Experimental 22 Raptor Match

[Danny Creasy]

On March 29th at 9:00 AM, we will give a new kind of match a test drive. I have named it the Twenty-two Raptor Class Match. Here is the plan. It will be fired on the highpower rifle range at 100 yards. The shooter moves from standing to prone or sitting with his/her bipodded rifle to engage five little chickens at 100 yards with 10 rounds in one minute - three strings - your score is the number of chickens standing out of all fifteen birds engaged - low score wins - tie breaker's anticipated - tie breaker will be a single string with only five rounds to be repeated as necessary - anything goes for the rifle as long as it is chambered for the .22 long rifle round and the rifle less magazine with bi-pod attached weighs no more than 10.5 lbs - repeat: the combined weight of the rifle, scope, and bipod with the box magazine detached can't exceed ten and a half pounds - the weight of the magazine of a tube repeater will have to be included for obvious reasons.

Edited March 6th: Due to this being an experimental match and the precarious future of our range location, I don't want people to have to go buy a bi-pod for a single event. So, the Raptor participant will have the option of using a sling, sand bag, bull bag, etc instead of bi-pod. But, keep in mind the shooter will have to start standing with the rifle and any support in hand, then at the command, assume position (sitting or prone) and shoot (all under the clock). To be fair the weight of the bi-pod, bag, and/or sling will not be included in the 10.5 lb weigh-in. Also, no rear support bags of any type will be allowed.

[Dwight Pilkilton]

I'm in, already trying to decide on which rifle to set up for this match....and can we get a little plastic Dino to give away as a prize for match winner ;D

[Jay Holman]

Hopefully my hvy barrel build will be operational and able to make weight. Might be close with the 6.5-20x50 scope on it. May have to downsize the optics a bit to make weight. If not, the Trainer will get a big scope for a few days .

Jay

[Danny Creasy]

Please take note of these edits that I have added to my first post of this thread.

Edited March 6th: Due to this being an experimental match and the precarious future of our range location, I don't want people to have to go buy a bi-pod for a single event. So, the Raptor participant will have the option of using a sling, sand bag, bull bag, etc instead of bi-pod. But, keep in mind the shooter will have to start standing with the rifle and any support in hand, then at the command, assume position (sitting or prone) and shoot (all under the clock). To be fair the weight of the bi-pod, bag, and/or sling will not be included in the 10.5 lb weigh-in. Also, no rear support bags of any type will be allowed.

[Danny Creasy]

Are you ready for the Raptor Match. I sighted in the Ruger for it today.

[Danny Creasy]

Hey, I was scratching my head over the issue of a Raptor Match forearm rest since I decided to pass on the bi-pod option. How about this Caldwell rear rabbit ears bag strapped to my old Dillon .45 ACP ammo bag (IDPA/IPSC)? It is just the height I wanted and it is easy to "throw down" with the left hand while the rifle is in strong hand.



I will loan this to anybody that would like to use it on Saturday's match. Just be sure you shoot in a different string from me.

[Deleted]

I am ready. I have put my Harris bipod on my TC and sighted it in.

[Danny Creasy]

I knew I could count you in Peary. Here is the score sheet. I created the Grand Master class for you.

.22 Raptor Class Match

Registration and Individual Score Sheet

Date _______________


Shooter’s Name ___________________________________

Rifle _____________________________________________

Is the combined weight of the rifle and scope below 10.5 pounds? Yes ____ No ____

Scope ____________________________________________

Ammunition ______________________________________

Bi-Pod ________ or Rest ________ (Check One)

Silhouettes left standing in String One __________

String Two __________

String Three __________

Total __________

Tiebreaker __________

Final Classification and Place in that Classification

Grand Master (Total score of zero) Score _____/______ Place ____________

Master (Total score between 1 and 3) _____/______ ____________

Expert (Total score between 4 and 6) _____/______ ____________

Marksman (Between 7 and 9) _____/______ ____________

Rifleman (Between 10 and 12) _____/______ ____________

Novice (Between 13 and 15) _____/______ ____________

[TONY Q.C.I.S.]

I'm in , rain or shine .....
I'm shooting my savage MK II classic HB, 6x18x44 off a bi-pod.. ammo is still up in the air literaly...

i have a front sling swivel mount bi pod will be happy to share.. just make sure your on a diff. string than me.. "T"

[Danny Creasy]

That's great Tony. Glad we can count you in.

