tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10711844524969079932024-03-11T21:53:11.144-07:00DIIZCHE SAFARI ADVENTURES BlogDIIZCHE SAFARI ADVENTURES is committed to improve both the knowledge base and skills of big-game hunters through our published media while promoting the safe use of firearms and fostering wildlife conservation. Visit our website at www.DiizcheSafariAdventures.com for links to follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To my friends and customers from around the world, thank you very much for your continued business.Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-6430621487954038032023-08-14T16:31:00.017-07:002023-09-19T16:32:58.499-07:00AST Rock Guard - Advanced Simulation Technology<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx9e-g1WLX91-Vq-6Hi_Xo1DJo4uxcMZxHDFZTOFY_8UyU8mbUKrLBuFv_vNBgNn29yf1FNbZCOkeTaEZSBl8w3LvT8zIDgZBhq2Ep0soCP4I9LkkY2N-g6Bcb1ce0FPncGxUE9rwNeJxcrHPOst9CYyy64yckNFYZqG2kyK8rbcqBJ9NSGt6HxnEAkOKJ/s5035/IMG_9182.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3596" data-original-width="5035" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx9e-g1WLX91-Vq-6Hi_Xo1DJo4uxcMZxHDFZTOFY_8UyU8mbUKrLBuFv_vNBgNn29yf1FNbZCOkeTaEZSBl8w3LvT8zIDgZBhq2Ep0soCP4I9LkkY2N-g6Bcb1ce0FPncGxUE9rwNeJxcrHPOst9CYyy64yckNFYZqG2kyK8rbcqBJ9NSGt6HxnEAkOKJ/w400-h286/IMG_9182.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AST Rock Guard by Advanced Simulation Technology</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Our Jeep, </span><a href="https://revkit.com/troublemaker/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">TROUBLEMAKER</a><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 18px;">,</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span style="color: orange; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">is utilized to fulfill a variety of applications from
daily driver activity to outdoor adventures. I recently came across a product
that I now use and wanted to detail my positive experience with AST Rock Guards
for Rock Monster 17” wheels.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">While building our Jeep, I made the decision to utilize Rock
Monster beadlock wheels made by Hutchinson Industries. What is unique about Rock
Monster beadlock wheels is their internal dual beadlock design that is also DOT
approved. They provide a street-legal solution to air down tires during
off-road use. As off-road enthusiasts know, this provides improved traction and
safety while driving off-road.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwDBlriqvld1H3ulIbldwoIoE7RUREc8TuDoW8kCx1IY6GCxueGuxXcZs3ZjEiYNQHGwNj4_J_ettGQYxzSFu-jN-xLRx_9rKxr9B1xOcU-RN1u66aGO4JH1Y6ey6CsHpQ0cMlBNCmSBAH1LKeOuz8lj0MXsKLJz9zINnBQ68Fvx-PJnSt5J73tV5YlKE/s607/Exploded%20View-Rock%20Monster%20Wheel.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="607" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwDBlriqvld1H3ulIbldwoIoE7RUREc8TuDoW8kCx1IY6GCxueGuxXcZs3ZjEiYNQHGwNj4_J_ettGQYxzSFu-jN-xLRx_9rKxr9B1xOcU-RN1u66aGO4JH1Y6ey6CsHpQ0cMlBNCmSBAH1LKeOuz8lj0MXsKLJz9zINnBQ68Fvx-PJnSt5J73tV5YlKE/w400-h266/Exploded%20View-Rock%20Monster%20Wheel.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Courtesy of Hutchison Industries Inc.</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">A notable difference with Rock Monster internal double beadlocks
when compared to conventional style external beadlocks (originally designed for
off-road use only) is the Rock Monster wheels lack of an external beadlock ring
bolted to the wheel. Hutchinson wheels are well known for their durability and capability.
Many consider internal double beadlocks to have advantages over conventional
beadlock design.</span><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">I had some concern regarding potential damage to either
the Hutchinson long or short stud wheel hardware on rugged trails where large rocks
might get into the wheel face area and potentially strike and damage hardware.
That coupled with the inability to easily replace an external ring either for
aesthetic purposes or functionality should that surface of the wheel become
damaged over time.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">The nice thing that a conventional external beadlock ring
design, machined for recessed hardware, provides is the ability to reduce or eliminate
sheared mounting bolts caused by exposed hardware striking trail obstacles such
as rocks. As external beadlock rings become worn and damaged over time from
trail abuse they can be replaced. A new ring can be obtained and used on the
original beadlock wheel. Hutchinson Rock Monster Wheels do not have an easily
replaceable external surface (ring) like a conventional beadlock wheel. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfScIa_ufTJmdSKJtlmCmYVctHEk9wzR_Uzu_kZgB25KJzhi7EmDSbH4KlesFCtULbqPTWg-NMKI5ifYW6IwF8N6I55f2iuITv6s6TekP-pY4QfVH0CUt5Y5F2mmAD_poMw37ZhpzZ37thw9N4vsgAaRHVg1JdCcQWnzIr0zb3o3g7PKjGv2X0cXyd_8Q/s536/Picture1.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="402" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfScIa_ufTJmdSKJtlmCmYVctHEk9wzR_Uzu_kZgB25KJzhi7EmDSbH4KlesFCtULbqPTWg-NMKI5ifYW6IwF8N6I55f2iuITv6s6TekP-pY4QfVH0CUt5Y5F2mmAD_poMw37ZhpzZ37thw9N4vsgAaRHVg1JdCcQWnzIr0zb3o3g7PKjGv2X0cXyd_8Q/w300-h400/Picture1.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOROihJ7naKBRZHB5gicwwv8Xr3tZUsMskQEvjJh4FiphSrChR3op17zt41xg54htz2AH7qeL78YXiK_YKa6QeSyQNw-S8L02dfOZVGeVRQfJJ6JA4OQhfo5MXI_5uzc8gD7cqkd7K0Ts9UzDGYjgxCRW_Ru7_H0KoU3-s4i2YnRam22eCMic248PhpLNm/s547/Picture2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="547" data-original-width="411" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOROihJ7naKBRZHB5gicwwv8Xr3tZUsMskQEvjJh4FiphSrChR3op17zt41xg54htz2AH7qeL78YXiK_YKa6QeSyQNw-S8L02dfOZVGeVRQfJJ6JA4OQhfo5MXI_5uzc8gD7cqkd7K0Ts9UzDGYjgxCRW_Ru7_H0KoU3-s4i2YnRam22eCMic248PhpLNm/w300-h400/Picture2.png" width="300" /></a></div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Hutchinson does make available replacement hardware
should you damage one of the long or short wheel studs. They also have
replaceable split lock nut hardware. However, when the external surface of the
Rock Monster wheel edge surface becomes badly damaged, they are not replaceable
like an external beadlock ring. If cosmetics are not of concern, then the wheel
can still be utilized until it becomes unserviceable.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">The product I am excited to write about addresses my areas
of concern described above. The product is made by Advanced Simulation
Technology (AST) located near Philadelphia Pennsylvania. As a company, AST is
grounded in mechanical engineering. They use both classic as well as emerging
technology approaches in their product development. They can provide 3D
scanning, design, manufacturing, and electronic fabrication all through their
single location.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrYHe28HG2uPiBiFTjpKJeP3uMyZIWi8qrMXrzvjsbPn3-4zvO3wGJJw1wBiAedCm1SQv1IJAXpfyyzeEhtst3sQJfAPfjolcvvaMAMeO18KKsdfxOdmI2lr99B1MGuIE_s1TDYiJR-mTntgSKT6Y4qicWG4OYN73WvMV2IgxYQYhiUPN38HUE9itE7WKM/s709/AST%20Black.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="709" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrYHe28HG2uPiBiFTjpKJeP3uMyZIWi8qrMXrzvjsbPn3-4zvO3wGJJw1wBiAedCm1SQv1IJAXpfyyzeEhtst3sQJfAPfjolcvvaMAMeO18KKsdfxOdmI2lr99B1MGuIE_s1TDYiJR-mTntgSKT6Y4qicWG4OYN73WvMV2IgxYQYhiUPN38HUE9itE7WKM/w400-h320/AST%20Black.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">One of the products they have brought to market is the
AST Rock Guard for the Rock Monster 17” Wheel. The product is described as able
to “protect the wheel’s surface finish from most hazards encountered on the
trail. The rock guard is manufactured from high-impact plastic and is intended
to be a sacrificial wear component that absorbs most rock rash jeepers
experience during trail rides. The rock guard also protects the bead lock studs
from most impacts.”</span><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">This product sounded like a great option to help protect
my Hutchinson Rock Monster beadlock wheel surface from damage. I wanted my Jeep
to be able to perform well on the trail, but I also wanted it to look clean and
well-kept around town. In addition, the AST Rock Guard would provide protection
to the hardware (wheel studs and split lock nuts) and valve stem. After several
outings in heavy rocky terrain, the Rock Monster wheels can develop
unattractive rock rash on the wheel flange. Over time, deep abrasions could
compromise the tire bead region and possible cracking of the flange near the
bead rim. This area of the beadlock wheel is not replaceable. Wheel studs and
their protective covers are also susceptible to trail damage.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">AST was founded by Chip Potter. I reached out to AST and initially
spoke with Wes Potter. Wes is Chip’s son. Wes gave me a very detailed history
about their business, experience, and background regarding the AST Rock Guard
development. Wes outlined the product’s intended purpose, material durability, performance
expectations, impact testing, and trail testing performance in real world applications.
I told Wes I wanted to purchase a set to test prior to the upcoming 71st Annual
Jeepers Jamboree. I was scheduled to attend the three-day event from July
28-30, 2023.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">I later had the opportunity to speak with Chip Potter to
learn more details about the AST Rock Guard and design concept. Chip related
that as a Jeeping enthusiast who liked to run challenging trails and
appreciated what the Hutchinson beadlock wheels offered, he didn't enjoy
beating them up. After only a few days on the trail, the Hutchinson wheels were
ugly to look at, and he had to be careful not to cut himself when cleaning
them. He found himself hand-filing burrs that were created by contact with
rocks. Chip felt they were great wheels for off-roading, but some additional
wheel protection was needed.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Chip also noted that the Rock Guard is 100% US-made. AST
used only US companies to produce the final product. The injection mold tooling
was designed by a small company in Upland, California (Woiken Concepts), the
mold maker is in Dickinson, Texas (West Point Plastics), and the molder is in
South Houston, Texas (A&M Plastics). Each of these small businesses had the
same passion as Chip did for producing the best possible product.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZrYZGAd7ZV7SBQ0Qx5-foG2OsGsQq4q-awAp687ufHhm3cPYjUbNVe1qvoxG1Ad85PnE5nW5QhEAts6eeRNlXtEiWnKHAjXqGRP47ifTfk9h1bED3eLUGYQs36JMV5MgWfCQvX3xJMoy7y_yxniexIqFybU-gleZqZW15qLK4VwkPFZWacg_2m7RNjj_/s1518/Tool%20to%20Mold%20Guards.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1048" data-original-width="1518" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZrYZGAd7ZV7SBQ0Qx5-foG2OsGsQq4q-awAp687ufHhm3cPYjUbNVe1qvoxG1Ad85PnE5nW5QhEAts6eeRNlXtEiWnKHAjXqGRP47ifTfk9h1bED3eLUGYQs36JMV5MgWfCQvX3xJMoy7y_yxniexIqFybU-gleZqZW15qLK4VwkPFZWacg_2m7RNjj_/w400-h276/Tool%20to%20Mold%20Guards.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Above is a picture of the tool that is used to mold the
AST Rock Guards. As you can see, a lot is happening to produce a high quality large
plastic part.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjot_NVFiSX48Ni6Y9aY0TtHct1hpvwC0Vi1b4wPmeZIZoiqTTk4ham8ees2zlWoJ4QCZdp3_cwmdL-cl4GF2yHW71znos6KpUn3gVndwttK13cIAgKsCCUTRfzPjgZpr7OOMFQthyyhu3QccaXhZEcG-xFGqPwEsAo_4siRK3RH0NUMGxcmHUDjZMxY7Sq/s4369/IMG_9199.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3121" data-original-width="4369" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjot_NVFiSX48Ni6Y9aY0TtHct1hpvwC0Vi1b4wPmeZIZoiqTTk4ham8ees2zlWoJ4QCZdp3_cwmdL-cl4GF2yHW71znos6KpUn3gVndwttK13cIAgKsCCUTRfzPjgZpr7OOMFQthyyhu3QccaXhZEcG-xFGqPwEsAo_4siRK3RH0NUMGxcmHUDjZMxY7Sq/w400-h286/IMG_9199.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">The Jeepers Jamboree is an annual trek to Rubicon Springs from Loon Lake via the Rubicon Trail. From there, it is up Cadillac Hill on the Rubicon Trail to Tahoma (near Lake Tahoe). The Rubicon Trail, for those who have never driven it, is a near-constant off-road experience of difficult boulders, rock faces, and ledges. Many of the rocks and boulders on the trail simply can’t be avoided. Even the most experienced wheelers will be impressed with the seemingly never-ending rock gardens and beautiful California High Sierras scenery. </span><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupZ240ViCrJTs8Ske2f3qn4ijkEXTxBp40NJvP7tX5z14YGbnerKksyPcR3-sFns7KzsyN1QG6DkitvELSgeXPzekGFgiegslOVLBjy4TaCo5mvG3db2n_6t77TJLHcJL-4y3WOFNqaA1MSjCTiFR8iXr9ZOLlFW4o5xTND6lx6ir551W8a2mXehkpdEU/s1710/Picture2a.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1283" data-original-width="1710" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupZ240ViCrJTs8Ske2f3qn4ijkEXTxBp40NJvP7tX5z14YGbnerKksyPcR3-sFns7KzsyN1QG6DkitvELSgeXPzekGFgiegslOVLBjy4TaCo5mvG3db2n_6t77TJLHcJL-4y3WOFNqaA1MSjCTiFR8iXr9ZOLlFW4o5xTND6lx6ir551W8a2mXehkpdEU/w400-h300/Picture2a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdrmyAjhzGD8wMu7vcFS9KCJZZmmbYKlei7YwHl37MbYcFwsxZGjxt3WMCBln0oqGPctgyWecJssbc6Mtd8etIDNiNixnv3IVN8s2WfdcTvEeNIRjxK2qNpA1El3kkLgzpj3jPgdKvs_UOE3DHbzV4NQTyRDec5BXBmFdX_sI8TwNtRQ2r1mCkXHntVqm/s1711/Picture2b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1283" data-original-width="1711" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdrmyAjhzGD8wMu7vcFS9KCJZZmmbYKlei7YwHl37MbYcFwsxZGjxt3WMCBln0oqGPctgyWecJssbc6Mtd8etIDNiNixnv3IVN8s2WfdcTvEeNIRjxK2qNpA1El3kkLgzpj3jPgdKvs_UOE3DHbzV4NQTyRDec5BXBmFdX_sI8TwNtRQ2r1mCkXHntVqm/w400-h300/Picture2b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">The AST Rock Guard was designed to be an insert which can be easily attached to the Rock Monster beadlock wheels. Several versions were considered by AST including cast aluminum and performance injected molded plastic. Design concepts were created, and prototypes were trail tested. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) prototype rock guards were fabricated and tested including prototypes tested during a prior Jeep Jamboree event. The FDM material was ABS/Polycarbonate. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1wj_4mIKRpskIU6vOIMcEne9qJ6djPxZZTUW47e545aWBpfDeRAY4-p-G8R1QJG19hv5VLsDlJ58yzNi6xSAfJdizwLKjFkKqlZ1BMjmXzJiB00bo_oDgL3wLD-bpqzmdYgmNxRjITuplOxHY4yPQPUeDCj_C5dFyWuktzW_Pn0jvIT3uZ3Eirf0RLaY/s368/Picture1a.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="368" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1wj_4mIKRpskIU6vOIMcEne9qJ6djPxZZTUW47e545aWBpfDeRAY4-p-G8R1QJG19hv5VLsDlJ58yzNi6xSAfJdizwLKjFkKqlZ1BMjmXzJiB00bo_oDgL3wLD-bpqzmdYgmNxRjITuplOxHY4yPQPUeDCj_C5dFyWuktzW_Pn0jvIT3uZ3Eirf0RLaY/w400-h363/Picture1a.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLjHxMt5oGRz16mRPui6l7EF7zQar5ZsN7QRU8oe-ePWzCYFNEuNwP5GGPrytBjJoWQwJ3-fppl4p9Mw6fDGZZd_DiTK-smZO1CJ9LTBq0n1yF809R6-YYMamFoc8hSRSGVc1j0i9Je1fKgw1Iv4tKigjHv-WSAICqBHm586FNdSmn8RdDkYFpfepYN8G/s349/Picture2a.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="331" data-original-width="349" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLjHxMt5oGRz16mRPui6l7EF7zQar5ZsN7QRU8oe-ePWzCYFNEuNwP5GGPrytBjJoWQwJ3-fppl4p9Mw6fDGZZd_DiTK-smZO1CJ9LTBq0n1yF809R6-YYMamFoc8hSRSGVc1j0i9Je1fKgw1Iv4tKigjHv-WSAICqBHm586FNdSmn8RdDkYFpfepYN8G/w400-h379/Picture2a.