Competitive shooters?

sgtD · November 6th, 2006, 08:39 PM

I want to see how many of you folks shoot competitively. By that I mean, in some type of tounament or match, whether nationally sanctioned or just for fun at a local gun club, where scores are kept.

So if you shoot pistols, rifles, muzzle loaders, archery, skeet, trap, sporting clays, cowboy action, cannons......anything competetively, let's hear about it.

I do shoot competetively sometimes, and will post more on that once I see if any of you folks are interested in this topic.

Until then, you can try to guess what kind of shooting I do, and there will be a $10,000,000.00 prize if you can guess.

Not really!

If this is not the appropriate place to post this subject, please move it, becuase I'm not sure.

P95Carry · November 6th, 2006, 09:10 PM

I think here will do.

I shoot IDPA but not as much as I would like. Trouble is in summer months many weekend shoots compete with bike runs or flying RC.

Depending on weather - the shoot does not always win!

I enjoy competitive shooting tho - in fact any practice is worthwhile and even if at range alone - I set challenges.

oregonshooter · November 6th, 2006, 09:37 PM

IDPA/IPSC with EDC gun and gear (Glock 17)
Sniper Competition (started this year) GAP Rock .308 bolt gun

swiftyjuan · November 6th, 2006, 10:06 PM

Silhouette air pistol, .22 pistol and rifle. Shot IPSC a few years ago.

Miggy · November 6th, 2006, 11:31 PM

IDPA & some unusual South Florida Tactical Carbine matches

frank · November 6th, 2006, 11:34 PM

I have been shooting IDPA for about a year and a half and really enjoy it. I am lucky enough that within 1 1/2 hours drive I can shoot 3 matches a month plus I can shoot a match indoors every wednesday night.

I shoot a G34 in SSP, A SA 1911 in CDP and a S&W 10 in SSR.

sgtD · November 6th, 2006, 11:51 PM

OK. It looks like only five of you are in the running for the $10 million, so I'll fess up.

My competitive shooting is in sporting clays. Did anyone guess that??? I would love to do IDPA or long range rifle competition and plan to one day. My wife wants to get into some cowboy action shooting and I wouldn't mind trying that too. I just simply don't have the funds for any of those right now.

Centerfire ammo is just out of my budget. After the initial investment in a good gun, clays shooting is cheap as long as you stay out of the big shoots. Shells are $3 or $4 per box and entry fee is only around $20. So, it's the only competitive stuff I can afford right now.

Plus, I'm an avid (my wife says obsessed) bird hunter and bird dog trainer/breeder.That's my hobby, not my job; though I used to be a full time guide, and still do some work with my dogs on a local preserve on weekends.

Shooting sporting clays tournaments during the summer months has improved my bird shooting dramatically and it's fun. My wife and dad and some other friends and family all shoot a non-sanctioned shoot once a month at a local gun club.Once in a while we go on a trip to some other places out of the area. I have been successful a few times and my daughter cherishes the trophies when any of us brings one home occasionally.

Well, that's my story. Lets hear some more.

swiftyjuan · November 7th, 2006, 01:03 AM

sgtD-
As I said, I shoot silhouette in air pistol, .22 rifle and .22 pistol. Talk about cheap! Try air pistol! A Daisy 747 runs $150 (has a Walthers barrel), and will shoot one pellet hole all day at 10 yards. If you miss, it's your fault, and there is no sound or recoil. A perfect way to perfect your accuracy. Great pellets are $6-8 per 500, and you can do it in your garage (or in the house if you have a VERY understanding wife). My 2 cents!

zxd9 · November 7th, 2006, 02:25 PM

I shoot in the USPSA/IPSC Production Division. Also shoot in a very informal league at the local range.

Great fun!

Euclidean · November 7th, 2006, 02:29 PM

I'm trying to find the means to take up Stock Service Revolver. It's more confusing now that they've separated the moonclip fed guns from those using rimmed cartridges in a conventional cylinder.

November 6th, 2006, 08:39 PM	#1
sgtD Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,711	Competitive shooters? I want to see how many of you folks shoot competitively. By that I mean, in some type of tounament or match, whether nationally sanctioned or just for fun at a local gun club, where scores are kept. So if you shoot pistols, rifles, muzzle loaders, archery, skeet, trap, sporting clays, cowboy action, cannons......anything competetively, let's hear about it. I do shoot competetively sometimes, and will post more on that once I see if any of you folks are interested in this topic. Until then, you can try to guess what kind of shooting I do, and there will be a $10,000,000.00 prize if you can guess. Not really! If this is not the appropriate place to post this subject, please move it, becuase I'm not sure. __________________ When you've got 'em by the balls, their hearts & minds will follow. Semper Fi.