[Dwight Pilkilton]

I have 3 rifles sighted in at 100, 1 CZ Scout, 1 Biathlon Basic, and my TC Classic..these will be avaliable for use by shooters.

Dwight

[Danny Creasy]

admin said:

I have 3 rifles sighted in at 100, 1 CZ Scout, 1 Biathlon Basic, and my TC Classic..these will be avaliable for use by shooters.

Dwight

Very generous - as usual Dwight. I am sure some folks could take advantage of that offer.

Been keepin an eye on the weather. Forecast is for a high of 71 tomorrow. So, the morning will be a very pleasant 58 to 68 probably. There is a modest chance for light showers. We should be able to wait those out if they occur. And, the winds are forecst for 5 to 10 mph. That is actually much lower than they have been the last few days. Looks like a go.

[davidking]

I had a blast at the Raptor match today! A lot tougher than I expected, but an extremely fun challenge. What is it about a stopwatch that makes me miss? Congrats to Grand Master Willard, and thanks to Danny for putting the match on.

[Danny Creasy]

Final Results for the Raptor Class Match

String scores reflect the number of silhouettes left standing our of five (little chickens - 100 yds)



Place, Shooter, String 1, String 2, String 3, Total, Tiebreaker if required, Rifle, Scope, Ammo, Bipod or Rest



Novice Rankings (13-15)

None



Rifleman Rankings (10-13)

1st, David King, 3, 4, 3, 10, CZ 452 Ultra Lux, Tasco 8-24, Wolf MT, Rest

2nd, John Butler 4, 3, 4, 11, TC Classic, Sightron HBR SII 6X42, Wolf MT, Rest

3rd, Andrew Butler, 2, 5, 5, 12, TC Classic, Sightron HBR SII 6X42, Wolf MT, Rest



Marksman Rankings (7-9)

1st, Richard Strickland, 3, 1, 4, 8, Izmash Biathlon Basic, Swift 6-24X50, Aguila Std Velocity, Rest

2nd, Danny Creasy, 4, 3, 2, 9, Ruger 77/22 VBZ, Weaver T-36, Eley EPS Biathlon, Rest



Expert Rankings (4-6)

1st, Keith McBrayer, 3, 0. 2, 5, TB=3, Izhmash Biathlon Basic, Swift 6-24X50, Aguila Std Vel, Rest

2nd, Tony Gilmore, 5, 0, 0, 5, TB=5, Savage Mk II Classic, CP 4-18X44, Federal Gold Metal, Bipod

3rd, Jay Holman, 3, 3, 0, 6, TB=2, Ruger 10/22 International, Leupold Vari XII 2-7X33, SK Std+, Nothing

4th, Dwight Pilkilton, 1, 3, 2, 6, TB=5, Izmash Biathlon Basic, Weaver V-16, Wolf MT, Bipod



Master Rankings (1-3)

1st, Peary Willard, 0, 1, 2, 3, TC Classic, Tasco World Class 3-12, Federal Champion HiSpeed, Bipod



Grand Master Rankings (0)

None



Well, Peary showed us how it was done. He is a fine shot and it showed today.

Please note that Tony Gilmore had two clean runs and Jay Holman shot that little Ruger with nothing but bare elbows, no sling, no rest, no bipod - way to go guys.


The Expert group had a cat fight! Tiebreaker strings allow only five rounds - tough.



It was cooler than predicted and overcast. But, the rain held off and the winds were light.



Talk about sportsmanship and class. Folks were loaning rifles, ammo, shooting rests, and cheering each other on. A fine morning for 10 shooters. Keith McBrayer just came to watch and Richard Strickland insisted he use his Biathlon Basic, mat, and rest to shoot. At the end of Keith's second string, he loudly declared "I gotta get one of these" - he had just cleaned all five silhouettes in the string. ;D



Funny thing, Peary wants to know when we are going to be adding the Raptor Match to our regular schedule.



Dwight will probably be adding pics later.

[Dwight Pilkilton]

I had a really good time, but I always do when I am shooting with our gang. Lots of good sports today as mentioned already. A thought as I was going home....if we had a 2X4 that we could attach somehow to the existing target stands the match would be a snap to run...just take the Little Chicks down range and start shooting.....no racks to haul down range.

PIctures shortly ........I promise

Dwight (The Expert...................who missed every single target in his tie breaker match ;D )