Tack Driver 6

[Will Henry]

For me, the trip is roughly 2600 miles, depending on my route choices. It will be longer than that because I'll be driving to my daughter's place, south of Orlando, then back up to Orangeburg from there. I'm attending this because I like the "run what you brung" format and I expect it will be fun. In a very real sense, this match is much like what "F" class started out to be, any rifle, any sight, but fired from a bench rather than the belly. Throw in Halloween, and it's bound to be a good time. WH

 

[mikecockcroft]

GO TEAM TEXAS
Word is Joe Duke has been practicing shooting from the bottom of a swimming pool to get a better handle on shooting thru the Orangeburg mirage

 

[tom]

I just fly down with a carry on and have wheelie bring a gun and rent us a house lol!

 

[P1ZombieKiller]

I just fly down with a carry on and have wheelie bring a gun and rent us a house lol!

thats the life.

 

[jcline]

We are just under 4 weeks away from the match of the year! We are still full as of today with a field of 140 of the best shooters in the USA! Looking forward to seeing everyone soon and be ready on the "fun" match on Thursday for some really challenging targets!

 

[quest450]

We are just under 4 weeks away from the match of the year! We are still full as of today with a field of 140 of the best shooters in the USA! Looking forward to seeing everyone soon and be ready on the "fun" match on Thursday for some really challenging targets!

I drove by Orangeburg on I26 the other day on my way home from 1K Nats in PA, looking forward to shooting my first TD next month !

 

[Will Henry]

Had a hiccup in my prep schedule (I'll lose a few days of tuning and practice. A family emergency) but the 308 is coming along. New windshield in the pickup, making tie-down brackets for the camper. Scope still enroute. WH

 

[Fuj]

We are just under 4 weeks away from the match of the year! We are still full as of today with a field of 140 of the best shooters in the USA! Looking forward to seeing everyone soon and be ready on the "fun" match on Thursday for some really challenging targets!

What time does the fun match start ?? It's not a plan to shoot in it but,
would like to drive down early enough be there and watch the shenanigans !!

 

[jcline]

What time does the fun match start ?? It's not a plan to shoot in it but,
would like to drive down early enough be there and watch the shenanigans !!

8am on Thursday morning and should have 30-40 shooters

 

[Shooter13]

Well, I regret to say I opened a spot up for someone. Health at my age is a problem. Next year for sure! (Maybe)

 

[SSeal]

Well, I regret to say I opened a spot up for someone. Health at my age is a problem. Next year for sure! (Maybe)

Sorry to hear that Frankie. Hope you get back at it soon.

 

[Shooter13]

Sorry to hear that Frankie. Hope you get back at it soon.

Thanks Shane, just another hiccup

 

[P1ZombieKiller]

Thanks Shane, just another hiccup

Aaaahhhhhh..... the hiccups threw the back out? Its usually the sneezes that do it to me.

 

[Shooter13]

Aaaahhhhhh..... the hiccups threw the back out? Its usually the sneezes that do it to me.

Not the back (this time), heart, got to keep the beat going!! ;-) Remember the song? And the beat goes on? I kind of like that! ;-)

 

[P1ZombieKiller]

Not the back (this time), heart, got to keep the beat going!! ;-) Remember the song? And the beat goes on? I kind of like that! ;-)

I would say that's a good thing to keep that beating. Sorry you will miss it.

 

[Shooter13]

I would say that's a good thing to keep that beating. Sorry you will miss it.

Thank you, I really wanted to come and already talked to Jim about next year!! Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead! I'll be there!

 

[gcabrera]

All quiet on the Eastern front.
A short video from last year:

 

[Will Henry]

That is short!
Our weather has cooled down (it is autumn, after all) so I'm not getting much mirage practice. Sometimes briefly in the afternoon.
The 308 is getting there. Unfortunately, some of the supplies I ordered will not be getting here. With our postal strike going on, I have a thousand bullets and some brass languishing in a warehouse, somewhere. I have a pretty good supply of alternates though, so we'll make it work. Looking forward to a good time. WH

 

[gcabrera]

That is short!
Our weather has cooled down (it is autumn, after all) so I'm not getting much mirage practice. Sometimes briefly in the afternoon.
The 308 is getting there. Unfortunately, some of the supplies I ordered will not be getting here. With our postal strike going on, I have a thousand bullets and some brass languishing in a warehouse, somewhere. I have a pretty good supply of alternates though, so we'll make it work. Looking forward to a good time. WH

Will, I made it loop like 6 times just for you!

The 308 will help you handle mirage for sure.
Rooting around I found a few pictures (actually in Live mode), when converted to video and spliced together can give an idea of the mirage conditions during practice day TD5 last year. Not good to say the least.
Spotting scope is a Vortex Razor (Gen 1) which is not the best to fight mirage, at 60X.
My scope was trained on Wayne Campbell's practice target (top left groups). Wayne can put them together through any conditions!

 

[jcline]

A little sneak preview of the Tack Driver 6 shirts and hoodies! Thank you to all the sponsors who make it possible to give these shirts to every competitor! If you happen to do business with any of them or know them personally, please tell them how much you appreciate their contribution to our shooting sport! Thanks, JC