Apr 3, 2025 - Recap of the URSA NorCal March ‘25 event (by RD, Lynn Dragoman; build info and notes from Oscar)
Shooters, we had a break in the weather so we held 3 matches on Saturday March 29th. We want as many shooters as possible at the 3K Match in April so this was a golden opportunity and we took it
Conditions were cold to the point I had on several jackets and wrapped myself in a moving blanket. Amanda had a Mr Buddy heater running and my fingers were numb. Officer S stopped by to see how we have been as the rain and snow has canceled our last few matches.
Match 1 started off with Doug taking the win over Amanda.
Match 2 had me taking the win in a shoot-off against Amanda.
Match 3 had Amanda taking the win against Doug in another shoot-off but at 2600 yards!!!
Amanda and Doug are both shooting chassis made out of micarta and both guns are shooting well. I will post a picture of I can
Calshipbuilder was shooting a 308 Winchester and actually did well at 2147 yards. He had yet to qualify for the April 3K match so I sat out of match 3 and let him shoot my 375 CheyTac in my place. His first 7 shots behind the gun produced 5 hits at 2147 yards and a spot in the upcoming 3K Match. He ran out of ammo and finished the match with his 308 Winchester.
A big congratulations to Doug and Amanda on 2 wins and a great job by Calshipbuilder for qualifying for the 3K.
Jim R had 4 hits several times and I am confident we can get in another match if the weather allows and get him qualified as well.
Notice how bundled up the shooters are in the pictures (see Gallery).
Match 1 Winner (and Runner-Up in Match 3), Doug (RickyRacer87), was shooting 299 gr. (David Tubb) DTAC’s (with nose ring) out of his Billy Goat Machine-built 33XC with Defiance Machine Deviant Tactical action w/ 30 MOA integrated rail, 32” Schneider barrel, Accuracy Solutions’ “Baby Orca” chassis w/ BipodeXt bipod extender, and Nightforce 7-35x56 ATACR scope on ERATAC 0-70 MOA base and rings.
Match 2 Winner, Lynn, was shooting 390 gr Hornady A-tips out of his Billy Goat Machine-built.375 CT with Stiller 1.600 TAC DRIVER action, Lothar-Walther 36” barrel, McMillan HBR stock w/ tracking rails and barrel block, March 5-42x56 High Master wide-angle scope and Burris rings w/ 40 MOA inserts on a Mirage ULR 70 MOA rail.
Match 3 Winner (and Runner-Up in both Match 1 and 2), Amanda, was shooting 300 gr. Hornady A-Tips out of her Savage 110 action, Ketchum-build .338 LM Improved (40 degree) with 33” Bartlein barrel, Accuracy Solutions’ “Baby Orca” chassis w/ BipodeXt bipod extender, and Nightforce 7-35x56 ATACR scope on ERATAC 0-70 MOA base and rings on the 30 MOA rail.
Calshibuilder was shooting Lynn’s .375 CT for his 3K qual (see specs above).
Shooters, we had a break in the weather so we held 3 matches on Saturday March 29th. We want as many shooters as possible at the 3K Match in April so this was a golden opportunity and we took it
Conditions were cold to the point I had on several jackets and wrapped myself in a moving blanket. Amanda had a Mr Buddy heater running and my fingers were numb. Officer S stopped by to see how we have been as the rain and snow has canceled our last few matches.
Match 1 started off with Doug taking the win over Amanda.
Match 2 had me taking the win in a shoot-off against Amanda.
Match 3 had Amanda taking the win against Doug in another shoot-off but at 2600 yards!!!
Amanda and Doug are both shooting chassis made out of micarta and both guns are shooting well. I will post a picture of I can
Calshipbuilder was shooting a 308 Winchester and actually did well at 2147 yards. He had yet to qualify for the April 3K match so I sat out of match 3 and let him shoot my 375 CheyTac in my place. His first 7 shots behind the gun produced 5 hits at 2147 yards and a spot in the upcoming 3K Match. He ran out of ammo and finished the match with his 308 Winchester.
A big congratulations to Doug and Amanda on 2 wins and a great job by Calshipbuilder for qualifying for the 3K.
Jim R had 4 hits several times and I am confident we can get in another match if the weather allows and get him qualified as well.
Notice how bundled up the shooters are in the pictures (see Gallery).
Match 1 Winner (and Runner-Up in Match 3), Doug (RickyRacer87), was shooting 299 gr. (David Tubb) DTAC’s (with nose ring) out of his Billy Goat Machine-built 33XC with Defiance Machine Deviant Tactical action w/ 30 MOA integrated rail, 32” Schneider barrel, Accuracy Solutions’ “Baby Orca” chassis w/ BipodeXt bipod extender, and Nightforce 7-35x56 ATACR scope on ERATAC 0-70 MOA base and rings.
Match 2 Winner, Lynn, was shooting 390 gr Hornady A-tips out of his Billy Goat Machine-built.375 CT with Stiller 1.600 TAC DRIVER action, Lothar-Walther 36” barrel, McMillan HBR stock w/ tracking rails and barrel block, March 5-42x56 High Master wide-angle scope and Burris rings w/ 40 MOA inserts on a Mirage ULR 70 MOA rail.
Match 3 Winner (and Runner-Up in both Match 1 and 2), Amanda, was shooting 300 gr. Hornady A-Tips out of her Savage 110 action, Ketchum-build .338 LM Improved (40 degree) with 33” Bartlein barrel, Accuracy Solutions’ “Baby Orca” chassis w/ BipodeXt bipod extender, and Nightforce 7-35x56 ATACR scope on ERATAC 0-70 MOA base and rings on the 30 MOA rail.
Calshibuilder was shooting Lynn’s .375 CT for his 3K qual (see specs above).
