Post by: calib on February 22, 2012, 03:03:50 PM
it would be set up to be a small game and a big game target shoot with steel targets. it would be a way to test your self before the seasons began in the fall. if there was enough participation then there could be better and more in depth matchs throughout the years ahead. it would be a good way to practice for clean kills at range.
if enough intrest is shown i will deffinetly put up more specific information on here once the range and targets are aquired.
Post by: calib on February 27, 2012, 09:12:28 PM
working on getting targets made up
getting lots of people intrested in participating and helping
Post by: calib on February 28, 2012, 01:17:09 PM
working on getting event insurance going for all of this
things are going pretty well
Post by: calib on February 28, 2012, 09:50:54 PM
more recent info about this match
It looks like it is going to be held by Athol, Idaho in the Panhandle National Forest. I received the application for permits today. I have been corresponding with the officials in the forest service and looks like we will be good to go once we have the event insurance taken care of and get our application in. it will take two months for processing, but everything looks good with that.
I have been getting some positive responses from some companies that would like to help out with making this a fun match. I may post some names further down the road. I am still working on getting more. I have also been getting some people that are interested in helping with setting up running it and really just wanting to be involved along with lots of people who are interested in participating in this event.
I have a friend who has access to a cnc plasma cutter and I dropped of some steel to him, once he gets a program In the mail he will have a bunch of shapes of animals that we can use for part of the targets. I am going to need to find some more steel. I am going to get some more of the 3/8" stuff this week and also pick up some 3/4" plywood for the larger targets we will have. I will need to try to find some decent 1/2" steel for our longer range targets where the larger more punishing calibers will be shot.
************One thing I am needing is a name for this match. Some of the stuff to keep in mind while thinking of one would be long range, hunting scenario with life sized animal targets (some with small precise areas on the target), we want to attract hunters that appreciate clean kills along with long range target shooters. The name of our website is longrangeshooter.com so think up something that sounds good. *************
******also we are going to have to start figuring out some dates to hold this match. with this we have to remember that the application takes 2 months to process so we won’t be doing anything in a month or probably even two, that puts us out at minimum may, also we won’t really be able to properly fill out the application with dates until we figure out a solid date. I would like to have a date figured out within two weeks by the latest. some time I would like to make this a bi annual event, but for the first time I would like to have a great turnout and see how everything goes before I try to plan a second match.******
If everyone interested could provide two good dates and/or a possible name for the match I would greatly appreciate it. This will get things rolling a bit better and also give us some info we will need for applications, sponsors to send things, people to plan this on their calendars.
Post by: calib on March 01, 2012, 06:31:14 PM
berger bullets
brownells
m2d camo
precision ballistics
water proof log books
and
huskemaw
Post by: calib on March 05, 2012, 10:20:52 AM
Long Range Shooter's
1st annual
Sportsmans Challenge
will be held the 2nd of june we are still working on the insurance and getting all of the targetsdone up. once the insurance is taken care of i will be finishing the flyer and getting it out to anyone who may be interested. if you e mail me at caleb@longrangeshooter.com i will add you to the participants list that i am making and when i have more info i will get it passed on.
thanks,
caleb
Post by: hunter-4-life on March 05, 2012, 02:59:50 PM
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Post by: JohnVH on March 09, 2012, 06:17:15 PM
Post by: calib on March 09, 2012, 11:21:20 PM
i am thinking that the maximum hunting rifle weight for which ever state the match is held in should be enforced at this match, what do you guys think?
Post by: calib on March 12, 2012, 06:41:57 PM
Post by: calib on March 14, 2012, 09:11:26 AM
i think what we will do is if/ when someone brings a partner they can shoot with them and all the singles that come without one will be put in for the random draw this way they will have a partner to spot and keep score for them and vise versa. there will be two people shooting at the same time with four firers on the line. there will be a team at the big game and then a team at the small game. one from each team will shoot then after they are done the others in that team will shoot. this way we dont have a lot of time used up switching people out on the line and we can keep a little order with the weapons and movements going on at the line. there will be a staff spotter per section (big, small game) that way there can be some extra eyes to aid the team spotter, they can also keep a good eye on the firers, course ect.
now you and dead eye jr. can shoot together and any other father son groups or buddies that come together can stay together and have fun. i wouldnt want to split up the father son or the two guys that always hunt together especially since i would like this to be as close to real life hunting scenario as possible.