November 6th, 2006, 09:10 PM	#2
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,400	I think here will do. I shoot IDPA but not as much as I would like. Trouble is in summer months many weekend shoots compete with bike runs or flying RC. Depending on weather - the shoot does not always win! I enjoy competitive shooting tho - in fact any practice is worthwhile and even if at range alone - I set challenges. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

November 6th, 2006, 10:06 PM	#4
swiftyjuan VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 2,073	Silhouette air pistol, .22 pistol and rifle. Shot IPSC a few years ago. __________________ John Assault is a behavior, not a device. "Don't never take no shortcuts." Patty Reed, Donner Party Lifetime NRA member

November 6th, 2006, 11:31 PM	#5
Miggy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami-Dade, FL Posts: 4,812	IDPA & some unusual South Florida Tactical Carbine matches __________________ You have to make the shot when fire is smoking, people are screaming, dogs are barking, kids are crying and sirens are coming. Randy Cain. GunFreeZone.net

November 6th, 2006, 11:51 PM	#7
sgtD Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,711	OK. It looks like only five of you are in the running for the $10 million, so I'll fess up. My competitive shooting is in sporting clays. Did anyone guess that??? I would love to do IDPA or long range rifle competition and plan to one day. My wife wants to get into some cowboy action shooting and I wouldn't mind trying that too. I just simply don't have the funds for any of those right now. Centerfire ammo is just out of my budget. After the initial investment in a good gun, clays shooting is cheap as long as you stay out of the big shoots. Shells are $3 or $4 per box and entry fee is only around $20. So, it's the only competitive stuff I can afford right now. Plus, I'm an avid (my wife says obsessed) bird hunter and bird dog trainer/breeder.That's my hobby, not my job; though I used to be a full time guide, and still do some work with my dogs on a local preserve on weekends. Shooting sporting clays tournaments during the summer months has improved my bird shooting dramatically and it's fun. My wife and dad and some other friends and family all shoot a non-sanctioned shoot once a month at a local gun club.Once in a while we go on a trip to some other places out of the area. I have been successful a few times and my daughter cherishes the trophies when any of us brings one home occasionally. Well, that's my story. Lets hear some more. __________________ When you've got 'em by the balls, their hearts & minds will follow. Semper Fi. Last edited by sgtD; November 6th, 2006 at 11:52 PM.. Reason: More posting

November 6th, 2006, 09:37 PM	#3
oregonshooter Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Medford, OR. Posts: 270	IDPA/IPSC with EDC gun and gear (Glock 17) Sniper Competition (started this year) GAP Rock .308 bolt gun

November 6th, 2006, 11:34 PM	#6
frank Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 174	I have been shooting IDPA for about a year and a half and really enjoy it. I am lucky enough that within 1 1/2 hours drive I can shoot 3 matches a month plus I can shoot a match indoors every wednesday night. I shoot a G34 in SSP, A SA 1911 in CDP and a S&W 10 in SSR.

November 7th, 2006, 01:03 AM	#8
swiftyjuan VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 2,073	sgtD- As I said, I shoot silhouette in air pistol, .22 rifle and .22 pistol. Talk about cheap! Try air pistol! A Daisy 747 runs $150 (has a Walthers barrel), and will shoot one pellet hole all day at 10 yards. If you miss, it's your fault, and there is no sound or recoil. A perfect way to perfect your accuracy. Great pellets are $6-8 per 500, and you can do it in your garage (or in the house if you have a VERY understanding wife). My 2 cents! __________________ John Assault is a behavior, not a device. "Don't never take no shortcuts." Patty Reed, Donner Party Lifetime NRA member

November 7th, 2006, 02:25 PM	#9
zxd9 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 75	I shoot in the USPSA/IPSC Production Division. Also shoot in a very informal league at the local range. Great fun!

November 7th, 2006, 02:29 PM	#10
Euclidean VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 3,213	I'm trying to find the means to take up Stock Service Revolver. It's more confusing now that they've separated the moonclip fed guns from those using rimmed cartridges in a conventional cylinder. __________________ I am The Armed Educator.

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