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It is definitely something I would love to get into. Don't mind traveling to far, (NE).
Pennsylvania.....Kentucky? That's about the closest, if you're serious about competition.
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These clubs run occasional 3-gun/multi-gun type matches:
Pelham Fish and Game (NH)
Nenameseck Sportsmen's Club (Palmer MA)
Harvard (MA)
Hartford Gun Club (CT)
These clubs run occasional 3-gun/multi-gun type matches:
Pelham Fish and Game (NH)
Nenameseck Sportsmen's Club (Palmer MA)
Harvard (MA)
Hartford Gun Club (CT)
I personally have never been to one, but if I knew there was one in the
plans I would certainly volunteer my time in the construction and break
down of the stages. As long as I get to shoot of course.
These clubs run occasional 3-gun/multi-gun type matches:
Pelham Fish and Game (NH)
Nenameseck Sportsmen's Club (Palmer MA)
Harvard (MA)
Hartford Gun Club (CT)
I wouldn't say there's no interest in 3-gun in the Northeast... Just not much interest in RUNNING a 3-gun match. Putting on a 3-gun match is a lot of work and makes for a long day. If there were a buch of people who wanted to get involved and help put on a match (design, construct and run stages), I'm sure there are a few clubs around who'd be more willing to host them.
We will have a multi gun at Bass River in June and a Combination Rifle / pIstol match in Oct. Both of which are the first sundays of the month
I wouldn't say there's no interest in 3-gun in the Northeast... Just not much interest in RUNNING a 3-gun match. Putting on a 3-gun match is a lot of work and makes for a long day. If there were a buch of people who wanted to get involved and help put on a match (design, construct and run stages), I'm sure there are a few clubs around who'd be more willing to host them.
Tim, please give some information concerning target distances, target sizes etc before the match.
For the June match:
It will be no more than 100 yards with most of it within 25 yards for rifle.
Max 50 yards shotgun slug
Max 25 yards pistol.
I'll keep it to four stages. Three guns on three stages and rifle/shotgun for one stage.
All USPSA sized targets including clays out to 100 yards for rifle and small poppers at 50 yards for slugs.
I'll also limit the number of shooters to 30 and do a sign up.
Tim,
Thanks for the information. It sounds like it would be worth while to drive to the Cape. If you're interested in half size USPSA targets, I can give you the contact. They make the short rifle shots a bit more interesting.
We found that it wasn't just the set-up work with 3-gun matches. A few seasons ago, we got really hooked and ran 2 multi-gun matches (multiple guns on each stage) and 1 3-gun match (one gun per stage) in one season. Then we followed that with the USPSA Area 7 3-Gun Championship the following season. We were having a blast, but we found that the large majority of the competitors told us they had more fun at the straight Rifle Match or Shotgun Match. The multi-gun apparently was fun when it was unusual, but when we made it a regular thing, it was a lot of work for the shooters to pack up 3 guns, 4 types of ammo, and a carload of support gear.
And of course, only a fraction of the usual suspects have all the gear to competitively shoot 3-gun, particulary gear in "running condition." Shooters don't mind carrying mags in pockets or shotshells in a pouch for a once-a-year match, but they're less likely to repeatedly show up until they feel they have the proper gear. "Customer feedback" is the number one reason why we've been limiting it to one gun per match.
I agree. I would rather shoot a shotgun or rifle match than a three gun extravaganza.
Which is why I answered to the original poster, if he want's to shoot multigun, he best be prepared to travel. Topton, Pa. is having a team multigun match in June. 3 person teams, 7 stages using all guns....55 teams have signed up. Different customer market.
We found that it wasn't just the set-up work with 3-gun matches. A few seasons ago, we got really hooked and ran 2 multi-gun matches (multiple guns on each stage) and 1 3-gun match (one gun per stage) in one season. Then we followed that with the USPSA Area 7 3-Gun Championship the following season. We were having a blast, but we found that the large majority of the competitors told us they had more fun at the straight Rifle Match or Shotgun Match. The multi-gun apparently was fun when it was unusual, but when we made it a regular thing, it was a lot of work for the shooters to pack up 3 guns, 4 types of ammo, and a carload of support gear.
And of course, only a fraction of the usual suspects have all the gear to competitively shoot 3-gun, particulary gear in "running condition." Shooters don't mind carrying mags in pockets or shotshells in a pouch for a once-a-year match, but they're less likely to repeatedly show up until they feel they have the proper gear. "Customer feedback" is the number one reason why we've been limiting it to one gun per match.