Field Precision Rifle Match at Palo Alto 10/13

[rm76]

Thanks. Fog or sleep, it's all about the same with me.

 

[kengel2]

Im in.

 

[twokids]

Is the match still on for tomorrow?
I would like to be a spectator at the match.

 

[Bam Bam]

I was gonna make it but I decided to work on my AR instead. I've ordered some parts that should help me be ready for next season. I swapped out my 20 inch barrel for a 24 inch bull. Then I need to work up so loads for this barrel, that and the new trigger I installed awhile back should help me. Wish I could have made it though.



Bam Bam

 

[Expert684]

Gee! Two weekends in a row! Having this much fun! I might do it again next weekend! Gotta clean the cobwebs off the service rifle!

 

[mickey]

What a perfect day to be at the range. 14 shooters showed to face the challenging winds this morning at Palo Alto, a few of which being new shooters. They picked up quick and looked like seasoned veterans by the end of the match working those targets.

In the "no rear bag" class, Jay Meynier took 1st place scoring a 572-15X shooting a sling. Great shooting Jay! Joe Arabie came in 2nd with a 527-6X.

In the "rear bag" class, Ritten Precision Rifles dominated the line with the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes. Ted Torres, with a High Master score, takes 1st place shooting a 588-20X. Mickey Brinkman comes in for a 2nd place finish shooting a 582-17X.

Four of our shooters today showed to shoot the match as a practice match with F Open rifles and single loading for F T/R. Glad you all got to make it out to shoot with us.

Thanks to everyone for a safe match, and hope to see you all at the FPR match next month on November 10th.

Ted, Mickey, and Rick

Here are the scores......

No Rear Bag

Jay Meynier 1st Place
572-15X 181-2x 199-9x 192-4x

Joe Arabie 2nd Place
527-6x 170-4x 178-1x 177-1x

Claude Toney
349-0X 98-0x 145-0x 106-0x

Rear Bag

Ted Torres 1st Place
588-20X 194-2x 198-8x 196-11x

Mickey Brinkman 2nd Place
582-17X 197-8x 192-6x 193-3x

John LeBlanc
579-18X 191-9x 193-6x 195-3x

Ray McClain
579-14X 194-8x 191-3x 194-3x

Kelly Engel
566-9X 191-3x 188-4x 187-2x

Clay Blount
553-10X 178-4x 184-3x 191-3x

Greg Schexnailder
538-10X 170-3x 185-4x 183-3x


Practice Match

Bob Lundholm
589-16X 196-6x 196-5x 197-5x

Taylor Bourdreaux
566-14X 192-8x 180-2x 194-4x

Chris Hebert
560-11X 188-5x 187-3x 185-3x

Vaughn McDonald
537-6x 180-2x 174-1x 183-3x

 

[kengel2]

You know, if I remember right, a year ago my score would have won.

Good seeing everyone, hopefully Ill see yall in November.

 

[mickey]

You know, if I remember right, a year ago my score would have won.

Good seeing everyone, hopefully Ill see yall in November.

Correct you are Sir!
The F Class and FPR scores have really shot up within the past year.
Good shooting with you today, make it back soon!

 

[Log Island]

Wanted to thank all of you for the willingness to help out a first-timer. I'm looking forward to next month!
Really enjoyed myself and def learned a lot!

 

[ALEXANDER]

199 without a rear bag, impressive. Maybe one day work will slow down and I can come shoot with you guys again.
Master Brinkman, when is the last match of the season?

 

[mickey]

Hey Brian!!!!
You gotta come visit soon!
As long as the participation is up, we are not going to shut them down for hunting season.
Plan is now to keep them going year round.

 

[Ritten]

Arms sore this morning Mickey? Notice that the fastest shooting ended up producing the best scores yesterday...lol.

 

[mickey]

Nope, no tender shoulder here.
Poor John though having to pull those strings back to back!

 

[Ritten]

i may be a spectator to this!

one question, why keep it to X25?

Also, just to drive home this point, I was shooting yesterday with a 3-15x scope. Unless you have VERY high end glass those high magnifications aren't going to help as much as learning to read wind. Not that I'm a great wind reader or anything, but I hear it helps.

 

[Down South]

Glad you guys had a good turnout and a good time. Wish I coulda been there. Looking forward to the match on the first weekend in November.

 

[Log Island]

Nope, no tender shoulder here.
Poor John though having to pull those strings back to back!

speaking of shoulders..

 

[Down South]

Also, just to drive home this point, I was shooting yesterday with a 3-15x scope. Unless you have VERY high end glass those high magnifications aren't going to help as much as learning to read wind. Not that I'm a great wind reader or anything, but I hear it helps.

Yeah, 25 power scope is plenty for 600 yards if it has descent glass. When mirage is bad i dial my 42 power scope down to about 16 power and it works fine.

 

[rm76]

Was a lot of fun, and good to shoot again after being out of commission for so long. Thanks Mickey, Ted, and John!

 

[Expert684]

speaking of shoulders..

You gonna shoot that thing next month? Ouch!

 

[Log Island]

You gonna shoot that thing next month? Ouch!

Yup...looking into a few mods to take some of the recoil out.