F T/R Competition Results Odessa FV"200"yd F-Class Sept.18th

[STP]

A nice day with some standout scores for the Junior shooters we had with us today.

<span style="font-weight: bold">F-Open </span>

1. STP 194-16V 6BR
2. Brett R. 187-15V 6BRX (12 years old)
3. JDA Sr. 185-14V 30BR
4. Miss E 171-11V 222Rem. <span style="font-style: italic">Bench </span> (1st match 14Years old)

<span style="font-weight: bold">F/TR </span>

1. K. Mussack 308Win 191-17V
2. Jim R. AR15 223Rem. 172-5V

<span style="font-weight: bold">50Yd. RF on official sized target) </span>

1. Allen B. 200-39V

Allen used a Remington M37 with a period correct Lyman Target 15X scope and standard Federal ammo. Wow!!!

Brett used my Savage 6BRX with the "new" NightForce 8-32X BR scope I just got. He gained 15 points from the last time he used my 6BRX with different glass.

Miss E has never fired a match of any sort before. Her grandfather Greg had her at the club yesterday to prepare her for today`s match. Well done Greg!

A fine day on the range indeed

Regards,

Scott

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: Results Odessa FV"200"yd F-Class Sept.18th

"E" did fine. Would have done better if her dingbat Grampy had paid proper attention to her front rest. The cradle insert I had built into it separated from the rest and possibly cost her easily ten points, probably more.

I think it's wisest to reserve the 'deuce' for her use, mostly, from here on in.

The point here is that she enjoyed the whole thing a lot and will definitely be coming back.

I also got to shoot a prototype .30BR barrel on John Anderson's workhorse Savage short actioned custom. Scotty too. Sweet! It's a whole new experience shooting a rifle that's been built with such exquisite care.

My 12-y/o Grandson Patrick also had an outing, practice shooting the 'official 50yd rimfire' target which Allen used for shooting a perfect target. I'm gonna need to set Pat up with a better rimfire rifle.

You had to see the dime sized 10-shot groups Allen shot in person to grasp what a feat he accomplished. Flatly awesome.

The rimfire target's an experiment to see if a half sized target has a place in to event. So far, we've tried it at 50yd for rimfire, 100yd for centerfire, and somebody I know used it in her final practice at 200yd yesterday. Bit of a challenge that last part.

My Wife Celia rounded out our family contingent, reading our Kindle through it all.

We had a great day; thank you to all who helped us do so.

Greg

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: Results Odessa FV"200"yd F-Class Sept.18th

The day's conditions were exceptional.

The scores reflect the additional distance (240yd), but fails to reflect the degree of sophisticaton that has developed where the rifles are concerned.

I don't shoot the added distance. My reasons are both philosophical and practical.

On the philosophical end, the target dimensions are designed for 200yd, and while shooting them at greater distance adds a greater challenge that many feel is needed, I feel it turns the event into something that's no longer quite defineable as F Class.

From a practical stance, once the target gets any appreciable distance beyond 200yd, my optics can no longer distinguish individual impacts, and very simply put, I can't afford better optics.

To resolve my own concerns, I offer a suggestion.

The '50yd rimfire target' is half the size of the standard FV200 target. It could just as easily be renamed as an 'FV utility target'.

I can say from experience that it can be resolved and shot sccessfully, if challengingly, at 200yd. 'E' proved that the day prior to the match my putting her last 5 training/practice shots inside the 3", 3-pt scoring circle at 200yd. If she can do it with a factory varmint rifle; it's a viable option. In essence, it coverts the the FV200 goal into an FV42 task, in much the same manner as the NRA MR63 target.

For my needs, it solves the impact resolution issue, because it could bring the target distance back to within the resolution range of my optics.

For others, it can offer FV200 a decent degree of additional challenge, by providing a sort-of an 'FV42 challenge' option. I can tell you true, it can make one into a genuine believer.

At any rate, it's not my decision to make, but up to Scotty and the rest of the competitors; which is why I offer it as a suggestion.

Greg