Ruahine Branch Deer Stalker's Gong Shoot May 26th 2013

There are 4 spots maybe 5 left for this 20 man shoot first in first served.To be held just south west of Dannnevirke
Gillice will start his Safety breifing at 0930hrs if you miss it you dont shoot.
6 stages 40 rounds
this is a Biathalon style shoot you also shoot it in the gear you hunt with
The distance's are generally between 50yds to 400yds
cals are from 22-250 up to 30 06 and anything in between No magnums
BBQ and refreshments after the shoot
you keep yourself hydrated and fed during the shoot!.
$20 entry fee ,rifle must be already zeroed.
PM me if you want to see how good you think you are;)
Spectators very welcome............for running targets........nah just kidding about the running bit.

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Originally Posted by Neckshot

cals are from 22-250 up to 30 06 and anything in between No magnums

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.223? It'll make the long targets harder to score but that is what spotting scopes are for.

Im thinking the defending champ is under pressure so he might be using it:D instead of his 308!.
4 spots left.

Also no cam paint on the face allowed for this gong shoot as not to piss the locals off:o

3 spots left.

Neckshot, pls pm me the address and your mobile. The missus and I will be heading back from Tongariro that Sun, might pop in to spectate and say hello if timing works out.

Got pretty much everything i need for this shoot sorted. Targets are there, spare target parts, course markers, target and position numbers, got a chair, tent shelter for me to sit in, laptop sorted, additional power source, scoring system and spreadsheet sorted. This will be the first shoot i have ever run where i haven't competed myself. I think i am going to be kept pretty busy on the day with the running of the shoot but hopefully i will get the chance to take some photos as well.

Weather is not looking too bad at this stage either... maybe the odd shower. Am looking forward to it. Should be a good day! :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Gillie

Got pretty much everything i need for this shoot sorted. Targets are there, spare target parts, course markers, target and position numbers, got a chair, tent shelter for me to sit in, laptop sorted, additional power source, scoring system and spreadsheet sorted. This will be the first shoot i have ever run where i haven't competed myself. I think i am going to be kept pretty busy on the day with the running of the shoot but hopefully i will get the chance to take some photos as well.

Weather is not looking too bad at this stage either... maybe the odd shower. Am looking forward to it. Should be a good day! :thumbsup:

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You will trust me, ive now got 6 marshals not ncluding myself so ill be shooting and fireforming at the same time:Dany other gear like reals and standards are all here for us to use shooter numbers are hovering around 15 at this stage.

The rifle I intend to use only has a 3 shot mag. Is that a big disadvantage? Otherwise I will bring a 5 shot mag something else.
Is a bipod allowed, or useful?
I haven't a clue what this is all about,but I'm looking forward to it. :)

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Originally Posted by Tahr

The rifle I intend to use only has a 3 shot mag. Is that a big disadvantage? Otherwise I will bring a 5 shot mag something else.
Is a bipod allowed, or useful?
I haven't a clue what this is all about,but I'm looking forward to it. :)

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the more capacity the better for this style of shoot and if you shoot with a bi pod then bring it if you have it in your day bag and put it on for th long shots bring it.The idea is simulated feild shoot/hunt shoot if you get the drift?

Tahr, bring what you are used to. A 3 shot magazine will not be a big disadvantage. A 5 shot magazine would be better but honestly its a biathlon... bring your 3 shot and run a little faster? :thumbsup: I don't think the time taken actually shooting will be the decider. I think hits on targets will be the deciding factor on the day. You will be fine. If you are not intending to carry a day pack definately bring your bipod.

Neckshot that is awesome news!!!! Really pleased you guys have managed to get a few people together to help run it on the day. That will make the whole shoot run a lot smoother. I'm guessing that brings us back to the original plan then. Two short courses and everyone goes through both courses twice. Let me know if you want some prizes, i have a voucher for H&F here i can spend to pick something up.

Guys, if you are still deciding on whether or not to attend this shoot i highly encourage you to come along. Doesn't matter how fit you are, come along, bring your sense of humour and have some fun! :thumbsup:

This sounds like fun.I can't make it,I'm not sighted in but please post pics.
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Originally Posted by Gillie

Tahr, bring what you are used to. A 3 shot magazine will not be a big disadvantage. A 5 shot magazine would be better but honestly its a biathlon... bring your 3 shot and run a little faster? :thumbsup: I don't think the time taken actually shooting will be the decider. I think hits on targets will be the deciding factor on the day. You will be fine. If you are not intending to carry a day pack definately bring your bipod.

