Thread: NZ Mountain Challenge.

Good to hear, I am trying to source a couple of light units out of the states myself.

Because we accept that not everyone is experienced in spotting long range shooting and hits on steel targets at extended distances we typically have a very simple policy. If the hit/miss is disputed then the competitor or spotter marks the score as "Disputed" and then they continue with the event. The competitor brings the disputed score to the Chief RO and it becomes the ROs job to determine the action. If the competitors placing or score is significantly affected by the disputed score then the RO may decide that a stage re-shoot is required. The competitor can only re-shoot a stage at the end of the day (i.e. conditions and wind may have completely changed) and we may transport them to the stage instead of requiring them to walk the course again.

If the competitor does not bring a disputed score to the attention of the Chief RO then it will automatically be recorded as a miss when the score cards are tallied up at the end of the day. We tell competitors that they should take reasonable steps to ensure their score card is filled out correctly at the stage.

We also tell them that all bribes will be accepted but the result of a bribe is not guaranteed
Funnily enough I have never had to have a competitor reshoot a stage and they typically get the benefit of the doubt.

Originally Posted by mayfly

@mitch00,as in Johnny Mitchell?

If your referring to the one one the west coast then Yes

Originally Posted by Gillie

Good to hear, I am trying to source a couple of light units out of the states myself.

Because we accept that not everyone is experienced in spotting long range shooting and hits on steel targets at extended distances we typically have a very simple policy. If the hit/miss is disputed then the competitor or spotter marks the score as "Disputed" and then they continue with the event. The competitor brings the disputed score to the Chief RO and it becomes the ROs job to determine the action. If the competitors placing or score is significantly affected by the disputed score then the RO may decide that a stage re-shoot is required. The competitor can only re-shoot a stage at the end of the day (i.e. conditions and wind may have completely changed) and we may transport them to the stage instead of requiring them to walk the course again.

If the competitor does not bring a disputed score to the attention of the Chief RO then it will automatically be recorded as a miss when the score cards are tallied up at the end of the day. We tell competitors that they should take reasonable steps to ensure their score card is filled out correctly at the stage.

We also tell them that all bribes will be accepted but the result of a bribe is not guaranteed
Funnily enough I have never had to have a competitor reshoot a stage and they typically get the benefit of the doubt.

I've got one of this guys units and it works great. Made right here in NZ. Here is a link to his you tube site, I cant find his website at the moment.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4INr8_gvkPc

Originally Posted by mitch00

I've got one of this guys units and it works great. Made right here in NZ. Here is a link to his you tube site, I cant find his website at the moment.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4INr8_gvkPc

In a hard case,a set of three,wireless model I was quoted 600.- plus S&H,good deal I reckon.

Originally Posted by mitch00

If your referring to the one one the west coast then Yes

Looking forward to see you bud and catch up with the others as well,be my first outing at those distances! This arrived yesterday fronm the smith,regards BOBBY R

6.5CM

Uses camera flashes though i.e. a single flash that the spotter can just as easily miss seeing and is fast enough it can go off between frames on a video camera.

I am trying to source the LightReact units out of the States as they are a weather resistant, wireless LED system that lights up for a couple of seconds.

Originally Posted by mayfly

Looking forward to see you bud and catch up with the others as well,be my first outing at those distances! This arrived yesterday fronm the smith,regards BOBBY R
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6.5CM

very nice, I'm off to the IPSC nationals next week any chance you'll be there? Bob and I have teamed up for the NZ Mountian challenge this time. Check this out here's a link to some matches that Bob and are running, you need to come down. https://www.facebook.com/AlpineLongR...?ref=bookmarks

Originally Posted by mitch00

very nice, I'm off to the IPSC nationals next week any chance you'll be there? Bob and I have teamed up for the NZ Mountian challenge this time. Check this out here's a link to some matches that Bob and are running, you need to come down. https://www.facebook.com/AlpineLongR...?ref=bookmarks

Haven't held a handgun in over six years now but will come down to Rotorua to catch up for sure,I do miss it! That page looks good Johnny,be keen to participate once I get my stick going.

Originally Posted by Gillie

Uses camera flashes though i.e. a single flash that the spotter can just as easily miss seeing and is fast enough it can go off between frames on a video camera.

I am trying to source the LightReact units out of the States as they are a weather resistant, wireless LED system that lights up for a couple of seconds.

I like the idea also with the LED lights,keep us posted

For next year what other similar events are shot here

Dermastor I assume you are talking about longer range field shooting events. There are a few I am aware of:
Vortex Mountain Challenge is in March.
Alpine Long Range Shooting Matches NZ seem to have several events throughout the year.
I expect the Manuka Valley Runnin'Rifle will be held outside of Wellington again in March 2017.
The Toby Goodley Memorial shoot in Central Hawkes Bay will be on again in October 2017
WSRA just had their one last Sunday and I expect that will be on again in 2017.
Taihape NZDA have their one in May or June every year.
Manawatu Branch NZDA Gong Shoot is in October.

I am pretty sure the Bruce Rifle Club also run a longer range steel event way down south?
I assume Sparrowhawk is still running courses and events. Precision Shooter / The Bloke / Gearlocker have their introduction to long range shooting course this coming weekend out of Auckland.

I am aware of at least two or three other invitational long range shooting events to be held in 2017 as well as three or four "medium range" events with targets out to 600m or so.

That is about all of them I can think of off the top of my head - there is bound to be a couple I have forgotten or don't know about. Does anyone else know of others that are being run?

Thanks for that information when you are new to something its hard to know where to look. Its good to know there are more events throughout the year I can waste money on.

All the best

Many of the longer range events are essentially privately run and don't fall under the banner of a larger national organisation. This means many of them don't get advertised widely. Fingers crossed the Gunslinger events make a bit of a comeback (rumour is they will).

I have talked with a couple of people about a central place to advertise, discuss, report results, share ideas, etc. about field style shooting including the longer range matches. Nothing has got off the ground though. Personally rather than another shooting sport organisation I would prefer one of the existing organisations adopt the field shooting sport and we try and keep the community a bit closer rather than further divide it with another organisation. Just my opinion of course.

You are on the right track but it takes time to get things moving.

Nah, see I am really cynical. I think if there is a club or organisation involved i'll be pressured into listening to someone else... And I don't think I need to listen to someone else to piss of competitors - I seem to be quite adept at that at the moment!

Overall I think a club or organisation would be beneficial but as you say a big amount of work.