2013 Bay Area Rifle Championship

[GeoffLinder]

Latest list of confirmed sponsors for the 2013 Bay Area Rifle Championship.

Annie's Guns in Fremont has stepped up as our overall match sponsor.

Match Sponsor:
Annie's Guns - FaceBook Page

Additional Sponsors (Stage & Contributing):
AP Custom - FaceBook Page
Axial Video - FaceBook Page
Battle Arms Development - FaceBook Page
Battle Comp Enterprises - FaceBook Page
Bear Creek Supply - FaceBook Page
BrianEnos.com
Brownells - FaceBook Page
CAL15-BS
CPWSA - FaceBook Page
GlockWorx - FaceBook Page
Grams Engineering
Nordic Components - FaceBook Page
Odin Works - FaceBook Page
Original BobSled - BobChute - Demo Video
Pelican Cases - FaceBook Page
Raven Concealment Systems - FaceBook Page
Rob's Smokin Rub - FaceBook Page
Sandstorm Custom Rifle Slings - FaceBook Page
Sinclair International
Taran Tactical Innovations - FaceBook Page
Templar Sports - FaceBook Page
Timney Triggers - FaceBook Page
Unique Tek

Without the generosity of our sponsors we would not be able to bring you a top quality championship level match experience.

Remember to support those who support the sport!

[GeoffLinder]

A special thanks to Dark Soul Tactical for joining us as a sponsor for 2013!

[GeoffLinder]

We are pleased to announce that Timney Triggers has stepped up as a stage sponsor for the 2013 BARC.

[GeoffLinder]

Annie's Guns in Fremont has just been confirmed as the overall match sponsor for the 2013 BARC.

Annie's Guns - FaceBook Page

Annie's Guns will be providing many accessories and certificates for complete guns to our already overflowing prize table.

A special thanks to Martin for bringing their support to the BARC for 2013.

[mocos]

Originally Posted by GeoffLinder

30's are available for the M1-A

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/300...und-steel-blue

Just gotta' legally have them already

Alternatively, you could utilize the inherent accuracy advantage the M1-A has over the AK and just shoot all A's!

shows "discontinued" on their site..

[prc77]

prize table is getting BIG.... get those apps in

[GeoffLinder]

We are pleased to announce that Taran Tactical Innovations will be a Stage Sponsor for the 2013 BARC. Thanks Taran, welcome aboard.

Taran Tactical Innovations

Everyone in Tactical division should also take note that Taran will be competing in the match too!

[BigMac]

I just ordered a rifle just for this prize table..

I will miss being at this match!

[GeoffLinder]

Originally Posted by BigMac

I just ordered a rifle just for this prize table..

I will miss being at this match!

We will miss you too :-(

Again, a big thanks for stepping up as match sponsor. Annie's Guns rocks the house!

[SVI4ME]

Steppin up again with 5 combo packs o Rob's Smokin' Rub and Frog Sauce Gourmet Rib Glaze
Rob

[GeoffLinder]

We are happy to welcome Rob's Smokin Rub back as a BARC sponsor for 2013.

Thanks Rob :-)

[LMT4ME]

Originally Posted by GeoffLinder

We are happy to welcome Rob's Smokin Rub back as a BARC sponsor for 2013.

Thanks Rob :-)

I won 3 of Rob's Rubs (sweet, mild, hot) at the shotgun match last fall at Richmond and they are awesome.

[SVI4ME]

Originally Posted by LMT4ME

I won 3 of Rob's Rubs (sweet, mild, hot) at the shotgun match last fall at Richmond and they are awesome.

Let's hear it my brother !! LOL

Rob Ryan
Rob's Smokin' Rub

[CRTguns]

Originally Posted by SVI4ME

Steppin up again with 5 combo packs o Rob's Smokin' Rub and Frog Sauce Gourmet Rib Glaze
Rob

That's all I want. Really.

[GeoffLinder]

Stage descriptions are starting to come off the drawing board and will be posted at the following link as they are completed.

2013 Stage Descriptions

Match rules have been revised to reflect usage of USPSA 2013 Multi-Gun Rules Combined.

Match Rules & Info

[GeoffLinder]

We are pleased to announce that Battle Arms Development has returned as a sponsor for 2013.

Battle Arms Development - FaceBook Page

[LMT4ME]

Any hint on the range for stage 8?

[GeoffLinder]

Originally Posted by LMT4ME

Any hint on the range for stage 8?

That's in the course description at the bottom noted in the stage construction details.

The hinged shooting box is going to be a very cruel device

[larrymod]

Originally Posted by GeoffLinder

That's in the course description at the bottom noted in the stage construction details.

The hinged shooting box is going to be a very cruel device

The sides and hinged top of the box are going to be rigid, correct? Like plywood or something?

It's going to be loud in there. Shooters should double up their ear protection.

[GeoffLinder]

Originally Posted by larrymod

The sides and hinged top of the box are going to be rigid, correct? Like plywood or something?

It's going to be loud in there. Shooters should double up their ear protection.

Your muzzle will be out of the box, you pop up out of the box to shoot, the box will be rigid and rock solid. The chain hung support bar will not be rigid, it swings and sways. The lid will be restrained from opening more than about 10-12". You will be forced to crouch, hold lid open with your head (it will be padded) and the support bar for resting rifle fore end on will sway.

[gose]

Originally Posted by GeoffLinder

Your muzzle will be out of the box, you pop up out of the box to shoot, the box will be rigid and rock solid. The chain hung support bar will not be rigid, it swings and sways. The lid will be restrained from opening more than about 10-12". You will be forced to crouch, hold lid open with your head (it will be padded) and the support bar for resting rifle fore end on will sway.

