Based on what feedback I get, in 2008 there will Precision Rifle (sniper-ish) and Hunter type matches in Pueblo West. Using the below target and match description there will always be 40 dogs to shoot April thru Oct.
The Great Prairie Dog Steel Shoot
10 Steel Prairie Dog Targets ranging from 175-400 yards shot under time constraints.
Each competitor will shoot the match four times requiring no more than 40 rounds.
One shot per target. No make up shots.
No penalties for misses. Only points earned for hits.
15 total seconds allowed per shot.
Targets hit within the first 10 seconds are worth 10 points. Hits between 10.01 seconds and 15.00 seconds are worth 5 points. If the competitor does not take a shot before 15.01 seconds or shoots after 15.01 seconds, it is a 10 point penalty, hit or miss.
In the event of a tie, the shoot-off will be a 4 inch plate at 425 yards. First shooter to miss is the loser.
Shooters start prone behind rifle with bolt/action open and ammunition in hand.
Upon start signal, shooter may load rifle and engage target.
3 divisions. Heavy rifle, 12+ pounds. Light rifle, under 12 pounds. Semi-Auto rifle.
Scopes, bi-pods, sandbags, rests, muzzle brakes, laser rangefinders allowed.
40 gn minimum bullet weight.
Steel Core, Armor-Piercing and Tracer ammo *NOT* allowed. $50 fine per target that is damaged with above ammo.
Match re-entries are allowed. However only the first time counts for match score.
The Great Prairie Dog Steel Shoot
10 Steel Prairie Dog Targets ranging from 175-400 yards shot under time constraints.
Each competitor will shoot the match four times requiring no more than 40 rounds.
One shot per target. No make up shots.
No penalties for misses. Only points earned for hits.
15 total seconds allowed per shot.
Targets hit within the first 10 seconds are worth 10 points. Hits between 10.01 seconds and 15.00 seconds are worth 5 points. If the competitor does not take a shot before 15.01 seconds or shoots after 15.01 seconds, it is a 10 point penalty, hit or miss.
In the event of a tie, the shoot-off will be a 4 inch plate at 425 yards. First shooter to miss is the loser.
Shooters start prone behind rifle with bolt/action open and ammunition in hand.
Upon start signal, shooter may load rifle and engage target.
3 divisions. Heavy rifle, 12+ pounds. Light rifle, under 12 pounds. Semi-Auto rifle.
Scopes, bi-pods, sandbags, rests, muzzle brakes, laser rangefinders allowed.
40 gn minimum bullet weight.
Steel Core, Armor-Piercing and Tracer ammo *NOT* allowed. $50 fine per target that is damaged with above ammo.
Match re-entries are allowed. However only the first time counts for match score.
