Alphecca: National Matches Begin

July 09, 2005

National Matches Begin

I've talked about it before but for those who have any doubt that target shooting and competition shooting are some of the most popular sports in the US -- from the News Messenger (OH):

PORT CLINTON -- More than 4,000 people are expected to flood Camp Perry during the busiest days of this summer's National Rifle & Pistol Matches.

Col. James H. Chisman, Camp Perry commander, said 2005 marks the 98th consecutive year Camp Perry has hosted the event. Opening ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Monday, although muzzle-loading matches start today.

Contestants from around the world will compete in more than a dozen shooting categories until the event closes Aug. 17. Olympic champions and medalists have participated in some of the previous National Rifle & Pistol Matches at Camp Perry.

"We have the best firing ranges up to 1,000 yards in the country," Chisman said. "The crown jewel of Camp Perry is our firing ranges."

[...]

Port Clinton Mayor Tom Brown said studies show the national matches bring $10 million into the local economy every year.

Read the whole thing because there are some unusual accommodations put to use to house many of the contestants consisting of old POW huts.

And remember that the NSSF estimates there are 17 million enthusiasts just here in the United States.

Posted by Jeff Soyer at July 9, 2005 07:07 AM

Comments

I think the schedule is: Pistol, Smallbore, CMP State Team week, High Power rifle, then Long range. I am going up for CMP Team week with the state team, then staying for the NRA championship and the Long Range. Two weeks of shooting heaven.
Shot today at Terrel on the 200 yard reduced range with 53 sierra matches out of an AR. I shot a 491X22 and a 487X15, (500X50 is perfect) the two high scores of the day. I'm flaky, old, and blind but I'm about as ready as I can get. Last week I loaded 420 rounds of 600 yard ammo and this week I finish 840 rounds of 200 and 300 yard ammo for me and one other shooter. Hess, the junior shooter is handling the long range (70, 800, 1000) loading.
http://www.tr-pc.com/index.htm
http://www.epcgc.com/

I just wish I had started this when I was 13.

Posted by: Robert at July 9, 2005 06:19 PM

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National Matches Begin

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