Gentle Annie Steel Challenge 2017

The Gentle Annie Steel Challenge (GAS Challenge for short) is a field target shooting competition held on one of the Central North Island’s most iconic back country stations. The property is located off the Napier-Taihape Road (The Gentle Annie).

The competition will be held on the 9th of December, 2017. There are very limited entries spots available.

There will be three classes of entry / competition as part of the 2017 GAS Challenge:
- Hunter class, 50 shots, targets between 10m and 350m, no full length magnums, nothing over 3200fps at the muzzle – as is normal for our hunter class events expect more positional shooting, some speed shooting, some precision shooting, and some unconventional positions.
- Precision class, 80 shots, targets out to ~1000m, nothing larger than a 300WinMag, nothing over 3200fps at the muzzle – expect this class to involve some speed, some positional, some problem solving, some unconventional shooting positions and plenty of shooting.
- Long range class, 40-50 shots, targets between 500m and 1400m, calibres up to .338 but talk to me if you want to use something bigger – expect this class to be mostly prone shooting but I am sure to throw something else in there.

Competitors will only be able to compete in one class and trophies will be awarded for all three classes.

Entry fee is $60 per competitor and is required to be pre-paid to confirm your entry. There is limit accommodation onsite or i can point you in the direction of nearby accommodation as well.

A 4wd vehicle is preferred and if you don't have one then you should come prepared to catch a ride from the Station out to the shoot location.

Get in touch if you want to come along! :)

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Do you allow spectators

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Originally Posted by northdude

Do you allow spectators

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Yep, spectators would be fine but they are subject the same safety requirements as the competitors i.e. ear protection, gear, etc. and bring your own lunch. It would be a long day for spectators as well 8:30am safety briefing, 45min 4wd to shoot location, shoot, back to shearer's quarters about 4pm (or after), BBQ and results...

Am keen. Will m@il you @Gillie.

Sounds great. Will give it some serious thought.

Which iconic station?

@MSL, a back station not far off the Napier Taihape road... the same one as last year.

And yep, I am avoiding your question because it is private property and this is a public forum. Registered and paid competitors will receive location details in the week or so leading up to the event.

First draft of the course of fire for this year's GAS Challenge. This needs some tweaking but is looking good for a first draft.

Still plenty of entry spots available - get in touch if you want to come along. :thumbsup:

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@Gillie have you got any shoots planed in the bay of plenty

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@Gillie have you got any shoots planed in the bay of plenty

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Not at this stage. Of course if you run one i'll make every effort to make it along :)

As always the hardest bit is finding a property to host... also i can't say Malcolm and I have been looking hard for a property to host in the Bay of Plenty.
We did run a 22LR event in Tokoroa only a month or two back...

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Not at this stage. Of course if you run one i'll make every effort to make it along :)

As always the hardest bit is finding a property to host... also i can't say Malcolm and I have been looking hard for a property to host in the Bay of Plenty.
We did run a 22LR event in Tokoroa only a month or two back...

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do you still do that shoot down by waiotapu

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do you still do that shoot down by waiotapu

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No - change in management.

Hi there did you still have spots left in long range class 500 to 1400 it sounds like a lot of fun for the day

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Originally Posted by 300wsmPete

Hi there did you still have spots left in long range class 500 to 1400 it sounds like a lot of fun for the day

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@Gillie said today there were spots avail in long range but overall there were only 3 spots left.

Hi @300wsmPete,
The event is basically full (I am chasing a couple of people to pay entry fees at the moment - if they choose not to pay then their spots become open entry again). Also at the moment it is highly likely that the Long Range Class will be cancelled due to a lack of competitors entered into that class. We had thought that offering up the longer range class would appeal to those who want to shoot the bigger calibres without all the positional shooting involved in the Hunter and Precision classes. Turns out, not so much... At the moment I have only one paid entry in LR class and one other "maybe". Even if I had 3 or four competitors in LR class it simply isn't worth the extra work in set up (i.e. an extra 16 targets for that class alone). This is a bit disappointing but such is life

@300wsmPete - I have had a spot open in Hunter or Precision class if you are interested.

