RESULTS May 2014 Rayners Long Range Steel Plate Match

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Another new record turnout for Rayners, there were 116 entries this month and that was with a lot of the regulars not being there. This had to be the best weekend in a long time, plenty of sunshine and wind in the 0 to 5 mph range. Usually we get wind that will vary from 5 moa left to 5 or more moa right in between shots so this was like shooting in long range heaven for us.

Congratulations to Chris Michael for his score of 435 which ties the highest score so far. Also want to give his Uncle Hollie a huge congratulations for his score of 425 which is his personal best. I think Tom should give him the "Most Improved" award for shooting a 175 with his 6.5cm on Saturday and then coming back with his 6xc and getting a 425 on Sunday. Conditions were nearly identical both days but when shooting at the really small high point value targets even a subtle switch in the wind will give you a lot of goose eggs even with perfect shots. Don't ya just love this game ?

Lots of great scores shot and a 400 which was very rare last year is only getting you in the top 5 this year. Shooters are really improving and the stations and varying target sizes Tom has put together is very challenging for the top shooters but there are also targets that will let the newer less experienced shooter get hits and still keep it fun. Just watching and listening yesterday to all the shooters it's great to see everyone helping and sharing information, you don't learn anything going to a match where everyone keeps everything a secret thinking sharing will allow the next competitor a few more hits which might let them beat you.

Sharing wind calls, elevation settings, load data, etc then learning why that worked help everyone improve. If you don't wish to share then don't expect to be shared with which includes helping spotting for others during the match, if you don't want to help spot then don't expect to get your hits/misses called after each shot. Offer to help when you can which will only help you improve your skills in becoming a well rounded spotter and shooter.

OK, now on to the good stuff. I want to thank Tom, Carolyn and everyone who helped get the match ready. Lots of work running one of these and getting all the targets welded, hung and painted. Also a big thank you to the RO's and the ladies that prepared the food for us to stuff our face with at the lunch break. It's easy to just drive off after a match but it only takes a few seconds to thank those that make all of this possible.

Saw a lot of new shooters which is great, Tom also allows shooters to use his facilities thru the week and off match weekends for a $10.00 per shooter fee for the day. A call ahead to make sure the range is available would be nice though. Rayner's Range There are usually a few of us down there a few times thru the month shooting or practicing (don't think we've ever called it training though) and if you'd like to join up leave a note on here or call Tom to see who might be going down. Always more fun to shoot with others and we all learn from each other each time we go down, it's just that some of us forget that during the match what we learned.

Results: Rayner’s Long Range Match May 24-25, 2014

O = Optic M = Metallic H = Handgun

For those that attended they can figure out what the * means on what day they shot.

