John C Garand Matches - Kinda Fuddy?

[JAKIII]

The range rules were more stringent back in 1959 when a busload of all idiot Navy recruits, me included, hit the range at Camp Pendleton to fire the M1 Garand. It was familiarization only, no quals or fails, but I got an OK from my instructor.

Coincidentally, Dad was stationed at Pendleton when I was born in 59.

[DukeConnor]

I suspect those fudds will humble you a bit.

[Delkal]

Coincidentally, Dad was stationed at Pendleton when I was born in 59.

Sounds like Jerry Springer should have a Poofa edition ........

[oldengineer]

Coincidentally, Dad was stationed at Pendleton when I was born in 59.

Like father, like son eh? My son used to get seasick so he joined the Army and retired as an E-9 after 23 years.

[jthrelf]

What about mine?

Isn't affirmation seeking kind of a snowflake trait?

I appreciated your post as well and often thought that for trap. Non issue now when I use a semi auto because I also now use a shell catcher. But from my perspective the difference is that trap is purely fun/sporting whereas service rifle matches could be considered to have a more serious undertone of battle preparedness based on the CMP's origins.

I suspect those fudds will humble you a bit.

I wouldn't say I need to be humbled. Of course folks who have experience shooting a particular match discipline would score better than someone brand new. My question never had an attitude of I'm a great shooter. It was more confusion of why the rules are setup in a way that conflict with the design and operation of the M1.

[Rosco the Iroc]

I beat R. Lee at one at Perry with my SECNAV M1.

You can load 2 rounds in a reg clip in a x pattern. Or get the 2 shot sled.

So where is this match you speak of? I'd like to do a local one.

[Delkal]

I beat R. Lee at one at Perry with my SECNAV M1.

You can load 2 rounds in a reg clip in a x pattern. Or get the 2 shot sled.

So where is this match you speak of? I'd like to do a local one.

Look around at your local ranges for a CMP / highpower shoot. These are usually on a Sat and usually you don't have to be a member of the club to participate, just a few dollars for targets. The shoots I went to are practice shoots but they go by the official rules. You usually don't compete that day but keep your scores in a personal log so you can see how you improve and you can look at the other competences and see how you stand.

These are the people to ask where the real matches are. They will know all of the upcoming matches in the area.

[X Hunter]

you could try these

Easton Fish And Game - CMP 100yd approved Games
http://www.efga.net/

Ontelaunee Rod & Gun - NRA 100yd approved HP
https://ontelaunee.org/

Keystone Sportsmen Assoc - it's a hike from Monroe County but it's a 200yd range
http://www.keystonesportsmenassociat...HighPower.html

[Daycrawler]

A buddy of mine asked me to join him at a Garand match in which I was initially interested in.

What club was holding the shoot?

[jthrelf]

I beat R. Lee at one at Perry with my SECNAV M1.

You can load 2 rounds in a reg clip in a x pattern. Or get the 2 shot sled.

So where is this match you speak of? I'd like to do a local one.

Yup, that x method definitely works. Screw buying special clips.

Kimberton Fish and Game in Phoenixville