Western States Regional Benchrest Results - Ione, CA March 17th & 18th 2012

[22Jim]

I know many of the competitors are anxious to see the final results of our match in Ione, CA this weekend so I am getting the scores posted now with commentary and pictures to follow.

I just want to thank all the dedicated shooters who traveled from Washington State, Oregon and Southern CA, in some of the worst weather we have had all winter to participate in this match. Braving all that weather to get here they were rewarded by getting to shoot in rainy, windy, muddy and cold conditions. In spite of the weather some amazing scores were shot. A tip of my hat to Matt Kellerman and Chris Lovitt who we were able to shot the maximum 250 score on a target during the match. This was truly fantastic shooting considering the conditions.

Jim in Sacramento
The Unlimited Class was shot at 50 yards in the most trying conditions of the weekend!
The Sporter Class and Unlimited Class Matches were 50 Shot Matches shot on Sunday in more trying conditions!

Name______________	Class	Rifle___________	T1	x1	T2	x2	T3	x3	Total	TotX
Chris Lovitt	HV	FWB P70	241	5	247	7	250	17	738	29
Matt Kellerman	HV	USFT #112	243	9	241	9	237	10	721	28
Tim McMurray	HV	USFT #112	239	6	240	7	241	3	720	16
Stu Harvey	HV	Daystate CRX	242	3	241	5	236	6	719	14
Jim Cyran	HV	AA EV2 MK3	236	4	235	3	248	6	719	13
Matt Seanz	HV	Hunter #102 .177	241	4	238	5	239	7	718	16
Larry Durham	HV	USFT	243	8	240	4	234	4	717	16
Wayne Burns	HV	USFT 06	239	4	244	12	233	3	716	19
Russ H	HV	Steyr LG110	234	4	231	4	245	6	710	14
JD Dodge	HV	AA EV2 MK3	239	5	239	2	224	4	702	11
Matt Lababedy	HV	TM 1000	234	4	236	5	231	5	701	14
Jim Benson	HV	FWB P70	234	5	237	7	226	2	697	14
Rick Eskite	HV	USFT	230	4	226	1	232	7	688	12
Jon Brooks	HV	Marauder	223	1	219	1	dnf		dnf
Jim Cyran	LV	AA EV2 MK3	237	3	244	11	243	7	724	21
Wayne Burns	LV	USFT 53	236	10	237	8	236	7	709	25
Matt Lababedy	LV	AA EV2 MK3	242	4	228	2	230	3	700	9
Jim Benson	LV	FWB P70 Jr	236	4	226	3	231	4	693	11
JD Dodge	LV	AA EV2 MK3	225	5	234	7	232	3	691	15
Russ H	LV	CZ 200	229	2	225	1	228	4	682	7
Mike Culbertson	LV	Daystate Airwolf	223	4	220	2	226	4	669	10
Dave Brown	LV	CZ 200	226	2	230	4	230	5	686	11
Matt Kellerman	Open	USFT #115	248	8	250	15	247	12	745	35
Wayne Burns	Open	USFT #27	247	7	242	7	243	3	732	17
Matt Seanz	Open	Hunter #101 .22	238	4	242	8	244	6	724	18
Larry Durham	Open	USFT #1	232	5	238	6	242	7	712	18
Tim McMurray	Open	USFT #84	240	7	238	3	232	9	710	19
Jon Brooks	Open	BSA Super 10	222	1	235	5	234	1	691	7
Michael Tanner	Open	Dayst. Air Ranger	229	4	232	7	213	1	674	12
Stu Harvey	Open	AZ Rapid	223	2	227	4	221	2	671	8
Larry Durham	Sporter	FX Gladiator	239	5	240	10			479	15
Russ H	Sporter	FX Royale .177	239	7	240	5			479	12
Dick Colyar	Sporter	AA410	233	6	244	7			477	13
Wayne Burns	Sporter	FX Gladiator	236	4	237	6			473	10
Matt Lababedy	Sporter	TM 1000	233	8	238	4			471	12
Chris Lovitt	Sporter	Daystate Mark 4	235	5	236	6			471	11
Jim Cyran	Sporter	Daystate Mark 4	231	8	238	8			469	16
Dave Brown	Sporter	CZ 200	233	6	231	3			464	9
Stu Harvey	Sporter	AZ Rapid	227	6	231	4			458	10
Matt Seanz	Sporter	RWS Rapier .22	222	1	228	7			450	8
Bruce Kirby	Sporter	AA410	206	4	232	1			438	5
Matt Kellerman	Unlimited	USFT #115	226	2	223	2			449	4
Wayne Burns	Unlimited	USFT 27	214	6	222	1			436	7
JD Dodge	Unlimited	AA EV2 MK3	214	1	201				415	1
Tim McMurray	Unlimited	USFT #84	215	1	193	3			408	4
Matt Seanz	Unlimited	USFT 101	208	2	195	1			403	3
Larry Durham	Unlimited	USFT	219	2	183	2			402	4
Matt Lababedy	Unlimited	TM 1000	203	1	176	2			379	3
Dick Colyar	Unlimited	AA410	204	1	161	1			365	2
Stu Harvey	Unlimited	AZ Rapid	167		182				349
Chris Lovitt	Unlimited	FWB P70 FT	186	1	161	2			347	3
Bruce Kirby	Unlimited	AA410	206	1	138				344	1
Russ H	Unlimited	Steyr LG110	189	1	134	1			323	2

