 180 shooters= 15.3 MILES! over 3 days. Yes, I signed up to work again! And Jamie, it only seemed like it was a 6 day match because you followed us around for 2 days before you started shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowsure Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Cant wait for this match again...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheryl Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Cant wait for this match again...... I can't wait either and hope to provide as much entertainment as possible (again). Thanks for being such a great RO and don't forget to bring my hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RufDog Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I have a vague memory of a 2nd grade teacher telling my Dad that I would not conform. and my Dad saying..."Good" Your Dad is G2G! My boy had his 1st grade teacher ask him "if you could have one wish what would it be?" He replied "to never have to go to school again" His teacher talked to me about him having a negative attitude based on that. I laughed heartily out loud & informed her it was ridiculous & she should stop attempting to modify his normal boy-like behavior. I cant wait for BRM3G 2010 Andy! BTW- Thanks for taking and sending the pic of me @ FB3G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaoler Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 'Got word today... managed to get a room at the resort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineshootah Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 'Got word today... managed to get a room at the resort Me too! room right on site... that makes it easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 'Got word today... managed to get a room at the resort Me too! room right on site... that makes it easy. WE got the call for our room too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bignorth Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Myself and Gaoler and a third planning on making a showing here for the first time. You gents have built the match up so much. I can't wait to try it, starting to get in shape to maybe move like I did in my 30's lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) Looking through the match pix from previous years I see many competitors with slings on their shotguns... Is this necessary at this match or is this just personal preference? edit: found this little tidbit of info on the match website: "12/09/07 — VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Slings for rifles and shotguns are essential equipment for this match; they will be required to negotiate the stages successfully!" Edited January 2, 2010 by ken hebert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyp270 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Looking through the match pix from previous years I see many competitors with slings on their shotguns... Is this necessary at this match or is this just personal preference? Ken, you must have slings to navigate some stages (I think its in the rules). I shot the match last year for the first time and it was a BLAST, however it was also my first time with slings, I learned that a 20" AR barrel slung behind you can grab your pants cuff and send you on what looks (according to the video my wife took) and feels (according to yours truly) something like Superman on a bad landing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaoler Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 starting to get in shape to maybe move like I did in my 30's lol. This is a shootin' match.... Not a dance competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
releo 37 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 (edited) ken you will needs slings for your shotgun and rifle bret Edited January 2, 2010 by releo 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 At least one stage that said Sling , let the shooter decide , it was faster on the stage to pick up the shotgun and carry it , and set the gun down to shoot the hand-gun and pick up the shotgun again to move on after grounding the hand-gun. You will want a good sling that you can move and shoot in /with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philg80 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 (edited) Slings are a must and do some research and practice what works best for you. This was my first match with a sling. I personally used a VTac 2 point on my shotgun and a Wilderness Tactical on my AR. I saw guys choke themselves with their slings because they weren't used to them and as Jeremy above said they will get in your way or snag at inopportune times. One of the neatest things I saw were some guys had these velcro keepers on their shooting belts that velcroed around the forearm of their slung weapon to hold it in position. My VTac has a quick cinch/release mechanism to pull tight when not in use or to loosen it quickly to get in shooting position. Youtube has some awesome videos of equipment people have tested and how it is used. That is where I did my research. Edited January 2, 2010 by philg80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickster Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 The velcro is a very innovative idea. Here's another idea that was demonstrated by a shooter on my squad who's name I won't mention that worked perfectly. To handle the problem of dirt or mud getting into the muzzle when getting low for some shots on a slung muzzle down long gun he placed a rubber (Trojan, I believe) over the muzzle. Since no one else on our squad carried spare rubbers in their wallets we were at a distinct disadvantage. Gotta love these innovations 3-gunners come up with on a moments notice. Got my room, my plane ticket and my bags half packed. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout454 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Hardly new, we covered the muzzles of our rifles with finger cots (small condoms) when I was in Viet Nam. The first shot blew it off. The biggest problem we had was getting them from the Doc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Wheaton Jr Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Room at resort, check. Match entry fee mailed, check. Let the physical conditioning begin! I CAN'T WAIT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAC Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I really hope they get the rock slide damage repaired at the I-40 NC/Tennessee border reparied before the match. Road work seems to take a VERY long time round these parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCRET Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Room at resort, check. Match entry fee mailed, check. Let the physical conditioning begin! I CAN'T WAIT!!! I hope Andy will take it easy on us old guys this year. At least provide some O2 in the stages. Plus I am going to practice shooting the little white pieces of iron since I shot quite a few last year I want to get all of them this year. MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philg80 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Room at resort, check. Match entry fee mailed, check. Let the physical conditioning begin! I CAN'T WAIT!!! I hope Andy will take it easy on us old guys this year. At least provide some O2 in the stages. Plus I am going to practice shooting the little white pieces of iron since I shot quite a few last year I want to get all of them this year. MS Find me at the range....I work in home medical equipment and can bring some oxygen if necessary. Great for migraines and hangovers which I saw several people with last year. Good times, good times....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaoler Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Sooo.... What's the weather like in this part of Ky. in April? 'Had a bit of a let down back in Dec... Drove 17hrs south for the FB3G and still had to scrape frost off the windshield in the morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff F Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Sooo.... What's the weather like in this part of Ky. in April?'Had a bit of a let down back in Dec... Drove 17hrs south for the FB3G and still had to scrape frost off the windshield in the morning! Last year the weather was pretty warm. I remember drinking alot of water and gatorade during the day. Got a sunburn to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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