Re: Mammoth Sniper Challenge - Park City, KY
Okay, guys I am going to try to answer some questions about the match. Sorry for the delay, been out of town with my son.
I don't exactly how many entries we have until tomorrow when I get all the mail sorted. I will not put a list of competitotrs up with names. There is a wide array of shooters coming from experienced to beginners. I encourage everyone to come and have fun which is the #1 priority.
Like I said before, no range finders will be permitted whatsoever. If you are seen with them then you be DQ'ed on the spot(no exceptations). It would be wise to not even bring them.
No one will be allowed to go around and look at the stages before hand. You will see the stage when you get to it. Some stages you will be allowed to look at the targets before you shoot in the briefing and some you won't.
The side match on Friday will be alot of fun. You will shoot your rifle and also one provided by one of our match sponsors.
For the ones coming in December to practice weekend. You will not be shooting from the areas that we are shooting at during the match. The practice weekend is for everyone to get some trigger time at distances and get good dope.
I am the only person that knows where the stages are going to be at this time and no one else knows the course of fire except myself. Trust me when I say my RO's will have no advantage durng this match. I treat them just like competitors when they are shooting. I have two guys that are not even shooting in the match that is helping me set targets.
As far as equipment. Bring what you have as for as a rifle and gear. You will be required to take all the equipment with you on every stage that you take your first shot with. Clothes, chairs, coolers(etc.) does not count for equipment. There will be some stages that require movement to get into position and some stages will require different firing positions. So be careful when you deicde to pack everything you have to shoot with.
Shooters that show up without a partner will be paired if they wish to. Once you register, you will be given a list of shooters that do not have a partner. You can pair up with someone off the list or we can pair you up. I don't recommend anyone shooting by themselves but you can if you wish.
You can change classes right up to the last minute before you sign in. Shooters from different classes can shoot together.
The question about accomodations for the shooter with the back problem. Please contact me and we will work something out for him. Don't worry about anyone saying anything at the match about accomodations. I will not limit the match so someone with a disability can't shoot. If anyone has a problem with it then they can talk to me not you.
Guys remeber this is a challenge not a slow fire prone shoot. You will be pushed mentally and it is desigend to be tough. It will be alot of fun and rewarding for the ones that show up with an attitude that they are there for fun and not just to win.
If anyone has anymore questions fire away and I will anser them on a daily basis. Vacation time is over and I will be around until the match.
If you are on the fence about coming, you might not get in the match. I will post an accurate count in the next day or so with how many we have. We should be around 80 plus.
As far as weather. Bring clothes for any weather conditions. The match will be shot regardless weather unless there is lighting or dangerous conditions. Snow, rain, wind, and cold are not dangerous conditions.
Joe