.22 Tactical Steel Challenge ** Conover, NC ** 2017 Series

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2017 .22 Tactical Steel Challenge Series, Conover, NC

I wanted to send everyone an update on our plans for the .22 TSC matches in 2017. I know it's short notice but was recently asked to post on this site. Many of you guys are already aware of the matches held at CVRPC but I wanted to post here as well.

Catawba Valley Rifle & Pistol Club will host a 3-match series for our 2017 TSC events. These three matches will be a 50 round format with distances ranging from 50 to 300 yards.

Match dates are as follows:

June 10th
August 12th
October 14th Finale


Sign up begins at 9:00am, Match briefing at 9:30, and shooting starts at 10:00 am.

LOCATION:
Conover, NC. Catawba Valley Rifle and Pistol Club. Directions to the range can be found at Directions to CVRPC. www.cvrp.org The range is conveniently located a short distance off I-40 in Conover, NC (near Hickory, NC). Plenty of graveled parking is available as are indoor restrooms (men and women).

ENTRY FEE AND PAYOUT:
Entry fee is $30 each match.

Shooters will accumulate points in a best 2 out of 3 match format and the highest 2-match point total at the end of the 3rd and final match will be the 2017 TSC Series Champion. Any ties (1st-5th) will be broken via shoot-off. Please note this is a series and all prizes (cash and/or prize items) will also accumulate and be awarded at the last match only. Heavy-duty steel trophies will be awarded for 1st - 5th place finishers and likewise cash and prizes will be awarded 1st - 5th place. The cash amount will be based on a percentage of number of entries. 1st place payout is anticipated to be approx. $500 will the actual amount announced on match date.

COURSE:
All shooting will be from a paved, covered firing line with multiple positions available. Course will consist of 5 stages at distances as follows:

Stage 1: 57 yards.
Stage 2: 112 yards.

Stage 3: 163 yards.
Stage 4: 210 yards.

Stage 5: 290 yards

• Targets are IPSC “style” AR235 steel in sizes ranging from approx. 1.5” to approx. 8.5” in height.
• All targets (including sighter targets) are reactive steel with no paper targets being offered.
• A sighter target will be available at each Stage. Sighter targets are steel, round discs, white in color.

The course of fire will consist of various size targets and will also include “hostage” style scenarios, partially blocked or hidden targets, diminishing size precision reactive targets, and other possible scenarios at the Match Directors discretion.

• Targets will be engaged from multiple and various simulated field positions including prone, modified 90* prone, various barricade positions, simulated stairstep/stairwells, barrels, rooftop positions, stronghand/weakhand, supported and unsupported standing, and other positions at the Match Director’s discretion. This is NOT a benchrest match nor a “belly” match. Come prepared to shoot from a multitude of challenging positions.

“Spotters” with spotting scopes or binoculars are allowed.

Course of fire will consist of 60 rounds, 10 of which are sighters.
You will encounter 12 targets total at each stage consisting of the following: 6, free-standing targets worth 1 point each; 4 aggressor/hostage style targets worth 2 points each - but with a minus one point (-1 ) hostage kill penalty; and two very challenging "option" targets worth 3 points each - but also with a -1 point hostage kill penalty. So that’s 12 available targets with varying difficulty, and with varying risk vs. reward. 10 shots, 12 targets, you decide.

Please note that ANY of the positions described above may be encountered on ANY of the five Stages. Shooting positions will either be drawn on the morning of match day, or prescribed at the Match Director’s discretion, dependent on conditions.
NOTE: Course and targets may vary at the Match Director's discretion.

EQUIPMENT:
• Match is open to all .22 rimfire rifles including bolt action, semi auto, single shot, lever, and pump actions. This match has no classifications and ALL action type compete together and likewise compete for the win together.
• .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle only. No 22 WMR, 17M2, or 17HMR rifles allowed.
• No weight limit. No barrel length restrictions. Adjustable muzzle devices or “tuners” are allowed.
• Muzzle brakes and “bloop tubes” are permitted, no restrictions.
• The use of suppressors is permitted. All ATF rules apply. Have your paperwork!
• No mechanical front rests – bipod only (Harris or Atlas type). NOTE: Only “tactical” style bipods allowed. No F-Class or “wide footprint” models allowed.