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiOZBEjnQ9uDZxSC2X1ow2r3YnAeyk1BTcT7N8J_JtCCDIeY5dpvgcN8wBQsnuPBI5PlEqFnVKEz1dXERTnMsWOQjoNViUIEv8GhuTAxzeEnG47f2vJOH1sLlG10BqqdDyu6l8K9oe4tfw0I1dOFfDalwhb2K_xxx7R6__TgRoz-isbappOdSeLY3VZwJB/s556/Picture3a.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="556" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiOZBEjnQ9uDZxSC2X1ow2r3YnAeyk1BTcT7N8J_JtCCDIeY5dpvgcN8wBQsnuPBI5PlEqFnVKEz1dXERTnMsWOQjoNViUIEv8GhuTAxzeEnG47f2vJOH1sLlG10BqqdDyu6l8K9oe4tfw0I1dOFfDalwhb2K_xxx7R6__TgRoz-isbappOdSeLY3VZwJB/w400-h385/Picture3a.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Damage that incurred during various phases of prototype testing was evaluated and the design revised where needed. As shown in the partial guard images above, it was determined that the wrapped lip and inner lip rib structures should be added. The contact plane of the rock guard was also revised to further minimize possible damage to the guards. Also, it was to ensure the long wheel studs were still protected, and to increase overall rigidity. After continued testing, the final design version was adopted and created. The finalized material utilized in the AST Rock Guard is an extremely tough plastic that is not brittle. This (full reverse side guard image shown) is the AST Rock Guard now available to the public. The guard is only available in a black finish and not in red as depicted. </span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">The AST Rock Guards I ordered arrived in plenty of time for me to give them a two-day shake-down on some rugged rocky trail areas to see if they would work for my intended application. My initial impression when unboxing the AST Rock Guards and mounting hardware was positive. The AST Rock Guards are very robust and solid in their construction. The hardware included with the guards is of excellent quality. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7otXog8Mr3pPHxNOsKUxs9sAUngt6IUA87DL5LMZXWd4EOdpeZj-qI9S7Ir5O4t3_5W58rAzY-eiEwS6fTRk9G1LTE_JvzoQNnrT4bg6Q6izBgvdMM2thT31BB4s9kfDSkZDwqB_LkAziNngMySgr1Qz_kH5h4ajfnldmpZ4fnwerSOMDzV7Ell_kodhy/s630/Picture1d.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="494" data-original-width="630" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7otXog8Mr3pPHxNOsKUxs9sAUngt6IUA87DL5LMZXWd4EOdpeZj-qI9S7Ir5O4t3_5W58rAzY-eiEwS6fTRk9G1LTE_JvzoQNnrT4bg6Q6izBgvdMM2thT31BB4s9kfDSkZDwqB_LkAziNngMySgr1Qz_kH5h4ajfnldmpZ4fnwerSOMDzV7Ell_kodhy/w400-h314/Picture1d.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">The directions provided for the installation of the guard are excellent and very easy to read and understand. The installation process is primarily a direct bolt-on process however a single hole must be drilled into the guard by the purchaser before installation. </span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">The Rock Monster Wheel has six potential configurations when a tire is mounted, and the wheel’s outer rim and inner rim are assembled and bolted together. The valve stem hole must be drilled in the guard based on how the wheel was assembled. The drilling process for the valve stem is extremely easy and well detailed in the instructions. </span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Small dimples on the back of the rock guard (see above image) indicate locations where the valve stem hole should be drilled based upon the unique valve stem location of your individual wheel. Wherever the valve stem aligns on your wheel that is the dimple you would utilize to drill for the valve stem to pass through the guard. A step drill was included with the set of four AST Rock Guards that I received. </span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Preparing the wheels to accept the AST Rock Guard is quick and easy as is drilling and installing the guard. The total process took me about seven-ten minutes per wheel/guard.</span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">First, the three plastic stud protectors on the long studs of the Rock Monster Wheels mut be removed, exposing the hex nuts. The plastic nut protectors for the short studs can remain on the wheels. </span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Next, The AST Rock Guard is aligned over the three long wheel studs to determine where the valve stem hole must be drilled using the step drill. After the location is determined, the AST Rock Guard is flipped over and can be drilled. A dimple is located on the back of the AST Rock Guards for all possible valve stem locations. This makes orienting the drill bit in the proper location fast and easy. I placed my AST Rock Guards on a wooden 2X6 and drilled the holes. The directions are very clear and well-illustrated.</span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">The included white hex-cap spacers (shown yellow in image) are then slipped over the long wheel studs and seated onto the Hutchinson wheel hex nuts. The soft rubber of the spacer conforms to the nut. After the white spacers are installed, a black split cap (shown purple in image) is placed over each spacer. The directions describe the proper orientation of the split cap.</span></div></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkLEAwbVByig95bmq7g8C81E1vS6YTjqHRjdYobJNzEiwsj27nNw6UIBANWEtFoNr8lqljSSeVS2pQHNQD0UBhEDN0vIrKgD5d2MCglqDtwlVZEs8LDM6hRzCnhIZ4XH_djc57GD6wDDQIN6MJDzsHRHm606Pw3l4rIpxOImCk2OhdSuL51U67pv1mwllE/s659/AST%20Secure%20to%20Wheel.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="659" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkLEAwbVByig95bmq7g8C81E1vS6YTjqHRjdYobJNzEiwsj27nNw6UIBANWEtFoNr8lqljSSeVS2pQHNQD0UBhEDN0vIrKgD5d2MCglqDtwlVZEs8LDM6hRzCnhIZ4XH_djc57GD6wDDQIN6MJDzsHRHm606Pw3l4rIpxOImCk2OhdSuL51U67pv1mwllE/w400-h283/AST%20Secure%20to%20Wheel.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><div style="color: #ffa400;">The drilled AST Rock Guard is then slipped over the valve stem and positioned over the 3 long studs. The guard is attached using three washers and three retaining nuts that are included. The nuts tighten down on the long studs. The final installation step is to torque to approximately 20 Ft-Lbs. That is all that is required for installation.</div><div style="color: #ffa400;"><br /></div><div style="color: #ffa400;">While the AST Rock Guards are not DOT approved for road use, the individual end user will ultimately determine when they will install them to be utilized for protection. Ultimately, they could be installed on the trail, or an end user might install them before they hit the trails and remove them when they arrive home.</div><div style="color: #ffa400;"><br /></div><div style="color: #ffa400;">The next two days after I installed the AST Rock Guards, I hit the trails and punished them on all the rocks I could encounter. While I was able to scuff the guards, they did not chip, crack, or fracture. The wheels were protected from the hard hits and scrapes that were generated to the AST Rock Guards in the rocky terrain. It was obvious to me that these would be perfect for my upcoming trip on the Rubicon Trail.</div><div style="color: #ffa400;"><br /></div><div style="color: #ffa400;">I recontacted Chip at AST and told him I was pleased with my initial use and testing of the AST Rock Guard. While the rock guards I tested would be fine to use on the Rubicon trail, I decided I wanted to start with guards that were not scuffed to document how they performed and if they would survive a pass through the Rubicon Trail. I ordered my replacement and prepared the Jeep for the upcoming Jeepers Jamboree event.</div><div style="color: #ffa400;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #ffa400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIaOKxTCmn9hJngACeCRpSbzDVLCsuUa8EknKbUQrlglPqkLgg3bZSgtOaC7JWTnL0Kr2Uykh5gxQAq0zByLwh43KopS5hh7F5gVqqNfmu-3m1zjwSFSW9cuGYNWBWFoMCXufx0M3VbH6G6yKJbpa4YEQW153TxghVuDMhLp144Gx1qWMeH-tw91-C5Hm/s4032/1-Starting%20the%20Rubicon-New%20AST%20Guard-Driver%20Rear.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIaOKxTCmn9hJngACeCRpSbzDVLCsuUa8EknKbUQrlglPqkLgg3bZSgtOaC7JWTnL0Kr2Uykh5gxQAq0zByLwh43KopS5hh7F5gVqqNfmu-3m1zjwSFSW9cuGYNWBWFoMCXufx0M3VbH6G6yKJbpa4YEQW153TxghVuDMhLp144Gx1qWMeH-tw91-C5Hm/w400-h300/1-Starting%20the%20Rubicon-New%20AST%20Guard-Driver%20Rear.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: #ffa400;"><div>After driving to the trailhead of the Rubicon Trail near Loon Lake, I aired down my tires to approximately 8.5 pounds and took a starting picture to memorialize how the AST Rock Guards appeared at the beginning of their journey on the trail. All the guards were a little dusty at this point, but all were in perfect condition and were not scuffed from prior trail damage. </div><div><br /></div><div>At 8:00 AM we began starting the trail near Loon Lake. We traversed the trail over the next seven hours. We chose not to stop for a lunch break but instead traveled straight through to Rubicon Springs where we would be camping for the Jeepers Jamboree event.</div></div><div style="color: #ffa400;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #ffa400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXH_SMpcIqiukVtFGFj9e67IVCZtbp-0I2pJokEUD_mw8IR5kTVrSlhEa6c8fHXbwFjoOv7PRy3GJlrjz4aZweCbVdYge4psppxb1WhtOGdbEXbwRitrruJVP5-h6jdbbmB81So342vzUqCqJZM3j-9SY2IUyFD3fMNH92QHhEfNRwfvSmeQfSAe8tOf83/s4203/IMG_9184.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3002" data-original-width="4203" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXH_SMpcIqiukVtFGFj9e67IVCZtbp-0I2pJokEUD_mw8IR5kTVrSlhEa6c8fHXbwFjoOv7PRy3GJlrjz4aZweCbVdYge4psppxb1WhtOGdbEXbwRitrruJVP5-h6jdbbmB81So342vzUqCqJZM3j-9SY2IUyFD3fMNH92QHhEfNRwfvSmeQfSAe8tOf83/w400-h286/IMG_9184.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><div style="color: #ffa400;">During this first leg of the trail, we encountered countless amounts of rock, boulders, rock ledges, tree roots, and some water crossings. The AST Rock Guards were bounced into boulders and rocks along the trail and were scuffed against boulders, rocks, and tree roots. After setting-up camp I re-checked the torque specs to assure the AST Rock Guards were secure. They were fine and were holding up as promised!</div><div style="color: #ffa400;"><br /></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400;">Two days later we were heading out on the Rubicon Trail toward Lake Tahoe. This involved traveling up infamous Cadillac Hill and following the remainder of the Rubicon Trail. This leg of the trail took five hours of constant trail driving. We encountered countless amounts of rock, boulders, rock ledges, tree roots, and some water crossings just as we did on the first leg of the trail. When we exited the trail, we aired our tires up to begin the three-hour drive home.</span> </div></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="color: #ffa400; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0x67AlLUxJEyiue76R_ACmfjtv2fVcblpOy3VDUtgDZjmpz1tfJ4W44Z4kUhnGbIgjKKy3Xs4B_f0xZqJN0ZSvFXEWYJBecNpzEQ8rJ_Ch0UznJWKjNDdUkuwsuaBmJqZHtTmGcEo-xSTFbd7cWZ_vtoz9fZuA_JE3MgIlGlHEs9FGGfYPm_VEP3CCQU/s4032/2a-End%20of%20Trail-Passenger%20Front.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0x67AlLUxJEyiue76R_ACmfjtv2fVcblpOy3VDUtgDZjmpz1tfJ4W44Z4kUhnGbIgjKKy3Xs4B_f0xZqJN0ZSvFXEWYJBecNpzEQ8rJ_Ch0UznJWKjNDdUkuwsuaBmJqZHtTmGcEo-xSTFbd7cWZ_vtoz9fZuA_JE3MgIlGlHEs9FGGfYPm_VEP3CCQU/w400-h300/2a-End%20of%20Trail-Passenger%20Front.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">End of Trail - Passenger Front</span><br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCdXApTHIKAYTRAZ6N4UTi_WWjP5HQmLEhP7lik5wnJLdVxo2FDMc3WMRPiY_7pcBqDcNvPwcC47loMsDGhIKHndoBxqOGfbBue6dUaB0eCYbrPuZFuefOEPATyfI7tquR9gC0-tY8dULueK6mEwOQmfGqlKwbyoefbsv6yqSdwSzw5iDKtHcl45TaEcN/s4032/3a-End%20of%20Trail-Passenger%20Rear.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCdXApTHIKAYTRAZ6N4UTi_WWjP5HQmLEhP7lik5wnJLdVxo2FDMc3WMRPiY_7pcBqDcNvPwcC47loMsDGhIKHndoBxqOGfbBue6dUaB0eCYbrPuZFuefOEPATyfI7tquR9gC0-tY8dULueK6mEwOQmfGqlKwbyoefbsv6yqSdwSzw5iDKtHcl45TaEcN/w400-h300/3a-End%20of%20Trail-Passenger%20Rear.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">End of Trail - Passenger Rear</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_QJGZhAwRUHxPy8yTruzqJUOZUipoxgL3mWbvljjyuYCCHIx4vu9FYtMBRNmLmZB8a03r3xwR2V0xZnj_-CU560jBRSh48LTMeRFW5_MfkWtoo1iCHAFfLFcydJSGO4B-7K8KNJbsh2CbPF4oC1dqsveDzdlkaX5O0JwFMPKrCNp4crA93GSfWe6ejnV8/s4032/4a-End%20of%20Trail-Driver%20Rear.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_QJGZhAwRUHxPy8yTruzqJUOZUipoxgL3mWbvljjyuYCCHIx4vu9FYtMBRNmLmZB8a03r3xwR2V0xZnj_-CU560jBRSh48LTMeRFW5_MfkWtoo1iCHAFfLFcydJSGO4B-7K8KNJbsh2CbPF4oC1dqsveDzdlkaX5O0JwFMPKrCNp4crA93GSfWe6ejnV8/w400-h300/4a-End%20of%20Trail-Driver%20Rear.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">End of Trail - Driver Rear</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM15dXC0TLpFuAKxR50ePicOsCR4Z63uIOBboQ52yHS0qb-SIf0brc9lTeyM9-PN-dNWjr4ahZLL8aeCNdbmKzTJNhW5e-cgQ0tgE7ZFafarTVepYG8_GmfBJB0sqD_rwO0p7SKTSybD6C3ldTjIneef9ncgY4ytD7mCTfCVnRS485KBE6Xb2SBeRbsIsU/s4032/5a-End%20of%20Trail-Driver%20Front.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM15dXC0TLpFuAKxR50ePicOsCR4Z63uIOBboQ52yHS0qb-SIf0brc9lTeyM9-PN-dNWjr4ahZLL8aeCNdbmKzTJNhW5e-cgQ0tgE7ZFafarTVepYG8_GmfBJB0sqD_rwO0p7SKTSybD6C3ldTjIneef9ncgY4ytD7mCTfCVnRS485KBE6Xb2SBeRbsIsU/w400-h300/5a-End%20of%20Trail-Driver%20Front.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">End of Trail - Driver Front</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">When I arrived home, I took pictures of all four AST Rock Guards to capture their appearance after coming off trail (four pictures shown above).</span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Dh8i9U4BoqbGuqIQUv5f786AbiET7VwN-p5J7_sBgHpHLfWr6G_MZA5mgG_PcKgNvpNUetRaDsNvEid9LH1t1efeTBO7LGtYI-zQ9Stcljw2eP_PxzE3OOaC8gJHMixG4fRh9Wag5ExgXBtHlsWDVvKJvV0-TE5xdHnKNNZFV7GK3SSl9QEGhgZrOERx/s4032/2b-Passenger%20Front%20Washed.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Dh8i9U4BoqbGuqIQUv5f786AbiET7VwN-p5J7_sBgHpHLfWr6G_MZA5mgG_PcKgNvpNUetRaDsNvEid9LH1t1efeTBO7LGtYI-zQ9Stcljw2eP_PxzE3OOaC8gJHMixG4fRh9Wag5ExgXBtHlsWDVvKJvV0-TE5xdHnKNNZFV7GK3SSl9QEGhgZrOERx/w400-h300/2b-Passenger%20Front%20Washed.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passenger Front Washed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvw6YqdyQgp5ziUAQmFGiVDNKh_-tIt3kZcqdjN88y59_AP3mCIFi4WqLuQQ94MYiR-Ku-GcKBRlEEZmx1qZrk9IjtSyGiF8qUC-FXiukYeMeTE8tcYmUENtSuqYvp96g1__B8wKomKtBQc6FojQdbi-pDB_N6-fWk7zhSdopmZjEnBal9Up8bcWOnLHX/s4032/3b-Passenger%20Rear%20Washed.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvw6YqdyQgp5ziUAQmFGiVDNKh_-tIt3kZcqdjN88y59_AP3mCIFi4WqLuQQ94MYiR-Ku-GcKBRlEEZmx1qZrk9IjtSyGiF8qUC-FXiukYeMeTE8tcYmUENtSuqYvp96g1__B8wKomKtBQc6FojQdbi-pDB_N6-fWk7zhSdopmZjEnBal9Up8bcWOnLHX/w400-h300/3b-Passenger%20Rear%20Washed.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passenger Rear Washed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR_k4sT092hC8IiQVbVRyaOA2KyR9gNurwL3aACqr0HFYw7N1Jl054_goWOTlCtgx8yeGIVsvE648L_5ZYvzkYJd9msizMc8M-5uP3q-t-_TaZOkJbtXKs095GXkeWsQHeM0i-4aufoOvanFkHO3zdpzRQicMZwfBo_PpKs1QQOo4DzsoopRxq5upB5fIW/s4032/4b-Driver%20Rear%20Washed.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR_k4sT092hC8IiQVbVRyaOA2KyR9gNurwL3aACqr0HFYw7N1Jl054_goWOTlCtgx8yeGIVsvE648L_5ZYvzkYJd9msizMc8M-5uP3q-t-_TaZOkJbtXKs095GXkeWsQHeM0i-4aufoOvanFkHO3zdpzRQicMZwfBo_PpKs1QQOo4DzsoopRxq5upB5fIW/w400-h300/4b-Driver%20Rear%20Washed.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Driver Rear Washed</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaj2I4rr2e-Au6RclSMqgoFiabUUfO9eue_AOp6AGLGJTB588m6fy3BIOeIX6JzH4yUMWaxf_IvCQoXSagVWRyXkeaKiIZJDjzNtmXCoKPK-pBPeXqD3RlsxFpLEFWBlpUthwEUE-JNJp_EfmGqKaJcr8PrhXJVwDj7K5QSd7BILOIv5Df6KH3OkjoIGbk/s4032/5b-Driver%20Front%20Washed.