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2017 September Mid-Range Prone League Match Results

It was September, but it was hot, like August hot.  With the F-Class Nationals starting I didn’t expect a huge number of shooters.  We had twelve, which is a pretty good turn-out.

After the software upgrade, and antenna replacements, we had only minor problems with a single target, and those were resolved with a reboot.  So we were able to complete all of the shots for all of the competitors by about 12:30 PM.

For a change we had a lot of F-Open shooters, the high shooter was Steve Goyette with a 594-28X.  For sling shooters, Chris Whitney was high shooter with a 597.34X, closed with an outstanding 200-17X in the last stage.

Even with the heat, it was a good day.  Our next match will be on October 14, 2017.

Results:

2017 SMRP – Match 5

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2017 Michigan Mid-Range Prone Championship Results

On Saturday, September 2, 2017 the 2017 Michigan Mid-Range Prone Championship was conducted at the Midland County Sportsman’s Club (MCSC).  We saw a day where the temperature went from 38 degrees F to the low 70’s and mostly sunny.  The result was twenty-seven (27) competitors, which may be the highest turn-out for a MCSC match, and the longest day I can remember.

For that we had some degree of drama, both from the competitors chasing state championships, and from electronic targets that chose to be fickle on the low end of the line.  The target issues were resolved at 500, but then cropped up again in spades at 600 yards.  We finally re-squadded shooters from target one to other targets to complete the 600 yard stage of the championship.

In the Any Rifle category (Sling Shooters), we saw Peter Church and Bob Steketee separated by X’s moving back to the 600 yard line.  When the dust settled Peter finished with a perfect score 600 with 40 X’s, besting Bob’s 599 with 37 X’s.

There was another performance by a sling shooter of note.  Jamie Root, fired a 200 with 18 X’s.  If you are an old guy (like me), you can remember when the National Record for twenty shots at 600 yards was 200-18 for about a hundred years (I exaggerate only a little, it was the record for a long time).

In the F-TR category, Josh Moore set the pace finishing with a 596-32X.  He was chased by Bob Lorenz:  595-29, and 13 year old Sydnie Lipski, who had a 595-28.

In the F-Open category, Aaron Alexander was the high shooter with a 596-33X, besting Jake Oswald with a 592-27X.

We were pleased to see four (4) Juniors competing in today’s match.  They finished as follows:

Juniors
no First Name Last Name Agg X's
1 Sydnie Lipski 595 28
2 Allen Cox 563 24
3 Connor Parsons 546 9
4 Izabelle Bender 510 3

Final Results:

2017 Mid-Range Prone Championship Results

Our congratulations to Peter Church, Michigan Mid-Range Prone Any Rifle Champion, Aaron Alexander, Michigan Mid-Range Prone F-Open Champion, Josh Moore, Michigan Mid-Range Prone F-TR Champion, and Sydnie Lipski the Michigan Mid-Range Prone Junior Champion.  Commemorative plaques are being ordered and hopefully will be available for delivery on September 23 (next league match).

This completed our last registered match for the year.  However, we have a couple more league matches for 2017 and two-three “special matches” left for the year.  Our next league match in on September 23, 2017 followed on October 14, 2017 by the last league match for 2017.  Both will be a 3x600s.  For special matches we have our Halloween BSA Charity Shoot tentatively on October 26, 2017, then our Annual Foul Weather on November 25, 2017, and lastly the New Year’s Eve Match on December 31, 2017 (we occasionally actually have this one…).  Be sure to check the events tab on this site for information about the upcoming matches.

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2017 Suburban Mid-Range Prone League – Match 4 (August 2017)

Well, in a number of ways it was a special day.  With the Canadian F-Class Championship just finishing, and the World F-Class Championship starting I figured to have an easy, short day.  I should know better.  A total of seventeen (17) shooters arrived for this morning’s match. Then to top it off, Mom Nature decided it was time to run the natural sprinkler system. More on that later.

Unfortunately, we had one shooter withdraw due to an equipment issue.  So we show only sixteen scores.

In the Sling category, Peter Church was high shooter with a 598-40X. For an almost 79 year old, this was another impressive score.  In the F-Open, Marcel Bollinger was high with 596-35X.  In F-TR, Bob Lorenz (who has the privilege of my signature on his DD-214!) was high with a 596-35X.

Additionally, we had three Junior shooters, Sydnie Lipski, Allen Cox and Connor Parsons.  Its been a long time since we had Junior shooters competing in this league.  We were happy to see all of them!