The usage of rear bags, wedge style bags, “game changers”, “pump pillows”, packs, etc. may or may not be allowed on a given stage.

No “tripod and clamp” style mechanical rests are allowed unless specified at the stage briefing

• The use of a sling is permitted during any stage or position.
• Shooting mats, elbow pads, etc. are allowed.
• No “High Power type” shooting coats or jackets allowed.
• The same gun MUST be fired throughout the course unless a verified mechanical or optical failure occurs which must be approved by the Match Director.

Permitted equipment will be addressed at the Match Briefing prior to the beginning of the match. . If a competitor is found in violation of non-approved equipment for that stage, the competitor will be issued a warning with the shooter’s score for that stage entered as zero “0”, and in the event of a second offense the competitor will be disqualified. For clarity, please always ask if in question.

MATCH COMMANDS:
• At the command: “Shooters to the Line…Your 30 second Prep and Load period begins, NOW” competitors will have a 30 second period to get into position, adjust scope settings, etc. Once in position with the firearm safely pointing downrange, the firearm may be loaded during the prep period.
• At the “Prep and Load” command, shooters with magazine fed rifles will load a magazine with 2 (two) rounds only. Shooters may also choose to engage sighter targets single fed.
• At the end of the 30 second “Prep and Load” period, the shooter will receive the “Fire” command and have 30 seconds to fire on 2 sighter targets ONLY.
• The sighter targets MUST be engaged first. The sighter target cannot be reengaged after the competitor has began firing for score.
• At the end of 30 seconds a “Cease Fire” command will be given. Bolts/actions are to be open at this time.
• After the two rounds are fired on the sighter target and the “Cease Fire” command given, a magazine change is required. The competitor may then load a magazine loaded with 5 or 10 rounds. The time period for the magazine change is 15 seconds.
• Tubular magazine fed rifles must load two rounds only, or engage sighter targets single fed; then load 10 rounds at Magazine Change command.
• At the end of the 15 second magazine change period the “Fire” command will be given at which time the competitor will fire 10 rounds for score during a 3 minute (180 sec) period.

NOTE: If a competitor does not fire the allocated two rounds on the sighter target for any reason, the competitor still has a maximum of ten shots for score. If a competitor fires more than 10 rounds for score, the score for that stage shall be zero “0”. If a second offense occurs the competitor will be disqualified.

• The competitor may choose to engage any target on the stage in any order. Competitor review of the scoring below and various strategies dependent on the presented targets at each stage are advised.
• If a competitor fires at a target for score prior to receiving the FIRE command, it shall be called as an “early shot” and any point scored shall be marked as a zero “0”.
• At the end of the 3 minute period competitors will receive a “Cease Fire” command. Any shot fired after the Cease Fire command is given will be called as a “Late shot” and shall be scored as “0”. At the Cease Fire command the competitor must display a clear and open action, insert an “open chamber indicator” or flag, and acknowledge clear by a show of hands.
• Shooters must hold their position while target setters are downrange with no handling of the firearm permitted. Upon the command at the return of target setters, competitors may advance to their next position, place their firearm at their designated shooting position, without further handling or adjustment, and await the next command.

NOTE: To help ensure the target setters and downrange safety and aid in enforcement of this rule, any competitor called for handling their firearm while persons are downrange will be disqualified and the competitor asked to remove their equipment from the line. No exceptions. No discussion. No butthurt. Just get off the line. Safety will NOT be compromised.

