Get Started in Long Range Competitions with Tips from the Pros

[@wisemencompany]

Kennny Daaaannnngggh! Thanks Jimmy for letting me come on the channel. Great info all around. Fellas. Go get in a match!

[@submoa9278]

ITS KENNY DAMN.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Thanks for your help Ben! Looking forward to hanging out again this year

[@Runningmancs]

Met up with Kenny in person and he answered a lot of my questions and gave me some great pointers and information on competing leading up to my first match last year. I am hooked and have chosen to participate in the quantified performance series this year. To everyone thinking about shooting your first match, just go and do it. As Jimmy stated in the video, don’t be afraid to ask questions once you’re there, be safe and watch others. You will learn a ton and what you need to practice for the next match.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Kenny is the man!

[@maddawgmr]

Great work Jimmy! The community appreciates you.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Thanks for your help on this! Looking forward to shooting with you this year.

[@glennlong6627]

Truly enjoy the long range videos. Really helps me know where to invest and what to prioritize. Definitely going to cow town, they also do a Wednesday night pistol match every week 😎

[@duoofdefense8133]

Just started shooting pistol competition matches in Western CO. we have an outstanding range in cameo CO. USPSA, IDPA, and rifle matches. I'm going to be dipping my toes in rifle matches with a hunting style competition called UHRC. Thanks for giving so much great info, it really has helped me to get out my comfort zone and try something new!

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Let's go!

[@christiansamayoa4098]

You are the reason why I started my journey with this

[@jimmybrodriguez]

thats awesome and glad I could help

[@tactatubbies1272]

on mental errors, do things the same way each time! example, at make ready, open the scope caps, check optic is on or set where you want it for the stage, check turret for zero or dial for the stage, open action, then load. do it the same each time to remove the mental error from your actions.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Yep, Ben's checklist def helps with that as well

[@SantosGunworks]

I did every IWI match last year except the first one because I hadn’t heard about it. There was no issues with weather except it rained a few times. They put in awesome matches.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Yeah I was being sarcastic giving my friend crap about it

[@Mr_Villa_Rreal]

Fossil Pointe in Decatur Tx has monthly matches and so does battle springs ranch in Oklahoma has matches wich is right on the border of Texas and Oklahoma

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Heard good things about the OK matches. We tried to shoot Fossil Point but they wouldn't let us shoot past 600 yards so wouldn't make sense to compete in a match where you have to sit out stages

[@trevorhawkins8757]

When it comes to keeping the same ammo, make sure it’s all from the same lot number too. I’ve seen different lot numbers of the same ammo be off by 30 or more fps.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Yup lot to lot can be wild

[@crm7624]

Benton Gun Club in Arkansas. Will start a DMR match, March & November 2024. Will be on Practiscore soon. Jimmy you live close enough, check us out.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

I'll check it out once it's up. The hard thing with matches is we have to plan so far in advance so the ones that pop up late are hard to make arrangements for

[@crm7624]

@@jimmybrodriguez that’s completely understandable.

[@thomashansen9390]

Northern MN has a gas gun match about once a month! Located in Duluth and ran by DPSG. Only $20 too!

[@jam00723]

Signed up for the April match!

[@TheEngineerShooter]

Looking forward to going out to Silver Creek range 2 gun / DMR match soon. Great video.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

I hear they've got some salty competition there

[@mariocarretto6109]

I’ve asked a few buddies if they’d be interested in matches.. a common thing is they don’t want to set up a gun to fit into a specific division. Wed all prefer matches that were setup for any form of “duty rifle”. Dot/mag, prism, lpvo, mpvo etc just run what ya brung. Less concerned about completion and gaming it but more geared towards real world capability of the platforms stacked up to one another. More of a social experience to meet others of common interests. Another issue I have is lack of available places to train in my area. That goes for all sorts of training. Within an hour of me no ranges offer anything beyond 100yds and shooting off a bench. None allow any other kind of shooting either. I’m fortunate and have permission to hunt across ~4,500 acres and can shoot a bit but it’s seasonal farm ground and I can’t leave targets out. It becomes a whole day of going, setting up and breaking down. I don’t have time to do that very often.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Just shoot whatever division your gun falls into and use it as a means to build skill. You can practice everything you need at 100 yards except wind reading and data confirmation. If you do what you can at 100 yards I promise you'll still be ahead of the curve

[@sunnyjim]

Jimmy you are awesome. You should come out to South Carolina and shoot the DMR match at Clinton House Plantation. We would love to have you out.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

I'll see if I can make it, thats a bit of a drive for me

[@southpaw1995]

Even if you have the same ammo if you have different lots in that batch your point of impact can change by a whole inch at 100 yards I definitely recommend trying to buy enough ammo from one lot in one sitting to last the entire match

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Yes using the same batch is also very important

[@dinovelvet8933]

No mention of a range finder. If you do hike and shoot(i.e. Competition Dynamics type matches) a laser range finder is a HUGE must.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

For the type of matches mentioned you can borrow someone's range finder or ranges are given. The type of match you've mentioned is different and likely wouldn't be someone's first match.

[@dinovelvet8933]

@@jimmybrodriguez True, it probably wouldn't be a beginners match for most. I've never been to a CD match where the ranges are given and borrowing is most likely a nogo.

[@MichaelLeopold1]

In between stages, reset the scope. Especially true if you dialed more than a full rotation. If not, may very well forget and when you adjust you’ll be off one full rotation and nowhere near where you’re aiming at

[@jimmybrodriguez]

I have found out the hard way this is why ridgeline preaches this so heavy

[@SnapD24]

There's also a monthly event at River Bend Gun Club in North Georgia. It's a little more PRS-y than DMR as far as target sizes and they way it's run. There's typically quite a few gas gun shooters though and they've been upping their prize support.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

If there is a link with info post it here so people can see

[@Eric-hx2or]

Gold!! Thank you.

