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Jrbhunter
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posted September 12, 2005 05:25 AM
Any of you guys ever participated in a rifle competition? I'm looking to modify the platform for our rifle contest in the Indiana Predator Challenge this year but I haven't seen many others to go from... not a real popular thing in my area.
Any suggestions on making a challenging course with limited range? We may be limited to 200-300 yards. I was thinking of doing a night time contest if there was a SAFE way to make that happen. Any experiences or ideas would be appreciated.
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Tim Behle
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posted September 12, 2005 06:00 AM
Jason,
There is a gunsmith over in St Louis, named Sam ..... ( I'm having a brain fart here )
Anyway, he's put on and run a number of tactical shoots, including night shoots.
You can contact him though his website. ARTactical
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varmit hunter
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posted September 12, 2005 08:30 AM
Set up a small target(Nickel size) at ten yards. At least 90% off the shooters will miss it. Hint. It is a lot further than you think.
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Melvin
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posted September 12, 2005 09:30 AM
It sits inside where sight and bullet crosses.you aim high for a hit..Then high or low would depend on distance rifle was set for..By aiming directly at it you will shoot under the nickle size target at ten yards.
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Leonard
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posted September 12, 2005 11:12 AM
For many years, out here the Clubs used to hold what is called a Scotchlight shoot. At night, unknown distances, pop up targets, reflective eyes. Teaches what to expect for the newbie, as well.
Good hunting. LB
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onecoyote
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posted September 12, 2005 01:30 PM
Scotchlight shoots are a blast. It sounds easy, but it is far from it.
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Jrbhunter
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posted September 13, 2005 03:47 AM
Thanks for the info Tim, I'll contact him.
Leonard, that is what I was thinking of for a nighttime shoot. I had drawn up this elaborate plan to setup various targets with reflective dots for eyes then once the shooter was inposition and ready drop a spotlight on the various targets randomly and allow him 20 seconds per target before turning the light out. I figure this may be hard to organize... but I do see the potential benefits.
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Tim Behle
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posted September 13, 2005 06:12 AM
Jason,
Those who hunted with Mark will remember a little shooting exercise that he put every one through before going hunting that first night.
He had three shooting lanes cut in the tall weeds behind his house, and he'd take a gallon jug with two reflective dots, they sat up about the same height as a red fox. he'd then put a jug in each of the three lanes. One lane straight ahead, one 45* left and one 45* right.
He'd put the shooter in a sitting position, and get behind him with the light.
He'd start scanning the light and calling, about the time you started to relax, he'd drop the light onto one of the jugs ( All 3 were placed 100 yards out ) Tap you on the shoulder and count out 3 seconds. The shooters job was to acquire the target and hit the jug between the reflective dots, before he said three and moved the light.
It was about the closest thing to an imitation called fox I've ever tried.
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