2018 Cumberland Riflemen BPTR Mid-range
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 5:05 pm
Pretty weak turnout on what became a beautiful day. Six folks showed up, but only three of us shot the match. Am guessing the 12" of snow that fell on Wed may have put many folks off. However, other than in the pit and the first 15' in front of the 600yd firing line (both in the shade from the cover) the 200yd & 300yd firing lines were clear of snow. There was a nice 'pond' in front of the 200yd & 300yd firing lines, but not a problem. Other than me, the other two shooters were visitors from NZ who had shot MLs at the Phoenix 1000yd matches two weeks ago. ChrisC loaned them a rifle and spotted for both, so he did not get to shoot.
When we were signing in I was thinking, oh no.......... another day like Shippensburg the previous Saturday. 28F to start and a mild breeze in our face. But, unlike Ship, where it stayed cold and windy, once we made it to the 200yd line the sun was above the trees and the wind was, as well. Positively toasty in the brilliant sunshine on the firing line. Same on the 300yd firing line when we moved back, but as we moved up the hill the wind was having a larger impact on our shots, gusting enough to move one more than halfway across the black.
As is usual at Cumberland, once we made it to the 600yd line the wind has kicked up and one needed a spotter. ChrisC did a very good job and one of folks from NZ shot a fine 87-3X in our gusty conditions. The other fellow was having a tough time seeing the sights and did not do quite as well. Though I was using a scope, having no spotter in the gusty conditions wasn't doing me much good. Especially with a new rifle (38-50 Hepburn) and unproven loads. But, all but one of my shots was in the black, so no complaints.
As Bill said about Ship, better weather should bring out more shooters for our next match on May 12th.
Thank you to our new match director(s), Vince and Michele D'Alessandro.
When we were signing in I was thinking, oh no.......... another day like Shippensburg the previous Saturday. 28F to start and a mild breeze in our face. But, unlike Ship, where it stayed cold and windy, once we made it to the 200yd line the sun was above the trees and the wind was, as well. Positively toasty in the brilliant sunshine on the firing line. Same on the 300yd firing line when we moved back, but as we moved up the hill the wind was having a larger impact on our shots, gusting enough to move one more than halfway across the black.
As is usual at Cumberland, once we made it to the 600yd line the wind has kicked up and one needed a spotter. ChrisC did a very good job and one of folks from NZ shot a fine 87-3X in our gusty conditions. The other fellow was having a tough time seeing the sights and did not do quite as well. Though I was using a scope, having no spotter in the gusty conditions wasn't doing me much good. Especially with a new rifle (38-50 Hepburn) and unproven loads. But, all but one of my shots was in the black, so no complaints.
As Bill said about Ship, better weather should bring out more shooters for our next match on May 12th.
Thank you to our new match director(s), Vince and Michele D'Alessandro.