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaj2I4rr2e-Au6RclSMqgoFiabUUfO9eue_AOp6AGLGJTB588m6fy3BIOeIX6JzH4yUMWaxf_IvCQoXSagVWRyXkeaKiIZJDjzNtmXCoKPK-pBPeXqD3RlsxFpLEFWBlpUthwEUE-JNJp_EfmGqKaJcr8PrhXJVwDj7K5QSd7BILOIv5Df6KH3OkjoIGbk/w400-h300/5b-Driver%20Front%20Washed.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Driver Front Washed</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">I drove to the local car wash and used a high-pressure wand to rinse off the mud to reveal any scuffing or impact areas on the AST Rock Guards (four pictures shown above).</span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmCZ8RRlixkEJg7ev-EsCPUmxWe6dz4xzFqiD-xLqTQ8F08Got5FC7VG7WJDtMkgmsAPgcvVwm4HJoTEdRyjOf0n4Hq52Ej3v0ATX9hGXLZ4t7lswrO4bQ4oe8j4Dd_JrmdYf_ifMWhhgptMLbEtC1JKHULInmaGPdf-Q6QN5dakrzEfL-kl5VWuNU9sEa/s4032/2c-Passenger%20Front%20Wheel.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmCZ8RRlixkEJg7ev-EsCPUmxWe6dz4xzFqiD-xLqTQ8F08Got5FC7VG7WJDtMkgmsAPgcvVwm4HJoTEdRyjOf0n4Hq52Ej3v0ATX9hGXLZ4t7lswrO4bQ4oe8j4Dd_JrmdYf_ifMWhhgptMLbEtC1JKHULInmaGPdf-Q6QN5dakrzEfL-kl5VWuNU9sEa/w400-h300/2c-Passenger%20Front%20Wheel.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passenger Front Wheel</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1TC6jmnBtBjq92P14tfKbHTPN9jnUdAtd87g08s93L1VwRK8rvw8GoURCga6OQoFabtP_rS6fwDbGVqrj8ksJ7Q_m7EqhJft8WKdqbDo7bJTQeCfM8fq3un83MLoMrs3FD4IIzpOytwgH6d1GUQSwrE00Y6OmYFuyQvces4FQ8PGSUF8EMLc28SOJxK1H/s4032/3c-Passenger%20Rear%20Wheel.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1TC6jmnBtBjq92P14tfKbHTPN9jnUdAtd87g08s93L1VwRK8rvw8GoURCga6OQoFabtP_rS6fwDbGVqrj8ksJ7Q_m7EqhJft8WKdqbDo7bJTQeCfM8fq3un83MLoMrs3FD4IIzpOytwgH6d1GUQSwrE00Y6OmYFuyQvces4FQ8PGSUF8EMLc28SOJxK1H/w400-h300/3c-Passenger%20Rear%20Wheel.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passenger Rear Wheel</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjw3lhklEQJJmKYSA-MC_OFtGC3fUWNRATNVwNwCI2Dvo2HzVyOS1oL7STZqkT4Xy68595WXogtrXaFc6IBV6ZVD7ysaxwiWhBc5dcdMn787AhCzt6wpDEZd9F9V5VfCyV5AYIS7JtJvwHP-gR89zdB00jBmTdzj_l8vMIeo2laJqSJhbvxK34Us-VZgZ/s4032/4c-Driver%20Rear%20Wheel.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjw3lhklEQJJmKYSA-MC_OFtGC3fUWNRATNVwNwCI2Dvo2HzVyOS1oL7STZqkT4Xy68595WXogtrXaFc6IBV6ZVD7ysaxwiWhBc5dcdMn787AhCzt6wpDEZd9F9V5VfCyV5AYIS7JtJvwHP-gR89zdB00jBmTdzj_l8vMIeo2laJqSJhbvxK34Us-VZgZ/w400-h300/4c-Driver%20Rear%20Wheel.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Driver Rear Wheel</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4s-B0dvzDY9uu5uU7z_xs1daY2udMXwTENLS6Zo3V-JC-bH_G4hGtVhf2NduzWXzKH8_hGf5EmLsCOnFxT1GYFrfJ6WkuqPNBHvLJHOjL6uH1c1tJ4JbKENT0OW8YqTFYwB3bFlSRvt548yPLbRXiY99Y5JtCR-paL38tKdmMwu1sVnjRs3UbxziH3Ym/s4032/5c-Driver%20Front%20Wheel.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4s-B0dvzDY9uu5uU7z_xs1daY2udMXwTENLS6Zo3V-JC-bH_G4hGtVhf2NduzWXzKH8_hGf5EmLsCOnFxT1GYFrfJ6WkuqPNBHvLJHOjL6uH1c1tJ4JbKENT0OW8YqTFYwB3bFlSRvt548yPLbRXiY99Y5JtCR-paL38tKdmMwu1sVnjRs3UbxziH3Ym/w400-h300/5c-Driver%20Front%20Wheel.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Driver Front Wheel</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><div>Later the next day I removed the AST Rock Guards, lightly washed the wheels, and photographed them to record their condition to compare with the pictures showing impacts and scuffing sustained by the AST Rock Guards (four pictures shown above). I thought this would be a good way to photographically depict how they prevented damage, cosmetic or otherwise, from occurring to the wheels.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am extremely happy with the AST Rock Guard performance. As can be seen in the above series of guard and wheel images, they obviously protected my wheels from extensive impacts, scuffing, and gouging while on the trail. These guards are still able to be used on trails and are very serviceable in their post trail use condition. The AST Rock Guards are considered sacrificial. Over time they will eventually need to be replaced as they wear down from additional trail damage.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7QWbNENNEEEmkHFOqW7VbpDxIZaLkv_Wp7R4n-8pZRvMmBX8X8xBOsS6mjBUMO3Lrv31PJXvgpi3qfj8mJac0o3j7g8XaiOlfuz8zBJBOKMtmJT7IABOjFM0Cp4QKQzBhAkYzshRW29bOtlFf3lOsvu-NYNkyhmIq-uBGMtsmjrBHGVzHMc9v7lHPBcut/s2905/4b%20CROP%20CLOSE-Driver%20Rear%20Washed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="2905" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7QWbNENNEEEmkHFOqW7VbpDxIZaLkv_Wp7R4n-8pZRvMmBX8X8xBOsS6mjBUMO3Lrv31PJXvgpi3qfj8mJac0o3j7g8XaiOlfuz8zBJBOKMtmJT7IABOjFM0Cp4QKQzBhAkYzshRW29bOtlFf3lOsvu-NYNkyhmIq-uBGMtsmjrBHGVzHMc9v7lHPBcut/w400-h375/4b%20CROP%20CLOSE-Driver%20Rear%20Washed.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><div>I am also very pleased how the AST Rock Guards protected the short and long Rock Monster wheel stud hardware. They also provided impact protection to the valve stem. Additionally, the AST Rock Guards provided standoff and protection for the wheel lug nuts. As shown in the above image, scuffing can be seen along the inner edge along the center open area of the guard. It appears that I got into a rock(s) that could potentially have contacted my lug nuts without the AST Rock Guard in place. </div><div><br /></div><div>Chip is working on developing a rim gasket that will fit under the outermost edge of the AST Rock Guard. The gasket will serve as a mechanism to help mitigate the possibility of debris, such as small roots, from entering under the AST Rock Guard and contacting the facing edge of the Rock Monster wheel. This will also reduce possible abrasion in this area that could be caused by mud and sand, or other small granular debris getting behind the AST Rock Guard. This material could be compressed into or rubbed against the facing edge of the Rock Monster wheel by impacts with obstacles.</div><div><br /></div><div>From my perspective, minor cosmetic blemishes to the facing edge of the Rock Monster wheel from abrasion with mud and sand is far outweighed by the overall level of protection provided from severe scuffing and gouges. Still, it is a great design idea and an accessory item that I will purchase when they become available.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2LjoRjS01QSyZC_XuZFmKC3BEU-58P_YlKY55npt3hRNhiWh8kDll-pJ8IcQLxn0GxaqgOr1tx-TpGHSm8M7kqZUB-MoD_TJYzU8HZPX9kPI3vYafkc0-wLwU7IZrSvPQYXQ_85rfvljezAbO_DDafrYWQ3n3Z7BFVOYTyX3G_Y-LHmLBKXGYDj02DrzU/s5019/IMG_9175.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3585" data-original-width="5019" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2LjoRjS01QSyZC_XuZFmKC3BEU-58P_YlKY55npt3hRNhiWh8kDll-pJ8IcQLxn0GxaqgOr1tx-TpGHSm8M7kqZUB-MoD_TJYzU8HZPX9kPI3vYafkc0-wLwU7IZrSvPQYXQ_85rfvljezAbO_DDafrYWQ3n3Z7BFVOYTyX3G_Y-LHmLBKXGYDj02DrzU/w400-h286/IMG_9175.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>If you want additional information about these guards, visit the <a href="https://astinc.us/">Advanced Simulation Technology</a> website. Select “AST ROCK GUARD” from the banner and select “BUY THE AST ROCK GUARD” to learn more about them or to purchase.</div><div><br /></div><div>Please note that I have not been given or promised any free products, services, or anything else by AST or Hutchinson Wheels. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author. They do not purport to reflect the opinions of AST or Hutchinson Wheels or its members. </div><div><a href="https://www.termsfeed.com/live/3d5e7079-7e0b-4d0b-b2bf-9d0cbe877874">Disclaimer</a><br /></div><div><br /></div></span></div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"></span></span></p>Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-25995635648067360412023-06-24T20:02:00.000-07:002023-06-24T20:02:48.181-07:002023 Safari Rifle Challenge World Championships: Final Report<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjICi-itNZvCd3MbIwlS6SSOhuYW8xyuwQGdWsQRRHpWG4yIPeek53MBohHOc6V6SHLtYpCHjkW8UiQfXIVrGv4fd2GxyNVTQW1Ab7UaM8dTNJ9D85nyj26dJZLCd2QvFS1_cwt3vIHW8RejsgZKswv6Pi40RhjwR3xY0tWATuplWMAK_a6RlecKLyvYwcR/s4000/Pic%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjICi-itNZvCd3MbIwlS6SSOhuYW8xyuwQGdWsQRRHpWG4yIPeek53MBohHOc6V6SHLtYpCHjkW8UiQfXIVrGv4fd2GxyNVTQW1Ab7UaM8dTNJ9D85nyj26dJZLCd2QvFS1_cwt3vIHW8RejsgZKswv6Pi40RhjwR3xY0tWATuplWMAK_a6RlecKLyvYwcR/w400-h300/Pic%201.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: orange; font-size: 13.5pt;">The 13th
annual Safari Rifle Challenge is in the books. Here is a recap of this year’s
event made by The Western News speaking with Jay Sheffield. Jay is the Match Director of the Safari Rifle Challenge
World Championships:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: 13.5pt;">The Libby
Rod and Gun Club recently hosted the 13th annual Safari Rifle Challenge. The
big bore rifle competition drew shooters from MT, ID, WA, OR, NV, AZ, TX, CO,
and Canada. They came armed with everything from .375 and .416 caliber bolt
actions to custom .600 Nitro Express and 10 Bore Double Rifles.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: 13.5pt;">The ten
different stages required shooters to engage everything from photo realistic
life size moving Cape Buffalo targets down to small steel plates, all at
distances from 30-120 yards.</span><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWHG3lvmCCH1ch6t-EN2kQgHggFNujaQn7gvDNjHfvV9UuUlKDk_XGNpCSK04vCPnFPm_RKbBiIFWGRwFv6m2QUiAr4-BwjRIsw_8xOOgHKFcINHSr-nIZFR620hoyA--isRGWDf5G2Tuxede93AZ8XO5DzRjJdd24BXwuqAYYONDK6uz1b3yCPK1BN8fr/s3645/Pic%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2451" data-original-width="3645" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWHG3lvmCCH1ch6t-EN2kQgHggFNujaQn7gvDNjHfvV9UuUlKDk_XGNpCSK04vCPnFPm_RKbBiIFWGRwFv6m2QUiAr4-BwjRIsw_8xOOgHKFcINHSr-nIZFR620hoyA--isRGWDf5G2Tuxede93AZ8XO5DzRjJdd24BXwuqAYYONDK6uz1b3yCPK1BN8fr/w400-h269/Pic%202.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: 13.5pt;">Two of the
events that proved to be very popular this year were the life size photo target
of a fast-charging Rhinoceros powered by a modified ATV,</span> <span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: 13.5pt;">and the "charging water jugs"
event where two competitors must shoot the three one-gallon water jugs swinging
from a cart racing towards them. Some jugs were shot so close that even the
spectators got wet from the spray!</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyBSGMGngWubTRCNJ_t5CAgf5Uhs3TUYIkgs-KSp9LdR9L3_veJXdPL0ECqBzA_qRtQoQLKN6H91OVpq5BBRG3Ht1lSn3i5nAMFgICIpGHhhI3ii6YKJZfSCdwGdZFU9fn4mG-NS0W-GmzY3m2XU4KX68Ny4CnIJtpCWAHnjOQaau140yjlew7GjqRClR7/s4000/Pic%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyBSGMGngWubTRCNJ_t5CAgf5Uhs3TUYIkgs-KSp9LdR9L3_veJXdPL0ECqBzA_qRtQoQLKN6H91OVpq5BBRG3Ht1lSn3i5nAMFgICIpGHhhI3ii6YKJZfSCdwGdZFU9fn4mG-NS0W-GmzY3m2XU4KX68Ny4CnIJtpCWAHnjOQaau140yjlew7GjqRClR7/w400-h300/Pic%203.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8s_8KI9Yjy5grBbyA5Y4gZQrmEf0Jn82OgoNppRIYdCVYpfaxCaRpqKr1SV4QZuxKVLNJ2k87zUwb6onbeEuYhZBQq7NgeAsan5D83bv9XwZEzaXZlUhYFbn4qcNQhTHXraPHBaWFaDHUL3wQh9XZ79YE6UEWdyVxWpNNHbgsjzUH9CX9jXX1ytA18o-/s3598/Pic%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2557" data-original-width="3598" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8s_8KI9Yjy5grBbyA5Y4gZQrmEf0Jn82OgoNppRIYdCVYpfaxCaRpqKr1SV4QZuxKVLNJ2k87zUwb6onbeEuYhZBQq7NgeAsan5D83bv9XwZEzaXZlUhYFbn4qcNQhTHXraPHBaWFaDHUL3wQh9XZ79YE6UEWdyVxWpNNHbgsjzUH9CX9jXX1ytA18o-/w400-h284/Pic%204.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: 13.5pt;">Match
director Jay Sheffield said that the competition would not happen without the
help of the numerous volunteers who show up every year to set the various stage
scenarios and to immediately repair severely damaged targets, all with the
efficiency of a NASCAR pit crew.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ztf0smXSVuTFln27ZD4b9LL500zpwYxX3yVZxlpVUl-Kbw62WPCizl5jYc65WLQugu8LpFRBYHqFfwCfgbP2AZ0PqGrL3YHsxf6Ti_MSjlEXQouhzRrcZ6hx-rH_lCO0zVk37KCjJdUsIqt2U5iEcLL4yYlds7KxGf7uo2vMYjchlE7sI9tNPj87Qosw/s753/Pic%205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="655" data-original-width="753" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ztf0smXSVuTFln27ZD4b9LL500zpwYxX3yVZxlpVUl-Kbw62WPCizl5jYc65WLQugu8LpFRBYHqFfwCfgbP2AZ0PqGrL3YHsxf6Ti_MSjlEXQouhzRrcZ6hx-rH_lCO0zVk37KCjJdUsIqt2U5iEcLL4yYlds7KxGf7uo2vMYjchlE7sI9tNPj87Qosw/w400-h348/Pic%205.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: 13.5pt;">The
competition is also the main fundraising event for the youth participants of
the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP). Seven high school age members of the
team came out to assist with scoring, target set up and to provide some
youthful energy to several of the rope-towed moving targets.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhptYiSfErpU9qnuyJDwRnpVnTA284w2sLxD0sHhDzG-JS3x1Ngui1QyAZT8NXkmWdplCJJE0tyyXkF3ZiwqQjKAmCSt0W16QBwhVMvSunYx9RRfWl8pJgS6zuJPDyCPdqYs1BpWftj_E7kuUyklm1mNVWqaAlpB6w5Jf0vua0qT-JlPMUlXkPHcAWf9Uh/s4000/Pic%2011.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhptYiSfErpU9qnuyJDwRnpVnTA284w2sLxD0sHhDzG-JS3x1Ngui1QyAZT8NXkmWdplCJJE0tyyXkF3ZiwqQjKAmCSt0W16QBwhVMvSunYx9RRfWl8pJgS6zuJPDyCPdqYs1BpWftj_E7kuUyklm1mNVWqaAlpB6w5Jf0vua0qT-JlPMUlXkPHcAWf9Uh/w400-h300/Pic%2011.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: 13.5pt;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Four of the
team's parents also provided a catered meal for the shooters and guests. Each
year the match competitors prove to be extremely generous to the youth shooting
programs and this year was no exception.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEf-YkxQOUyXNBVsgPY_r-IzDJoD92IJG5Zwn1iXsCOsTSQk4AtE_oTvm0NuOkIysjq_esp7b9ao7a-vy54vgVpxLhXaIVYqf2_7YAypMZmBJY6ajqXF-ZwR8jPJrDhIHsTB9pcoTtvD1h_YUOklrJwZ1VuJOAA8QWaQcoE2lfBuJ4tz3j5VayiqiN6Da_/s2895/Pic%209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2087" data-original-width="2895" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEf-YkxQOUyXNBVsgPY_r-IzDJoD92IJG5Zwn1iXsCOsTSQk4AtE_oTvm0NuOkIysjq_esp7b9ao7a-vy54vgVpxLhXaIVYqf2_7YAypMZmBJY6ajqXF-ZwR8jPJrDhIHsTB9pcoTtvD1h_YUOklrJwZ1VuJOAA8QWaQcoE2lfBuJ4tz3j5VayiqiN6Da_/w400-h289/Pic%209.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiUfF5pHPi3IfY1qyzpqwfp4MZwjg4jOFCMwVqgnXS9xF31F_OJPXKcI1kl1ppc2jWI-b4IPL2EcZmcKzbfhrx03FnMEj_pqvHxQ9Izfk9oJ-oLEBNy6kYzT4U2kAt7ETN7YDyVyoJP-oGw0mnO_JdoD3bBnBjFHzLTs_NrvoHFPR037vkP-PSK-YCiaK5/s2555/Pic%2010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1782" data-original-width="2555" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiUfF5pHPi3IfY1qyzpqwfp4MZwjg4jOFCMwVqgnXS9xF31F_OJPXKcI1kl1ppc2jWI-b4IPL2EcZmcKzbfhrx03FnMEj_pqvHxQ9Izfk9oJ-oLEBNy6kYzT4U2kAt7ETN7YDyVyoJP-oGw0mnO_JdoD3bBnBjFHzLTs_NrvoHFPR037vkP-PSK-YCiaK5/w400-h279/Pic%2010.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">The events
primary sponsor, Shawn Joyce of Diizche Safari Adventures provided the first-place
trophy of a Bronze Lion as well as a large number of great items for the raffle
