I really wanted to be at the 22 match. First one near us and I work. But thats usually how it goes for me being on shift work.
Well it might take longer than that... I’d go check it out and get their perspective on how realistic it is on that happening. Maybe if they knew of more potential members wanting to join but wish to shoot more than 300 yards, it would help their cause. I know my dad would’ve joined yesterday if the range was extended and they started running matches.
Might be just wishful thinking on my part... If I didn’t live 3 hours away, that’s what I’d be doing.
I’d planned to come in for it when it was initially scheduled in March, can’t make it this weekend
There’s a 950 yard range south of the Cajun border, although it’s so far south that it’s Cajun again. No matches either.
935 lol it’s a great range, 20 minutes from my house. Other than golf ball shoots, there’s not much going on down here.
If anyone decides to shoot at FTS , bring a soft mat. The tables are cement, the mat helps with recoil management. If you’re shooting anything larger than a 338 bring a shooting mat because your prolly going to have to shoot from the balcony.
I think I prefer shooting from the balcony - I don’t mind shooting prone and the vantage point is so much better for the spotter.
I haven’t shot from there yet, probably should because people hate my shorty.
Because you and go offshore and hang your target on one of the abandoned oil rigs and your range has no boundaries....
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Lafayette, Louisiana.
I have been an on and off member at the fusilier complex for the last ten years or so.
I have been an on and off member at the fusilier complex for the last ten years or so.
I live in Youngsville. I have been reloading for about ten to twelve years now.
That’s the one. Really nice people, and they have a deal where they’ll store NFA items for you and you can shoot them anytime you want while waiting for the stamp to come through.
What rifles/calibers is everyone shooting? It would be nice if we could get a group together to shoot sometime. We could make a habit out of it!
There’s a match in NE Louisiana on Sept. 26th. Come on out!
Stupid Practiscore! I can’t figure out how to share the link...
The link to register is on the LPRC group’s page on FB. https://www.facebook.com/groups/968746629830776/?ref=share
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With ammo availability, I mostly shoot my Vudoo until I can start reloading. I’ve got a 6.5 Creedmoor and am in the process of building a 300 PRC (although 940 yards will seem pretty short with the big magnum)
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I haven’t ever shot in a match, but I did go observe some in Texas. I would have been the worst shooter there without a doubt. I guess that is how you learn though.
If you can force yourself from comparing yourself to others, who have experience, you’ll have a blast. You’ll surprise yourself at times, and you’ll be like, “WTF!?” at times.
I'm in the Alexandria area. I've gone to one PRS match in west Louisiana match and a handful at Prince. The matches are addicting for sure, and the folks shooting in that group are top notch.
I'd suggest to not be hesitant about a match. The best way to learn those skills is to fall off into it, and some random new to you co-shooter will pick you up and get you on your way. A guy from Mississippi did it for me, and he kept me encouraged to keep doing it.
I'd suggest to not be hesitant about a match. The best way to learn those skills is to fall off into it, and some random new to you co-shooter will pick you up and get you on your way. A guy from Mississippi did it for me, and he kept me encouraged to keep doing it.
I would definitely shoot in one now. I really wasn’t set up with the right equipment then though. I think it would be fun.
You can look up the LPRC group on Facebook, and you'll see that there's a PRS match in September at the Howard Prince range near Delhi. That's a haul from Youngsville, but it would be worth it. The group running those matches includes several top pro shooters in PRS, and they're eager to help new shooters. There are gobs of amateurs shooting there too though.
Most importantly, they are super safe there. Chamber flags are required, and mag must always be out unless you're up for your turn to fire the stage.
Most importantly, they are super safe there. Chamber flags are required, and mag must always be out unless you're up for your turn to fire the stage.
Can you run a rifle with a blind mag or is DBM pretty much required? Have been looking for custom DBM for my converted Sako but it’s hard to find.
You could but you would be hating life top loading for every stage.
Well fellas, I guess I will go then. What will y’all be shooting with? I will probably use my 6.5 creedmore, which is the only rifle I have velocity and dope for at this time. A match is normally 100 rounds of ammo?
Most of the competitive guys shoot some form of 6mm, but you’ll see a lot of 6.5 CM, .308 and some .223. Yea bring 100 rounds and you’ll be good.
Were you able to find the registration on Practiscore or on the Facebook group?
I actually have not been able to really check it out. I run a very large nursing home in Lafayette. With all the covid stuff going around, I haven’t been able to look yet. I will try after work this evening.
There were plans to extend it to 1300-1400. Not sure where they’re at with that.
If either of y’all are coming up to the match on Saturday, bring me a bag of cheeseburgers from Judice Inn, plz
That’s a good group of folks. Do you shoot their matches regularly?