1. Chris Michael O (7Saum) 435
2. Dave Moore O (6.5Crdm) 430
3. *Hollie Michael O (6xc) 425
*Dave Moore O (6.5x47L) 425
5. *Chris Michael O (6xc) 410
*Craig Wickham O (6.5Crdm) 410
7. Jeff Preston O (260) 385
8. *Chris Kirkpatrick O (6xc) 380
Daniel Redman O (6BR) 380
10. Dusty Gerdau O (6.5x47L) 370
David Grau O (6.5x47L) 370
11. Tom Wilson O (6xc) 365
12. Bob Breeden O (300wm) 340
13. Jim Bragg O (6.5EXT) 335
14. *Jim Bragg O (6.5EXT) 330
*Bob Fellows O (6x47) 330
*Dennis Kirkpatrick O (260) 330.
Randy Wise H (6.5x47L) 330
18. Mark Conner O (6xc) 325
Gary Holmes O (260Imp) \325
*Tim Shuck O (223AR) 325
*Johnny Tjioe O (6BR) 325
*Randy Wise H (6.5x47L) 325
23. Bill Leeper O (6SLR) 320
Phil Ruhl H (7Saum) 320
25. Dave Arbenz O (6.5x55) 315
26. *Tom Wilson O (6.5Crdm) 310
27. *Bob Breeden O (223) 305
Dave Deal O (6.5x47L) 305
Craig Nolty O (7mmCrdm) 305
30. *Gary Conner O (6.5x47) 300
Bob Fellows O (6x47L) 300
Margaret Jordan* O (6mm) 300
Mike Moore O (6.5x47L) 300
*Jeff Preston O (260) 300
*Dale Taylor O (223) 300
36. *Mark Bruckelmyer O (243) 295
*Mike Cooper O (308) 295
38. *Margaret Jordan* O (6mm) 290
39. Ruby Grau* O (6.5x 47L) 285
*Brian Stitt O (260AI) 285
Jonathan Stottsberry O (6.5Crdm) 285
42. John Jordan O (243) 280
Craig Wickham O (308) 280
44. *Dave Arbenz O (6.5x284) 275
*Barry Blacksten O (6x47) 275
*Mark Conner O (6.5Crdm) 275
*Steve Montgomery O (6.5x47L) 275
48. *Justin Bogar O (6BR) 270
49. *Bill Ruckman O (260) 265
Tom West O (243) 265
51. *Jim Ashcraft O (300nm) 260
*John Jordan O (243) 260
*Mike Moore O (223) 260
Stan Watson O (6xc) 260
54. Dave Callipare O (260) 255
Carl Duvall O (6.5Crdm) 255\
Jeff Raymond O (6.5x06) 255
/Josey Rayner O (7mm 08) 255
58. Ashlie Conner* ** O (6.5Crdm) 250
Mitch Henke O (308) 250
Dan Sanders O (308) 250
61. William Bobst O (308) 240
*Ryan Conner O (6.5Crdm) 240
63. Johnny Tjioe O (308) 235
64. Travis Hamilton O (308) 230
Rube Perkins O (260) 230
*Stephen Roach O (338) 230
*Wayne Schoene O (308) 230
68. Harry Duell O (308) 225
*Frank Holtzhauer O (260) 225
*Mike Sherrick O (260) 225
71. *Kenny Ernst O (6mmSLR) 220
*Joe Leaman O (308) 220
Wayne Powell O (300) 220
74. *Carl Duvall O (6BR) 210
J Fox O (6.5Crdm) 210
*Ed Gudgel O (6mmBR) 210
*Lawrence Leaman O (7-08) 210
Tom Rayner O (243) 210
79. *Greg Fowler O (338) 205
80. Ryan Conner O (6.5x47) 200
Rick Geraci O (308) 200
*Champ Sherrick O (260) 200
83. Mark Callipare O (260) 195
Bryan Edgar O (243) 195
Everett Holbrook O (260AI) 195
*Brian White O (6.5Crdm) 195
87. *Robert Brown O (6.5-06AI) 190
*Mike Scott O (22-250) 190
89. Marc Henke O (308) 180
90. Jim Larkey O (308) 175
Hollie Michael O (6.5Crdm) 175
*Austin Raisor O (223/260AI) 175
*Jim Wolf O (308) 175
94. Brad Bishop O (7mmWSM) 170
Fred Elam O (6.5x284) 170
96. John Davis O (308) 165
*Gary Holmes O (6xc) 165
Brian Stitt O (260AI) 165
99. *Randy Roblin O (25-06AI) 160
100. Don Holbrook O (22-250) 155
101. *Rick Geraci O (25-06) 150
Al Hill O (308) 150
*Gary Morris O (30-06) 150
Kevin Young O (223) 150
105. Gary Conner O (223) 135
Ken Deisch O (6mm) 135
107. David Christman O (6.5Crdm) 130
*Tom Rayner O (223) 130
109. *Jonathan Chandler O (7mm) 125
*Bob Ellwood O (30-06IMP) 125
*Alec Roach** O (308) 125
112. *Jordon Rayner O (243) 120
113. Sarah Riebel* O (22-250) 110
114. Austin Raisor O (223) 70
115. *Josh Hardwick O (308) 40
116. *Eddie Harlan M (7.62) 10

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[MDM]

What a fun weekend. Congrats to Tom and Carolyn for a record crowd! Got to see a few guys shoot their personal best scores and that is always exciting. Congrats to Chris for the win and to Craig and Hollie for breaking down the 400 barrier. Really happy for Hollie and damn, I sure wish Hollie was in our squad on Sunday so I would have got to see him do it. Seen him struggle on Saturday, which is very uncharacteristic of him, but he came back and posted an outstanding score on Sunday. Several other guys are knocking on that 400 door and its just a matter of time before they get there. The Dale/Bob 223 showdown on Sunday was a lot of fun to watch - which one is going to get all oiled up to gain an advantage next time? Great job to both of those guys for breaking the 300 barrier and to the new high score by Tim Shuck for a 223. I think some guys are on to something with trying to call the impacts just based on sound alone. Is it "ding" for 12 o'clock hit and "dong" for a 6 o'clock hit? Just a little more training... Thanks to Rayners and crew for handling such a big crowd so well.

 

[dwt]

20yrs must be the key , I've got 30+ and I just haven't quite got it yet ?

 

[0311@LAR]

Baby oil is the true key Dale. Slather yourself up, and you will figure it all out.

 

[Smokin250]

Thanks again guys for all the help. Truly great people at Rayner's. Had an absolute blast and can't wait for the next one. This being my first shoot I could have asked for better guys helping me figure out everything.

 

[layback04]

This is a great range with awesome people running it along with great participants. August will make a year for me attending the long range matches and I have learned a lot and still learning more from everyone each month.

 

[Shadowe]

This was my third long range match, not only at Rayners but ever. Tom and Carolyn are great, I can't f Thank them enough for range and the work they put into it and the volunteers who help keep us fed. Sitting here feels more like shooting with family than strangers. Everyone I have shot with have been helpful and willing to share with me their hard learned tips and tricks which they could just as easily (and rightfully)keep to themselves but you can tell they just enjoy shooting and sharing the fun. Thank you to everyone!

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