table.</span></p></span><p></p></span><p></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOvQL47W1fli5hgdl4IW32ogw_oDw6yuNmw1oYBUwoMTE2GFB8M2hEEmeD28Te0jHin7WY9s0ad2MNecVnBmXvQfnyQ9aoEzZwCn7TsD_EQyVoh_LodO3jJdkEePSPmHtKByQW2qDKA_5VvF0qPf8soPVxLaXGOskPpN0Y92O0xRuYrkVMXE4qT3IXdSzq/s1713/Pic%206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="1713" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOvQL47W1fli5hgdl4IW32ogw_oDw6yuNmw1oYBUwoMTE2GFB8M2hEEmeD28Te0jHin7WY9s0ad2MNecVnBmXvQfnyQ9aoEzZwCn7TsD_EQyVoh_LodO3jJdkEePSPmHtKByQW2qDKA_5VvF0qPf8soPVxLaXGOskPpN0Y92O0xRuYrkVMXE4qT3IXdSzq/w400-h205/Pic%206.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj181XjluRP9zkPJrcG9Uo9Ky5aYzS_ktrkt9zNNYR4B2NFJl39hqTGofp2ccJ5jYo6fHY1G89dIgzyedW1yH7GWYRO8e-TLPdcdSW5G111eP9CaQh6Rff1T_d9qSJYXhXzHUukcBd5-x3bQopSBFNSwzAIThY08g9EERrmB2vUpcsVSqVec6OSUFp4Llb/s4000/Pic%207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj181XjluRP9zkPJrcG9Uo9Ky5aYzS_ktrkt9zNNYR4B2NFJl39hqTGofp2ccJ5jYo6fHY1G89dIgzyedW1yH7GWYRO8e-TLPdcdSW5G111eP9CaQh6Rff1T_d9qSJYXhXzHUukcBd5-x3bQopSBFNSwzAIThY08g9EERrmB2vUpcsVSqVec6OSUFp4Llb/w400-h300/Pic%207.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: 13.5pt;">While many
participants also quietly made cash donations, the gentleman who brought the
.600 Nitro Express double rifle offered other competitors a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to shoot that rifle for $50 a shot with all proceeds going to the
youth shooting team. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: 13.5pt;">With factory
ammo normally selling for $100 per round, a dozen adventurous folks took
advantage of the unique opportunity to launch a .620 caliber, 900-grain bullet
at over 2050 feet per second as it generated over 8,400 foot-pounds of energy.
They quickly raised $600 while earning themselves a few bruised shoulders in the
process.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: 13.5pt;">The final
tally of funds raised to support the SCTP youth shooting team was over $2,300.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhodocTv6Gk7zOnKIId86rdZOqGem7L-o7OtoKQNWlV1w0vOsF7f3okIpk6QPNObBacuah6ITojROb_VlMApLuEu6HTg9Ce3zG8jGV976DlJB46U5eLioJdyHm39yFDCXhP7m89xoMNWZrHgnt2aj6OiAVMqEmPi4c6FUFhR7N57contVjjoPbFIk7hGQzw/s1813/Pic%208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1813" data-original-width="1346" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhodocTv6Gk7zOnKIId86rdZOqGem7L-o7OtoKQNWlV1w0vOsF7f3okIpk6QPNObBacuah6ITojROb_VlMApLuEu6HTg9Ce3zG8jGV976DlJB46U5eLioJdyHm39yFDCXhP7m89xoMNWZrHgnt2aj6OiAVMqEmPi4c6FUFhR7N57contVjjoPbFIk7hGQzw/w298-h400/Pic%208.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: 13.5pt;">When the
dust finally settled, Libby’s John Harma (center) was declared the winner with
a score of 193/220. It was exceptional shooting considering that all shots were
taken offhand and several of the ten-rings were only one inch in diameter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4YLYRAygjli1KtTVCRM1TGRKhH-qw_I6VQfeI84jDr4VL_xJjuVXuZfMKe5JMg0tKzyFgC1vTyj0xZdhMqPOyVfvf2CoRcKcrBByQIkPid8u2lBogxlYo2beVWiLcXlWbu6fDMjgZNUfuUIWrkzkwZ6K7GxShHKL1Fq44P3Iwq2QzFxqikEaFxvheFL8/s4000/Pic%2012.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4YLYRAygjli1KtTVCRM1TGRKhH-qw_I6VQfeI84jDr4VL_xJjuVXuZfMKe5JMg0tKzyFgC1vTyj0xZdhMqPOyVfvf2CoRcKcrBByQIkPid8u2lBogxlYo2beVWiLcXlWbu6fDMjgZNUfuUIWrkzkwZ6K7GxShHKL1Fq44P3Iwq2QzFxqikEaFxvheFL8/w400-h300/Pic%2012.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZZhIdJ9cKnfnEfQChzuOSx91Hhv6NHnsIM1Ck8a0TSKw8kAsp3V6pTY00qOON3G0O1GHWUjjMNiBlAXMlb-g01TPpR92L8HElMFPFMxnQ_g8ruFCwS0O6ZfiUnXRz_JwGQ_VOOmMr7oFqfmT1rVXu4OFSorh5MUFj80mjdJ3sHn-qe_Tx-6EftPTNRZY/s4000/Pic%2013.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZZhIdJ9cKnfnEfQChzuOSx91Hhv6NHnsIM1Ck8a0TSKw8kAsp3V6pTY00qOON3G0O1GHWUjjMNiBlAXMlb-g01TPpR92L8HElMFPFMxnQ_g8ruFCwS0O6ZfiUnXRz_JwGQ_VOOmMr7oFqfmT1rVXu4OFSorh5MUFj80mjdJ3sHn-qe_Tx-6EftPTNRZY/w300-h400/Pic%2013.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: 13.5pt;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Many of the
competitors had attended the shoot in previous years and all were impressed by
the dramatic expansion of the Lincoln County range facility and the
improvements to its infrastructure.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP112vHjeJ_mPy3sDsCragJUz4ukVHlYR4dveuQ7siKEwsJScI30QWMDvrlX0dJI7mRekmKfWXNHNJlacg2HZOE35oE_ANaDTrgkKqp4vIq73KGgfHZzgc73KECthMPYG4NsSJv2BGq1jyQZB3LymnUqGpdgVZ9--g67WHyKer5N89xLwaZ4q9mrG5jdT5/s4000/Pic%2014.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP112vHjeJ_mPy3sDsCragJUz4ukVHlYR4dveuQ7siKEwsJScI30QWMDvrlX0dJI7mRekmKfWXNHNJlacg2HZOE35oE_ANaDTrgkKqp4vIq73KGgfHZzgc73KECthMPYG4NsSJv2BGq1jyQZB3LymnUqGpdgVZ9--g67WHyKer5N89xLwaZ4q9mrG5jdT5/s320/Pic%2014.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">The Libby
Rod and Gun Club, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners and our local
National Forest Service Supervisors Office have all worked together to create
what is truly the finest free public range in the state of Montana.</span></p></span><p></p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: 13.5pt;">The
competition is held every year on the second Saturday in June.</span><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: 13.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: 13.5pt;">For those
who own a safari rifle in caliber .375 or larger and would like to shoot
against some of the best in the country, contact <a href="http://safaririflechallenge@yahoo.com/" target="_blank">safaririflechallenge@yahoo.com</a> for
more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br />Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-15912144329782188502022-02-27T17:06:00.010-08:002023-05-17T08:04:04.224-07:002023 Safari Rifle Challenge World Championships-Coming Soon!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgw7r4KamRFvXedE0HY9ljyiA509noAduapXSnI5tfR0DbuxUoHiSKwUMeQ_QKWrjhIVMRbNJHxptDuDQc2wRZp_BRST6nbzjc5LMetKkQn4aEn86nUWpYUNavag5MxHt7R3FUAtYtz8h4ugm-cgZYMzZfBzgbvwJfLyvo6SZolEaYB1d-0bQct2CiRQQ=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgw7r4KamRFvXedE0HY9ljyiA509noAduapXSnI5tfR0DbuxUoHiSKwUMeQ_QKWrjhIVMRbNJHxptDuDQc2wRZp_BRST6nbzjc5LMetKkQn4aEn86nUWpYUNavag5MxHt7R3FUAtYtz8h4ugm-cgZYMzZfBzgbvwJfLyvo6SZolEaYB1d-0bQct2CiRQQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="color: #ffa400;">The 2023 Safari Rifle Challenge World Championships are coming soon.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> After months of chaos and closures we are going to hold the Safari Shoot on June
10, 2023. This year represents our 10th annual shooting event! The event will
be held in Libby, Montana at the Libby Shooting Sports Complex. Jay Sheffield
is the Match Director and puts on an exciting and enjoyable event. This year the
event will fall on Saturday June 10, 2023 from 8am - 4pm. </span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6tLrkAVo62nnlZ4cWd3920JRDlXyQZV_ESyGNCUycY0XlYea5dD9-3xYVUUV_OmakYGYvLafa_5XEfjEttQbUKBje2nzUOon2tR9JLCLVrIFH0X01QkuVDNpDbgIwLuoUHM4EfUvm3lRexbqkLm4koesXaPeCqrCc2ZVuPhsf3vWBhL93tpjxPfetIw=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6tLrkAVo62nnlZ4cWd3920JRDlXyQZV_ESyGNCUycY0XlYea5dD9-3xYVUUV_OmakYGYvLafa_5XEfjEttQbUKBje2nzUOon2tR9JLCLVrIFH0X01QkuVDNpDbgIwLuoUHM4EfUvm3lRexbqkLm4koesXaPeCqrCc2ZVuPhsf3vWBhL93tpjxPfetIw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="color: #ffa400;">Since the last event (June 2019) we have GREATLY expanded the range facility by adding four new shooting bays surrounded by 14’ berms and a huge vendor display/public parking area. The cement baselines are poured, and permanent steel shooting benches have been installed. The overhead shelters are also completed. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoOgsXeE7Sl7YkMRBPZIJTmyZxJ2bnUeOR89iWlewoniRaoXSvbMQwk2XxCLgGKR7yjtSMkpuICX6CtlbH-bvSvEA4ep2b1p334eUJy07GPInn4Po48SmOrDIPZnKCpU2QEcXXcGWCElG6YNmig8HyiRBerr5K96LcBYRx7kYLLkqiXIK24CzDxJhCEA=s5344" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3006" data-original-width="5344" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoOgsXeE7Sl7YkMRBPZIJTmyZxJ2bnUeOR89iWlewoniRaoXSvbMQwk2XxCLgGKR7yjtSMkpuICX6CtlbH-bvSvEA4ep2b1p334eUJy07GPInn4Po48SmOrDIPZnKCpU2QEcXXcGWCElG6YNmig8HyiRBerr5K96LcBYRx7kYLLkqiXIK24CzDxJhCEA=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div><span style="color: #ffa400;"><br /></span><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: inherit;">In the past (pre-COVID) this shooting event typically fills-up very quickly after sending notices to the past participants on their email group. If you want to sign up, request more information, or get on their notification list send Jay an email (see below) and he will get you squared away. The registration fee will cover your participation, a commemorative match T-shirt AND lunch! </span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPGVXZ6dmsyz7ACY2KEUbU_jZ8R2paEIq1YrVIXFUXh0cyvlSwem0PZGQkCfAu1GkcywEJU1f955rtKnv9KaTizOXjcu-h1TS3D_Dt4Z9NgIjWc4C9SJDTo5SHN6ZmMyI5e0-n2ldZ8wYgxozH7_HnnuZw83Q8FuWchc3Lu6HmOvDCC0ouKvuf9ZZZ4A=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPGVXZ6dmsyz7ACY2KEUbU_jZ8R2paEIq1YrVIXFUXh0cyvlSwem0PZGQkCfAu1GkcywEJU1f955rtKnv9KaTizOXjcu-h1TS3D_Dt4Z9NgIjWc4C9SJDTo5SHN6ZmMyI5e0-n2ldZ8wYgxozH7_HnnuZw83Q8FuWchc3Lu6HmOvDCC0ouKvuf9ZZZ4A=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: inherit;"><b>The Event: </b>This is a family-oriented shoot featuring both life size and moving targets. It is designed to simulate events encountered on an African Safari. Targets will be scored, and times will be announced, but since prizes are awarded by random drawing, you will be competing purely for the glory of sport! There is however a beautiful First Place-Overall trophy that will be awarded. Participants will be expected to cheerfully help with reset of targets, powering the moving targets and any other menial labor that may be necessary for the greater good. <b><u>ALL shooters must be at least 18 years old and pre-registered.</u></b> There is a $30 participation fee which will also entitle you to lunch and a commemorative match shirt.</span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAkTFb8QfGpmhNjSoKQNlclS2WUWjkoQlSuVeX0rimU2pI3kfjBW9AAzY_0j-nlK8EOPvVyMl_ixEpfRKPDmotM63Uc3Ba0gZEBmUymxsYmjtMLzUEK9oeVYFHQ9QFmyGl5D_GRAEfADq3-bXHRzornMulf7mKOKTzPyjKXEmpMsDFEX-5H8y3xJXQ6Q=s5344" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3006" data-original-width="5344" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAkTFb8QfGpmhNjSoKQNlclS2WUWjkoQlSuVeX0rimU2pI3kfjBW9AAzY_0j-nlK8EOPvVyMl_ixEpfRKPDmotM63Uc3Ba0gZEBmUymxsYmjtMLzUEK9oeVYFHQ9QFmyGl5D_GRAEfADq3-bXHRzornMulf7mKOKTzPyjKXEmpMsDFEX-5H8y3xJXQ6Q=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #ffa400;"><b>The Guns:</b> This is a big bore, dangerous game rifle shoot. Essentially .375/9.3 caliber or larger cartridges in single shot, bolt action or double rifles with minimum muzzle energy of approximately 4000 ft/lb. If you have an antique double rifle in a smaller caliber that is capable of taking big game, then bring it! Paradox guns firing single lead balls will also be allowed. Sorry, but no handguns, pump, or semi-automatic firearms. You will need about 30 rounds of ammunition.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: inherit;"><b><u>ABSOLUTELY NO LIGHT LOADS!</u></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: inherit;"><b>The Rules:</b> All guns will be placed in the racks with actions open. When it is your turn to shoot, you will be directed to get your rifle by the range master. <b><u>SAFETY AND MUZZLE CONTROL ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE!</u></b> The start position will generally be low ready with a round in the chamber, finger off the trigger and the safety on, unless otherwise directed by range staff. A range master “PH” will always stay beside you while on the course. On most stages, there will be a limited amount of ammunition allowed in your gun when starting the stage, extra rounds will have to be loaded from the belt, pocket, butt stock etc. We reserve the right to change the course of fire based on our disposition, your disposition, the untimely demise of the targets, comments from the peanut gallery, weather or whatever other factors may be present. All distances are approximate and subject to change.</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj35d6lzz1dF2C-84gfCqc3xbW2YIJWYjK1ZTGNRZU3jotsiYzodsUbAUDKwnuyUhMvxjYMCgFBhKqr_gIOJ5tE8X504HWdv7XD17EFjnPKV2IpHNw9vmdT0PCb_BCmkstLmfqD5ATnqzujuVBey-Zw57NXS2QRA-WgB4FI22SV7ZpktEC9vzH6s4yzLA=s5344" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3006" data-original-width="5344" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj35d6lzz1dF2C-84gfCqc3xbW2YIJWYjK1ZTGNRZU3jotsiYzodsUbAUDKwnuyUhMvxjYMCgFBhKqr_gIOJ5tE8X504HWdv7XD17EFjnPKV2IpHNw9vmdT0PCb_BCmkstLmfqD5ATnqzujuVBey-Zw57NXS2QRA-WgB4FI22SV7ZpktEC9vzH6s4yzLA=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: inherit;"><b>The Course of fire:</b> Shooting positions will vary from standing on your hind legs and shooting offhand, to kneeling or seated. Frequently it will be a combination of positions. Some stages may require the use of shooting sticks which will be provided. Many stages will require you to fire at a target, move to another spot, reload, and then fire at a second target. All movement will be done with an empty gun and all reloading will be done once you are safely at the next shooting position. If you have any physical issues that preclude a certain activity, we will cheerfully accommodate you. </span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: inherit;">The 10-stage course is specifically designed to NOT favor any particular style of rifle or sight system. Distances will vary between 5 and 75+ yards. Targets will vary from life-size broadside buffalo and elephant heads to clay birds, water jugs and steel gongs.</span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: inherit;"><b>Location: </b>Libby Shooting Sports Complex on Farm to Market Road across from the Libby Airport.</span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Shooting starts at 8 am SHARP! Please arrive plenty early to check in and get setup. Remember to bring lawn chairs, hat and sunscreen, snack food and drinks (NO ALCOHOL ON RANGE PROPERTY). Lunch and a T-shirt are included with the $30 registration fee. Additional lunches for guests are available at $10 each and MUST be prepaid with registration.</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400;">Please email</span><span style="color: orange;"> </span><a href="mailto:safaririflechallenge@yahoo.com">safaririflechallenge@yahoo.com</a><span style="color: orange;"> </span><span style="color: #ffa400;">to sign up or request more information.</span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400;"><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><b>Directions from Libby: </b>Take Hwy 2 east about 3 miles from town. As the highway starts up a steep hill in front of you, watch for Bowker Road at the bottom of the hill on your LEFT side. Take Bowker about 100 yards to the intersection with State Rd 482 (Farm to Market Road). Turn RIGHT on 482 and go 3.5 miles to the range which will be on your left. If you get to the airport you have just passed the range.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><b>Directions from Kalispell: </b>HWY 2: as you come down the steep hill entering Libby, turn RIGHT on Bowker. Take Bowker about 100 yards to the intersection with State Road 482 (Farm to Market Road). Turn RIGHT on 482 and go 3.5 miles to the range which will be on your left. If you get to the airport you have just passed the range.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><b>Airports: </b>For those who are flying from out of state, the nearest airport is in Kalispell, MT about 100 miles away. The cheapest airport to fly into will probably be Spokane, WA about 180 miles away. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><b>Amtrak:</b> Serves Libby MT.