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Shot my first ever match, I appreciate a lot of yalls advice

Shot my first ever f class match today. Came to really only learn. Learn the pits. Learn scoring, learn the way the match runs... had a lot to keep focused on other than shooting.

I ran my 6XC with 105 vlds on a rempel bipod, f open of course. Morning was calmish, first two relays were smooth 5-10mph, third relay wind went to hell, and it got hot quick. Switching winds each shot between boils, one shot would be a left hold off, next would be to the right double the distance holding off, then itd boil... it was a mess, everyone agreed...

Ended up in 3rd place 586-17X

197-4x
198-9x
191-4x


1st place 598-36X
2nd place was 586-22X

Tied for 2nd score wise, X count got me though.

Over the years here, Ive learned, well most of what I know reloading wise. I post this to just thank those of you that have helped advise me of things over the years. I didnt hold the 10, aint nothing to brag on, but I had fun and learned alot.

Ivd heard it many times, but it came to light today about it coming down to the driver behind the gun. My 6XC I think holds its own against the 284s today, but reading wind and making the right call at the right time is the meat and potatoes of it for me.

Thanks again to all of you that have helped me hone my reloading skills over the years! Too many of yall to name.

Hopefully next match Ill be a little less on edge nerve wise!
 
What distance and what rifle range/club? That's a good score for your first outing, regardless of distance. Congrats!
 
Congrats. Great shooting.. It was nice meeting you... Now lets get ready for next months match. I think I will switch to my 308. My mouse gun is just not loving the wind. Plus my new scope for my 308 arrives Monday.. lol.
 
Congrats. Great shooting.. It was nice meeting you... Now lets get ready for next months match. I think I will switch to my 308. My mouse gun is just not loving the wind. Plus my new scope for my 308 arrives Monday.. lol.

Good to meet you Steve!

That wind on relay 3 youd be better off throwing a 223 round by hand! LOL

When I was in the pits there was some sighters not even hitting the target/whole damn board, for several people...
 
Good to meet you Steve!

That wind on relay 3 youd be better off throwing a 223 round by hand! LOL

When I was in the pits there was some sighters not even hitting the target/whole damn board, for several people...
Yeah I was listening to they guy scoring for Otis. He told Otis his bullets were blowing up before getting too far down range. He was shooting some 90 gr Bergers. I did not get what his load/velocity was or twist rate on the barrel. But he was less than pleased.
 
Congrats. Great shooting.. It was nice meeting you... Now lets get ready for next months match. I think I will switch to my 308. My mouse gun is just not loving the wind. Plus my new
Yeah I was listening to they guy scoring for Otis. He told Otis his bullets were blowing up before getting too far down range. He was shooting some 90 gr Bergers. I did not get what his load/velocity was or twist rate on the barrel. But he was less than pleased.


Oh wow! I didnt hear about that! I just kept hearing "where the @#$%^ is he shooting" then one of the guys in my group had a few that missed too. It was rough!
 
Congrats! I often say, I'm appreciative of the 1st person we were ever paired with in FTR. Super nice guy (which helped for us newbies) and we became good friends to this day.
 
Awesome for a first time out. You'll be in the 590s in no time. Congrats.

Welcome to the F-Class world. Thanks for the heads up, I'll have to try and make it out that way to shoot with y'all.
 
I'm glad you had fun at your first match and you're off to a great start. No doubt the first time is difficult for everyone, but you passed with flying colors.

After a couple matches you'll want to take I-10 to Houston and visit us at Bayou Rifle for one of our matches. Don't forget the TSRA Midrange championships in Carthage on October 6-8. You'll find lots of shooting junkies eager to welcome a new face into the brotherhood.

Joe

I see you dont do pms...

I heard some bad things about houston from several people here recently. But I like to form my own opinions...
 

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