Good thing Im not shooting the match, or it sounds like I would have been forced to buy a taller bipod

[GeoffLinder]

Originally Posted by gose

Good thing Im not shooting the match, or it sounds like I would have been forced to buy a taller bipod

Th bipod would have to be almost 4' high to work. The swinging support bar will be just fine, IF you jam yourself against the box lid and push the bar forward with the rifle mag well AND you don't move or wiggle around at all!

[dragon7]

I thought the simulated roof with the skin peeling asphalt shingles was bad. This box is just evil.

[joelogic]

Geoff is known for his evil ways.

[GeoffLinder]

Originally Posted by joelogic

Geoff is known for his evil ways.

Yes I am, thank you, I appreciate the compliment

[GeoffLinder]

Originally Posted by dragon7

I thought the simulated roof with the skin peeling asphalt shingles was bad. This box is just evil.

You know, I could resurrect something like that rooftop if you really want me to LOL

[larrymod]

Sounds fun.

There is no requirement to use the support bar, correct?

I am thinking I would grab the upper front corner of the right-hand box panel with my support hand (left) and support the rifle on my left forearm.

Any reason that wouldn't be allowed? For example, it would put my left hand fingertips outside the box.

[sargenv]

It's going to be loud in there. Shooters should double up their ear protection.

Pardon?

[sargenv]

Just wait till you see the targets on my stage

[GeoffLinder]

Originally Posted by larrymod

Sounds fun.

There is no requirement to use the support bar, correct?

I am thinking I would grab the upper front corner of the right-hand box panel with my support hand (left) and support the rifle on my left forearm.

Any reason that wouldn't be allowed? For example, it would put my left hand fingertips outside the box.

You are welcome to grab anything you can, only the ground outside of box is a fault, front, sides and rear. The drawing in course description is not exact, the lid will not be full width and will probably not be full depth either, so you will be stuck in the middle of the box and swaying support bar and forced forward. You might be able to get an elbow on the box top to one side of lid or cross to the opposite side of lid with a hand, but that would leave the fore-end of rifle completely unsupported and then you would be floating the rifle on a pivot point centered behind the receiver, kinda like offhand

[GeoffLinder]

Originally Posted by sargenv

Just wait till you see the targets on my stage

I am thinking that Vince and I will not be on too many Christmas card lists after this match LOL

[gose]

Originally Posted by GeoffLinder

Th bipod would have to be almost 4' high to work. The swinging support bar will be just fine, IF you jam yourself against the box lid and push the bar forward with the rifle mag well AND you don't move or wiggle around at all!

There are some good ones for both kneeling and standing, so there are plenty of options

[GeoffLinder]

Originally Posted by gose

There are some good ones for both kneeling and standing, so there are plenty of options

You have not seen this box, it won't allow you to get far enough back to deploy a bipod no matter how tall the bipod is. The lid will only be large enough to allow your head and support shoulder to pop out and then put the rifle on or just above the support bar. If you deployed a bipod it would have to be on the ground in front of the box and that would be a procedural per shot fired

I have 3 types of bipod myself that range from shorty to tall boy versions that will do just what you are saying, but in this case, the shooting box just won't allow for it. The bipod would have to be mounted at the mag well to be able to be deployed inside the box.

The only way to game this one is through skill and the ability to stabilize with your body and muscle tension to hold the sway bar steady.

[gose]

Originally Posted by GeoffLinder

You have not seen this box, it won't allow you to get far enough back to deploy a bipod no matter how tall the bipod is. The lid will only be large enough to allow your head and support shoulder to pop out and then put the rifle on or just above the support bar. If you deployed a bipod it would have to be on the ground in front of the box and that would be a procedural per shot fired
I have 3 types of bipod myself that range from shorty to tall boy versions that will do just what you are saying, but in this case, the shooting box just won't allow for it. The bipod would have to be mounted at the mag well to be able to be deployed inside the box.
The only way to game this one is through skill and the ability to stabilize with your body and muscle tension to hold the sway bar steady.

Hmm... well then... How about a 4' butt spike?

[GeoffLinder]

Originally Posted by gose

Hmm... well then... How about a 4' butt spike?

That might do it, but it depends on how long it takes you to get it deployed as to whether it will be worth it. USPSA rules say bipod must be stowed at start and deployed after start. The spike could be considered a rear mounted vertical fore grip so it would have to be rigidly attached to start to comply or it would have to be deployed after start signal.

There ya' go

BTW, the actual constructed dimensions of the box and opening and lid size will not be available to competitors until they are at the match. What is in course description is a pre-construction estimate

[SVI4ME]

Originally Posted by GeoffLinder

That might do it, but it depends on how long it takes you to get it deployed as to whether it will be worth it. USPSA rules say bipod must be stowed at start and deployed after start. The spike could be considered a rear mounted vertical fore grip so it would have to be rigidly attached to start to comply or it would have to be deployed after start signal.

There ya' go

BTW, the actual constructed dimensions of the box and opening and lid size will not be available to competitors until they are at the match. What is in course description is a pre-construction estimate

Be gentle on the big boys

[GeoffLinder]

No worries, the box will not be competitor size discriminatory. It will only matter how well you can stabilize yourself while crouching. There are only five shots to make (if you don't go for the bonus) at 140 yards so it can't be that tough, right

[prc77]

Very happy to announce that Raven Concealment Systems has returned as a Contributing Sponsor for the 2013 BARC.

http://www.ravenconcealment.com/


https://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!...175686?fref=ts

[GeoffLinder]

Additional course descriptions are being posted.

2013 BARC - Course Descriptions

[GeoffLinder]

We would like to welcome Phase 5 Tactical back as a returning sponsor for the 2013 BARC

Phase 5 Tactical - FaceBook Page