How far will you travel for a monthly 3gun?

Sundance74 · Jul 24, 2014

It looks like we may start having a monthly match starting in the late fall. We're planning on a two day (sat & sun) 5-6 stage natural terrain style match, same stages both days but scored as separate matches that way you can shoot whichever day fits into your schedule or shoot both days if you really need a fix. We'll have one long range rifle stage out to around 600yds and a 30+ round shotgun stage every match as well as the ability to go 200+ yds on most stages. This isn't going to be one of those "brake drums hanging in trees" matches, we'll be using the same steel and props you'll see at other matches. We'll be using electronic scoring in order to have the results available as soon as the match is finished.

Now here's my question, the match location is approximately 2hrs from OKC, Tulsa, Dallas, or Ft. Smith in Coal County Ok., how many of you would consider making the trek?

drmitchgibson · Jul 24, 2014

I would do it. Not sure how regularly, but if this is a monthly thing then a few to several times per year. I got kids.

silver star · Jul 24, 2014

I like shooting brake drums hanging in trees.
If it is the 2nd weekend of the month I'm in.

Bryan Hoover · Jul 24, 2014

I'm in

jtischauser · Jul 24, 2014

I'm down 2 hours is like 30 minutes in 3-gun time

02Fatboy · Jul 24, 2014

Blaise,
Is this match in coalgate?

Breacher 217 · Jul 24, 2014

2-3 hours probably. Our local 3 gun match just folded (G3G) so we are all looking something monthly it go to within 3 hours.

Sundance74 · Jul 24, 2014

Rick, this'll be down on our farm about 12 miles north of Coalgate on Hwy 75 and east about 5 miles.

Micheal J, I imagine I could scrounge up something just for you. Right now it's looking like the first weekend will be match weekend.

I forgot to mention that we'll be running this as a 2 or 3 gun match so for those that don't have a shotgun or don't want to shoot it they can still play. The only clay targets I foresee using will be arials or as rifle targets.

jeffhughes · Jul 24, 2014

Awesome, first weekend works well. We're in.

charger arms · Jul 24, 2014

Well Hell. I live just off HWY 75, all be it is 2.25 hours north of Tulsa. Bought momma a nissan, so sure, if I am off I could drive down from time to time. Or I could pretend I am on SOA and strap everything to my Harley.

racnsoonr · Jul 24, 2014

I'm in..
Bring it on pork chop!

45recoil · Jul 24, 2014

Since it would be same weekend as okcgc uspsa and i work sundays...id still make it to a few.

Tuflehundon · Jul 24, 2014

I don't live near your range. BUt that said, I regularly drive 1 1/2 to 2 hours one way for 3gun matches. Luckily I have a club 10 minutes from me that does USPSA, but for good 3gun matches I drive 2 hours. There are matches closer (30-45 minutes), but to me it's worth it to travel to the batter rangesfor a match. Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, FL is 1 hr 45 minutes drive, but is well worth it.

Jeremy Moore · Jul 24, 2014

I'm in!

Jake S · Jul 24, 2014

I'm in Blaise!

Burk Cornelius · Jul 25, 2014

Sorry for the crapfest on your thread, Blaise. I'll clean it up and we can start a G3G thread if we need to

jtischauser · Jul 25, 2014

Burk Cornelius said:
Sorry for the crapfest on your thread, Blaise. I'll clean it up and we can start a G3G thread if we need to

Don't act like you suddenly figured out how to moderate a thread.

Sundance74 · Jul 25, 2014

Ok, I'm curious too! I know there was a match in June that I almost went to.

Thank's for the replies everyone. I figured I could count on most of y'all to show at least once lol.

Adam, bring the whole family any time you want. We want this to be a fun match that everybody can shoot, challenging for all skill levels, and family friendly. And, the roads are good enough to ride your scooter too, you can park it at the house and throw your gear in the truck and use the AC.

Jeremy, you better be in or we WILL be shooting brake drums in trees!!