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><b>Car rentals:</b> Available through Libby Auto Sales at 406-293-7717 <a href="http://www.libbyautosales.com/">http://www.libbyautosales.com/</a> or Timberline Ford/Dodge at 406-293-4128 <a href="https://www.timberlineauto.com/salesservice.html">https://www.timberlineauto.com/salesservice.html</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><b>Local motels:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.ventureinnlibby.com/">www.ventureinnlibby.com</a> 406-293-7711<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.sandmanmotel.us/">www.sandmanmotel.us</a> 406-293-8831<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.thehuckleberryhouse.com/">www.thehuckleberryhouse.com</a> 406-293-9720<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.dumontscreeksidebnb.com/">www.dumontscreeksidebnb.com</a> 406-293-0660<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.montanacountryinn.com/">www.montanacountryinn.com</a> 406-293-2092<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.thecaboosemotel.com/">www.thecaboosemotel.com</a> 406-293-6201<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Evergreen Motel 406-293-4178<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: black;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Please email <a href="mailto:safaririflechallenge@yahoo.com">safaririflechallenge@yahoo.com</a> to sign up or request more information. FYI, during the past events space has been very limited! </span></div></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-77163388664384203772021-06-02T20:49:00.001-07:002021-06-02T20:51:10.091-07:00Cancellation of the 2021 Safari Rifle Challenge<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hJ0-QQh-7MI/YLhMxDsuicI/AAAAAAAACHs/29eS28n_-VMXcvIixKsQKqwhL8aLF-CMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Pic%2B9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hJ0-QQh-7MI/YLhMxDsuicI/AAAAAAAACHs/29eS28n_-VMXcvIixKsQKqwhL8aLF-CMgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h225/Pic%2B9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: orange;">I am sad to announce that the 2021 Safari Rifle Challenge in Libby, Montana is being cancelled. Email notifications have long been sent but we wanted to also post this information on our social media feeds. </span><span style="color: orange;">The cancellation is of course due to the COVID-19 virus still being with us and causing travel/health issues for many of our international participants. </span><span style="color: orange;">I hope you all understand that we did not make this decision lightly, but the health and safety of event participants is our foremost concern.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: orange;">On the positive side, our range facility has undergone a significant positive transformation and expansion. The addition of new shooting bays and many other completed changes will allow us to run multiple stages simultaneously. </span><span style="color: orange;">The new range expansion will create a smoother flow of participants and enable us to increase the number of competitors in 2022.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: orange;">Hopefully we will all weather the current situation without issue, and we look forward to seeing you all in 2022!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-17794010065171278022020-03-29T20:09:00.000-07:002020-03-29T20:09:29.740-07:00Cancellation of the 2020 Safari Rifle Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: orange;">I am sad to announce that the 2020 Safari Rifle Challenge
in Libby, Montana is being cancelled. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;">With the shoot now less than 90 days away, and so much
national uncertainty about how the COVID-19 virus may affect us in the coming
months, the organizers felt that it was prudent to cancel this year’s event. The
match director, Jay Sheffield, has personally spoken with several participants
that expressed concern about travel at this time. We felt it was important to
cancel the event early enough that there would be no issues for participants
who would soon be scheduling vacation days, travel and lodging.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;">I hope you all understand that we did not make this
decision lightly, but obviously the health and safety of event participants is
our foremost concern. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;">On the positive side, we are making some huge
improvements to our range facility. All work will be completed before June 12,
2021 which is the date of our next scheduled competition. The addition of four
new shooting bays will allow us to run six different stages simultaneously. The
planned format is for competitors to move from one bay to the next at their own
pace. Shooters will simply need to have completed all six stages before noon.
Then, while we have lunch and a prize raffle, organizers will be setting up six
new scenarios to be shot during the afternoon. We believe that this format will
not only allow for a smoother flow but will also allow us to increase the
number of competitors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With that in
mind, please be thinking of someone that YOU could invite to the next event. As
a little motivation to get the event back on track and celebrate our new
facilities, we have decided to offer returning competitors $20 in raffle
tickets for each new paid shooter that they bring to the event (details will be
in next year’s registration packet). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;">Hopefully we will all weather the current situation
without issue, and I look forward to seeing you all in 2021.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-22146248843193651382019-07-03T12:37:00.000-07:002019-07-03T14:35:56.014-07:00All-inclusive 2019 Safari Hunting in Southern Tanzania<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">DIIZCHE SAFARI ADVENTURES and BEST LUXURY SAFARIS
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">All-inclusive 2019 Safari Hunting in Southern Tanzania</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Best Luxury Safaris is
offering all-inclusive 2019 hunting safari packages conducted in Nalika and Mbarang'andu
hunting blocks. These blocks are located south of the Selous Game Reserve. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk12897903" style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Mbarang'andu</a><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"> was the favorite hunting block of one of
Africa’s most famous and most successful ivory hunters, James Sutherland. While
hunting in these blocks you will be staying in beautiful luxury tented camps. You
will pay one flat fee so that you can leave your wallet at home!</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Hun<span style="font-family: inherit;">ts booked through Best
Luxury Safaris are all inclusive. This means they include:</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Business-class
flights from your home to the airport that is near our hunting block and back</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Meet-and-greet at
the airport, escort you through customs, take you to a 5-star hotel, and do the
same on the return</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Ground
transportation in a safari vehicle</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Hunting license</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Wildlife
Concession Fee</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Firearms Import
Permit</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">All trophy fees</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">The skinning,
salting, drying, tagging, crating, disinfection, and paperwork related to your
trophies</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Professional
hunter, tracker, skinner, and driver</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Luxury tented
camps</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Exquisite
all-you-can-eat food</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">All-you-can-drink
beverages (including alcohol after the hunt after the firearms are put away)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Daily laundry
service</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Concierge, cook,
and staff at your service</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">First-aid kit</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Trophy storage in
a climate-controlled room in Dar es Salaam while your trophies await shipment</span></li>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hunting packages v</span>ary from 10-day buffalo &
common plains game, to 16-day and 21-day packages. To learn about the various
hunting package options, review detailed all-inclusive hunt costs, hunting
block locations, maps, camp pictures, and more…simply follow this link </span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://bestluxurysafaris.com/safaris/hunt">https://bestluxurysafaris.com/safaris/hunt</a> </span></span><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">or scan
the QR code below with your mobile device.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">After reviewing hunt options and costs, please give us a call or send us an email. We will be glad to answer any additional questions you might have and help to book your hunt! PH information also available.</span></div>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Shipping of the
trophies back to the United States</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Ammunition and
its associated tax</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">An optional
$5,000 (one-way) charter flight that lands in the camp if you want to avoid the
six-hour drive from Songea's commercial airport</span></li>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Below are a few pictures of camp and hunting images from<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Nalika
and Mbarang'andu hunting blocks:</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Massive 45.5" Wide Trophy Buffalo Roam in Mbarang'andu and Nalika</td></tr>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Our YETI brand 18 oz. Rambler bottle is a great addition to your
hydration lifestyle. Our Rambler stands out from the herd with a laser engraved
Slayer of Monsters logo done </span><span style="color: orange;">by YETI </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">at the factory. </span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">We recognize the YETI is pricey but for those that
have asked…it has returned! Alternatively, we also offer a heavy duty 20 oz. plastic drinking
cup for those that want one of our logo cups but at a lower price point. </span><br />
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however the Rambler is more versatile since it can serve as both a cup and thermos. </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Visit the </span><a href="https://www.diizchesafariadventures.com/product-category/gifts/swag/" style="font-family: inherit;">Lifestyle section of our website</a><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"> to learn more or to purchase our customized YETI Rambler. See you in the field!</span></div>
<br />Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-89269027755900605182019-06-16T20:15:00.000-07:002019-06-17T14:14:24.113-07:002019 Safari Rifle Challenge World Championships: Final Report<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">The 9th annual Safari Rifle Challenge is in the books.
Here is a recap of this year’s event made by Jay Sheffield. Jay is the Match
Director of the Safari Rifle Challenge World Championships:</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Well, the 2019 Safari Rifle Challenge is in the books and
Lance Brewer of Snohomish, Washington is the reigning champ. He used a Colt
Sauer in .375 H&H to finish 26 points ahead of second place finisher Tor
Carter. Gene Gordner and Dennis Wehling tied for third place. Great shooting
and congratulations to all who participated and to our top shooters!</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">A HUGE THANKS </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">to all of our sponsors, particularly Shawn Joyce
of DIIZCHE SAFARI ADVENTURES, Dan and Andy from Skinner Sights, Wayne at
American Hunting Rifles, Champion Targets and our new supporter Bradley Cheek
Rest!</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Below, Jay Sheffield (Match Director) with Lance and his first place trophy provided by Shawn Joyce, owner of DIIZCHE SAFARI
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">1. Checking Zero---Four shooters on the line. Starting
position will be two rounds in rifle, safety on. On the signal you will fire
two rounds at the 45 yard paper target then load and fire one round at the 100 yard
steel plate. Open action, show clear, muzzle up during scoring and return to
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">2. Shoot and Move---Load 1 round, safety on, low ready
position. On the signal, shoot the 60 yard steel plate, move to next spot, load
1 round and shoot 80 yard steel plate. Move to next spot, load 1 round and shoot the 70
yard plate. Open action, show clear, muzzle up, return to gun rack when done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">3. Charging Hippo---Rifle loaded with two rounds, safety
on. On the signal, shoot the 60 yard steel plate kill zone. Reload and take one
shot at the charging Hippo. (Kill zones will be faintly marked for scoring
purposes; you must evaluate the angle then shoot at the heart/lung area). Open
action, show clear, muzzle up, return to gun rack when done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">4. Long Range Shot---Load 1 round, safety on, low ready
position. On the signal, shoot the 110 yard steel plate for 10 points. If you
hit it then you have the option to shoot one round at the 130 yard plate. If
you try the far plate, score will be “DOUBLE OR NOTHING”! Open action, show
clear, muzzle up when done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">5. Charging Water Jugs---Two shooters, two rounds in
rifle, safety on. The cart will start towards you on “standby” and you will
then be given the shoot command. You must shoot the jug on your side then race
to shoot the middle jug. Open action, show clear, muzzle up, return to gun rack
when done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">1. Crocodile Hunting---Two rounds in rifle, safety on,
low ready. On the signal fire one round at the hanging 2’’ orange DuraSeal
“croc brain” target. A hit equals 20 points and you are done. If you miss, the
crocodile will immediately charge forward, and you must shoot him on the point
of the near shoulder (10 points) before he escapes to the water. Open action,
show clear, muzzle up when done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">2. Warthog Rodeo---Starting position will be low ready
with 2 rounds in the rifle, safety on. On the signal, shoot one round at either
of the two rapidly crossing warthogs. On your shot a third warthog will rise up
facing you for approx. 3 seconds. Shoot him before he disappears. Only hits
that break the clay target vital zone will receive a 10-point score. Open
action, show clear, muzzle up, return to gun rack.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">3. Zip Line---Two rounds in the rifle, safety on, low ready.
