Intro to PRS style comp Range session (Cancelled)

[Shoots100]

Since there's a lot of interest in PRS style comps, but new shooters can get a bit overwhelmed at their first match without a mentor or friend to show them the ropes, I inquired about running an intro to PRS style comps with the general at sheepdog warrior range.
Of course they said no problem, but they would need at least 10 interested humans to pay a $50 dollar fee for the half day instructed intro course.
DATE : 7/27/19
Any interest, please PM me.
I shot at the PRS style comp yesterday and it's a great range.



SJC

 

[Jaywmustang]

nice!! Would this be a classroom instructional coarse? I am interested if the dates work out.

 

[Acer-m14]

no idea what a PRS comp is .. went to a CMP shoot / practice .. just a new guy .. have know idea what it is .. sounds like fun .. i'm in ,.. 10 bucks here .. took my mini14 the first time .. the guys and RO were awesome .. even thou my mini shot brass 4 stations down .. were used to it .. then went back with the Mosin on another weekend mag locked the mosin like a champ .. LOL .. needed pliers to free that asshole ... every one was cool .. just took a zero for that round .. still ended up with a black n blue mark on the shoulder ..

from that .. the peeps running that shoot should help out the new guy and not shun them ..

 

[Shoots100]

nice!! Would this be a classroom instructional coarse? I am interested if the dates work out.

This would be an on range instructional course.
Meaning, You will be learning and shooting.
You don't have to shoot, but that would be like paying to enter the candy store and not eating any candy.
Minimum Gear required to shoot.
Brain, Hearing + Eye protection, Mag Fed Rifle, Ammo, 10 rd Magazine(s) and a bipod.
This course isn't a CMP, Appleseed, F class or High power course.
You'll be learning about PRS style events and what to expect from you + your gear to make it a fun and enjoyable experience.

SJC

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Interested

 

[fnfalguy]

I'm interested as well.

 

[Calculon]

Would a standard AR be ok for the class to learn basics?

 

[BDinPutnam]

How "intro" are we talking?

 

[fnfalguy]

@BDinPutnam don't worry, I'm sure that they can teach you that the pointy end of the projectile goes down range.

 

[BDinPutnam]

@BDinPutnam don't worry, I'm sure that they can teach you that the pointy end of the projectile goes down range.

I use wadcutters for all my precision work, which is which?

 

[Shoots100]

How "intro" are we talking?

Intro, is learning what to expect and need before attending a PRS style match.
Just search the Google on PRS and your inundated with so much info, it can be very intimidating.
The main point is safety, but there will be more info if we get more people interested to actually make a date.
SJC

 

[squib]

Would a standard AR be ok for the class to learn basics?

Most basic PRS classes will have shooters walk their shots out to the farthest target to collect data for a match. There is usually a minimum amount of equipment needed to take a class. A gas gun can be used if set-up correctly. .224 Valkeryie all the way up to 300win mag AR's have participated in the PRS Gas Gun Series.

Since there's a lot of interest in PRS style comps, but new shooters can get a bit overwhelmed at their first match without a mentor or friend to show them the ropes, I inquired about running an intro to PRS style comps with the general at sheepdog warrior range.
Of course they said no problem, but they would need at least 10 interested humans to pay a $50 dollar fee for the half day instructed intro course.
If there's enough participants, we'll set up a date and go from there.
Any interest, please PM me.
I shot at the PRS style comp yesterday and it's a great range.



SJC

How did you do?

 

[JamieZ]

I would possibly be interested if its on the right weekend

 

[Shoots100]

Most basic PRS classes will have shooters walk their shots out to the farthest target to collect data for a match. There is usually a minimum amount of equipment needed to take a class. A gas gun can be used if set-up correctly. .224 Valkeryie all the way up to 300win mag AR's have participated in the PRS Gas Gun Series.


How did you do?

Unless your LEO or MiI,the gasser would need to be SAFE Act compliant and in a caliber suited for shots out to 1k.
This isn't going to be a course where you bring your old beater and let it rip, It's for shooters interested in getting into the sport.
I shot just under 50%, which surprised me, as I had serious issues with my PST's zero stop shim's and I couldn't dial elevation correctly, so it screwed me up till lunch break.
Of course, It happened during a long shot stage and I tried and failed with my windage holdover calculations.
I still had a great time and will be back in August, with a new scope or the PST after a few range sessions with a lot of dialing.