 

[therealld]

Jim, Wayne, and all the others that worked so hard to put on a fine match, thank you. Yes, the conditions were truly awful mostly, which underscores the fantastic efforts of some of the shooters (250's in THAT mess is incredible). Not only was the wind fairly ridiculous at times, the rain and ever-present COLD multiplied the issues. I was truly humbled ... I (think) I mostly did poorly because my hands were numb most of the time, and once my shoes were wet thru, I was fairly miserable ... the others flat outclassed me! I was done for! .

Yet still, it was a good time, buoyed by the fellowship and camaraderie of the other shooters. The meals shared, stores told,, tipping of brews and and discussions toward improving future Airgun events alone was worth the near thousand miles of driving.

 

[Wayne Burns]

I think Jim forgot to mention that the "UNLIMITED" match was shot at 50 yards... all the others were shot at 25 meters. I tried to post the combined totals, but the formatting was lost when I posted it. Jim will have to post it, I guess.

It sure was fun getting together with old friends... and meeting some new ones! Even the cold, wet and windy weather couldn't dampen our spirits.. Those back east folks know what it's like to shoot in these conditions.. it was really unusual for that kind of cold weather to make it that far south into California.

Wayne

 

[DanB]

Hey Wayne was the 50m target used or the 25m for the unlimited?
Thanks,
Dan

 

[Wayne Burns]

Hi Dan,

We used the 25m international target (same as we used at the worlds) for all events except the 50 yard Unlimited match, where we used the "World Rimfire & Air Rife Benchrest" 50m target.

Wayne

 

[Renegade]

Great turnout and awesome scores for those conditions! Heck, those are some awesome scores even for great conditions!
Todd

 

[22Jim]

Not to upstage JD but here is a link to the pictures he took at the match. Notice the spring attire being worn by everyone! In spite of the weather it was a really great match and I think everyone had a great time.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9253708@N03/sets/72157629259490126/

Jim in Sacramento

 

[ModelA]

Jim,JD,Wayne
Great shoot! Well attended and Great scores. JD loved the videos and pictures. Lots of scores over 240's even in LV and Sporter. The two 250 with high X count outstanding!!
A few of the shooters could learn how the Northeast shooters come prepared for any weather. See picture of AL and Penny at one of my Spring shoots.

.


Paul Bendix

 

[shadowalker]

This is what Air rifle benchrest is all about.............crack teams of shooters just doing what needs to be done whatever the elements...............Fine photo ............press on men. You do us proud!

Frank

 

[BobZ]

Only time I regret living in TEXAS. When I see a fine turnout for a great game. Only in my dreams one the largest cities in the US.

Question on the production class. Seems like some hot rifles and crossovers.

Bob

 

[therealld]

There was no "Production Class". Maybe you are meaning Sporter, which had much broader rules?

 

[BobZ]

LD,

What were the rules? Is this just a Western thing or is it a new US class. Looks like they were heavy varmit same o.....

Bob

 

[22Jim]

LD,

What were the rules? Is this just a Western thing or is it a new US class. Looks like they were heavy varmit same o.....

Bob

Hi Bob,

The Sporter class was intended to create a class for air rifles not specifically designed for competition. The kind of rifle owned by 90% of the people who shot air rifles. No USFTs, EV2's, Steyrs, FWB's need apply. Marauders, AA400s FX Royales, Rapids, Air Wolfs, R1s, R9s, ProSports etc., etc. Also no mechanical rests, soft bags only. The intent of the class was to create a match where the average air gunner could come and participate and feel at home with the equipment that he currently has. 50 shots at the World 25 meter target. It turned out to be a lot of fun, and very competitive. This is a class that I have envisioned for a while and I thought I would give it a test flight at this match. I hope that it takes off as I think there are a lot of people who would like to compete but may be intimidated by some of the specialized equipment used in the benchrest sport.

Jim in Sacramento