Post by: Bluemoon on March 14, 2012, 09:26:21 AM
Do you have a company that you are working with for your insurance? There is a great one in the Seattle area that can help if you need it. They do a lot of work with dog clubs for weekend shooting events. I use them also for my kennel insurance because we shoot daily here. Send me a PM. if you would like the information.
Regards
Richard
Post by: calib on March 14, 2012, 10:09:15 AM
thanks for the offer i will deffinetly keep you in mind if/ when any more insurance issues come up
Post by: calib on March 14, 2012, 09:31:57 PM
Post by: calib on March 16, 2012, 01:48:13 AM
looks like we will have all ar 500 1/2" steel targets, just have to wait for them to be cut and then i can pick them up. that took one big obstacle out of my way. now i can focus more on the location and after that is done i will have the flyer all built up and ill be able to get it out to everyone thats interested.
i will probably have a way for people to register for the shoot prior to the match on the longrangeshooter.com website, where you will also be able to pay online if you would like to get it out of the way sooner than waiting for the day of the match.
Post by: Fowlweather25 on March 16, 2012, 12:19:51 PM
Post by: dontgetcrabs on March 16, 2012, 01:04:48 PM
well
Long Range Shooter's
1st annual
Sportsmans Challenge
will be held the 2nd of june we are still working on the insurance and getting all of the targetsdone up. once the insurance is taken care of i will be finishing the flyer and getting it out to anyone who may be interested. if you e mail me at caleb@longrangeshooter.com i will add you to the participants list that i am making and when i have more info i will get it passed on.
thanks,
caleb
Post by: Fowlweather25 on March 16, 2012, 01:12:30 PM
Post by: calib on March 17, 2012, 09:29:25 AM
Post by: jaymark6655 on March 17, 2012, 09:52:35 AM
Post by: 204chucknorris on March 17, 2012, 10:02:24 AM
Post by: calib on March 17, 2012, 10:15:31 AM
it would be goud practice for pd hunts. there is a group that is coming through that weekend to go on a pd huntin mt or the dakotas and they want to shoot the small game course for paractice and to see where thier rifles are hitting before they head over.
good idea to me.
one thing i learned from pd hunting this winter in colorado was dont forget the range finder, but we had tons of fun as i have never shot pd's. i cant wait to do it again
Post by: calib on March 18, 2012, 01:28:08 PM
Post by: calib on March 21, 2012, 10:40:18 AM
Post by: calib on March 22, 2012, 12:44:17 PM
it will be at
miller ranch
in sprague washington
on the 19th of may
there are two lodges that may be utilized just let me know if you may be interested and then i will get you in contact with scott the owner
if you want to check out their website it is www.millerranch.com
you can find the location, what they offer, ect on the website hope this helps and doesnt mess up too many plans.
thanks for being patient,
caleb
Post by: docsven on March 22, 2012, 01:45:18 PM
Post by: TommyH on March 22, 2012, 01:52:37 PM
What sort of regulations for rifles and sights? Entry fees, etc? Sounds like a great idea!
:yeah:
Post by: alwinearcher on March 22, 2012, 01:55:02 PM
What sort of regulations for rifles and sights? Entry fees, etc? Sounds like a great idea!:yeah:
Post by: calib on March 22, 2012, 03:36:13 PM
What sort of regulations for rifles and sights? Entry fees, etc? Sounds like a great idea!
there will be two courses a small game and a big game. you can either pay 25$ for one course or 40$ for both courses. you can bring two guns one 6mm or under for the small game and one bigger for the big game or just shoot one gun that will do it all (the state maximum rifle weight of 15lbs will be inforced). what ever sights you want weather it be a huskemaw, simmons or red dot scope it doesnt matter. you will be able to range the target and have two chances to hit the target. if you hit a clean kill on the first shot more points, if you hit on the second shot less points and obviosly if you dont hit then no points. there will be some sweet prizes and not just for the winners.
