Competitive shooters? - Page 3

Major E · April 30th, 2007, 10:06 AM

Marine Corps Division Matches, Marine Corps Matches, and one civilian CMP match in Hawaii (Hawaii State Pistol Championships).

In the Division matches we have to shoot issued weapons, so it's the Beretta and the M-16.

In the Marine Corps Matches I fired only pistol, which was the .45, hardball.

In the Hawaii CMP match, I fired the same as the MC Matches, .45 hardball - except this time it was my own, not issued for the match.

Out here!

rabywk · June 20th, 2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sgtD

I would be interested in smallbore (.22) rifle competition, unfortunately time is also a factor for me right now. I work and go to college full time, and am about to start law school. I'm going to look into the Daisy. Might have to get one.:-)

I know this is an old thread and apologize for bringing it back alive. Sgt. I just wanted to say that smallbore really isn't that cheap. If you are getting started you are looking at anywhere between 3k and 5k in equipment. That .22 practice ammo will cost about $3-5 for 50 rounds and your match ammo can run about $10-15 for 50. I understand this is cheaper then .45 ammo, but I have been a smallbore shooter for years and my son is 11 and has been doing it now for 2 years. It can get expensive very quickly. If you want something fun and a lot cheaper, look at position air rifle.

Your startup costs will be a little cheaper, but pellets are nothing. No travel time or range fees because you can do it in your house. It is fun and a great way to get kids into shooting sports.

Eddie A. · June 20th, 2007, 11:51 AM

"Hi........My name is Eddie and I'm addicted to IDPA"

jualdeaux · June 24th, 2007, 11:00 AM

I'm with Eddie ====>

sass20485 · June 24th, 2007, 07:56 PM

I do LOTS of cowboy action shooting, including Western 3 Gun, sort of like Tactical 3 gun, but using guns of the old west while wearing western clothing, LOTS of FUN !! I even help run the annual FL State SASS Championship match. each year. ( 2007 Last Stand was on Shooting USA ) Been to a few GLOCK matches, Hope to start doing some IDPA soon. Did lots of trap/skeet & sport clays until my favorite range, TM Ranch shut down.

Jamie Young · June 24th, 2007, 08:19 PM

where do you guys find out about competitions ect?

Doc Holliday · June 24th, 2007, 10:18 PM

I shoot stock service pistol in IDPA. I started shooting matches this year. I qualified marksman in only my second match, while isn't great, isn't horrible either.

sgtD · June 24th, 2007, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabywk

I know this is an old thread and apologize for bringing it back alive. Sgt. I just wanted to say that smallbore really isn't that cheap. If you are getting started you are looking at anywhere between 3k and 5k in equipment. That .22 practice ammo will cost about $3-5 for 50 rounds and your match ammo can run about $10-15 for 50. I understand this is cheaper then .45 ammo, but I have been a smallbore shooter for years and my son is 11 and has been doing it now for 2 years. It can get expensive very quickly. If you want something fun and a lot cheaper, look at position air rifle.

Your startup costs will be a little cheaper, but pellets are nothing. No travel time or range fees because you can do it in your house. It is fun and a great way to get kids into shooting sports.

Thx for the tip. My daughter is only 6 and just learned to cheek the stock and get a proper sight picture recently with her Daisy. We can shoot in our backyard here and she asked me to shoot today, but I got busy doing something else and forgot. Shame on me, I'm a terrible father. I'll make it up to her tomorrow, I promise.

Anyway, she shows intrest, so when she gets better I'm gonna get into some comp with her. She has already confiscated all of my sporting clays trophies, and keeps them in her room.

The trade off is that I get to keep her tiny-mite cheerleading trophie in my room.

rabywk · June 25th, 2007, 11:04 AM

Sgt,

Look around and see if you can find a Jr. club in your area. We are out of Highland, IL and are supported by CMP and the NRA. Our kids don't have to pay for anything.

The parents have to join the club $125 per year and they have to be NRA members. After that just sign the kids up 10-18 years old and we provide all the equipment and Anshutz firearms for their use.

The CMP & NRA gives us grants and discounted rates. The kids have a blast, learn basic rifle skills and then move into advance competitions. It is fun and that is how I started out in my comp shooting.

I now am one of the lead coaches and am teaching my 11 year old.

sgtD · June 25th, 2007, 11:53 PM

Will do.

June 20th, 2007, 11:51 AM	#23
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June 24th, 2007, 08:19 PM	#26
Jamie Young Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 465	where do you guys find out about competitions ect? __________________ Find out about Gun Shows and Training activities. www.TheRallyPoint.org Get your gun club involved!! Free TRP.org stickers RogueElite.netWoolrich Elite Series Distributor

June 24th, 2007, 10:18 PM	#27
Doc Holliday Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,351	I shoot stock service pistol in IDPA. I started shooting matches this year. I qualified marksman in only my second match, while isn't great, isn't horrible either. __________________ Give Doc the shotgun. They'll be less apt to get nervous if he's on the street howitzer. Why, Johnny Ringo, you look like somebody just walked over your grave. I have two guns, one for each of ya.

June 25th, 2007, 11:04 AM	#29
rabywk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Louis Metro Area Posts: 676	Sgt, Look around and see if you can find a Jr. club in your area. We are out of Highland, IL and are supported by CMP and the NRA. Our kids don't have to pay for anything. The parents have to join the club $125 per year and they have to be NRA members. After that just sign the kids up 10-18 years old and we provide all the equipment and Anshutz firearms for their use. The CMP & NRA gives us grants and discounted rates. The kids have a blast, learn basic rifle skills and then move into advance competitions. It is fun and that is how I started out in my comp shooting. I now am one of the lead coaches and am teaching my 11 year old. __________________ NRA Rifle Coach NRA Pistol Instructor NRA Personal Protection In the Home Instructor --- Some of the friendliest people I have ever talked to are gun owners and shooters and according to the gun activists we are the mass murders and felons of the nation???

June 25th, 2007, 11:53 PM	#30
sgtD Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,410	Will do. __________________ When you've got 'em by the balls, their hearts & minds will follow. Semper Fi.

April 30th, 2007, 10:06 AM	#21
Major E Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hawaii & South Korea Posts: 20	Marine Corps Division Matches, Marine Corps Matches, and one civilian CMP match in Hawaii (Hawaii State Pistol Championships). In the Division matches we have to shoot issued weapons, so it's the Beretta and the M-16. In the Marine Corps Matches I fired only pistol, which was the .45, hardball. In the Hawaii CMP match, I fired the same as the MC Matches, .45 hardball - except this time it was my own, not issued for the match. Out here!

June 24th, 2007, 11:00 AM	#24
jualdeaux Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Waponi Woo Posts: 654	I'm with Eddie ====>

June 24th, 2007, 07:56 PM	#25
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,397	I do LOTS of cowboy action shooting, including Western 3 Gun, sort of like Tactical 3 gun, but using guns of the old west while wearing western clothing, LOTS of FUN !! I even help run the annual FL State SASS Championship match. each year. ( 2007 Last Stand was on Shooting USA ) Been to a few GLOCK matches, Hope to start doing some IDPA soon. Did lots of trap/skeet & sport clays until my favorite range, TM Ranch shut down.

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