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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.

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.

Had a light turn-out of nine (9) shooters.  Moreover, only seven (7) turned in their scorecards.

Of the sling shooters, Brian Woolf posted a 597-28 to best that group.  In the F-TR category, thirteen year old, Sydnie Lipisky lead the pack with a 593-31.  Impressive score for such a young lady!

2017 SMRP – Match 3

For the second year in a row, Dan Altman has made the U.S. Dewar Team.  Congratulations, Dan!

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.

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.

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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April 29, 2017 was a cool, but sunny day for the last Winter League match of 2017. We had twelve (12) shooters, ten (10) F-Class and, two (2) sling.

Even with some challenging breezes , John Pierce was high F-TR with a 399-17X, and Peter Church was high Target Rifle (Sling) with a 398-27X.

2017 WMRP – Match 6

This ends the Winter League for 2017.  However, the Suburban Mid-Range Prone League starts on May 6, 2017.  Note, the Suburban Mid-Range is a 3×600.  Moreover, it will start at 9:00 AM.

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The sixth Winter Mid-Range Prone Match will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017. The weather guessers forecast mid-40’s and party cloudy.  Should be a good day.

It will be a 2×600, 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 Winter Mid-Range Prone League Program.

For your interest, the Midland Weather Forecast:

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