Competitions
2017 High Country Precision’s Mile High Shootout
Cold Bore – B&T Industries
This will be a true cold bore like B&T industries intended. Saturday morning after the shooter’s meeting and safety brief all shooters will go to the practice/zero range. Cards will be hung. Upon the command the first group of shooters will come to the line and stage their rifle at the firing line. The shooter will have 40 seconds to engage their numbered playing card with 1 shot.
Schmidt and Bender & Mildot Industries
While in the shooting preparation area, shooter will be handed a clipboard and sheet of paper, and provided ranges for three of the four targets. Shooter will calculate the distance of the fourth target using the provided spotting scope with Mil based reticle and Mildot Master. Shooter will also calculate range of a second random cardboard target if they so choose, which will NOT be engaged, but scored for the most accurate range estimation and used to determine the stage prize winner. Shooter will have 2 min, 30 seconds to calculate range of the unknown targets, and write the firing solutions for the targets on the provided sheet of paper while the shooter ahead of them is engaging targets. Shooters will not be allowed to write or record ranges or DOPE on any other media outside the sheet of paper provided. Shooter will be allowed access and use of their DOPE card, Kestrel, cheat-sheet, smart phone, etc., during the time they are calculating firing solutions. Once the shooter ahead of them has completed the stage and clears the firing line, the Shooter will then transition to the firing line. Shooter will have 30-seconds to prepare equipment and make ready to engage targets. Shooter will have 2 minutes to engage four full size Mil-E targets from the prone position, two shots each. First two targets have a 6-inch flappers, which will require hits to score. Last two targets can be hit anywhere on the plate to score.
Day 1- 2 minute par time, any and all gear allowed Day 2- See stage 16
Round Count: 8 Maximum Points: 8
Target 1- 4, all targets are MIL-E targets. MIL-E targets are 1m tall and 0.5m wide.
Thunder Beast & AA Targets
Start standing, port arms with foot touching red stake. At start command shooter moves into position with all gear and entire body in the shooter’s box and engages each target with 2 rounds, near to far.
Day 1- 2 minute par time, any and all gear allowed Day 2- 1 minute 30 second par time, bipod and 1 bag OR tripod only allowed
Target 20 – 230 yds (4″ round) Target 21 – 318 yds (6″ round) Target 22 – 450 yds (10″ round) Target 23 – 640 yds (12″ round) Target 24 – 914 yds (20″ round)
Shadow Tech
Shooter may stage their rifle on their tripod if desired, but rifle shall be pointed “in the direction” of Target 12 (3rd target). If Shooter does not stage rifle, the shooter will start port arms. At start command shooter moves into position within arm’s reach of green stake and engages each target with 2 rounds, near to far from the standing position off of the tripod.
Day 1 – 2 minute par time, any and all gear allowed Day 2 – 1 minute 30 second par time, tripod only allowed
Round Count: 10 Maximum points: 10
Target 15 – 70 yds (2″ round) Target 16 – 147 yds (4″ diamond) Target 17 – 261 yds (6″ diamond) Target 18 – 383 yds (8″ diamond) Target 19 – 705 yds (12″ diamond)
Desert Tech & Bison Tactical
Shooter will place (not staged) their rifle at the green stake, mag out bolt back. Shooter will begin in position on Chey-tac. Upon start command, shooter will use the stage rifle to engage the designated target. The shooter will then transition their rifle and engage targets near to far, hit or miss. Shooter will engage 1st target with 2 shots, engage 2nd target with 2 shots, and engage 3rd target with 3 shots. Shooter may dial for 1 distance, but will not be allowed to dial for elevation once time has started. Impacts with Chey-tac are ½ point per impact, impact with personal rifle is 1 point per impact.
Day 1 – 2 minute par time, any and all gear allowed.
Day 2 – 1 minute 30 second par time, (Chey-tac omitted) any and all gear allowed.
Round Count: 2 with Chey-tac, 7 with personal rifle
Maximum points: Day 1, 8pts; Day 2, 7pts.
Chey-tac -1,258 yds
Target 12 – 469 yds.
Target 13 – 589 yds
Target 14 – 834 yds
Kelby & No Name Tactical
Shooter will begin standing port arms mag in bolt back with their foot touching the red stake. At start command shooter moves into position on one of the tires and engage target 9 with 1 shot and target 10 with 1 shot. Shooter will then transition to the second tire and re-engage target 9, then target 10 with 1 shot each. Shooter will then transition to their 1st position on the tree and engage target 9 with 2 shots, hit or miss. Shooter will change positions to a different branch on the tree and engage target 10 with 2 shots, hit or miss. After the shooter has engaged all targets (hit or miss) from each of the 4 shooting positions, the shooter can engage target 11 (the bonus target) from position of shooters choice except the last position used with 2 shots.
