Which Game?

4EVERM-14 · February 17, 2011, 06:03 PM

I am a firm believer that to become a good shot or to maintain proficiency one needs to shoot a standard course of fire highlighting the fundamentals of marksmanship. Whether in matches or just during regular range time it is a key to improving you skills with firearms. I shoot competition Highpower Service Rifle. I also shoot Bullseye but just for fun.
What's your favorite?

oneounceload · February 17, 2011, 06:13 PM

FITASC, but I'll settle for sporting clays

aarondhgraham · February 17, 2011, 06:23 PM

Their website,,,

I only attended two matches last year,,,
Got humiliated (in a friendly way) by an 11 year old girl.

But this style of match suits me perfectly,,,
And has the added bonus of not costing a fortune in ammunition.

I hope to get much more involved next year.

Aarond

RickB · February 17, 2011, 08:44 PM

I shoot USPSA pistol, almost every weekend (becoming more weather-dependent, as I get older

). I also shoot IDPA, monthly. 3-gun was also in the mix for a while, but it got too expensive for me to continue all three games.

kraigwy · February 18, 2011, 10:34 AM

I've shot High Power a long time, really enjoyed it, but lately I'm drifting more to CMP GSM Vintage Military Rifle Matches, using "as issued" Surplus Military Rifles, Garands, Springfield's, Carbines, Mosins' 'n such.

On the pistol side, I'm really getting into ICORE, but not as competitive as many, I don't use moon clips on modified revolvers, I just shoot a Model 64 and standard speed loaders, and my old (LE) duty holster.

I'm not as good as I was when I had to stay competitive when I shot for the guard, but I'm having a heck of a lot more fun.

Don P · February 18, 2011, 11:55 AM

IDPA, USPSA, Steel Challenge in any order

Ken O · February 19, 2011, 11:45 PM

My favorites change over the years. Right now Long range/Palma is my favorite. Then MidRange prone and XTC. But also in Sporting Clays league, some IDPA USPSA. Love Bulleye pistol, but their matches conflict with the XTC matches I help run.

In the winter I am on the road for big matches in Florida, Georgia and Arizona, and shoot indoors 3 days a week on smallbore leagues when home. I'm retired, this is my job, LOL. Doesn't mean I'm good, just having fun and enjoying retirement.

Lothar · February 20, 2011, 05:57 PM

I had the opportunity to shoot a great event yesterday, where I was able to try three different types of shooting games. I have been participating in a Wednesday night game called Zombie Shooters Association. In addition to Zombie stages, we had 4 USPSA style stages and an IDPA classifier.

Hosted by The Range in Oxford, NC, the event was well organized and a lot of fun. It was great for beginners that wanted to compare these different shooting games. Each had their challenges and all were really enjoyable.

If anyone in the Raleigh-Durham area would like info on Zombie Shooters Association, visit www.zombieshootersassociation.com

P-990 · February 20, 2011, 09:57 PM

NRA Highpower, Service Rifle, plus the CMP EIC matches when I can.

This winter I've been shooting a couple of 4-P smallbore leagues (a postal and a team). It's been a bit of a challenge to adapt to shooting the course of fire with slow-fire sitting and kneeling, but it has been a hoot too! I'm addicted and looking to add a suitable rifle to my collection for next season. It's a toss-up between a .22LR AR upper to maintain my proficiency with the service stick or find a dedicated smallbore gun just because it's more competitive. (My scores have been everywhere from a 360 to a 387, so I know I need to practice...)

And sometimes for fun I go shoot the local "recreational pistol" matches, which are loosely IDPA-based. I'm not even close to being competitive speed-wise, but it's still fun to make noise!

1SOW · February 23, 2011, 12:06 AM

Quote:

I am a firm believer that to become a good shot or to maintain proficiency one needs to shoot a standard course of fire highlighting the fundamentals of marksmanship

I tend to agree, and that's why I prefer USPSA for pistol. Plan, move, draw, shoot, transitions, reloading, wide target assortment, high pulse rate and lots of fun.

I also like like steel for speed and accuracy. Another term for some of it is the real truth--hosing.

[M-14, Maybe 69-70 ish?]

jimbob86 · February 23, 2011, 08:50 AM

Bowling pin, head to head, is by far the most fun, for me.

MrBorland · February 23, 2011, 10:48 AM

IDPA mostly, but USPSA and ICORE as well.

Someday, I'll get around to bullseye...

