DEEP CREEK 1000 YARD MATCH

[Rat Rifle]

Yes, the sighter target gets pulled down with each shot and marked with an orange dot ( you may notice one in the picture) than we hang a record target over the sighter target prior to commence fire of the record string. ( you’ll see our record targets on the wall behind our crew waiting to be hung at the end of the sighter period)

Sighting in at exactly the same range as the score target is definitely a pleasant advantage. Unlike clay birds on the berm that may be 10’ below and 16/20’ in front of the Score target. Or steel plates that are often behind, but sometimes in front of the Score target. These different set ups require consideration to determine final Score Target impact. Of course everyone is at the same disadvantage, which should even things out. Except that home range shooters and others with experience on that range have often figured the solution to these disadvantages out. Traveling shooters likely have not. I shot a match once where the grass was so high on the berm, if you missed your sighter plate, there was no way to see the splash. I found bare dirt to sight in on, and managed to get one on the plate, then it was time to go for score.

Those who shoot at Deep Creek all tell what a fine experience it is. Hope I can shoot there some day.

I guess this rambling may serve to remind Me that a HUGE part of Long Range Shooting is the MENTAL GAME !!!

 

[INTJ]

I can't make it this weekend, and I am unhappy about that. Regardless, shoot small and get the range warmed up for when I see everyone for the second match.

 

[762plinker]

my intention is to not travel to ranges that do not have operating pits.
no more guessing about what i am actually shooting at with birds or berm steel
such ranges are fine for he locals but not the occassional visitor

 

[Ronnie milford]

Deep Creek Crowd
shoot small and keep them in the middle. Easier said than done for me most of the time .
hope y’all have a great match as I recall quite a lot of breath taking views in that area wish it wasn’t so far from ga
Have fun
Ronnie

 

[Northridge]

Deep Creek Crowd
shoot small and keep them in the middle. Easier said than done for me most of the time .
hope y’all have a great match as I recall quite a lot of breath taking views in that area wish it wasn’t so far from ga
Have fun
Ronnie

Like a “one armed paper hanger” around her at this point but we are Breaking down the reloading room, and prepping camper this evening and hopefully mid day tomorrow we will be headed to the “Deep” to set up shop .. best 3 days of every month for me I truly love that Time…

Shawn Williams

 

[tom]

my intention is to not travel to ranges that do not have operating pits.
no more guessing about what i am actually shooting at with birds or berm steel
such ranges are fine for he locals but not the occassional visitor

Mike,

Our pits are fully functional. Let me know when you're coming, I have a special spotter disk just for you! Lol

Tom

 

[762plinker]

aug as usual

 

[InTraining]

Looks like the “Band” is getting back together! See ya guys in a few days!

 

[Northridge]

We are nearing kick off y’all get them boom sticks dusted off ..

Shawn Williams

 

[JFrank]

Looks like the fellas have a snowy day up on the mountain…

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Lets see some triangles!

 

[762plinker]

ok, just to let people know that want to shoot the big match in aug.
i just made my reservations for 4 days(you only need 3 or 2). just over $800 at a super8.
make reservations now or there maybe no rooms.....not sure what goes on in missoula at that time but the rooms go quick and get expensive...my bill use to be 1/2 of this.

 

[DHuffman]

I was within a couple hours day before yesterday, wish I'd had something ready to shoot and I'd have came on out.

Small groups and high scores for all, maybe April or May for me.

 

[MTlager]

Typical winter day !

 

[rogina]

Typical winter day !View attachment 1424732

It is Spring now.

 

[JFrank]

The guys might need a warm jacket today.

 

[Skedaddle Shooter]

Typical winter day !View attachment 1424732

Should make it easy to read the wind