Coleman’s Creek July Geissele match AAR

[502Chevelle]

Shot this match on Fri, and RO’d on Sat. Man was it hot. July in NC can be brutal to shoot in, and Mother Nature set a high bar. Overall I thought the match was a good one. It was very challenging, but doable, much like the May match, but I felt this match was a couple notches harder. Many of the targets were in vegetation, and they were much harder to pick up, especially under the stress and pressure of being on the clock. A few of the targets were just inside of the shade of a tree line, and they would simply disappear. It was so important to memorize the exact placement during your walk through. As a shooter, it was very challenging, but fun. As an RO, I had a good time with everyone. Shooters were serious enough to do the best that they could, but also, they were relaxed enough to joke around and have some fun. I was at stage 4, with the blue barrels and a split rail fence. An invisible wind made the 420 yard target a little tougher than it appeared. I wish I had a dollar for every bullet that slid by the right edge of the target. I’d be rich. Every time I shoot in central NC, I am blown away how good the boys from Bragg are. Impressive to say the least. Just know that you are an inspiration to us old guys! Next one is in September. Y’all come on!