February 17, 2011, 06:03 PM	#1
4EVERM-14 Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2006 Location: Pennsy Posts: 505	Which Game? I am a firm believer that to become a good shot or to maintain proficiency one needs to shoot a standard course of fire highlighting the fundamentals of marksmanship. Whether in matches or just during regular range time it is a key to improving you skills with firearms. I shoot competition Highpower Service Rifle. I also shoot Bullseye but just for fun. What's your favorite? __________________ David NRA Benefactor Member Distinguished Rifleman #731 Presidents 100

February 17, 2011, 06:23 PM	#3
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 6,358	Rimfire Steel Challenge,,, Their website,,, I only attended two matches last year,,, Got humiliated (in a friendly way) by an 11 year old girl. But this style of match suits me perfectly,,, And has the added bonus of not costing a fortune in ammunition. I hope to get much more involved next year. Aarond __________________ Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Combat: "A Silent Cry" Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

February 18, 2011, 10:34 AM	#5
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 8,617	I've shot High Power a long time, really enjoyed it, but lately I'm drifting more to CMP GSM Vintage Military Rifle Matches, using "as issued" Surplus Military Rifles, Garands, Springfield's, Carbines, Mosins' 'n such. On the pistol side, I'm really getting into ICORE, but not as competitive as many, I don't use moon clips on modified revolvers, I just shoot a Model 64 and standard speed loaders, and my old (LE) duty holster. I'm not as good as I was when I had to stay competitive when I shot for the guard, but I'm having a heck of a lot more fun. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Oct '78 Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

February 18, 2011, 11:55 AM	#6
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: East Central Florida Posts: 4,410	IDPA, USPSA, Steel Challenge in any order __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Range Safety Officer, IDPA Safety Officer* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

February 20, 2011, 09:57 PM	#9
P-990 Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2002 Location: Only1/2WayThere Posts: 1,031	NRA Highpower, Service Rifle, plus the CMP EIC matches when I can. This winter I've been shooting a couple of 4-P smallbore leagues (a postal and a team). It's been a bit of a challenge to adapt to shooting the course of fire with slow-fire sitting and kneeling, but it has been a hoot too! I'm addicted and looking to add a suitable rifle to my collection for next season. It's a toss-up between a .22LR AR upper to maintain my proficiency with the service stick or find a dedicated smallbore gun just because it's more competitive. (My scores have been everywhere from a 360 to a 387, so I know I need to practice...) And sometimes for fun I go shoot the local "recreational pistol" matches, which are loosely IDPA-based. I'm not even close to being competitive speed-wise, but it's still fun to make noise! __________________ NRA Master, Highpower Rifle, Across-the-Course NRA Expert, Highpower Rifle, Mid-Range Prone

February 17, 2011, 06:13 PM	#2
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	FITASC, but I'll settle for sporting clays

February 17, 2011, 08:44 PM	#4
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Posts: 4,782	I shoot USPSA pistol, almost every weekend (becoming more weather-dependent, as I get older ). I also shoot IDPA, monthly. 3-gun was also in the mix for a while, but it got too expensive for me to continue all three games.

February 19, 2011, 11:45 PM	#7
Ken O Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Half way between Grayling and Cadillac, Michigan Posts: 353	My favorites change over the years. Right now Long range/Palma is my favorite. Then MidRange prone and XTC. But also in Sporting Clays league, some IDPA USPSA. Love Bulleye pistol, but their matches conflict with the XTC matches I help run. In the winter I am on the road for big matches in Florida, Georgia and Arizona, and shoot indoors 3 days a week on smallbore leagues when home. I'm retired, this is my job, LOL. Doesn't mean I'm good, just having fun and enjoying retirement.

February 20, 2011, 05:57 PM	#8
Lothar Junior Member Join Date: January 18, 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8	I had the opportunity to shoot a great event yesterday, where I was able to try three different types of shooting games. I have been participating in a Wednesday night game called Zombie Shooters Association. In addition to Zombie stages, we had 4 USPSA style stages and an IDPA classifier. Hosted by The Range in Oxford, NC, the event was well organized and a lot of fun. It was great for beginners that wanted to compare these different shooting games. Each had their challenges and all were really enjoyable. If anyone in the Raleigh-Durham area would like info on Zombie Shooters Association, visit www.zombieshootersassociation.com

February 23, 2011, 08:50 AM	#11
jimbob86 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2007 Location: All the way to NEBRASKA Posts: 5,263	Bowling pin, head to head, is by far the most fun, for me. __________________ TheGolden Rule of Tool Use: "If you don't know what you are doing, DON'T." http://nefirearm.com/

February 23, 2011, 10:48 AM	#12
MrBorland Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2007 Posts: 1,418	IDPA mostly, but USPSA and ICORE as well. Someday, I'll get around to bullseye...