Axis & Allies Results - May 2017

We had 10 shooters today including a couple of new faces. We're still missing a few regulars from last season, but I hope to see them soon. It was a hot day, but still very enjoyable. Very much like spending a day shooting with friends that share a common interest. Here are the result from the match. Congrats to Chris for his first shooting with us AND (but I'm sure not his last) time in the winner circle.

Great match. I met my goal (be in the top 20).

Just a thought: What might be nice would be a "show & tell" during registration before the match so we can see and learn about some of the really cool rifles that show up.

Oddway Otts said:

Great match. I met my goal (be in the top 20).

Just a thought: What might be nice would be a "show & tell" during registration before the match so we can see and learn about some of the really cool rifles that show up.

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I like that!

For someone that does not know (like me) how does this work? I have never been involved in any shooting competition. But I would sure like to try.

noddaz

noddaz said:

For someone that does not know (like me) how does this work? I have never been involved in any shooting competition. But I would sure like to try.

noddaz

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It's a fun match, for bragging rights. It's very laid back. You have 2 or 3 minutes to out 8 rounds on target at 100 yards. You get to do that 3 times.
It's a fun way to test yourself, and pit milsurp rifles from various countries against one another.

You need a pre 1960 military rifle in its original configuration. 24 rounds of ammo. Ear and eye protection. A front rest of some sort. Everything else can be explained at the match in a few minutes

noddaz said:

For someone that does not know (like me) how does this work? I have never been involved in any shooting competition. But I would sure like to try.

noddaz

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Here is some complete information. Even though this is technically a competition, keep in mind the feel is more of a bunch of friends with a common interest getting together to shoot.


The rules evolved throughout last season and the latest iteration is below:


$10 entry fee, use your own ammo
Only one gun per shooter.
Military issued rifles up to and including 1960
Smokeless powder cartridge only
No sporterized stocks or barrels
Rear peep sights are allowed even if they weren't an issued item, to help equalize the sighting improvements over the 100+ year time period this match covers.(also for those with poor vision)
Aftermarket scopes ARE allowed even if scopes were not an issue item.
There will be three simple classes. Optics (anything using glass, or front & rear match peep sights sets), Non-optics which is iron sights including rear peeps (but no front peep) and Rimfire for .22 trainers.
The range will be at 100 yds
The targets will be NRA SR-1 100 yd. slow fire
Front rifle rest only. No sleds or rear bags.
NO RIFLES ARE TO BE UNCASED OR BROUGHT TO THE SHOOTING BENCH UNTIL THAT COMMAND IS MADE BY THE RANGE OFFICER.
Round count will be a non scored 3 round "site in" followed by 3 strings of 10 shots. 30 scored shots total, not counting the "site in". Total possible score is 300.
There will be 5 to 7 shooters on the line at a time shooting one string of 10. Shooters will have 2 minutes to set up their bench after which at the RO command they will have 2 minutes to fire 3 site in / fouling shots followed by a cease fire command. Next will come, at the R.O. command, the first scoring strings. After 2.5 minutes there will be a ceasefire AND ALL BOLTS WILL BE OPENED TO SHOW A CLEAR CHAMBER. Targets will be scored and patched and the shooters will return to the bench and shoot their second string and repeat for the third string. After the their third string the targets will be scored and pulled. The next wave a shooters will then go through the same procedures.
All shooting will be done from the bench. No prone, or seated on the ground.
You can use a spotter. We may have some spotting scopes set up, but it's best to bring your own if you want to spot your shots.
The 2 minute set-up time when you get to the bench includes setting up your spotting scope if you have one.

Another fun time at a great match! Thanks again for putting this on.

Pssst! Katie had the No.4, I had the SMLE.

She wishes she could shoot my SMLE that well! (and I wish I could shoot a No. 4 that well)

She'll remind you next time...and she might make you write down alll the numbers that come after it the "4."

noddaz said:

For someone that does not know (like me) how does this work? I have never been involved in any shooting competition. But I would sure like to try.

noddaz

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Basically, show up with a rifle that fits the criteria, 33 rounds of ammo, PPE and a rest...spotting scope if you want. It is a very friendly group that will take care of you.

Art3 said:

Pssst! Katie had the No.4, I had the SMLE.

She wishes she could shoot my SMLE that well! (and I wish I could shoot a No. 4 that well)

She'll remind you next time...and she might make you write down alll the numbers that come after it the "4."

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That /2 makes all the difference!!

knovotny said:

That /2 makes all the difference!!

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You're just lucky it didn't have a *

I lost my calendar, again. Is there a June match coming up Saturday, June 23?

Oddway Otts said:

I lost my calendar, again. Is there a June match coming up Saturday, June 23?

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As a matter of fact....there IS! Here's a link to the Delta website. Bookmark it and you can always refer to it.

http://www.dpfng.com/DpMain.aspx