Mammoth Sniper Challenge 2020 Discussion
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Hah yeah there is the possibility. I finally just got my pack in and am gonna be getting it fitted up. I don’t know if you want to be in my squad haha
Last year they mixed the divisions.
Nah, I'd prefer folks from the hide and such, I hate getting squaded with antisocial folks.
Q: Could we get by with 1 tripod or do ya think each shooter needs their own?
A: You could get by with no tripods. You pick.
Q: So there no stage it would be to advantage?
A: We didn’t say that.
Seeking opinions from last years competitors in this topic. If you packed a tripod, how beneficial was it? Is it going with you this year?
A: You could get by with no tripods. You pick.
Q: So there no stage it would be to advantage?
A: We didn’t say that.
Seeking opinions from last years competitors in this topic. If you packed a tripod, how beneficial was it? Is it going with you this year?
I'm wondering how many people also brought a LRF as well as binos?
What power binos did you bring if you did?
The reason I ask is I'm thinking about picking up a set of rangefinding binos (probably a 10x). Thoughts?
What power binos did you bring if you did?
The reason I ask is I'm thinking about picking up a set of rangefinding binos (probably a 10x). Thoughts?
What are you guys running for footwear? Boots, shoes, etc? I'm comfortable and would prefer to stick with something as close to a running shoe as possible.
I packed a lrf, but not binos or spotter and it was just fine.
I am running Solomon speed assaults, super light weight.
shooting parter and I are both using a version of the Solomon ultra 3 low shoe, rei is doing a sale on gear that ends today and they aren’t that bad on price. I’m gonna bring a rf but probably not Binos, just got a tripod setup but up in the air if the weight will be worth it or not. Tripod setup weighs just over 4lbs
My team is regular and we're staying at the springhill suites.
my main footwear will be the Garmont T8 NFS lightweight boot. I've been rucking in it since June and it's so light. the pair weighs 19oz.
I'll also bring my Saloman Speedcross that I run OCR races in. They suck on hard surface for long periods but if we're in mud and grass they are extremely capable.
You can get away with no tripod, as we shot 6th place shooting wise last year and didnt have a tripod. That being said we are both takin GB one this year.
@kurtlaughton are competitors at mammoth allowed to share bags with large, red bearded, friendly, teddy bear-like ohioans if they arent on their team. .? Asking for a friend...
About 50 lbs
More detailed would be:
308 Bolt gun & Accessories + 140 rds
Walther PPQ M2 & Accessories + 80 rds
AG Gamechanger w/ Git-lite
RRS TFCT-33 Tripod
Cabelas Minimalist Pack
Bag, pad, bivy
5x Mtn House Meals, 1x 4oz Jetboil fuel can
6x Cliff Bars, 6x Protein Bars, 1 lb Jerky, 12x propel packets, Nalgene bottle
1x Mid temp base layer, 1x cold temp base layer, 1x rain gear
3x light moister wicking long sleeves, 3x undies, 6x socks, 1x hoodie/zip-up
ASICS GT-2000 Trail shoes
Phone & portable battery pack (using for dope, along with hard copies)
Assorted necessary toiletries/foot&skin care
Going to bring a wide range of clothing and figure out what I need once we get there and see the weather forecast. Feel free to point out any glaring omissions!
About 50 lbs
More detailed would be:
308 Bolt gun & Accessories + 140 rds
Walther PPQ M2 & Accessories + 80 rds
AG Gamechanger w/ Git-lite
RRS TFCT-33 Tripod
Cabelas Minimalist Pack
Bag, pad, bivy
5x Mtn House Meals, 1x 4oz Jetboil fuel can
6x Cliff Bars, 6x Protein Bars, 1 lb Jerky, 12x propel packets, Nalgene bottle
1x Mid temp base layer, 1x cold temp base layer, 1x rain gear
3x light moister wicking long sleeves, 3x undies, 6x socks, 1x hoodie/zip-up
ASICS GT-2000 Trail shoes
Phone & portable battery pack (using for dope, along with hard copies)
Assorted necessary toiletries/foot&skin care
Going to bring a wide range of clothing and figure out what I need once we get there and see the weather forecast. Feel free to point out any glaring omissions!
yea i am still debating on the tripod and if a backup lrf would be worth it.
