2024 Straight Wall Hunter Challenge Registration
SKU:
$55.00
$55.00
per item
DATE: Sept 21st, 2024
The Straight Wall Hunter Challenge focuses on training Midwest Shooters for the Deer Gun hunting season. Unlike many other areas of the USA, the Midwest has restricted calibers due to safety. Most shooting opportunities are in thick brush or quick moment reactions to split opening to engage your game. Targets will be based of local game sized target, with appropriate target size and ethical shooting distances. Calibers and Weapon have been selected from the Iowa DNR list of acceptable/approved methods of harvest.
Round Count: 40 Maximum
Time
8:00 AM Shooter Zero Time
8:30 AM Safety Brief - Match to Start After
Awards to follow after match is complete. Estimated finished time - Noon.
Address:
Indian Creek Izaak Walton League
29406 632nd Avenue, Nevada, Iowa 50201
Contact Info:
Phone - 641-854-0660
Email - [email protected]
overview
The Straight Wall Hunter Challenge focuses on training Midwest Shooters for the Deer Gun hunting season. Unlike many other areas of the USA, the Midwest has restricted calibers due to safety. Most shooting opportunities are in thick brush or quick moment reactions to split opening to engage your game. Targets will be based of local game sized target, with appropriate target size and ethical shooting distances. Calibers and Weapon have been selected from the Iowa DNR list of acceptable/approved methods of harvest.
Location
Classes and Approved Calibers
Approved Calibers? But Why?
Answer: We simulate realistic harvesting distances supplied by Iowa DNR reports. With these targets at ethical and realistic close distances, high energy and more powerful rounds tear up our targets. We want to keep the price down to allow as many people as possible to be able to enjoy this event!
*Other Calibers are acceptable if they have Factory Ammo that Shows Below Power Maximum Rules.
Straight Wall Rifle Cartridge & Shotgun
Answer: We simulate realistic harvesting distances supplied by Iowa DNR reports. With these targets at ethical and realistic close distances, high energy and more powerful rounds tear up our targets. We want to keep the price down to allow as many people as possible to be able to enjoy this event!
*Other Calibers are acceptable if they have Factory Ammo that Shows Below Power Maximum Rules.
Straight Wall Rifle Cartridge & Shotgun
- 450 Bushmaster
- 350 Legend
- 400 Legand
- 12 Ga
- 20 Ga
- 40 Smith and Wesson
- 45 ACP
- 10mm
- 357 Magnum
- 40 Smith and Wesson
- 45 ACP
- 10mm
- 357 Magnum
Power Maximums
Due to safety at our range and preservation of targets at such close ranges please do not exceed Muzzle MAX of any loads of:
- MAX 2300 FPS
- MAX 2800 Ft Lbs.
Magazine Limit
In the name of keeping the playing field as equal as possible, due to the mass of buck harvests happen with Shotguns - we will be limiting the use of all Magazines to 5 rounds to match that of a standard pump shotgun. Your magazines do not have to be 5 round magazines, but can only be loaded to 5 rounds. Not following this rule on a stage will result in a stage zero. This rule does not apply to Pistols and Revolvers.
*Note: Every stage will be able to be cleared with a 5 Round Magazine
*Note: Every stage will be able to be cleared with a 5 Round Magazine
Gear
All gear restrictions will follow the course of fire.
Required Gear
Required Gear
- Gun
- 2 Magazines
- Ammo- Enough for Checking Zero and Match
- Rangefinder
- Backpack To Hold Gear - All gear must be able to stow and carry-on person.
- Bipod
- Shooting Sling
- Shooting Bag
- Bullet Drop Chart
Scoring
Scoring will be a weight system based on hunting based 1,2,3 System. First Shot Impact – Full Points. Second Shot Impact Half Points. Third shot… No shot, your game got away.
faq
HUNTERS
BRINK EXCURSIONS is bringing this match together to support and grow a sport that focuses on what is in our back yard. These matches help hone and develop skills to take ethical game in the field and to help being a safe environment to bring your family to participate.
Who can compete? Anyone that is of legal age to come hunt.
Can I use my hunting rifle? YES, we encourage you to use whatever setup you are going to be taking out to the field! This includes but not limited to - Shotguns, Lever Action Rifles, Bolt Action Rifles, AR Platforms, Pistol Caliber Carbines, Handguns, Revolvers, etc.
Are there divisions or classifications? YES, there are 3 – Straight Wall Rifle / Shotgun, Pistol Caliber Carbine, Handgun.
Is there a caliber restriction? YES, please see the caliber list. But most importantly watch the Power Maximums as we want to keep this a safe and repeatable match.
Are there gear restrictions? YES, some stages will have gear restrictions to mimic a situation. Others will be open. We suggest that you utilize the gear that you would use when you go out hunting. All gear must be stowed and carried throughout the entirety of the match. Within the nature of hunting and for points to count, rifle weight is 16 lbs or less.
Is there an age limit to participate? YES, All participants must be able to safely handle a rifle on their own and be able to legally hunt in their state. 16-year-old and younger shooters can have any assistance needed by their adult supervisor.
How does scoring work? Scoring is a 2-1 neutral system, so if you make a first-round impact you get 2 points, if you miss you may re-engage that target for 1 point, if you miss again you must move on to the next target or position.
How far will I shoot? 300 yards will be the furthest we will ever shoot. 150 yards for pistols.
BRINK EXCURSIONS is bringing this match together to support and grow a sport that focuses on what is in our back yard. These matches help hone and develop skills to take ethical game in the field and to help being a safe environment to bring your family to participate.
Who can compete? Anyone that is of legal age to come hunt.
Can I use my hunting rifle? YES, we encourage you to use whatever setup you are going to be taking out to the field! This includes but not limited to - Shotguns, Lever Action Rifles, Bolt Action Rifles, AR Platforms, Pistol Caliber Carbines, Handguns, Revolvers, etc.
Are there divisions or classifications? YES, there are 3 – Straight Wall Rifle / Shotgun, Pistol Caliber Carbine, Handgun.
Is there a caliber restriction? YES, please see the caliber list. But most importantly watch the Power Maximums as we want to keep this a safe and repeatable match.
Are there gear restrictions? YES, some stages will have gear restrictions to mimic a situation. Others will be open. We suggest that you utilize the gear that you would use when you go out hunting. All gear must be stowed and carried throughout the entirety of the match. Within the nature of hunting and for points to count, rifle weight is 16 lbs or less.
Is there an age limit to participate? YES, All participants must be able to safely handle a rifle on their own and be able to legally hunt in their state. 16-year-old and younger shooters can have any assistance needed by their adult supervisor.
How does scoring work? Scoring is a 2-1 neutral system, so if you make a first-round impact you get 2 points, if you miss you may re-engage that target for 1 point, if you miss again you must move on to the next target or position.
How far will I shoot? 300 yards will be the furthest we will ever shoot. 150 yards for pistols.
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