Any CMPer's on here?

Fynn

Fynn

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I know the season is over but thinking about the Spring 2019 and the possibility of trying out CMP rimfire sporter matches. I would really like to meet some folks this winter that have done this and know the ranges/clubs where it happens in NC. I've been checking out their website and hearing about the Eastern Games over at Butner but honestly would rather not get into it without some personal contacts.

Anyone on here involved with CMP and rimfire sporter matches?

Thanks,

Fynn
 
Tagged for interest, I've been interested in cmp sporter for about six months now and would love to get with someone who knows the ropes. What part of the state are you in @Fynn ?
 
CMP has a big event coming up in December at their Talladega, AL range. I'm pretty sure they're shooting rimfire matches during the week. All their ranges there use electronic targets, so that makes it all the more easy and fun to participate.

While showing up to matches for the first time can seem daunting, the crowds there are really friendly and will offer any kind of help that you need. Folks are always willing to lend gear, ammo, advice and coaching to new shooters.
 
nbkky71 said:
CMP has a big event coming up in December at their Talladega, AL range. I'm pretty sure they're shooting rimfire matches during the week. All their ranges there use electronic targets, so that makes it all the more easy and fun to participate.

While showing up to matches for the first time can seem daunting, the crowds there are really friendly and will offer any kind of help that you need. Folks are always willing to lend gear, ammo, advice and coaching to new shooters.
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I agree with nbkky71 completely on his last couple of sentences'. Ive competed in just about every shooting sport out there with rifle/pistol and archery for the past 35 years. All I did was read about the sport, then gathered any equipment I might need and some ammo and showed up. I then started asking questions prefaced with " Hi, My name is Paul. Im new to this, can you help me? " Ive never been blown off by anyone, never rebuffed or made felt like I was unwelcome. Heck, I start in the parking lot and continue to the sign up table where I repeat the same question. The sign up people really like it when you ask this question for two reasons, the first is that they are really happy to have you there AND asking questions. The second is that they want things to smoothly for you, more of a chance you will come back. Then start asking questions again to fellow competitors, just getting a little bit of info from a lot of different people.. Never hang on to one person for to long unless he askes to follow him first. Lastly, never ask questions to someone next in line to shoot. Ok, one more last,, listen more then you talk and I really stress this...………… Then have fun..
 
Thanks for the replies. I especially appreciate the info about the Talladega match. I couldn't imagine myself jumping into this at a match of that level but after reading your posts I will consider it.

I still however am leaning toward a local event if possible due to current travel constraints but really appreciate the encouragement to trust in the generosity and support of the shooting community at the big matches.

Thanks,

Fynn
 
slow is slow said:
Wow, just came to post the same thing. I'm going to try to shoot this match.
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Great minds think alike LOL

Seriously, not sure if I can make it to that one, if you go to it, I would really appreciate it if you could send me a PM or post here with an AAR.

Thanks
 
Will Do! I'm going to start a stringent dryfire training course today for it, so that I can be as ready as possible. I mocked up some scaled targets that will work in the area I normally dryfire, so that I can see what the targets are going to look like at 25 and 50 meters. I think the biggest thing in transitioning from appleseed to rimfire sporter will be the quicker pace of the rapid fire courses of fire. Appleseed allows 2 min standing where as CMP only allows for 30 seconds for bolt guns, with a mag change. Assuming a 3 second mag change (which is pretty sporty), that only gives you 2.7 seconds per shot.
 
Dryfire practice is good, but you can also develop some bad habits with too much dry fire. Definitely need to mix a good amount of live fire into the training regimen.

What I used to tell new shooters at highpower matches was that they should use their first few matches as yardsticks to measure their own progress. Don't worry about if you're going to do good or bad... simply focus on the basics, shoot the match and then evaluate your performance. You'll be rocking some great scores before you know it!

...and be sure to HAVE FUN!
 
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