Neckshot that is awesome news!!!! Really pleased you guys have managed to get a few people together to help run it on the day. That will make the whole shoot run a lot smoother. I'm guessing that brings us back to the original plan then. Two short courses and everyone goes through both courses twice. Let me know if you want some prizes, i have a voucher for H&F here i can spend to pick something up.

Guys, if you are still deciding on whether or not to attend this shoot i highly encourage you to come along. Doesn't matter how fit you are, come along, bring your sense of humour and have some fun! :thumbsup:

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Ive got first and second prize coverd thanks to H n F and farmlands and of course BBq and refreahments will be supplied from Ruahine deer stalkers at the end.Like Gille said this shoot is for everybody and anybody.

I still have some spots to fill ,could even arrange accomadation for one or two!.............cant garentee the sanity of the hosts but were all shooters here!:D

bump!.

If I was in the country I'd have no hesitation in attending.

Any Wellingtonians going up for this? I have a lift home, just not there! Buses don't go early enough :XD: and I am busy playing pol pol the night before.

I would be keen but only have a magnum up and running at the moment and it don't mag feed :(

Are AR's ok?
Is there somewhere one could sight in ?


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oooOOoOooOoOoh go on, do it!! Road trip with Col!!!! :D

Hey Ive had a few pull out as usual so comon fullas come and have a shoot sunday,some good prizes .$150 entry number draw at the end aswell!

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Originally Posted by DAF

I would be keen but only have a magnum up and running at the moment and it don't mag feed :(

Are AR's ok?
Is there somewhere one could sight in?

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Wouldn't allow the magnum, target distances are too short.
AR's are fine. Unfortunately no where to sight in, not unless you got there real early and managed to bribe someone... :)

You are more than welcome to come along as a spectator!

I'm leaving Wellington at 5.30am in the morning now. Looking forward to it. I can't hit a barn door unless its made of meat, but it should be fun anyway.

Hey Neckers, good luck with the shoot, hope it all goes ok and you get a good turnout.

Looking forward to the report and pics,;)

Thanks Ray,dundee I would like to see you there having a look you know where vince is so bring ya whanau along to watch.

Be blowin a gale out there

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Originally Posted by Dundee

Be blowin a gale out there

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Vince will be able to talk the bullets round the wind:D

Wouldn't have minded going and taking part but will have to wait till I can get a new rifle, and I have to get the trans serviced on the wagon before any road trips can be done

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Originally Posted by BRADS

Vince will be able to talk the bullets round the wind:D

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How do you know Vince so well!!.The wind was a huge challenge but every shooter shot really well in the conditions and they all had a good time,Gille made a great course to shoot for the shooters.Tahr made it up to the shoot and came away with third place overall he shot really well.A great BBQ and prize share at the end made it a great day out.From memory it was 1st,sako 223,2nd Tikka lsa22-250,3rd sako 6.5x55:D.longest shot was 330m and the snap shot's were 25m.

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Originally Posted by Neckshot

How do you know Vince so well!!.The wind was a huge challenge but every shooter shot really well in the conditions and they all had a good time,Gille made a great course to shoot for the shooters.Tahr made it up to the shoot and came away with third place overall he shot really well.A great BBQ and prize share at the end made it a great day out.From memory it was 1st,sako 223,2nd Tikka lsa22-250,3rd sako 6.5x55:D.longest shot was 330m and the snap shot's were 25m.

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Schultz & Larsen. Great day and it was brilliantly organized. Thanks to everyone concerned. My first target shoot for 23 years & I loved it.

Well done guys:thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Tahr

Schultz & Larsen. Great day and it was brilliantly organized. Thanks to everyone concerned. My first target shoot for 23 years & I loved it.

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oops sorry!:thumbsup:thanks for Comming so much for only being able to hit the side of a barn! in this wind if you were hitting the side of a barn you would of been forgiven:cool:

Not long been home. Was a great day. Shoot ran extremely well from my point of view, better than i expected. 12 shooters through 40 shots each in a little more than 2 hours once we got going. Ruahini NZDA have done themselves proud for getting out there and supporting the shoot. Not many clubs can boast that they can get 3/4 of their membership to turn up to anything let alone a target shoot.

Am looking a the couple of photos i got now.

You must of had a tail wind Gille!!.Thanks again for what you and your dad have done again for us,I have to say your Dad is a true rifleman.Cant wait for the pics of us standing on funny angles.

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps8a8af52b.jpg

This one of the few photos i took here that wasn't too blurry. I could barely hold the camera steady in the wind. A very difficult shooting position in these conditions.

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