Tactical Rifle Match this Saturday! May 14th

[Col. Mortimer 11]

From Haz Matt:

 

This Saturday, May 14, is the first Tactical Rifle Match at Cherry Ridge for 2011!

 

The course of fire has changed this year. Below there is a copy of the News and Briefs article that describes the course of fire and scoring. There will be up to 31 rounds fired for score, and a 5 minute sight-in period with unlimited rounds.

 

The Pit crews will have to pay attention this time, and there will be 2 target changes per relay.

 

This promises to be an exciting and dynamic match for precision rifles. There will be a completely pimpalicious trophy for the winner and nothing for everyone else, because, let's face it, second place is just the first loser.

 

Entry is $10. No pre-registration is required. Just show up and sign in (try to be there before 8:30 am). And remember, matches at Cherry Ridge are open to the public; you do not need to be a member to shoot a match.

 

I hope to see you all there!

 

Tactical Rifle Match at Cherry Ridge

The Tactical Rifle Match is a contest for scoped, centerfire rifles fired at 300 yards. The match is shot in two relays, with shooters working through four distinct stages of fire.

 

- Stage One is the Cold Bore Shot, which is exactly what it sounds like; the first shot from a cold bore. This is taken at a three inch black circle and worth 50 points, and the time limit is one minute. This is followed immediately by 5 minutes of sight-in.

 

- Stage Two is Shapes, and is shot on the familiar geometric shapes target (black shapes with 3 inch white centers.) Shooter will have 5 minutes to engage 10 specified targets. Scoring is 10, 5, 0, or –10.

 

- Stage Three is Know Your Limitations, and is particularly devious. The target consists of four circles of descending size; 6 inch, 4 ½ inch, 3 inch, and 2 inch. Scoring is in ascending order, 10, 25, 60, and 140 points. Shooter will have 10 minutes for up to ten shots. The trick here is that targets can be shot down, but not up. If a shooter hits the 6 inch, then the 4 ½ inch, he cannot go back to the 6 inch. Shooting up will result in a zero for the stage, and a miss at any point in the stage will result in a zero for this stage. This is where we find out who’s greedy.

 

- Stage Four is The Shredder, 10 shots, 45 seconds, on a TQ-20 reduced silhouette target (the same one used in the Carlos Hathcock match.) Shooters can hit a 10, 9, 8, or miss.

 

Match restrictions are few. Allowable calibers are from .20 to 8mm, and a bipod or non-commercial front rest only may be used, and rear rests of any type are forbidden. Other than that, shooters can use whatever they wish to gain an edge; slings, shooting coats, gloves, flip-flops, lucky hats, etc. Any position will be allowed, but smart shooters will be in prone, so bring a mat.

 

The Match dates for 2011 are: May 14, July 16, September 17, and November 12. All Matches are from 8:30am-1:00pm. For more infor, call Match Director Matt Popola at (973) 589-9255/6am-6pm, M-F, or (908) 810-0324 evenings, or email [email protected] (subject: Tactical Match)

[Shane45 807]

DAMN its too close. My new rifle is due in this week. Dont think Ill have it up to speed in time

[matt6669 71]

DAMN its too close. My new rifle is due in this week. Dont think Ill have it up to speed in time

 

who cares, wing it. It'll be a 10 dollar entry fee, you got nothing to lose except maybe impressing yourself

[Stickle 2]

I'm planning on going to this, first match I have been to in about 5 years so I'm excited.

[Tosser 61]

I'd love to go but 2.5 hour drive and a 8:30 start time don't jive with being a night worker.

 

 

Maybe next match.

[gunnyr 17]

I'm going to try and make it to one of those dates. Hopefully, I'll have a decent .22 and scope to use by then (the dope changes you make for a .22 at 300 yards are the same changes you'd make for the .308 at 600).

[BullzeyeNJ 104]

I cant make it to this one b/c of a training class that day but plan on attending at least a couple later in the season.

[Stickle 2]

I would just like to thank matt for running a great match. I had a lot of fun and I connot wait for the next one.

[Motofan 10]

Looks like a fun match. Could someone actually use a S&W M&P 15 22 at 300 yards ? Im interested but limited to this gun. I tried this gun at 100 yards and get a 5 to 6 inch drop.

 

any reply appreciated.

[Jon 264]

Looks like a fun match. Could someone actually use a S&W M&P 15 22 at 300 yards ? Im interested but limited to this gun. I tried this gun at 100 yards and get a 5 to 6 inch drop.

 

any reply appreciated.

 

In short, no. There will be entirely too much drop at 200yds, let alone 300, for anything chambered in 22lr.

[alowerlevel 77]

Looks like a fun match. Could someone actually use a S&W M&P 15 22 at 300 yards ? Im interested but limited to this gun. I tried this gun at 100 yards and get a 5 to 6 inch drop.

 

any reply appreciated.

At 300yds you'd have around 120" or more of drop (thats 10+ feet of drop), not to mention large amounts of wind drift.

[Col. Mortimer 11]

Looks like a fun match. Could someone actually use a S&W M&P 15 22 at 300 yards ? Im interested but limited to this gun. I tried this gun at 100 yards and get a 5 to 6 inch drop.

 

any reply appreciated.

 

"The Tactical Rifle Match is a contest for scoped, centerfire rifles fired at 300 yards." Sorry, no rimfire is allowed at this match.