High Plains Shotgun Challenge 2012

silver star · Feb 17, 2012

benjamin-benjamin said:
do we get any sort of confirmation??

I'm speaking out of turn but I think your cashed check means you are in.

Iggie · Feb 17, 2012

Where is this again? Sounds fun but I don't have the gear or the gun(I know my 5 shot bird gun won't cut it). Maybe I can come watch.

shootingbuff · Feb 17, 2012

Plenty of time to get your gear. I am currently gathering gear for this match. I should have it all by June. Check will go in today or tomorrow.
Main thing is send your check in and then you wont have a reason not to. Throw a mag extension on your bird gun and have a blast. Pretty much what I am doing.

Iggie · Feb 17, 2012

A mag extention would require perminate alteration to my 870 express... because of stupid demples that would have to be dremmeled out they hold the tube spring retainer in place.

(to the best of my knowledge) then I wouldn't be able to throw my plug in and take it hunting.

jtischauser · Feb 17, 2012

Iggie said:
A mag extention would require perminate alteration to my 870 express... because of stupid demples that would have to be dremmeled out they hold the tube spring retainer in place. (to the best of my knowledge) then I wouldn't be able to throw my plug in and take it hunting.

I got rid of my dimples. Why would that stop u from plugging it? You could plug it with the extended tube on it even. It would be a big plug.

Iggie · Feb 17, 2012

Well then I guess I need to start looking for extentions and gear and convince my wife that I need them

and start reading the rules.

jtischauser · Feb 17, 2012

Iggie said:
Well then I guess I need to start looking for extentions and gear and convince my wife that I need them and start reading the rules.

Talk to Tony Wall at the Make Ready Pro Shop. He carries the best ext. tubes from Nordic Components who also happens to be the major sponsor of the match.

bigbrowndog · Feb 18, 2012

OK guys it just so happens that I was working on stuff today and tomorrow,
1st: If your check clears thats your confirmation

2nd: Right now I have 2 RO's confirmed and 2 helpers, We can't put on a match with that!!! So I need all my RO's from last year that plan on doing it again to send in an App, if you plan on shooting and if not then email me your intentions, thanks. Prior service RO's get preference over others so I need to know who plans on being there and who doesn't.

3rd: If you want to shoot the match but you don't feel your gear is up to speed, check with me and I can either confirm or provide you with a direction to go in or proper gear. Depending on what all you need.

Trapr

jtischauser · Feb 18, 2012

I take it I'm an RO?

bigbrowndog · Feb 18, 2012

if you notated your app as such then yes I was considering you as one of the 2.

Also you volunteered some scrap sheet metal tin roofing, is that still a go??

Trapr

Wall · Feb 18, 2012

bigbrowndog said:
If your check clears thats your confirmation

In!!!!!!!

Trapr, can you squad me with someone who'd be cool enough to give me pointers & tips.
I appreciate it, looking forward to this!!!!

jtischauser · Feb 19, 2012

bigbrowndog said:
if you notated your app as such then yes I was considering you as one of the 2.

Also you volunteered some scrap sheet metal tin roofing, is that still a go??

Trapr

Yes on both. I just wanted to make sure I was on the list. I have a bunch of scrap 2x4 & 2x6's from my house construction as well if u need any props built. We have a bunch of pallets if you need any of those.

Iggie · Feb 19, 2012

So I have a question the rules say that any gear must be attached to the shotgun before the match and all the way through the match. Does this mean I can't switch velcro side saddles durring the match like these ( http://3gungear.corecommerce.com/Shotgungear/Side-Saddle/Straight-Side-Saddles-p86.html )

bigbrowndog · Feb 19, 2012

if you swap between side saddles and they are the same round count, and you're doing it to keep from having to reload them so often or some other reason that does not provide you with an advantage by doing so,....... I'll say go ahead, if they are different then NO. Pick one and stick with it.

Also could you provide me with the rule in question, So I can see exactly what you're referring to. I may be interpretting it wrong and if so I'll amend my statement.

Trapr

Iggie · Feb 19, 2012

Rule 5.2.8 but it does say ammunition carriers are an exception now that I reread it. Basicly I wanted to be able to switch the empty side saddle out with a full one. By pulling it off of the velcro and slapping a another one. ( not sure it would be nessary any way being I've never shot a shotgun match before)

drmitchgibson · Feb 20, 2012

I have a question related to this line. Can I use an armband that holds shotshells? What about a shotshell bandolier? I'm mildly concerned about running out of shotshells during a big stage, even though I can carry 24 on my belt.

jtischauser · Feb 20, 2012

Mitch Gibson said:
I have a question related to this line. Can I use an armband that holds shotshells? What about a shotshell bandolier? I'm mildly concerned about running out of shotshells during a big stage, even though I can carry 24 on my belt.

Those are used all the time and they look badass!

bigbrowndog · Feb 20, 2012

yeah, Iggie swapping those out for that reason will not be a problem, Mitch armbands and bandoliers are fine. we will probably have a stage that needs at least 24 rounds so having more would be nice.

Trapr