First silhouette match

[txpaulie]

Bayou is not too far from my place...
Never been there, usually shoot in the yard.
I would love to come out next time to "watch"
p

 

[40Arpent]

Bayou is not too far from my place...
Never been there, usually shoot in the yard.
I would love to come out next time to "watch"
p

Just FYI, these rimfire matches are mostly held at the BRI Addicks range (Eldridge and I-10).

 

[acorneau]

I am talking about the big rams that are chained to the posts. I guess those aren't the ones used in the silhouette match?

Those are the pistol silhouettes, the ones for the small-bore match are maybe half the size of those so one shot and they go down.

 

[acorneau]

Bayou is not too far from my place...
Never been there, usually shoot in the yard.
I would love to come out next time to "watch"
p

It's a private club but matches are open to the public (as far as I know).

The small-bore silhouette matches are the second Saturday of the month. Here is their match calendar:
https://www.bayourifles.org/index.php/test

 

[40Arpent]

It's a private club but matches are open to the public (as far as I know).

I thought non-members only had access via a member, as a guest. Will have to check the rules to verify.

 

[benenglish]

I thought non-members only had access via a member, as a guest. Will have to check the rules to verify.

That doesn't apply to matches. Non-members are welcome at matches.

 

[40Arpent]

Ben, I didn't mean to imply that they weren't welcome, only that I thought they had to come as a guest of a member. Thanks for clarifying though!

 

[benenglish]

Ben, I didn't mean to imply that they weren't welcome, only that I thought they had to come as a guest of a member. Thanks for clarifying though!

I didn't read anything rude into your original statement. Sorry if it sounds like I did.

On match days, the front gate will be left open and a sign will be posted that there's a match in progress. Anyone, whether you know someone at the club or not, is welcome to come in to spectate or compete. And if it's the right sort of competition, you'll often find a firearm and gear shoved into your hands and your whole body being escorted to the firing line. Everybody shamelessly pimps out their chosen sport. There's competition for range reservation time among different sports and the more participants a match has, the more likely they are to be able to hold onto their calendar reservations.

 

[txpaulie]

It's a private club but matches are open to the public (as far as I know).

The small-bore silhouette matches are the second Saturday of the month. Here is their match calendar:
https://www.bayourifles.org/index.php/test

Thanks bunches!
p

 

[acorneau]

Shot my second match today down at PSC today. A bit windy on the line but not so much down range.

Scores for three rounds (two official, one for fun) were 11/40, 15/40, and 12/40.

I'm really digging this sport!

 

[benenglish]

I'm really digging this sport!

It's tough to beat that instant feedback, isn't it?

 

[acorneau]

Today was the first day for the Texas State Championships for Small Bore Silhouette. In the first 40-round match I got an 11, second match I got a 20, for a total aggregate score of 31/80.

I beat out one other person competing in "B Class" to win my division. Woot!

Tomorrow is the same thing although for the "hunter rifle" category. Wish me luck!

 

[Major Kong]

Today was the first day for the Texas State Championships for Small Bore Silhouette. In the first 40-round match I got an 11, second match I got a 20, for a total aggregate score of 31/80.

I beat out one other person competing in "B Class" to win my division. Woot!

Tomorrow is the same thing although for the "hunter rifle" category. Wish me luck!

Awesome! Congrats!

Keep us posted. (See what I did there)

Sent from a B-52 flying over Russia.

 

[acorneau]

Today was "Hunter Rifle" day with the same format as yesterday. It was very windy this morning but it slowed down a little bit as we got closer to noon.

I managed a 13/40 for the first round, a 20/40 for the second round, for a combined aggregate score of 33/80. Took first place in B class again (against one other shooter) and managed to bump myself up to the A class for Hunter. (Still in B class for Standard though.)

Had a blast. Woot woot!

 

[Major Kong]

Sounds fun! Congrats!

Sent from a B-52 flying over Russia.

 

[diesel1959]

I didn't read anything rude into your original statement. Sorry if it sounds like I did.

On match days, the front gate will be left open and a sign will be posted that there's a match in progress. Anyone, whether you know someone at the club or not, is welcome to come in to spectate or compete. And if it's the right sort of competition, you'll often find a firearm and gear shoved into your hands and your whole body being escorted to the firing line. Everybody shamelessly pimps out their chosen sport. There's competition for range reservation time among different sports and the more participants a match has, the more likely they are to be able to hold onto their calendar reservations.

I've never been to Bayou Rifles . . . would it be possible for someone in a wheelchair to get around and get to the firing line?

 

[benenglish]

I've never been to Bayou Rifles . . . would it be possible for someone in a wheelchair to get around and get to the firing line?

The firing lines are paved and I know at least one bullseye shooter in a wheelchair. (His wife goes downrange to score for him.) The parking lot is problematical. However, any RSO or match director worth squat will ask whoever is parked in the best spot to move so that you can get a clear shot at rolling to the paved firing line.

Over on the silhouette range, this isn't much of a problem because vehicles can park right up to the pavement. On the bullseye line, there's a fence behind the line and you'd need to park close to an opening. Other ranges have their own little peculiarities but the RSO on duty (if you're a member going on a non-match day) or the match director (if you're attending a match) absolutely will make whatever accommodations are needed. As long as the range isn't soaked (and even then, as long as you can find a path to the paved firing lines), using a wheelchair is no great impediment.

Note: I'm talking about the Addicks location. I've never been to Juliff.

 

[diesel1959]

Thank you, sir. I'm over on the west side--the Addicks location would be pretty convenient for me. I have no idea where Juliff is. :doh:

 

[acorneau]

The Juliff range is near Juliff, TX... basically down 288 several miles south of highway 6.

Edit to add: follow this link to an interactive Google map of all the Houston area shooting ranges...

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer...8.krrcI-JOUFJU

 

[Coonan357]

I finally managed to get my account reconfirmed. I've been wanting to post to this thread for sometime now.

Acorneau, reading about your silhouette matches brings back great memories of the Ft. Bliss Rod and Gun club silhouette matches back in the mid-80's. Especially the Thursday night small bore matches under the lights. That's where I cut my competition teeth.

I really envy you having matches near you to shoot regularly.

I cannot find any matches here in the Panhandle. If I did I'd be looking to replace my 10" bbl mkII that I regretfully sold many years ago.

Keep knocking them down. I'm with you in spirit.

Scott