Day 1 – 2 minute par time, any and all gear allowed
Day 2 – 1 minute 30 second par time, bipod OR front bag and 1 bag allowed (same gear through entire stage)
Round Count: 10
Maximum points: 10
Target 9 – 420 yds
Target 10 – 454 yds
Target 11 – 530 yds
Caracal USA & JC Steel
The shooter will choose one weapon. Caracal USA has provided a Enhanced F 9mm pistol and a CAR814a2 rifle in .223. The weapon will dictate your target. The shooter will start with their foot touching the red stake. At the start command, the shooter will move into position with a foot touching the green stake and engage the dueling tree for the weapon chosen. The pistol will engage the near dueling tree and the AR-15 will engage the far dueling tree. The shooter must impact each plate on the tree 2 times (flip to one side and back) to complete the stage. The shooter will earn 1/2 point for each impact, your speed will break the ties. Each weapon will have 12 rounds to make all impacts.
Day 1 – how fast are you? (2 min par time.)
Day 2 – See stage 17
Round count: ammo provided, Pistol Xx rounds, AR-15 xx Rounds
Maximum points: 6
Modacam Custom Rifles & Targets USA
The shooter will start port arms mag in bolt back with their foot touching the red stake. At the start command, the shooter will move into position with rifle over the green stakes and engage the 1s target with 2 shots, the second target with 2 shots, and return to the 1st target for 2 shots and then the 2 target with 2 shots.
Day 1 – 1 minute 45 second par time, any and all gear allowed
Day 2 – 1 minute 30 second par time, any and all gear allowed
Round Count: 8
Maximum points: 8
Target 7 – 590 yds
Target 8 – 800 yds
Defiance
Shooter will start in position, mag in, bolt back. The shooter will have 20 seconds prep/stage time prior to the shooting time beginning. The shooting position will be such that the rifle is over the green stake. Shooter will engage diamond targets from right to left with 2 shots each, hit or miss.
Day 1 – 2 minute par time, any and all gear allowed
Day 2 – 1 minute 30 second par time, any and all gear allowed
Round Count: 8
Maximum points: 8
Right Target – 967 yds
Middle right Target – 1080 yds
Middle left Target – 978 yds
Left Target – 1110 yds
Masterpiece Arms
Shooter will begin standing port arms mag in bolt back with their foot touching the red stake. There are 5 designated shooting positions. At start command shooter moves into their chosen 1st position and engages the corresponding target with 2 shots, hit or miss. Shooter transitions to their chosen 2d position and engages the corresponding target with 2 shots, hit or miss. Shooter repeats this process until all 5 positions have been used. Shooter may shoot the targets in any order they choose, but MAY NOT return to a position previously used.
Engage Target 1 from Position 1, engage Target 2 from Position 2,
engage Target 3 from Position 3, engage Target 4 from Position 4,
engage Target 5 from Position 5.
Day 1 – 2 minute par time, any and all gear allowed
Day 2 – 1 minute 30 second par time, bipod OR front bag plus 1 bag allowed (same gear through entire stage)
Round Count: 10
Maximum points: 10
Target 1 – 189 yds (2″ diamond – Right tank)
Target 2 – 421 yds (8″ round -right tree)
Target 3 – 609 yds (12″ round – left tree)
Target 4 – 824 yds (21″ round – prone)
Target 5 – 491 yds (10″ round – left tank)
Rock Mountain Rifleworks & Bighorn Actions
Shooter will place (not staged) their rifle at the green stake, mag in bolt back. Shooter will begin standing with foot touching red stake. Upon start command, shooter will move to the firing position, and engage the spinner. Shooter re-engages the spinner until the spinner makes a full spin. Once the shooter spins the spinner, the shooter then engages the plate rack from small to large (must impact to move on). If the shooter completes the plate rack, the shooter reengages the plate rack from small to large until all rounds are used. All impacts count as 1 point (spinner and plate rack) and 1 bonus point for spinning the spinner. Tie breaker counts the total of 2 days, points first and time second.
Day 1 – 2 minute par time, any and all gear allowed
Day 2 – 1 minute 30 second par time, any and all gear allowed
Round Count: 10
Maximum points: 11
Target 6
Spinner – 411 yds
Plate Rack – 411 yds (6″,8″,10″)
US Optics
Shooter will stage their rifle while the previous competitor is on the clock. The shooting position will be such that the rifle is over the available green stake. Shooter will begin in position, mag in, bolt back. At start command shooter will engage 8 targets with 1 shot each.
Day 1 – 2 minute par time, any and all gear allowed
Day 2 – 1 minute 30 second par time, any and all gear allowed
Round Count: 8
Maximum points: 8
First target – 300 yds
Second target – 400 yds
Third target – 500 yds
Fourth target – 600 yds
Fifth target – 700 yds
Sixth target – 800 yds
Seventh target – 900 yds
Eighth target – 1000 yds
Kifaru International
The shooter will start port arms, mag in, bolt back inside the shooters box. At the start command, the shooter will move into the position of choice and engage target 1 with 2 shots, hit or miss. The shooter will then engage target 2 with 2 shots, hit or miss. The shooter will then engage target 3 with 2 shots, hit or miss. The shooter will then engage target 4 with 2 shots, hit or miss. The shooter can use any position they deem necessary. All gear, gun, and all parts of the body must be within the shooters box (no contact to the ground outside the shooters box)
Day 1 – 2 minute par time, any and all gear allowed
Day 2 – 1 minute 30 second par time, bipod and 1 bag only OR tripod only.