SJC

 

[Shoots100]

from that .. the peeps running that shoot should help out the new guy and not shun them ..

At a PRS match, Your gear should be tested and ready to go.
If a rifle breaks down during a stage, you bow out and hopefully fix it between stages.
If it breaks down again, you bow out of the match.
With spotters, RO's and shooters on the line at each stage in close proximity, a safe firearm and safe firearm handling skills are key.
Usually shooters on your squad, range personnel and other attendees at a match will help you out, but only to a point.
It's also a timed match and there may be other squads waiting for you to finish your stage, So you don't have all day to mess with your gear.
As with any match, shoot or get out of the way.
SJC

 

[squib]

Shoots 100 sorry to hear you had optic trouble .

A big part of the sport is learning to adapt to situations. Most matches don't give you the COF 2 days before. Normally It's more like you have 20mins after the stage brief to find targets and make a plan.

 

[squib]

from that .. the peeps running that shoot should help out the new guy and not shun them ..[/QUOTE]

PRS shooters are some of the nicest people in shooting sports. All you have to do is show up to a match with rifle and ammo and be polite . You have access to any other equipment from tripods to rear bags to shoot the stages by just asking.

 

[Mosinitis]

I would never go to any event where organizers enforce compliance with the SAFE act. None of their business.

 

[JamieZ]

I would never go to any event where organizers enforce compliance with the SAFE act. None of their business.

I would never go to an event where they allow laws to be broken which invites cops and ruins the party. Not a fan of getting in trouble for anything. Don't agree with the safe act but I follow it

 

[Mosinitis]

I would never go to an event where they allow laws to be broken which invites cops and ruins the party. Not a fan of getting in trouble for anything. Don't agree with the safe act but I follow it

When did that happen? Which organized events did you attend where compliance with the SAFE act was enforced? I live in the world of competitive shooting, you are a weekend hobbyist.
Funny how it was perfectly acceptable to stand in the middle of state capitol in front of hundreds of state police and scream from the top of the lungs "WE WILL NOT COMPLY!!!" That was ok because it benefited corrupt and obnoxious politicians, but now all of a sudden it's a taboo. New York problem is not politicians, it's people like you. Complying or not is your choice, but for Pete's sake don't be a compliance activist. I don't have the balls to do a lot of things, doesn't mean I have to knock it.

 

[Mosinitis]

Just for the record, when rifle matches are held in restrictive states, match directors often put "all firearm laws apply" into the match program, which is basically a statement of fact. There is no reason to go beyond that "cover-your-ass" statement and no one does in rifle matches.

 

[mfaith]

I would be interested if the dates work out. I took a long range rifle class at that range. Great range and great guys running it.

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[Shoots100]

I would never go to any event where organizers enforce compliance with the SAFE act. None of their business.

Then I guess you won't be attending any matches in NYS with a non compliant or registered Gas gun.
Whether you like it or not, SAFE is a Law, albeit an asinine law.
It's your choice to make the decision to break the law, but asking organizers of a public event to look the other way because you want to break the law is a different story, especially at a range that's embroiled in continuous BS lawsuits from it's neighbors trying to shut them down.
It is their business on the line.
SAFE act discussion is over.
PRS interested shooters please keep posting.

SJC

 

[alistair]

interested

 

[Shoots100]

SAFE act discussion is over.
SJC

I guess dissension is in your DNA, as I asked for the SAFE act BS to stop in this thread.
I'm asking you to Please start another thread in the appropriate section if you want to discuss your hatred of SAFE.
Everyone on this forum already knows about the SAFE act in spades.
You don't like it, We don't like it.
We get it.

SJC

 

[Shoots100]

We have a tentative Date set for 7/27/19 , if we have at least 10 shooters who'll attend the course.
PM me if you're available.
SJC

 

[squib]

We have a tentative Date set for 7/27/19 , if we have at least 10 shooters who'll attend the course.
PM me if you're available.
SJC

I applaud you for the effort.
The facility will not disappoint anyone new to long range.

 

[BDinPutnam]

We have a tentative Date set for 7/27/19 , if we have at least 10 shooters who'll attend the course.
PM me if you're available.
SJC

I'm out but I bet you get 10. I do want to take a course there maybe in September.

 

[mfaith]

Sorry cant make the 27th. Good luck with it though.

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[squib]

Any idea who the instructor will be?