Are you bringing a rangefinder or binos?About 50 lbs
More detailed would be:
308 Bolt gun & Accessories + 140 rds
Walther PPQ M2 & Accessories + 80 rds
AG Gamechanger w/ Git-lite
RRS TFCT-33 Tripod
Cabelas Minimalist Pack
Bag, pad, bivy
5x Mtn House Meals, 1x 4oz Jetboil fuel can
6x Cliff Bars, 6x Protein Bars, 1 lb Jerky, 12x propel packets, Nalgene bottle
1x Mid temp base layer, 1x cold temp base layer, 1x rain gear
3x light moister wicking long sleeves, 3x undies, 6x socks, 1x hoodie/zip-up
ASICS GT-2000 Trail shoes
Phone & portable battery pack (using for dope, along with hard copies)
Assorted necessary toiletries/foot&skin care
Going to bring a wide range of clothing and figure out what I need once we get there and see the weather forecast. Feel free to point out any glaring omissions!
Great chance you will be embarrassed by myself and @kurtlif you embarrass easily...
Just so you guys know, I hate with @kurtlabefore a match once and he roofied me... woke up 3 days later with my underwear on backwards and no left sock... be careful
Last year me and my partner hit up Twin Peaks the night before. Should be a big enough spot to have a decent group of us.
I am planning to do twin peaks. You said it is big enough and they seem to have a good view! Lol
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So Thursday about 6:30-7:00 we will be eating here
Twin Peaks
277 Robert C Daniel Jr Pkwy, Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 426-4934
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Hope to see everyone there!
Twin Peaks
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(706) 426-4934
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Based on this image, it looks like safety is being taken very seriously this year.
It actually was very serious and multiple teams were asked to leave on simple mistakes. Guns were cleared multiple times before leaving the stages and no mags could have Ammo in them while rucking.
Two problems I have with this image. One is the “briefcase” carry. How many people along the way did he cross with that muzzle. Second, mag or no mag, the bolt is closed. This is a competition and not a combat op. That shouldn’t be allowed.
the bolt closed isn’t as big a deal as long as the camber is clear,I’d want my chamber to be clean and dry too. But this is 2020, there is no reason you couldn’t find a safer way to ruck your rifle.
the bolt closed isn’t as big a deal as long as the camber is clear,I’d want my chamber to be clean and dry too. But this is 2020, there is no reason you couldn’t find a safer way to ruck your rifle.
Well they had us show clear chambers bolt down hammer down then you packed gear. I get the whole muzzle flashing. And in a prs event I would agree 100% but when at mammoth these are well seasoned shooters. And yes accidents do happen but if you were there there were RO’s everywhere. And personally I never questioned it. Plus the Army base gave us the three was to carry the weapons.
As a mammoth competitor and finisher from this years event
Fort Gordon was very strict on range safety and had no problem with this carry.
Chambers where checked and mags were emptied and not allowed in the weapon before the next ruck would start.
Ammo was even downloaded from the mags.
Fort Gordon was very strict on range safety and had no problem with this carry.
Chambers where checked and mags were emptied and not allowed in the weapon before the next ruck would start.
Ammo was even downloaded from the mags.
66 Toughman and 19 Regular teams started the 2020 Grunt Style Vortex Optics Mammoth Sniper Challenge last Friday and today 42 Toughman and 9 Regular completed it.
It was a hell of a good time. I carried my rifle on the side like pictured, it got my rifle mid high and balance right up against the frame. Felt like it was the best way to keep from side loading or having an anchor pivoting off the back of the bag while rucking. ROs and competitors were very professional and cleared before being allowed to leave the stage line to load their rucks.
It was a hell of a good time. I carried my rifle on the side like pictured, it got my rifle mid high and balance right up against the frame. Felt like it was the best way to keep from side loading or having an anchor pivoting off the back of the bag while rucking. ROs and competitors were very professional and cleared before being allowed to leave the stage line to load their rucks.
It was an awesome time, met alot of great people. It isnt for the faint of heart.
Still a fun time.
Still a fun time.
I ran a mystery ranch Glacier this year and was very happy with it. 2019 I ran a Eberle gun runner and sold it not even a week after mammoth.
I used the kuiu pro frame with their ultra 4200 bag. I had it packed about 2/3 full and there was plenty of compression straps to secure the bag rock solid. Carried the rifle on the top lid and kept the side rifle carrier for when we hit the stair stage. Overall I feel like it was an awesome pack for the event, the load lifters really kept everything off my shoulders... until we hit those big hills and I had some I’m gonna die form leaning forward
I ran a Sawtooth 45 in Toughman. It was pretty packed at the start, and I used a Kuiu pack gun holder for strapping the rifle to the back. I put my rear bag on the lid and used the top straps of the pack to cross the barrel and bag before tightening it all down. Very stable.