Round Count: 8
Maximum points: 8
Target 25 – 437 yds (12″ round)
Target 26 – 513 yds (16″ round)
Target 27 – 636 yds (16″ round)
Target 28 – 729 yds (22″ round)
Mile High Shooting and Hang Fast Target Systems
Shooter will begin standing port arms mag in bolt back with their foot touching the red stake. At start command shooter moves into the 1st position and engages target 1 and 2 from left to right with 1 shot each. The shooter will then transition to the 2nd position and engage targets 2 and 3 from left to right with 1 shot each. The shooter will then transition to the 3rd position and engage targets 3 and 4 with 1 shot each from left to right with 1 shot each. The shooter will then transition to the 4th position and engage targets 4 and 1 with 1 shot each engaging target 4 then target 1.
Day 1 – 2 minute par time, any and all gear allowed
Day 2 – 1 minute 30 second par time, bipod OR front bag and 1 bag allowed (same gear through entire stage)
Round Count: 8
Maximum points: 8
All targets – 580 yds
H-S Precision
The shooter will start port arms mag in bolt back with foot their foot touching the red stake. At the start command, the shooter will move into position with rifle between the green stakes and engage the 4 targets from left to right. Impact must be made to move on. The remaining rounds after impact has been made on the last target will count as bonus points.
Day 1 – 2 minute par time, any and all gear allowed
Day 2 – 1 minute 30 second par time, any and all gear allowed
Round Count: 8
Maximum points: 8
Target 1 – 1276 yds (full size IPSC)
Target 2 – 1302 yds (full size IPSC)
Target 3 – 1362 yds (full size IPSC)
Target 4 – 1407 yds (full size IPSC)
Near Manufacturing
Shooter will begin standing port arms mag in bolt back with their foot touching the red stake. At start command shooter moves into position and engages the KYL Rack. The shooter will engage the KYL rack from large to small. Shooter must impact to move on to the next target on the KYL rack. At any time the shooter can transition to the confirmation plate to secure the points earnec. After the confirmation plate, the shooter can re-engage the KYL rack beginning back at the large plate. Shooter will engage the KYL rack 2 times with confirmation. Shooter will confirm the first time using the left target and the right target on the second time confirming. Shooter MUST announce to the RO that they are transitioning to the confirmation plate. If they fail to communicate with the RO, points will be lost and the shooter will begin back at the large plate.
Day 1 – 2 minute par time, any and all gear allowed
Day 2 – 1 minute 30 second par time, any and all gear allowed
Round Count: 10
Maximum points: 8
KYL Rack – 423 yds
Confirmation Plate – 448 yds
Tactical Works
Shooter will begin standing port arms mag in bolt back with their foot touching the red stake. At start command shooter moves into position and engages the 15 target from the standing position with 2 shots, the 2 target with 2 shots from the kneeling position, the 3rd target with 2 shots from the sitting position, and the 4* targets with 2 shots from the prone position. All positions to be unsupported, sling only. MIL-E targets, any impact counts (flapper not required).
Day 1 – See Stage 1
Day 2 – 1 minute 30 second par time.
Round Count: 8
Maximum points: 8
Target distances to be provided at the stage.
MK Machining
Shooter will set rifle at the firing position (green stake). Shooter will begin standing with their foot touching the red stake. At start command shooter moves into shooting position and engages targets from left to right then right to left (29-32 then 32-29), impact must be made to move on. This is a timed stage for a stage trophy.
Day 1 – See Stage 6
Day 2 – 1 minute 30 second par time.
Round Count: 12
Maximum points: 8
Targets 29-32 – 1080 yds (12″ square)
Match Sponsors
Rocky Mountain Rifle Works, Ltd. (Mark Chanlynn)
Modacam Custom Rifles
Thunder Beast Arms Corporation
Mile High Shooting Accessories
Schmidt and Bender
Kifaru International
Bighorn / Zermatt Arms
Near Manufacturing
Desert Tech
Mildot Industries
AA Targets
MK Machining
X-Treme Shooting Products
Bartlein Barrels
Hawkins Precision
Bugholes
Huber Triggers
Black Hills Ammunition
Kinetic Research Group
Applied Ballistics
Colorado Precision Rifle
Tactical Works, Inc.
1-Shot Gear
Cheyenne Mountain Arms
MB Precision Engineering
PR2 Tactical
Lone Peak Arms
Masterpiece Arms
Blue Mountain Precision
Patriot Valley Arms
TargetsUSA
Helinox
Talon Grips
No Name Tactical
Bison Tactical
Armageddon Gear
Traust Hang Fast Target Systems