[@josephnettles1387]

I need to get to a dmr match this year. My group of homies has been doing a good bit of USPSA in the last year, but i want to start learning longer range stuff

[@jimmybrodriguez]

No time like the present to get it going

[@topshottakong]

Run what ya brung!

[@VP_IWI]

Welcome anytime! Bring that animal catcher with you.

[@VP_IWI]

But real talk the hardest part of your first match is signing up. Don’t worry about your gear (clearly make sure it’s running and zeroed). People will allow you borrow any gear you “need”

[@possum__puncher]

I’m ready let’s go

[@lasvegashelipilot]

Sin City Precision in Las Vegas, NV does a monthly Gas Gun match, and a really awesome Quantified Performance match annually.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

got practiscore links for it? I didn't see it on the QP site

[@lasvegashelipilot]

the QP match (Annual Bill Guessman Memorial Match) is in November every year, except 2023 it was cancelled because it fell on the same weekend as F1 here in Vegas. No practiscore links for it yet but when dates are announced I'll send you a DM@@jimmybrodriguez

[@hajduk_lives]

Good shit

[@zak-o-lantern]

Was actually considering getting into long range competition. Just wasn't sure where to start. This video helped me some. Still have a lot of questions though.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Ask your questions here, I'm sure there are plenty of us that would be happy to help

[@zak-o-lantern]

@jimmybrodriguez Well biggest question I have is there anywhere for me to shoot long range in South Texas? I'm here in San Antonio at the moment and not too sure of any long range places.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

@@zak-o-lantern There's two ranges called the Ranch and both have long range also check out Revile peak ranch.

[@jlford30]

Good video bro...

[@jimmybrodriguez]

appreciate it

[@shomu1]

Great vid, Jimmy, I had one question: How can you best ensure you're getting ammo from the same lot/batch if you're buying factory loads? Buying multiple cases at a time isn't necessarily the most sustainable.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Each box of ammo will have the lot number on them

[@shomu1]

@@jimmybrodriguez right, I've seen that, but if buying ammo online is there any way to be sure, or is it just a roll of the dice and something to deal with?

[@jimmybrodriguez]

@@shomu1 whatever you buy at once will likely be the same lot. Outside of that there is no guarantee. But buying from the same store gives you a higher likelihood of getting the same lot. I’ve ordered IMI multiple times and got the same lot number.

[@shomu1]

@@jimmybrodriguez gotcha, thanks man!

[@veracitysolutionsllc]

@@shomu1 I would reach out to the online retailer before ordering. They "should" be able to let you know what the LOT# and how much and how likely it would be to receive all of the same. I have done this a few times, you never know if they have a full case or are just throwing loose boxes together. I always recommend to ask.

[@thatroykid]

Damn Jimmy I'm hurt, PA has a lot of great stuff going on.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

they do it, i just hate the cold lol

[@benjaminjohnson4568]

@@jimmybrodriguezit’s not THAT cold up here, it’s 0. It’s not even negative! Come on now, such dishonesty.

[@shadowwarrior23]

There's like two ranges in central PA that go out to 300 yards and one that goes to 600 (New Holland, which is impossible to become a member at). As gun-friendly of a state as PA is (for now), most the ranges I have been too are lacking terribly with variety or distance capabilities.

[@MrShortanswer]

Been looking for matches with the Louisiana Baton Rouge region

[@jimmybrodriguez]

You may have to drive a state over to find some

[@CitizenSupplyCage]

Do you have any recommendations for a good 7.62 mag carrier for on the belt?

[@jimmybrodriguez]

I use QVO and Esstac

[@codyway7424]

Huge matches at K&M in Finger, TN are not on Practiscore. So.....

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Is there a link anywhere? It's hard for people to find out about or want to do matches if there's not info out there

[@codyway7424]

@@jimmybrodriguez just Google K&M shooting complex. They have a lot going on at a national level

[@meidamx]

Get some.

[@brandonparrett2436]

Dude talked about his wife having something planned last minute to postpone shooting like he’s been there before. Like I’m not alone here 😂

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Sometimes it be being like that lol

[@submoa9278]

OMG Kenny is so cute 😍

[@jimmybrodriguez]

dummy cute!

[@koengCO]

👍🔥👍🔥

[@Travis-y9k]

Yep take a couple bags of gummy bears😂😂😂

[@jimmybrodriguez]

We prefer sour patch kids but yes

[@mattf2666]

If you're not shooting a specific DMR/SPR/Gas gun match (like PRS), be prepared to deal with a fuddy match director.

[@mattf2666]

In this vein, if you have a 13.7, 13.9, 14.5,, just tell them it's a 16 incher. That's how the ATF sees it anyways, and it will save you a lot of headaches.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

yeah some of the smaller matches can be fuddy but hopefully more quality match directors start taking over

[@RyanTJohnson]

Unfortunately the cost of entry is just too high for the average person. Its getting ridiculous.

[@SnapD24]

That's all shooting sports imo. Even trying to go hunting feels like an expensive chore these days.

[@veracitysolutionsllc]

I’ve seen entry fees across the country as low as $30. But $80-125 are typical for the larger DMR/SPR type matches.

[@RyanTJohnson]

@@veracitysolutionsllc Yes im not really talking about that. I am more so talking about the price of ammo. Optics are stupid expensive. Rifles. Training. Range dues etc.

[@RyanTJohnson]

Sadly hunting is a rich man's game now. You have little to no chance to bag a deer close to what you see on youtube.@@SnapD24

[@veracitysolutionsllc]

@@RyanTJohnson you definitely aren’t wrong there. Only seems to get worse with every new skirmish that pops up overseas.