Anyone Shoot Competitions?

[Whip_McCord]

I haven't seen this posted. Anyone do any competition shooting? Let us know what you like to shoot. If you want to but never have, let us know that too. Maybe you can get some ideas and/or encouragement. Here's what I like to shoot.


Frequently:
PPC (winter league @ Blythe's in Valpo)
Bullseye (Camp Perry, Camp Atterbury, State & Regional, and local club)
Rimfire rifle (benchrest)
Rimfire rifle (steel out to 200 meters))
Cowboy Action
ICORE

On Hold Until This Spring:
Shotgun (clays, trap, skeet)
Rimfire Challenge

Not For Several Years:
NRA Action Pistol (think Bianchi Cup)
IHMSA Silhouette
USPSA
Air Pistol

 

[OneBadV8]

might want to look in here...

Shooting Sports

Discuss topics and events related to shooting sports in Indiana (IDPA, IPSC, Skeet, Trap, etc.)

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[Whip_McCord]

might want to look in here...

Shooting Sports

Discuss topics and events related to shooting sports in Indiana (IDPA, IPSC, Skeet, Trap, etc.)

www.indianagunowners.com

They list shooting events in there. I wanted a discussion. I guess the General Discussion area is not the right place.

 

[OneBadV8]

They list shooting events in there. I wanted a discussion. I guess the General Discussion area is not the right place.

It should be for all things competitive shooting. A lot of the people that do that sort of thing are more active in there. You’ll get more hits by those that participate probably in there

 

[Whip_McCord]

Ok thanks

 

[Michigan Slim]

This spot is good, Whip.
I shoot Cowboy Action. Hoping to get back to it more this year. Took a job out of town and took a break from it for a while. I only shot three or four matches last year.
1873 Winchester, .357.
Two Blackhawks, .44mag or two Vaqueros, .357.
Winchester 1897 or Stoeger double gun, 12 gauge.
Sharps .45-70 and Winchester .38-55 for long range.

 

[Amishman44]

I've often thought about getting started with it but have never had time or dollars to play around with some of those extra activities!

 

[econnell]

I considered cowboy action, I’ve got a .45LC vaqueros in 4” and 7 x2” I bought new in 03 maybe and never shot them along with lever action in 45lc with a uberti in .44mag since I lost my dad kinda lost my way but he sure loved it.
Hope there’s more stuff shared in this post.

 

[55fairlane]

I shoot competitive

Service rifle both CMP & NRA
match rifle both CMP & NRA
Rimfire Sporter CMP
New for this year I start into Palma

We at Ft.Wayne rifle and revolver (fwrrclub.org) shoot an 80 shot XTC every Thursday afternoon (weather pending) cost is free....come try, get some experience in

Otherwise, FWRR, Lima, Dundee, Camp Perry & Camp Atterbury

As a side note, even if your not into competitive shooting, during the 3 weeks of high power (board week, trophy week & long distance) at the National Matches (Camp Perry) vendor row is a treat to go shopping at, plus the CMP store & try out the world class airgun range.

 

[55fairlane]

As a side note if you want to shoot the national matches but, aren't sure about pit duty/knowing what you're doing ....
A) try rimfire sporter, this is a no fancy target rifle match (& the AMU runs a live fire clinic on how to shoot the match) this match is a hoot!!
B) the AMU puts on a small arms firing school (high power clinic) & EIC match

 

[Hop]

I dabble...
USPSA - not since Coach died
CMP rimfire sporter - Bedford has stopped hosting these
NRA smallbore - FCVCC.org
2 gun (carbine & pistol)
NRA high power (3 position) - ala Revere's Riders, Marty Brown events, etc
Run-n-Gun center fire 5k/10k biathlons - all over the place

 

[KG1]

I dabble...
USPSA - not since Coach died

 

[KG1]

Lost a good one there. Same as HandK

 

[Michigan Slim]

I considered cowboy action, I’ve got a .45LC vaqueros in 4” and 7 x2” I bought new in 03 maybe and never shot them along with lever action in 45lc with a uberti in .44mag since I lost my dad kinda lost my way but he sure loved it.
Hope there’s more stuff shared in this post.

Who was your Pa? We have lost some good ones.

 

[Whip_McCord]

As a side note, even if your not into competitive shooting, during the 3 weeks of high power (board week, trophy week & long distance) at the National Matches (Camp Perry) vendor row is a treat to go shopping at, plus the CMP store & try out the world class airgun range.

During pistol week, the vendors are great too. The airgun range is worth the trip. Rent air pistols and/or rifles and shoot for cheap. Lots of scenarios to choose from.

I couldn't make it to Atterbury last year; I tested + for covid the day before I was to head down there. We did go to Perry for the vendors though. They were a little sparse compared to previous years. Hopefully, that picks up.

 

[marvin02]

I shoot Steel Challenge & Rimfire Challenge.

Competitions are a great way to meet other shooters.

 

[tcecil88]

I used to shoot the Governor's 20 match in the Guard, went to the Wilson Matches down in Little Rock one year, then went back down there for air rifle. I shot GSSF for several years, some steel matches and a little IDPA. I miss shooting that stuff, but just gradually got away from it.

 

[Whip_McCord]

I considered cowboy action, I’ve got a .45LC vaqueros in 4” and 7 x2” I bought new in 03 maybe and never shot them along with lever action in 45lc with a uberti in .44mag since I lost my dad kinda lost my way but he sure loved it.
Hope there’s more stuff shared in this post.

You have the gear. Borrow a shotgun if you need to. My 1st cowboy match, 26 years ago, I could only find one Vaquero and a Marlin Cowboy lever action rifle before I started shooting cowboy. I borrowed a 2nd revolver and a shotgun. Shooters are the best group of people, especially the cowboys. Maybe that can help you find your way again.

Shooting, even in competitions, is great and it's more than just the shooting. It's the comradery. We go out to lunch after the match and talk. Some of us travel together. It’s a great hobby and a great way to relax and unwind.

 

[Whip_McCord]

I shoot Steel Challenge & Rimfire Challenge.

Competitions are a great way to meet other shooters.

He is correct. That's how marvin02 and I met. If you go to certain matches or ranges often, it's like going to shoot with old friends. Lots of nice folks out there.

 

[Michigan Slim]

I was on my way to eastern Ohio to shoot a three day match with a couple pards I had known for years. I looked at the driver and asked"So what is your name anyways?" We never cared. Just knew each other's alias.