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Hi @300wsmPete,
The event is basically full (I am chasing a couple of people to pay entry fees at the moment - if they choose not to pay then their spots become open entry again). Also at the moment it is highly likely that the Long Range Class will be cancelled due to a lack of competitors entered into that class. We had thought that offering up the longer range class would appeal to those who want to shoot the bigger calibres without all the positional shooting involved in the Hunter and Precision classes. Turns out, not so much... At the moment I have only one paid entry in LR class and one other "maybe". Even if I had 3 or four competitors in LR class it simply isn't worth the extra work in set up (i.e. an extra 16 targets for that class alone). This is a bit disappointing but such is life

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Owell thanks for the reply back mybe next time ,hope you have a great weekend cheers Pete

give me a message next week if you need numbers made up to full event i my come up for the day as am only in napier

Still two spots left for this event in either the Hunter or Precision class.

The competitor's brief will be sent out to competitors today. This has the directions to the location in it. Competitors should familiarise themselves with how to get there as from Wednesday next week I will be onsite and basically out of contact.

Yep am in for the Precision Class if spot still left open for me . Send details and i will pay up today

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I don't think I have seen so many happy chappies after a sporting event EVER. Well done the Gillices. Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and the very good company that attended. I was an old bastard in a squad of younger fellows and it was a pleasure to see the enjoyment they got from participation along with their patient tolerance of someone not quite as agile as they. The weather was kind; the location high up in Mangaohane spectacular; accomodation brilliant and the shooting course certainly challenging. :thumbsup:

Good stuff Woody, Yeah looked like a great day out by the photos Simon sent through, I had to friggen work all weekend pissed me right off I missed it :XD:

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I don't think I have seen so many happy chappies after a sporting event EVER. Well done the Gillices. Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and the very good company that attended. I was an old bastard in a squad of younger fellows and it was a pleasure to see the enjoyment they got from participation along with their patient tolerance of someone not quite as agile as they. The weather was kind; the location high up in Mangaohane spectacular; accomodation brilliant and the shooting course certainly challenging. :thumbsup:

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Cheers @Woody you are a bloody good shot, not bad shooter either :thumbsup: Was a great day and a good night too. Somebody had to come last :pacman: but I still had fun,
Who said holdover was no good HAHAHAHAHA
There was some fancy gear on show thats for sure.

I think it must be Richie's shout too eh @Gillie for holding up proceedings:cool:

Cheers guys. I'll post a couple of the photos when I get around to it.
Have to mention @300wsmPete for coming third in Precision Class - excellent shooting! One of only 5 competitors (out of 28) that got above 50% in points.

He hates missing deer so make sure he shoots well. :)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oifCSWb-8Tg

A summary of the stages (Mostly Precision Class):

• Stage 1 was shooting through a loop hole forcing a very specific position to be able to see and shoot the target through the loophole.
• Stage 2 was a swinging target that once hit bobs, weaves, and twists erratically and the competitors has to try and hit it again while it is doing this.
• Stage 3 was risk based. A larger target and a smaller target worth more points but any miss was worth negative points and so the competitor needs to make their choice.
• Stage 4 was the tyres. This required 4 hits on two different targets each (8 hits in total) from 8 different positions on the tyres. Fast and accurate shooting is required, smooth transitions from position to position is needed, good planning is needed such that you use every positions and decide which position on the tyres will be best for which target.
• Stage 5 was confidence based stage. Two targets but they are partially covered by "no hit" targets. A hit on a "no hit" target is worth negative points - how confident was the competitor to hit their intended target and not hit the penalty target?
• Stage 6 added in frustration as the competitor had to shoot under a camouflage net that likes to get tangled in their rifle and get in the way.
• Stage 7 was another barricade stage much like the tyres stage.
• Stage 8 was the long target stage so in precision class that was targets out to 1060m.
• Stage 9 was a speed stage - Precision class had targets at 300m, 700m and 900m and the competitor had to make 2 hits on each target in 2 minutes.
• Stage 10 was the tank trap stage - another barricade stage.
• Stage 11 was a stage where after every hit on a target the competitor had to run before they could shoot again.
• Stage 12 was a learn your limits stage where the targets get progressively smaller and smaller.