Shooting My First FT/R---What to Bring?

[Nature Boy]

Like @TerryH , I've got 4 matches under my belt now. I keep forgetting to bring a little clip board for the score sheet. Maybe this will help me to remember.

 

[ED3]

Another thought that occurs to me:

Put your name on your stuff, where practical... chair, mat, scope/ cover, etc...

I'm not suggesting there are people that will steal your stuff, but just as inevitably as you will forget to bring something, you will likely forget to pack up something for the trip home.

I left a nice chair at a range, and didn't get back there for another 5-6 weeks; never did find it. But it was a common, Cabela's chair without any ID.

 

[rardoin]

An unpopular ugly colored shooting mat that cannot be confused with another's...so when you see it left on the line at the end of the day you know it is yours! I bought an obnoxious purple one on clearance from Midway for $29 and I did not see another until the Bergers. And then @TerryH shows off his. I guess I'll find a metallic lime green one when mine wears out.

Disclaimer- NO PIMPS were harmed in the making of my shooting mat.

 

[Pittsburgh Pappy]

You forgot the most important thing your Mother taught you ..... where a clean pair of underwear! Good luck at the match, tell us how you did.


Pgh Pappy

 

[TerryH]

An unpopular ugly colored shooting mat that cannot be confused with another's...so when you see it left on the line at the end of the day you know it is yours! I bought an obnoxious purple one on clearance from Midway for $29 and I did not see another until the Bergers. And then @TerryH shows off his. I guess I'll find a metallic lime green one when mine wears out.

Disclaimer- NO PIMPS were harmed in the making of my shooting mat.

lol... Get with the plan man. There were 2 purple, 1 pink, 1 red with yellow flames, 1 robin's egg blue just at the club match. I have lots of purple things. Shirts, hats, jackets, golf carts, shoes, iPhones, etc... I had a purple dragster, purple boats, cars you name it.

 

[Medic505]

Maybe this will help me to remember.

Make yourself a checklist. Mine has morphed over the years and the only thing I ever forgot wasn't on the list. It is now.

 

[swadiver]

the "King" of shooting mats, kinda pricey though.

https://www.harborfreight.com/72-inch-x-80-inch-camouflage-utility-blanket-66044.html

 

[Medic505]

the "King" of shooting mats, kinda pricey though.

https://www.harborfreight.com/72-inch-x-80-inch-camouflage-utility-blanket-66044.html

And it could double as a bed spread....

 

[Mike_Carter]

If you have never strung a lot of shots together you might consider a mirage band for the barrel.

 

[HomeSlice]

An unpopular ugly colored shooting mat that cannot be confused with another's...so when you see it left on the line at the end of the day you know it is yours! I bought an obnoxious purple one on clearance from Midway for $29 and I did not see another until the Bergers. And then @TerryH shows off his. I guess I'll find a metallic lime green one when mine wears out.

Disclaimer- NO PIMPS were harmed in the making of my shooting mat.

Mine is hot pink! $14 delivered from midway a couple of years ago. Nobody confuses it with theirs...

 

[50bmg1979]

Mine is hot pink! $14 delivered from midway a couple of years ago. Nobody confuses it with theirs...

So far it's been easy to spot

 

[Stumpy1]

Once you know which match you are going to, post where you will be -you might be able to hook up with someone to help you get started/take some of the pressure off.

Frank

 

[Bully]

Once you know which match you are going to, post where you will be -you might be able to hook up with someone to help you get started/take some of the pressure off.

Frank

Thankfully I have a buddy that competes a lot (successfully) that I'll be going with.

The next Cumberland match is Mother's day. I'll be there. Just got clearance from the wife.