On the signal the sliding gallon water jug will start towards you. You must
shoot at the small water bottle on the stump in the corner of range BEFORE you
shoot at the sliding jug. Go fast or get wet! Open action, show clear, muzzle
up, return to gun rack.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">4. Charging Rhino---Two rounds in rifle, safety on, low
ready. On the signal, shoot at the 4” black hanging DuraSeal diamond target. On
your shot, the rhino will charge forward. (Kill zones will be faintly marked
for scoring purposes; you must evaluate the angle then shoot one round at the
heart/lung area). Open action, show clear, muzzle up, return to gun rack.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">As I told the participants, we have recently acquired an
additional 5 acres for our range and construction of an additional 3 dirt berm
enclosed shooting bays (one 100 yards and two 50 yards) is due to start this
summer. If they are ready by next June we will be able to expand our number of
shooters and switch to a format of five stages running at the same time. You
would just need to stroll around and shoot them all before the lunch/raffle
break and then five new stages would be ready for the afternoon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Looking forward to seeing you all next year, our 10th annual event, for an even
bigger and better </span><span style="color: orange;">Safari Rifle Challenge World Championships</span><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">! JCS (Jay Sheffield).</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Below, Shawn Joyce of DIIZCHE SAFARI ADVENTURES, on a recent wild boar hunt in Northern California. An Elite
Series cheek rest (in </span><span style="color: orange;">MultiCam Black)</span><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">, which Shawn personally uses can be seen in the image. The cheek rest is made by our new
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It was great to see and share a few pictures and hear about everyone having a great time at the annual </span>Safari Rifle Challenge World Championships<span style="font-family: inherit;">. I hope to see you all next year! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Next year, the 2020 Safari Rifle
Challenge World Championships will again be held in Libby, Montana at the Libby
Rod and Gun Club. The event is always held in June to assure cooler weather.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">If you have not had the opportunity to attend one of the
shoots, then we hope you will make plans to do so in 2020. The shooting event fills-up
very quickly after Jay sends notices to the participants through their participant
notification email group. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">If you want to sign up, request more
information, or get on their notification email group send Jay an email and he will
get you squared away. To be added to the (confidential) email group, just contact Jay at <a href="mailto:safaririflechallenge@yahoo.com">safaririflechallenge@yahoo.com</a> .</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">We hope to see you next year! I will add any additional </span><span style="color: orange;">event day </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">videos or images </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">to this article as they become available. Please check
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Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-51325244595089300022019-06-14T15:27:00.000-07:002019-06-17T14:07:35.731-07:00Wild Boar Fun with Shawn Joyce (June 2019)-DIIZCHE SAFARI ADVENTURES Clip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Join Shawn Joyce and his friend as they enjoy a couple
days of hunting together in Northern California. These cell phone photo and
video excerpts by Shawn’s hunting partner expose the viewer to the essence of
fun spot and stalk hunting for California’s wild boar.</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">The 2019 Safari Rifle Challenge World Championships are
coming soon. This year represents our 9th annual shooting event! The event will
be held in Libby, Montana at the Libby Shooting Sports Complex. Jay Sheffield
is the Match Director and puts on an exciting and enjoyable event. The event
date has been permanently changed to the second Saturday in June. This year that
will fall on Saturday June 8, 2019 from 8am - 4pm.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">The shooting event fills-up very quickly after they send
notices to the participants on their email group. If you want to sign up,
request more information, or get on their notification list send Jay an email
(see below) and he will get you squared away.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Here is an update from Jay regarding the soon to be held
2019 event:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">World Championships in Libby, Montana<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Saturday June 8, 2019 from 8 am - 4 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">The Event: This is a family oriented shoot featuring both
life size and moving targets. It is designed to simulate events encountered on
an African Safari. Targets will be scored and times will be announced, but
since all prizes are awarded by random drawing, you will be competing purely
for the glory of sport! Participants will be expected to cheerfully help with
reset of targets, powering the moving targets and any other menial labor that
may be necessary for the greater good. All shooters must be at least 18 years
old and pre-registered. There is a $20 participation fee which will also
entitle you to a commemorative match shirt.<br />
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The Guns: This is a big bore, dangerous game rifle shoot. Essentially .375/9.3
caliber or larger cartridges in single shot, bolt action or double rifles with
minimum muzzle energy of approximately 4000 ft/lb. If you have an antique
double rifle in a smaller caliber that is capable of taking big game then bring
it! Paradox guns firing single lead balls will also be allowed. Sorry, but no
handguns, pump or semi-automatic firearms. You will need about 30 rounds. ABSOLUTELY
NO LIGHT LOADS!<br />
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The Rules: All guns will be placed in the racks with actions open. When it is
your turn to shoot, you will be directed to get your rifle by the range master.
SAFETY AND MUZZLE CONTROL ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE! The start position will generally
be low ready with a round in the chamber, finger off the trigger and the safety
on, unless otherwise directed by range staff. A range master “PH” will stay
beside you at all times while on the course. On most stages, there will be a
limited amount of ammunition allowed in your gun when starting the stage, extra
rounds will have to be loaded from the belt, pocket, butt stock etc. We reserve
the right to change the course of fire based on our disposition, your disposition,
the untimely demise of targets, comments from the peanut gallery, weather or
whatever other factors may be present. All distances are approximate and
subject to change.<br />
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The Course of fire: Shooting positions will vary from standing on your hind
legs and shooting offhand, to kneeling and seated. Frequently it will be a
combination of positions. Some stages may require the use of shooting sticks
which will be provided. Many stages will require you to fire at a target, move
to another spot, reload and then fire at a second target. All movement will be
done with an empty gun and all reloading will be done once you are safely at
the next shooting position. If you have any physical issues that preclude a
certain activity we will cheerfully accommodate you.<br />
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The 10 stage course is specifically designed to NOT favor any particular style
of rifle or sight system. Distances will vary between 5 and 75+ yards. Targets
will vary from life-size broadside buffalo and elephant heads to clay birds,
water jugs and steel gongs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Location: Libby Shooting Sports Complex on Farm to Market
Road across from the Libby Airport.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Time: Shooting starts at 8 am SHARP! Please arrive plenty
early to check in and get setup. Remember to bring lawn chairs, hat and
sunscreen, food and drinks (NO ALCOHOL ON RANGE PROPERTY). Water and soft
drinks will be available for purchase in the clubhouse.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Please email <a href="mailto:safaririflechallenge@yahoo.com">safaririflechallenge@yahoo.com</a> to
sign up or request more information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">There will be vendors on site including Montana Rifle
Company and Norma USA who will once again have a large display of their rifles
and ammunition available to test fire. Skinner Sights will display their line
of fine aperture sights and custom carry/range bags.</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Directions from Libby: Take Hwy 2 east about 3 miles from
town. As the highway starts up a steep hill in front of you, watch for Bowker
Road at the bottom of the hill on your LEFT side. Take Bowker about 100 yards
to the intersection with State Rd 482 (Farm to Market Road). Turn RIGHT on 482
and go 3.5 miles to the range which will be on your left. If you get to the
airport you have just passed the range.</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Directions from Kalispell<b> </b>- HWY 2: as you
come down the steep hill entering Libby, turn RIGHT on Bowker. Take Bowker
about 100 yards to the intersection with State Road 482 (Farm to Market Road).
Turn RIGHT on 482 and go 3.5 miles to the range which will be on your left. If
you get to the airport you have just passed the range.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Airports: For those who are flying from out of state, the
nearest airport is in Kalispell, MT about 100 miles away. The cheapest airport
to fly into will probably be Spokane, WA about 180 miles away. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Amtrak: Serves Libby MT.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Car rentals: Available through Libby Auto Sales at
406-293-7717 <a href="http://www.libbyautosales.com/">http://www.libbyautosales.com/</a> or
Timberline Ford/Dodge at 406-293-4128 <a href="https://www.timberlineauto.com/salesservice.html">https://www.timberlineauto.com/salesservice.html</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Local motels:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.ventureinnlibby.com/">www.ventureinnlibby.com</a> 406-293-7711<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.sandmanmotel.us/">www.sandmanmotel.us</a> 406-293-8831<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.thehuckleberryhouse.com/">www.thehuckleberryhouse.com</a> 406-293-9720<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.dumontscreeksidebnb.com/">www.dumontscreeksidebnb.com</a> 406-293-0660<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.montanacountryinn.com/">www.montanacountryinn.com</a> 406-293-2092<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.thecaboosemotel.com/">www.thecaboosemotel.com</a> 406-293-6201<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Evergreen Motel 406-293-4178<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Please email <a href="mailto:safaririflechallenge@yahoo.com">safaririflechallenge@yahoo.com</a>
to sign up or request more information. FYI, space is very limited!
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Jay C. Sheffield Match Director</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-28812651767093484362019-02-12T16:09:00.000-08:002019-02-12T16:09:41.717-08:00BOONE AND CROCKETT CLUB LEGISLATIVE UPDATE<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Sportsmen’s Bills Pass Senate</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">February 12, 2019</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">The Boone and Crockett Club, the oldest wildlife conservation group in the U.S., today praised the Senate’s passage of the Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47), a bipartisan package of bills that includes several key pieces of the Sportsmen’s Act.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">“This is good news for all sportsmen concerned about access to places to hunt, fish, target shoot and recreate on public lands,” said Timothy C. Brady, president of the Boone and Crockett Club. “Hunters and recreational shooters need Congress’ help and today was a good first step.”</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">The Natural Resources Management Act addresses several priorities for American hunters, anglers and recreational shooters: </span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Declares that federal lands are open to public recreation, except in limited circumstances;</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Guarantees funding for public access enhancement projects under the Land and Water Conservation Fund;</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Requires public reporting of reimbursements of legal fees on lawsuits against the government – a step toward reigning in litigation;</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Authorizes hunters to transport bows through National Parks;</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Authorizes use of qualified volunteer hunters in programs to control wildlife populations in National Parks; and,</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Allows BLM to lease or permit shooting ranges on federal land;</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Of these critical steps forward, funding for public access is one the Club worked diligently on to have included that is a straightforward benefit for sportsmen. Another addition that the Club believes was an imperative for inclusion that may be of a less obvious benefit is reporting on legal fees. Nonstop litigation against our expert agencies has been crippling the proven systems we have to properly manage wildlife and habitats.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Brady said, “We thank Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski and Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, who lead the Committee and members of Senate in the passage of this critical legislation. This package is a testament of the strength and unity of the sportsmen's community, and we urge the House of Representatives to pass it as well.”</span><br />
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Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-49235902763950512612018-11-19T13:52:00.002-08:002018-11-19T13:52:57.238-08:00House Passes Manage Our Wolves Act with Bipartisan Support<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: orange;">PRESS RELEASE</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">WASHINGTON, D.C., November 16, 2018 -</span><br />
<span style="color: orange;">Today, the House passed H.R. 6784, the Manage Our Wolves Act. Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop (R-Utah) issued the following statement:</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">“Scientific evidence conducted by Fish and Wildlife under multiple administrations from both sides of the aisle shows the wolf has recovered and thrived. It’s time to delist. Communities and species will continue to lose when special interest litigants and activist judges dictate Endangered Species Act policy. That’s the status quo, and today the House voted to move ESA policy in a better direction.”</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">The bill had bipartisan support from representatives, including:</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">“The recovery of the gray wolf is a success story for the Endangered Species Act, and the best available science must determine whether species remain listed. States are best-equipped to effectively manage gray wolves and respond to the needs of the ecosystem and local communities. I am pleased that this bipartisan legislation to return management of the gray wolf species to the states, as requested by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and as proposed by the Obama administration, has been approved by the House. I urge prompt consideration in the Senate.” – U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.)</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">“If you live in Wisconsin, especially northern Wisconsin, it might be necessary for us to actually manage this population because it's good for the environment. It’s good for the wolves. It's good for the cattle. It's actually really good for our deer population. And so I just think this just makes common sense. Frankly, I believe that our states are far more in tuned in understanding the ecosystem of their state than Bureaucrats in Washington.” – U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.)</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">“I have to say in my 28 years in this body I have never seen so much nonsense, misinformation, and propaganda put out on a bill as being put out on this one. We followed the Endangered Species Act. We did what was said, the scientists said we recovered and they delisted the wolves. These were scientists that did it, it wasn’t any politician. You had a group out there, these extreme environmentalists and others who have captured our party, went to a judge in Washington D.C. that has no idea what’s going on at all and convinced that judge that the wolves had not recovered because they had not been reestablished all the way to Des Moines, Iowa.” – U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.)</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">The House also passed 10 additional Committee bills this week:</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">H.R. 2615 (U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Miss.), H.R. 4033 (U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo.), H.R. 5636 (U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark.), H.R. 5787 (U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla.), H.R. 6146 (U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz.), H.R. 6666 (U.S. Rep. Daniel Donovan, R-N.Y.), S. 440 (U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D.), S. 2074 (U.S. Sen John Hoeven, R-N.D.), H.R. 5706 (U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, D-Hawaii) and H.R. 6064 (U.S. Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-N.Y.).</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">Contact: Committee Press Office 202-226-9019 </span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><a href="https://naturalresources.house.gov/newsroom/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405966">House Passes Manage Our Wolves Act with Bipartisan Support </a></span>Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-68426867030361293612018-08-20T19:52:00.001-07:002019-05-01T18:27:37.402-07:00Glock 29 SF (Short Frame) Gen 3: Glock Trail Gun Review<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This short article and review is about evaluating </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">the Glock 10mm auto</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">sub-compact (Mini-Glock) for trail use. </span></span>The odds of being attacked by an armed assailant are considered
small by many people. I still carry a weapon(s) daily and have done so most of
my adult life. We all know that the odds of having a problem with a bear,
mountain lion, or boar in the backcountry are also slim. Just the same, I never
head into the habitat of wildlife unprepared to survive an encounter. Irritant
sprays, edged weapons, and firearms are all tools I consider and carry whether in
the city or backcountry. </span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Trail guns can mean different things depending on a
variety of considerations. To name just a few, they might include, animal
species that might be encountered, where this might occur (state parks,
national parks, national forests, private property), type of weapon you can reasonably carry (open or concealed), how much weight or weapon bulk are
you willing to accept, and are you willing to compromise at all on known effective
calibers for weight savings along with portability/concealability. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">As an example, when I am in Alaska and hunting, I generally
have no problem carrying a .44 Remington Magnum or larger revolver (.454
Casull, .480 Ruger, .500 S&W Magnum). If I am hunting with my .375 H&H or
a larger caliber I might lean toward the .44 Magnum handgun. When I am training
in the mountains of California, I feel I don’t always want the extra weight of
a revolver and spare speed loaders or the associated concealability issues when
in certain places. This seems to be a great niche for me to consider a firearm
chambered in 10mm to meet those needs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">When considering a 10mm, many would likely pick a longer
barrel whenever possible such as a Glock Model 20 instead of the Glock 29. When
you consider the minimal difference in fps, and relative difference in foot
pounds of energy, many still like the idea of the subcompact 10mm (Glock 29)
for weight savings and when concealing the weapon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Settin</span>g aside the desire to wring-out every last drop of
effectiveness in a cartridge with regard to barrel length, there are other
factors as we previously noted. I have seen plenty of dangerous game hit less
than perfectly using highly capable calibers above the .375 H&H level with
little effect. This reinforces that shot placement is paramount. As long as the
ballistic performance will provide the desired level of penetration, shot
placement is what matters most. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Over the years we have had the privilege </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">to work with and provide input
as a consultant-evaluator for manufacturers of firearms and manufacturers of a variety of shooting
related products. We were interested in taking a look at the Glock 29 SF Gen 3
to see how or if it might fulfill a role in our trail gun needs along with reliability while feeding
it a diet of Underwood Ammunition.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Our journey started out with a maiden voyage
getting used to each other at the range. We shot the Underwood
Ammo 200 grain Coated Hard Cast Flat Nose (trail use ammo), Underwood Ammo 200
grain Full Metal Jacket (range ammo), Sig Sauer Elite Performance V-Crown 180
grain JHP (personal defense-heading home ammo), and the Sig Sauer Elite
Performance 180 grain Full Metal Jacket (range ammo).</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">From a trail use functionality standpoint, we are primarily
interested in evaluating the Underwood 200 grain Hi-Tek Coated Hard Cast Flat
Nose ammunition in this handgun. We also wanted to shoot some of the Underwood Ammo
200 grain hard cast and full metal jacket along with the Sig Sauer JHP and full metal jacket as matching carry and range ammo combinations.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heavy Tungsten Guide Rod-Image Courtesy Lenny Magill's Glock Store (GS)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">X-Grip on Glock 20 Magazine (available in 10 round reduced & 15 round standard capacity)</td></tr>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">Range session one was completed with target ranges one would
expect to use a trail gun for defense. All target speed drills were shot at 7,
5, and 3 yards. Round count consisted of 140 rounds total with the factory barrel, heavy
tungsten guide rod with 21 lb. spring, and the ammunition combinations previously noted
above (Underwood Ammo 200 grain Coated Hard Cast Flat Nose, Underwood Ammo 200
grain Full Metal Jacket, Sig Sauer Elite Performance V-Crown 180 grain JHP, and
the Sig Sauer Elite Performance 180 grain Full Metal Jacket).</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">We made a few modifications to our stock handgun for our first range session that included a Beavertail grip adapter, Glock 20 ten round magazine with the X-Grip, and factory ten round Glock 29 magazines with the Pearce Grip Extension added. No problems were encountered with these modifications.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">The Beavertail grip adapter was very comfortable and allowed getting high in the grip without concern of slide biting. The X-grip and Pearce Grip Extension both provided excellent control of the handgun and provided shooting comfort. If your application calls for standard capacity magazines (15 rounds) or if you prefer a longer ten round magazine the X-Grip is an excellent option. If you prefer to use the shorter factory Glock 29 ten round magazines the Pearce Grip is just the ticket.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">There were no issues noted with regard to slide timing
utilizing the heavier replacement recoil spring. We did not experience any failure to feed (FTF) or failure to eject (FTE) problems. The ammo shot great and the only flyer was induced from improper sight alignment and trigger control by me during a speed drill. No fault of the ammunition.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Trail Guns Preferred by Many When Size is Not an Issue</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reliable and Simple Bolt Guns-Preferred by Many in the Appropriate Application</td></tr>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">There are a variety of weapons that one can carry for trail use in different areas and circumstances. Each have their application and unique benefit. We are primarily interested in seeing if the </span><span style="text-align: center;">Glock 29 SF Gen 3 has a role to play for any of our applications along with the ability to reliably feed the hard cast Underwood Ammo.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tried and True Wheel Guns-Often Favored by Some in Brown Bear and Grizzly Country</td></tr>
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<span style="color: orange;">Our second range session consisted of adding the standard length KKM Precision barrel and shooting to assure functi<span style="font-family: inherit;">onality. </span></span><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">From
the KKM Precision website, KKM barrels are made using certified 416R
gun-barrel quality stainless steel bar stock. Barrels are heat treated and
vacuum tempered to 42 RC. The barrels are CNC machined to obtain superior
dimensional tolerances over stock. Their <span style="font-family: inherit;">proprietary button rifling process
allows KKM barrels to offer greater accuracy over stock barrels.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Glock uses polygonal type rifling in their barrels. Glock
warns/recommends not shooting lead bullets since it could cause a lead buildup
with their style of rifling. This is of course creates a safety concern. I do not
intend to shoot pure lead bullets but instead hard cast bullets such as
Underwood. From what I have read through my research, hard cast bullets that
are properly sized and utilize good lube do not generally cause significant fouling.