Now back to the sprinkler system. The first time Mom Nature turned them on, I was quick enough to cover my gear, and to slip into Pete Church’s vehicle. So, I stayed dry. The second time I had just finished my sighters of my last string. Frankly, I don’t think the rain helped my performance. However, I did learn that my Eddie Bauer shorts, and UA socks dried almost immediately after the rain stopped. Thank goodness for small favors!

The results: 2017 SMRP – Match 4

Our next match is September 2, 2017, and will be the Michigan Mid-Range Prone Championship. This competition will be fired at 300, 500, and 600 yards.  The program is available here:  2017 Michigan Mid-Range Prone Championship.  Please note the change to the sighting requirements for sling (Any Rifle) shooters detailed in a previous post.  This year we will allow any sights for all shooters.  The sling shooters will meet at the completion of the match to discuss sighting requirements for the 2018 State Championship.

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2017 Mid-Range Prone Championship

Please note, the program for this match indicates rule 3.2 Any Rifle for the rifle type for Sling/Target Rifle.  We did not specify rule 3.7(a) to specify metallic sights.

Additionally, with the changes to the rules regarding sights for service rifles, and match rifles for National competition, we will be treating this match as having three categories:  Any Rifle (Rule 3.2), F-Open (Rule 3.4a) and F-TR (Rule 3.4b).

The Any Rifle category will allow any sights as provided by Rule 3.2.

At the completion of the competition, we will conduct a competitor meeting to discuss whether or not some portion of the Mid-Range Prone Championship should include a portion that requires metallic sights as provided by Rule 3.7(a).  However, for 2017 this match will be conducted with any sights for Any Rifle (sling) competitors.

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2017 Suburban Mid-Range Prone Match 2 Results

We had a wonderful day for shooting.  Bright, high seventies to low eighties for temperature, calm winds.  Unfortunately, this resulted in a low turn-out (only six shooters). However, leveraging the electronic targets meant with two relays on only one sling target. We started at 9:00 AM, and finished shooting right at 11:00 AM.

A single notable score was a 599 fired by Chris Whitney using a .223 Remington.  A very nice performance.

2017 SMRP – Match 2

Our next match of the Suburban Mid-Range League is scheduled for July 15, 2017. Course of fire is a 3×600. The program is available here: 2017 Suburban Mid-Range Prone League.

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2017 Michigan Fullbore Prone Championship Results

On Saturday, May 27, 2017 the Midland County Sportsman’s Club ran the 2017 Michigan Fullbore Rifle Championship.  We had a beautiful day, and twenty-one (21) competitors enjoyed gentle conditions for the match.

The course of fire included ten (10) shots at 300, 500 and 600 yards, followed by a single fifteen (15) shot string at 600 yards.

Our turn-out was sufficient to provide three (3) State Champions:  Target Rifle (the dudes with the slings), F-Open, and F-TR.  Target Rifle was won by Peter Church with a 449-35X,  Pete was chased by Jake Bondy with a 447-19X.  F-Open was won by Marcel Bollinger with a 445-21X.  F-TR was won by John Pierce with a 448-28X, who out Xed John Droelle, who posted a 448-21X.

Left to right:  Marcel Bollinger, F-Open Champion; John Pierce, F-TR Champion; and Peter Church, Target Rifle Champion.

2017 Michigan Fullbore Prone Championship

The next competition at Midland will be held on June 10, 2017, and will be match two (2) of the Suburban Mid-Range Prone League.  Program is here.

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2017 Suburban Mid-Range Prone League – Match 1

After three weekends in a row for the Winter Mid-Range Prone League, we conducted the first of the Suburban Mid-Range Prone League matches.  Twelve (12) shooters came out for the first of these for 2017.  They enjoyed a brisk, but sunny morning.  However, they were challenged by a heavy buffeting wind that rocked scores across the board.

The High Any Rifle (Sling) shooter was Jake Bondy, with a 594-31X.  Notably, Jake cleaned the first string with a 200-14X.  An absolutely outstanding score in the wind we experienced today.

The High F-TR shooter was John Roethlisberger with a 589-28X.  Given the wind another outstanding score.

2017 SMRP – Match 1

Our next match is the May 27, 2017 (the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend), and will be the 2017 Michigan Fullbore Prone Championship.

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2017 Suburban Mid-Range Prone League – May 6, 2017

The first Suburban Mid-Range Prone League Match will be held on May 6, 2017 at the Midland County Sportsman’s Club.

It will be a 3×600, and start squadding at around 9:15 AM.  The match will be conducted on electronic targets.  As such, you will not be required to spend time in the pits.  Program is here:  2017 Suburban Mid-Range Prone League

For your interest, the Midland Weather Forecast:

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