Wound up having a blast. About 50 shooters from all different backgrounds. It wasn’t what you’d call a sanctioned “prs” event, but rather a local club match.
Results were only given for the top 5, but out of the 50, I’d imagine I placed somewhere about 10-15. I was the only 223, every other shooter had a 6.5CM.
There were 10 stages, 90 rounds total. I timed out on several stages, but managed to score 60 hits. I probably put about 70-75 rounds down range.
I was happy with my hit percentage, but in hindsight needed to speed up. I did very well out to 700yds, 700-900 brought me some misses, but I did manage to make 3 out 4 hits at 900.
Overall I was pleased for my first event. The gear I brought worked well, and I have no immediate plans to upgrade anything other than my skill set.
For anyone attending their first match, here’s my recommendation:
-One barricade bag (I have a pint sized game hanger)
-A small rear bag
-Accurate DOPE out to range
-Binos
-Bipod
-An extra magazine
You really don’t need a whole lot to compete, at least from my “limited experience”. So many guys were running kestrels and ballistic data, and it didn’t seem to make a damn difference. I just had my dope out to 900, and made a few wind calls when applicable.