Just the same, I prefer to use an aftermarket barrel that eliminates that
concern entirely. Additionally, a match grade replacement barrel can help to
increase accuracy as well. The KKM Precision Glock barrels have fully supported
SAAMI specification match chambers. This allows shooting factory or reloaded
ammunition as well as lead or jacketed bullets. </span><br />
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</span><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The KKM barrel for our</span> Glock is a drop-in fit. When we originally </span><span style="color: orange;">ordered</span><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;"> our barrel from KKM, we explained our intended purpose and application. We asked to have the feed ramp modified for over sized loads. KKM was happy to accommodate the request at no additional charge. KKM advised us that this modification would sacrifice approximately 1-1.5% of chamber support but would still be considered as a fully supported chamber.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">Our charging targets were limited to the speed of retrieval of the indoor target range system so they were not slow but they were not extremely fast either. They did however remind us of the difficulty associated with accurately hitting a moving target even when on a flat range. The need for moving/charging target practice during a range session should not be overlooked on a gun being considered for defensive trail use. </span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">There were no issues noted on range session two with regard to slide timing utilizing the heavier replacement recoil spring in conjunction with the KKM Precision barrel. We did not experience any failure to feed (FTF) or failure to eject (FTE) problems.</span><span style="color: orange;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: orange;"><br /></span><span style="color: orange;">After my two initial range sessions I decided that an additional modification to our weapon would be beneficial. The factory Glock sights do not fulfill my needs completely. I decided to utilize Trijicon HD Night Sights with the orange front outline (Model GL104O). These sights are also available in a yellow outline front sight model (GL104Y). I have used the Orange outline version on several of my carry guns and have found them to work great for my eyes. Both versions also provide the added benefit of the three dot green tritium inserts for low light or night time shooting. An additional benefit of these metal sights is the front surface of the rear sight is steeply hooked. This allows the handgun slide to be operated in emergency one-handed operation. This is done by hooking the sight on clothing, a belt, the heel of your boot, or against other surfaces to operate the slide. </span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">I decided to personalize the handgun just a little by having the slide finished in oven cured Cerakote while the sights were being swapped. During our trail use this handgun will be exposed to a lot of sweat. Cerakote serves as </span><span style="color: orange;">a more effective barrier against oxidation and corrosion than bluing. </span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">It was time to head back to the range for session three to confirm the changes I had completed would not alter functionality negatively. During session three I fired 65 rounds of </span><span style="color: orange;">200 grain Hi-Tek Coated Hard Cast Flat Nose ammunition from </span><span style="color: orange;">Underwood Ammunition. This will be the primary ammunition utilized on the trail. </span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><br /></span><span style="color: orange;">There were no problems during session three following our sight swap and Cerakote finish application. N</span><span style="color: orange;">o negative issues were noted </span><span style="color: orange;">with regard to slide timing and I did not experience any failure to feed (FTF) or failure to eject (FTE) problems. I am very pleased with the sight change and the Cerakote adds additional finish protection and my personality to the handgun. </span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">Special thanks to Mark Ford, Owner and operator of Valley Cerakote. Mark rushed our slide through and got us squared away quickly! Mark can be reached at Nor Cal Gun Vault in Rocklin, CA. Alternatively, you can give him a call at (209) 993-1519. Be sure to tell Mark that Shawn sent you.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">In closing, </span><span style="color: orange;">the Glock 29 SF Gen 3</span><span style="color: orange;"> will be a great addition to my trail gun selection. Since beginning this review I was able to put over 300 miles on the trail during training hikes while carrying this handgun. I also had the opportunity to complete a 3-day 40 mile hike through Hoover Wilderness and into Yosemite National Park backcountry with this handgun. It carried well concealed and I felt comfortable with the smaller size, capacity (16 rounds), and capability of the 10mm </span><span style="color: orange;">auto</span><span style="color: orange;"> </span><span style="color: orange;">sub-compact! Perhaps you may want to give it some consideration for your trail gun needs as well.</span><span style="color: orange;"> </span></div>
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Here is a recap of this year’s event made by Jay Sheffield. Jay is the Match
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Well, Safari Rifle Challenge 2018 is in the
history books and Tanner Van Pelt of Sandpoint, Idaho is our new champion!<br />
<br />Below is a picture of Tanner with his trophy sponsored by Shawn Joyce at DIIZCHE SAFARI ADVENTURES. Mark
Wicka of Montana took second and Lance Brewer of Washington state was 3rd.</span></span><br />
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Main Range Events<br />
1. Checking Zero ---- Four shooters on the line. Starting position will be
EMPTY rifle. On the signal you will load and fire two rounds at the 45 yard paper
target then load and fire one round at the 100 yard eight inch steel plate.
Open action, show clear, muzzle up during scoring and return to the gun racks.</span>
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2. Coming & Going --- Rifle loaded with two rounds, safety on. On the
signal, fire at each of the two outside targets as they go away. On your second
shot the targets will instantly reverse course and come back towards you. You
must load one round and shoot the center target. Open action, show clear,
muzzle up when done.<br />
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3. Mad Momma --- Rifle loaded with one round, safety on. On the signal, shoot
the 50 yard baby elephant with eight inch steel plate kill zone. Reload and
take a frontal brain shot at the charging “Momma Ele”. Open action, show clear,
muzzle up when done. (Kill zones will be faintly marked for scoring purposes;
you must evaluate the angle then shoot at the frontal brain just like in real
life).<br />
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4. Herd of Buffalo --- Load 1 round, safety on, low ready position. Shoot the 50 yard
buffalo in the eight inch steel plate kill zone, move to next spot, load 1
round and shoot 75 yard buffalo in the eight inch plate. Move to next spot, load
1 round and shoot the 100 yard broadside buffalo (11”x 16” kill zone). Open
action, show clear, muzzle up when done.<br />
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5. Fleeing Buffalo --- Rifle loaded with 2 rounds, safety on. On the command
“standby” the buffalo will start going away. On the “shoot” command fire 1 round
at 50 yard buffalo target eight inch steel plate kill zone. Then fire 1 round
at the fleeing buffalo. Open action, show clear, muzzle up when done.</span><br />
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6. Left or Right --- Rifle loaded with two rounds, safety on, low ready
position. On “standby” command the targets will start towards you. When it
passes the cone the Range Officer will yell either left or right. You must shoot that side
first then fire your second shot at the other side. Open action and show
clear.<br />
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Shooting Bay Events<br />
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1. No Pressure --- Water bottles at 25, 35 and 45 yards. Rifle loaded with 2 rounds.
On the command, shoot any two bottles, reload 1 round and shoot the 3rd bottle.
10 points for each EXPLODING bottle. Timer starts on “shoot” command. 1 point
deduction for every second that it takes to complete the course. Lowest
possible score will be zero, no negative scores. Open action, show clear,
muzzle up when done.<br />
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2. Crossing Shot--- Starting position will be low ready with 2 rounds in the
rifle, safety on. The 40 yard target will travel across from left to right then
back to the left again. You will fire 1 round as the target travels in each
direction. All shots must be taken while target is between the cones. Show
clear, Muzzle up, return to gun rack.<br />
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3. Swamp Things --- 2 rounds in rifle with safety on. On command, shoot 1 round
at the brain or spine of the 40 yard crocodile head. After the shot, the 40 yard
hippo head will rise from the water to see what’s going on. You must quickly
take one brain shot on the hippo before he goes back down. (Kill zones will be
faintly marked for scoring purposes; you must evaluate the angle then shoot at
the brain/spine just like in real life). Shooting sticks will be available if
you want to use them.<br />
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4. Charging Water Jugs --- Two shooters, two rounds in rifle, safety on. The
cart will start towards you on “standby” and you will then be given the shoot
command. You must shoot the jug on your side then race to shoot the middle jug.
Open action, show clear, muzzle up when done.</span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NkIFM8nL-JQ/W0QIj81Mc1I/AAAAAAAAB1o/54HQat_UxGAQxueUFOcXjo2f0-o0JUYEACLcBGAs/s1600/Pic%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NkIFM8nL-JQ/W0QIj81Mc1I/AAAAAAAAB1o/54HQat_UxGAQxueUFOcXjo2f0-o0JUYEACLcBGAs/s400/Pic%2B5.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baby elephant after. Champion Targets provided us with all of our AR500 steel plates and that stuff takes a POUNDING!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Retreever and his .450 No 2 NE double taking on Charging Momma</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bolt guns on the ele course-John Harma from Phoenix, AZ</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OlDRHCjzKnM/W0QKMFszWxI/AAAAAAAAB2E/BtNhg4G61MAhMcrlR6kQ6T-PnTRCs9r5QCEwYBhgL/s1600/Pic%2B8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OlDRHCjzKnM/W0QKMFszWxI/AAAAAAAAB2E/BtNhg4G61MAhMcrlR6kQ6T-PnTRCs9r5QCEwYBhgL/s400/Pic%2B8.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Snellstrom from Colorado</td></tr>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">The elephant was 9 feet tall. The steps allowed us to reach the forehead to paste bullet holes.</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5-dceqa6Oy8/W0QLQHhfawI/AAAAAAAAB2Q/dBej6HVX0-UhVIm92CYJ1IjcTiF_8nLiwCLcBGAs/s1600/Pic%2B9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5-dceqa6Oy8/W0QLQHhfawI/AAAAAAAAB2Q/dBej6HVX0-UhVIm92CYJ1IjcTiF_8nLiwCLcBGAs/s400/Pic%2B9.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charging water jugs</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OSb9EJCQdT4/W0QL28ov7oI/AAAAAAAAB2Y/R6wueqKZCwYyj8AZAqfItGPCW7dUdDRJACLcBGAs/s1600/Pic%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OSb9EJCQdT4/W0QL28ov7oI/AAAAAAAAB2Y/R6wueqKZCwYyj8AZAqfItGPCW7dUdDRJACLcBGAs/s640/Pic%2B10.jpg" width="360" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wayne Jacobson from American Hunting Rifles with a 600 Overkill gun he built for the shoot</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rwWgs8n2EIk/W0QMDgi6_2I/AAAAAAAAB2c/n07MPqvOMbkqYA2mg5GGU4y9xANscDRpQCLcBGAs/s1600/Pic%2B11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rwWgs8n2EIk/W0QMDgi6_2I/AAAAAAAAB2c/n07MPqvOMbkqYA2mg5GGU4y9xANscDRpQCLcBGAs/s400/Pic%2B11.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moving targets...</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K0Zy7eB5jro/W0QMRgcdgDI/AAAAAAAAB2k/Fa1u7IfWW64Ku91AzSDAnjXpV_mr7KUxwCLcBGAs/s1600/Pic%2B12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K0Zy7eB5jro/W0QMRgcdgDI/AAAAAAAAB2k/Fa1u7IfWW64Ku91AzSDAnjXpV_mr7KUxwCLcBGAs/s400/Pic%2B12.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A 600 OK cartridge from that custom red rifle above. 825 gr CEB at 2100 fps. WOW!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nLQBm87M2rs/W0QMmsSAjRI/AAAAAAAAB2w/ejQ4QNZaWJ0mWtc8SUuRJzMC3dOy5kSbACLcBGAs/s1600/Pic%2B13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nLQBm87M2rs/W0QMmsSAjRI/AAAAAAAAB2w/ejQ4QNZaWJ0mWtc8SUuRJzMC3dOy5kSbACLcBGAs/s400/Pic%2B13.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crocodile head</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rising Hippo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A herd of buffalo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garry James & Gene Gordner in some period costumes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garry with his hammer double gun</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trying to knock off 3 little bottles!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two of the gun racks with everything from modern Rugers to classic Holland & Holland bolt guns</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A young lady taking on the crossing targets</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The source of our power!</td></tr>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Below, putting
out some of the raffle prizes from sponsors like DIIZCHE SAFARI ADVENTURES and
Champion Targets. Mark Sullivan sent us a bunch of videos and books.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">And
last but not least, the reason we do this. The Libby Rod and Gun Clubs mission
is to promote the shooting sports and most importantly expose youth to the many
opportunities available at the range and in the field. The young folks below
are members of the Libby area Scholastic Clay Target Program. They
enthusiastically volunteer to help with setup, scoring, pasting targets and
moving items between the stages. Our club is blessed with some truly world
class shotgun shooters who have mentored and coached these young people to
multiple state level awards! Our raffle table is used to help fund their team
costs from event registration fees to travel and shotgun shells. This year we
raised a total of $530 for them. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">It was great to see everyone at the shoot. See you all
next year! Next year, the 2019 Safari Rifle Challenge World Championships will
again be held in Libby, Montana at the Libby Rod and Gun Club. The event is now
held in June to assure cooler weather!</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">If you have not had the opportunity to attend one of the
shoots in beautiful Libby, Montana, then we hope you will make plans to do so
in 2019. The shooting event fills-up very quickly after they send notices to
the participants on their email group. If you want to sign up, request more
information, or get on their notification list send Jay an email (see below)
and he will get you squared away.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">To be added to the (confidential) email list,
just drop Jay a line at</span> <a href="mailto:safaririflechallenge@yahoo.com">safaririflechallenge@yahoo.com</a></span></span></span></div>
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Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-8850373463833234882018-03-15T22:37:00.000-07:002018-08-25T21:17:41.608-07:002018 Safari Rifle Challenge World Championships-Coming Soon!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">The 2018 Safari Rifle Challenge World Championships are coming
soon. This year represents our 8<sup>th</sup> annual shooting event! The event
will be held in Libby, Montana at the Libby Shooting Sports Complex. Jay
Sheffield is the Match Director and puts on an exciting and enjoyable event. In
an attempt to have a little bit more comfortable weather and "beat the
heat" the event date has been permanently changed to the second Saturday
in June. This year that will fall on Saturday June 9, 2018 from 8am - 4pm.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: orange;">The shooting event fills-up very quickly after they send
notices to the participants on their email group. If you want to sign up,
request more information, or get on their notification list send Jay an email
(see below) and he will get you squared away. So far Jay has received paid
applications from MT,ID,WA,CO,TX,CA,PA,OR, WV and several from Canada. </span><span style="color: #999999;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">The Event: This is a family oriented shoot featuring both
life size and moving targets. It is designed to simulate events encountered on
an African Safari. Targets will be scored and times will be announced, but
since all prizes are awarded by random drawing, you will be competing purely
for the glory of sport! Participants will be expected to cheerfully help with
reset of targets, powering the moving targets and any other menial labor that
may be necessary for the greater good. ALL shooters must be at least 18 years old
and pre-registered. There is a $20 participation fee which will also entitle
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">The Guns: This is a big bore, dangerous game rifle shoot.