if intrested in participating e mail me at caleb@longrangeshooter.com and ill get you on my list
Post by: calib on March 26, 2012, 06:12:50 PM
thanks,
caleb
Post by: calib on March 26, 2012, 07:28:04 PM
Post by: jaymark6655 on March 26, 2012, 07:37:29 PM
i may have been wrong in saying that washington has a 15lb limit i had seen something on longrangehunting and then seen something about 15 lbs max in the regs, but it didnt say plainly hunting rifle must weight under 15 lbs. i sent an email to fish and game to ask for sure, so we will see. if there is not then will remove the rule. i know idaho does have one at 16lbs to keep the 50's and other huge calibers limited some so it wasnt hard to believe that washington could have been 15. when i find out for sure ill let everyone know and post it. i just want the shoot to be close to a real hunting scenario.Pretty sure WA doesn't, but ID does.
thanks,
caleb
Post by: calib on March 26, 2012, 09:00:57 PM
Post by: calib on March 27, 2012, 03:56:44 PM
i have finished my match website
check it out, you can resister, read about the match and also pay the fees in advance
www.sportsmanschallenge.weebly.com (http://www.sportsmanschallenge.weebly.com)
Post by: jstamp on March 28, 2012, 10:37:54 PM
Post by: calib on March 28, 2012, 11:06:49 PM
Post by: calib on March 28, 2012, 11:08:18 PM
Post by: calib on April 01, 2012, 12:13:34 AM
www.sportsmanschallenge.weebly.com
thanks,
caleb
Post by: calib on April 02, 2012, 06:22:15 PM
Post by: calib on April 06, 2012, 10:15:10 PM
Post by: calib on April 08, 2012, 12:00:53 PM
get registered at www.sportsmanschallenge.weebly.com
Post by: calib on April 11, 2012, 12:00:41 PM
should be some cool prizes
Post by: calib on April 15, 2012, 11:29:12 PM
also i have received 1000 bullets from a bullet maker for prizes
Post by: calib on April 24, 2012, 08:08:15 AM
come and shoot a small game course and/ or a big game course
go to the website check it out and get registered
Post by: calib on May 03, 2012, 07:38:39 AM
should be a lot of fun, there will be lots of targets, prizes and awards.
if you haven't registered yet or seen the info about the match go to www.sportsmanschallenge.weebly.com and get registered
Post by: Gringo31 on May 09, 2012, 06:36:05 AM
Is it kid friendly?
Post by: calib on May 09, 2012, 07:55:57 PM
This looks like a lot of fun....
Is it kid friendly?
like kids shooting or kids being around at the match?
Post by: calib on May 09, 2012, 07:57:21 PM
come and shoot small game and/ or big game targets
Post by: Gringo31 on May 09, 2012, 08:10:59 PM
Post by: calib on May 11, 2012, 10:10:02 PM
Kids being around the match....
as long as they are well supervised i don't have a problem with it.
Post by: calib on May 11, 2012, 10:10:29 PM
i received two more boxes from sponsors today and there are many more sponsorships that i have already for this match. lots of cool awards, gift certificates and more. there will be some shirts available with match logos and there are a couple offers from sponsors for 50% off that will be available to shooters at the match. i have a couple items that will be there for sale which the money that comes from the items will go to the cost of this first match.
i have posted pictures of some of the target work on my website and will continue to post pictures of the set up, the match and the post match.
if you have not signed up or are not sure if you want to come, sign up and come it will be fun!
www.spoertsmanschallenge.weebly.com
Post by: calib on May 12, 2012, 01:39:54 PM
check them out at the match website
Post by: docsven on May 17, 2012, 05:04:00 PM
Post by: calib on May 20, 2012, 05:45:05 PM
Thanks again and I hope to see all of you guys again,
Caleb Hallett
Big Game Small Game
out of 14 out of 15
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Bill Tincup 9 Tanner Furniss 13.5
Todd Dow 9 Michael Henry 12.5
Tim Rice 9 Jeff Brozovich 12
Brad Davis 8.5 Nick Garadzi 11.5
Quin Taylor 8.5 Dave Furguson 10
Tanner Furniss 8 Todd Engel 8.5
Ryan Wellhausen 7 Ryan Wellhausen 5.5
Earl Wear 6.5 Tristan Wellhausen 1.5
Jay Maisano 6.5
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Marianne Salter 5 here, that would be due to not having your
Nick Gadarzi 4 score card pressent.
Jim Pelissier SR. 3.5
Ross Bricklemeyer 3
Brian Ellingson 3
Todd Engel 2
Scott Kirk 2
Michael Henry 1.5
Chris Hodl 1.5
Herman Leu 1
Jim Pelissier JR. 1
Ben Bozeman 0
Ed Pfieffer 0
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