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SCORING:
• Targets MUST fall to be scored as a HIT.
• Turned targets still standing will be counted as a miss or “0”.
• Each missed target will be scored as “0” point.
• Each “single man” or "free-standing" man hit will be scored as 1 point.
• Hostage target hit (knocked over) will be scored as minus 1 (-1) point.
• Hostage target aggressor “kills” will be scored as 2 points.
• “Option” target aggressor kills will be scored as 3 points.
• “Option” target hostage kills are scored as minus 1 (-1) point.
• If the Aggressor target AND the Hostage target falls it is scored as minus 1 (-1).
• If a Hostage target is turned and does not fall it does not count against the competitor.
• All competitors must have their scorecard verified and initialed before advancing to the next position. Blank or mismarked targets will be scored as “0”. Line Officers will be available for assistance in scoring or match procedures.
• Competitors will turn in their scorecard to the Match Director or Line Officer at the completion of Relay #5.
• All scorecards must be completed with the competitor’s name and contact information prior to turning it in for scoring. Scorecards with no name or identifying information will be rejected.
• In the event of a “tie” for 1st – 5th place, a “Tiebreaker Stage” will be added and will be at the Match Directors discretion. Expect targets from 57 to 300 yards.

ALIBI SHOTS:
• No alibi shots will be given for failure to fire due to equipment or ammunition malfunction.
• No alibi shots will be given for failure to fire during the allotted time.
• Alibi shots will be permitted only when the respective targets are unavailable due to crossfire or mechanical target failure in the competitor’s bank and the competitor has not fired all 10 allowed shots.
• The competitor must notify a Range Officer or the Match Director immediately if he/she has missing targets due to crossfire or mechanical target failure.
• It is the sole responsibility of the competitor to notify the Range Officer of the alibi situation.
• It is the sole responsibility of the competitor to decide to engage further targets or suspend fire and engage the targets in an alibi period.
• At the Match Director’s command, the alibi shooter will engage targets with the standard range commands and the competitor shall be given 18 seconds per alibi shot.

NOTE: If a competitor recognizes and acknowledges a missing or incorrect target in their bank of targets for score, they (or their spotter) must notify a R.O. or M.D. immediately BEFORE engaging targets.

SAFETY:
• CVRPC requires the use of open chamber indicators/flags at all times except after the load command has been given. ALL bolts and actions must remain open at all times except when “on stage” after the Load command is given.

• Failure to display open actions and Open Chamber Indicator will result in 1 warning, followed by disqualification.


• Eye and hearing protection must be worn by competitors, spotters, and bystanders.


• No horseplay or unsafe gun handling will be tolerated.

CONTACT:
Please contact apache308 (Steve Roe) on this site or s r o e x p 1 @ e m b a r q m a i l . c o m for further information or preregistration. Pre registration is recommended but not required.
 
This is just what I'm looking for. Too bad it's clear across the state and I'm booked for this weekend. I'll see what I can do about August and October.
 
Joe & Steve quick clarification question on Stage 5. Is it just two sighter shots like on Stages 1-4 or is it unlimited sighter shots within a set period of time?

Watching those videos from the 300yd line brings back memories. :D

Here are two videos that I took a few years back:



 
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Tom in those matches we shot unlimited sighters in one minute at 300. Not sure about what they did today.
@VA_GENTLEMAN could tell us.
 
IMG_2017.JPG Toughest Wind we have had at 300. Gusts only at 5 to 7mph but no consistent interval. The gusts would be rolling in at the Stage Line when you let loose, and then wonder why you hit 2" right. Then you felt the gust a few seconds later.

Good Spotter and Wind Flags call needed.
 
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REMINDER: The second match of the 2017 season is this coming Saturday, August 12th. Sign in begins at 9:30AM.
 
I want to shoot this. It's only 3 miles from my house! Out of town this weekend!
 
Great match!
Despite the odds I made the match. It was really good to be back.
I've had much better scores but all things considered I was happy to just be shooting again.
 
Great match!
Despite the odds I made the match. It was really good to be back.
I've had much better scores but all things considered I was happy to just be shooting again.

Son.. you did well for your first match back from Surgery!! That ain't no easy match for positional shooting. It was great to see you again too! Lauren was happy as heck to see her buddy Chickn.
 
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