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9/17/2007 9:49:03 AM EDT
From a 3 Gun newb...

:D

I put this up in the 3 Gun forum, then realized that I'd probably get a better answer from someone in my own state!

Any of you shoot the heavy class?

I enjoy .45, and 308 very much. Being a former 60 gunner back in the ole Army days, I learned to enjoy hefting the hog. I'm a bigger guy in good shape, so I like the bigger guns...

Being new to 3 Gun, I was advised that I'd probably enjoy the heavy class. But it doesn't seem that too many guys shoot this class, is that simply because AR's in 556 are so prevalent? I was also told that 308's on the AR platform aren't reliable, I've no experience with any AR10 variants; but I'd be hard pressed to believe that a 308 from POF would be unreliable.

I'd love to see some vids of a heavy class 3 gun shoot. Or even better someone who shoots 3 Gun in Georgia willing to show a 3 gun newb the ropes! Are there any events pending in the near future that one would be able to come and check out?

9/17/2007 10:13:09 AM EDT
[#1]
Go to the match at Steel city at the end of the month in B'ham, AL. Its just a rifle match, but with 3 gun rules. Lots of guys run the heavy metal rifles there.

Its a good match that is run very well and smooth.

What part of the state are you in?
9/17/2007 11:27:40 AM EDT
[#2]
That sounds great, I will be there. I've never been to a 3 Gun before, but several friends who do it elsewhere; and I've seen their vids. It would be nice to get out of the comfort of a range, and really do some shooting.

I live in Sandy Springs, right on the banks of the ole hooche.

Is there a good size group in the area?
9/17/2007 12:06:11 PM EDT
[#3]
Go here ----> (and ask many questions)  
www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=273808#Post273808

About half way down the thread there is a link to a bunch pf photos I took at the last one.
9/17/2007 12:19:30 PM EDT
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9/17/2007 12:39:38 PM EDT
[#5]
Jackpot!
Wow!!
Thanks!

My next stop is at the end of that link.

Apparently, I'll see you there eh?
9/18/2007 4:17:47 AM EDT
[#6]
Will not make this one. I will be at the Allegheny Sniper Challenge in WV that weekend.
9/18/2007 5:06:28 AM EDT
[#7]
the Crocs with the ACU's made me smile.  
9/18/2007 7:32:16 AM EDT
[#8]
Your not the only one


He got a hard time over that one, lol
9/18/2007 4:33:24 PM EDT
[#9]
Okay, this is looking more and more like a road trip.
9/19/2007 4:38:16 AM EDT
[#10]
Its the most fun match I have shot in a long time. You have to shoot it at least one time.
9/19/2007 8:22:07 AM EDT
[#11]

Quoted:
Okay, this is looking more and more like a road trip.


Now there is a good idea. So how about one of you, who have a clue tell us where to be and when?
9/19/2007 9:08:54 AM EDT
[#12]

Quoted:
Go here ----> (and ask many questions)  
www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=273808#Post273808

About half way down the thread there is a link to a bunch pf photos I took at the last one.



Go to that link and read the first post. Has everything you need in it along with contact info for specific questions.
9/22/2007 7:27:07 AM EDT
[#13]
Very, very expensive eh?
Hmmm... Very expensive I can rationalize... but very, very might not fly long with she who must be obeyed... :D

But I'm gonna give it a "shot".