Essentially .375/9.3 caliber or larger cartridges in single shot, bolt action
or double rifles with minimum muzzle energy of 4000 ft. /lb. If you have an
antique double rifle in a smaller caliber that is capable of taking big game
then bring it! Paradox guns firing
single lead balls will also be allowed. Sorry, but no handguns, pump or semi-automatic
firearms. You will need about 30 rounds. ABSOLUTELY NO LIGHT LOADS!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">The Rules: All guns will be placed in the racks with
actions open. When it is your turn to shoot, you will be directed to get your
rifle by the range master. SAFETY AND MUZZLE CONTROL ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE! The
start position will generally be low ready with a round in the chamber, finger
off the trigger and the safety on, unless otherwise directed by range staff. A
range master “PH” will stay beside you at all times while on the course. On
most stages, there will be a limited amount of ammunition allowed in your gun
when starting the stage, extra rounds will have to be loaded from the belt,
pocket, butt stock etc. We reserve the right to change the course of fire based
on our disposition, your disposition, the untimely demise of the targets,
comments from the peanut gallery, weather or whatever other factors may be
present. All distances are approximate and subject to change.</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">The Course of fire: Shooting positions will vary from
standing on your hind legs and shooting offhand, to kneeling and seated.
Frequently it will be a combination of positions. Some stages may require the
use of shooting sticks which will be provided. Many stages will require you to
fire at a target, move to another spot, reload and then fire at a second
target. All movement will be done with
an empty gun and all reloading will be done once you are safely at the next
shooting position. If you have any physical issues that preclude a certain
activity we will cheerfully accommodate you.
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">The 10 stage course is specifically designed to NOT favor
any particular style of rifle or sight system.
Distances will vary between 5 and 75+ yards. Targets will vary from
life-size broadside buffalo and elephant heads to clay birds, water jugs and
steel gongs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Location: Libby Shooting Sports Complex on Farm to Market
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Time: Shooting starts at 8am SHARP! Please arrive plenty early to check in and
get setup. Remember to bring lawn chairs, hat and sunscreen, food and drinks (NO
ALCOHOL ON RANGE PROPERTY). Water and soft drinks will be available for
purchase in the clubhouse.</span></div>
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sign up or request more information.</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">There will be vendors on site including Montana Rifle
Company and Norma USA who will once again have a large display of their rifles
and ammunition available to test fire. Skinner Sights will display their line
of fine aperture sights and custom carry/range bags. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Directions from Libby: Take Hwy 2 east about 3 miles from
town. As the highway starts up a steep hill in front of you, watch for Bowker
Road at the bottom of the hill on your LEFT side. Take Bowker about 100 yards to the
intersection with State Rd 482 (Farm to Market Road). Turn RIGHT on 482 and go
3.5 miles to the range which will be on your left. If you get to the airport
you have just passed the range. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Directions from Kalispell<b> </b>- HWY 2: as you come down the steep hill entering Libby, turn
RIGHT on Bowker. Take Bowker about 100 yards to the intersection with State Road
482 (Farm to Market Road). Turn RIGHT on 482 and go 3.5 miles to the range
which will be on your left. If you get to the airport you have just passed the
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nearest airport is in Kalispell, MT about 100 miles away. The cheapest airport
to fly into will probably be Spokane, WA about 180 miles away. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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rentals: Available through Libby Auto Sales at 406-293-7717</span><span style="color: #999999;"> </span><a href="http://www.libbyautosales.com/">http://www.libbyautosales.com/</a><span style="color: #999999;"> </span></span><span style="color: orange;">or
Timberline Ford/Dodge at 406-293-4128</span><span style="color: #999999;"> </span><a href="https://www.timberlineauto.com/salesservice.html">https://www.timberlineauto.com/salesservice.html</a><span style="color: #999999;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.ventureinnlibby.com/">www.ventureinnlibby.com</a> </span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: orange;">406-293-7711</span><span style="color: #999999;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.montanacountryinn.com/">www.montanacountryinn.com</a> </span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: orange;">406-293-2092</span><span style="color: #999999;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Evergreen Motel
406-293-4178<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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space is very limited! </span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Jay C. Sheffield Match Director</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-45541192602106599842018-02-01T20:40:00.001-08:002018-08-26T16:10:43.524-07:002018-South Africa with Mark Sullivan: Cape Buffalo & Plains Game<br />
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Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-74092399731591295822018-01-10T21:37:00.001-08:002018-08-26T16:14:43.683-07:002018-Hunting in Sonora, Mexico-Mark Sullivan: Mule and Coues Whitetail Deer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-15912075146553079042017-10-18T23:36:00.000-07:002018-08-26T16:17:53.877-07:00Hunting in Sonora, Mexico-Mark Sullivan: Mule and Coues Whitetail Deer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rigby bolt-action rifle from Ray Atkinson through a p<span style="font-family: inherit;">rivate party purch<span style="font-family: inherit;">ase. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ray and I both believed the rifle was very likely an
original Rigby with a possible Mauser manufacture date during the Golden Age circa 1898-1899. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The rifle had a very low Mauser serial number of 531, German BU Oberndorf
proofs, London view mark, and British nitro proofs. There was not a visible
Rigby serial number on the rifle although the action and barrel were engraved
properly and period appropriate with Rigby information and branding to suggest
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Information contained in <i>Mauser: Original Oberndorf
Sporting Rifles</i> by Speed, Schmid, and Herrmann document Rigby built rifles with Mauser Serial number 515 and 573 on intermediate actions in .275 caliber made/sold by Rigby in January
1900. In the same reference book, the Mauser Serial Number Chart shows production
dates for Mauser BU proofed rifles with serial numbers on both sides of this
rifle’s serial number (531) made between 1898-1899. Great supporting information from both the Rigby and Mauser side of the equation.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">The bore of the rifle was in very good condition with no
obvious signs of pitting or corrosion. There was some possible light frosting
near the chamber side of the bore. Ray explained to me that the rifle was
exactly as he purchased it some years ago in the Sudan from an Englishman who had
now passed on. What happened to the original stock is anyone’s guess. It may have
been broken beyond repair and languished waiting for a donor stock or the funds
to purchase a replacement that never was to be.</span></div>
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metal was well used, in the white, and exactly how Ray got it in the early
1970s. To my eye, the surface of the metal appeared to have been buffed or
sanded lightly with a mild abrasive possibly to remove the bluing or light
corrosion perhaps. Ray had put away the rifle and never found the time
to do what was needed to restore it as a project. Ray had no additional work
done to it after he </span>acquired<span style="font-family: inherit;"> it in the Sudan.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ray shared that he was too old to start it as a rifle
project and would like for someone to restore it who would appreciate it for
its vintage history and also enjoy hunting with it in Africa. Ray went
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Director at John Rigby & Company LTD in London. After a few telephone calls with Marc, describing the information and history I had gathered, Marc was up to speed on the background of the rifle. I sent Marc numerous detailed photographs and action dimensions to review. He and his team felt the rifle was likely an original Rigby but provided the caveat
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the Sudan and then ultimately to me. A few weeks later I received a call from
Marc telling me congratulations, I had purchased an original vintage Rigby. He
went on to note that he would do his best to research the Rigby records to possibly determine when
it was manufactured. A daunting task without a Rigby serial number. Even though the rifle was a Rigby, I was hoping there might be some tantalizing provenance that could possibly be discovered!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and any other items to assure the rifle would be just as it was in its day! We agreed on an estimated two year project completion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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back from London. In addition to the original London nitro proof, the rifle
also now carries a modern London proof and Rigby serial number. As previously
noted, after their inspection, Rigby was able to certify the rifle was a
vintage Rigby. They also noted at some stage in the rifles life the serial
number had been removed and it was therefore issued a new number from their ledgers.
Because of this it is impossible to know anything further about the provenance
of the rifle beyond that which I have already described.</span><br />
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thought possible. It is absolutely stunning and beautiful in every way while
retaining the original vintage specifications and characteristics. Marc and his
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">A note of thanks are in order for all of the organizational aspects and fine craftsmanship executed by the team at John Rigby & Company:</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Marc Newton, Managing Director. Marc and I have become great friends over the years and this project was the catalyst of our meeting. Marc and I communicated regularly regarding the restore and refurbish project. Marc worked closely with Rigby’s team of master craftsmen to assure everything was just right for this project.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: orange;">The skilled craftsmen at John Rigby & Company worked extremely hard to get this project right. Special thanks to each of them for their contribution:</span><span style="color: #999999;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">- Olivier Leclercq (Factory manager, helped with metalwork and assembly)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">- Brice Swieton (Repaired all metalwork on the action, including bolt handle, iron sights, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">- Jamie Holland (Regulation of the rifle at range)</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am grateful and feel honored to have been able to work closely with Marc and his team to get my vintage Rigby rifle restored, refurbished, and ready for another 100+ years of s<span style="font-family: inherit;">ervic<span style="font-family: inherit;">e. </span></span></span>If you do not have a vintage Rigby rifle that needs restored and refurbished you might consider having a modern version built by Rigby for you to enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Should you have interest, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Rigby is now building a similar rifle today known as The London Best –Vintage Edition. The Highland Stalker is a less expensive option that could also be configured similarly in many aspects and should also be considered.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can view their beautiful guns at </span><a href="https://www.johnrigbyandco.com/" style="font-family: inherit;">John Rigby and Company</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. If you want additional information be sure to click on their </span><a href="https://www.johnrigbyandco.com/contact/" style="font-family: inherit;">"Contact Us" link</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> to find out more.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rigby team photos courtesy of Marc Newton and John Rigby & Company LTD-London</span></span><br />
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Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-48995680484753789882017-07-15T19:06:00.001-07:002017-07-15T19:06:56.535-07:002017 Safari Rifle Challenge World Championships: Final Report<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">We once again had a capacity crowd of 68 registered shooters, who enjoyed the beauty of Northwest Montana and a full day of Big Bore shooting. This year we had a motorized target system on each of the ranges so that competitors could practice shots on charging, fleeing and crossing targets. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">Andy Larsson of Skinner Sights was also there to display his custom sights. Skinner also donated several custom double rifle cases for our lunch time raffle.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">Champion Targets provided us a number of targets again this year including 8 of their new AR500 steel plates. We pounded the heck out of them and they will be usable again next year!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">There was an amazing variety of rifles from vintage under lever hammer guns to modern VC 500's. Here are just a few of the gun racks that are spread around the range.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">George from Montreal Canada pointing out his shot on the "leaping leopard". Great shooting with a .500 double rifle!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">Here are a few items that were donated for our raffle table. The money we receive from this event helps sponsor youth shooting sports throughout the year. Thank you to all of our sponsors for that support!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">The 2017 course of fire.......</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">1. Checking Zero --- Four shooters on the line. Starting position will be EMPTY rifle, safety off, shouldered and pointed at the target as if shooting. On the signal you will load and fire two rounds at the 45 yd target then load and fire one round at the 100 yd plate. Open action, show clear, muzzle up during scoring and return to the gun racks.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">2. Two Zebras --- Rifle loaded with one round, safety on. Fire at zebra target. Move to the next spot, load one round and fire at second zebra target. Open action, show clear, muzzle up when done. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">3. Charging Rhino --- Rifle loaded with two rounds, safety on. Rhino starts on “standby” command. You shoot on the signal. Open action, show clear, muzzle up when done. (Kill zones will be faintly marked for scoring purposes; you must evaluate the angle then shoot at the heart/lung zone just like in real life).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">4. Moving Across --- Load 2 rounds, safety on, low ready position. Target will go across L-R then instantly start back R-L. Target will start on “standby”; you may only shoot when target is passing through the opening between the barriers. Open action, show clear, muzzle up when done.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">5. Champion Steel Fast Blast --- Low ready position. On the command, load and fire 1 round at the 45 yd plate in front of you. Move to the second shooting spot, load and fire 1 round at the 75 yd plate, move to the third position load and fire 1 round at the 100 yd plate. Timer will start on “shoot” command and stop on third shot, 1 point deduction for every second over 30 that it takes you to complete scenario. Open action, show clear, muzzle up when done.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">6. Charging Lion --- Rifle loaded with two rounds, safety on, low ready position. On “shoot” command the lion will start towards you. You must then kneel down on one (or both) knees, disengage safety and fire both rounds. Open action and show clear before getting up.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">7. Fleeing Buffalo --- Rifle loaded with one round, safety on. On the command “standby” the buffalo will start going away. On the “shoot” command fire at buffalo target. When you shoot the target will stop and charge back towards you. You must quickly reload and shoot again at the now charging buffalo. Open action, show clear, muzzle up when done.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">8. Leaping Leopard --- Starting position will be low ready with 2 rounds in the rifle, safety on. On the command, shoot the Springbok then the leopard. (The leopard will appear after the first shot and stay visible for approximately 5 seconds). Muzzle up, return to gun rack.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">9. Charging Water Jugs --- Two shooters, two rounds in rifle, safety on. The cart will start towards you on “standby” and you will then be given the shoot command. You must shoot the jug on your side then race to shoot the middle jug. Open action, show clear, muzzle up when done.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">10. Long Range Buffalo --- One shooter, 1 round in rifle with safety on. On command, take one standing offhand shot at the long range buffalo with a steel plate kill zone. If first shot is a miss, shooter has option of taking 2nd shot but will receive 5 points for a hit, -10 for another miss.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">Next year, the 2018 Safari Rifle Challenge World
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one of the shoots in beautiful Libby, Montana, then we hope you will make plans
to do so in 2018. If you want to be added to the (confidential) email list,
just drop Jay a line at <a href="mailto:safaririflechallenge@yahoo.com">safaririflechallenge@yahoo.com</a></span></span></div>
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Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-55724479624459047592017-07-15T16:35:00.002-07:002017-07-29T18:23:55.150-07:00Large Embroidered Diizche Safari Adventures Logo Patch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">Large Embroidered Diizche Safari Adventures Logo Patch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">3.3" width and 3.3" height<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">VELCRO hook backed Embroidered Diizche Safari Adventures
logo patch. This is a great looking larger size subdued patch for use on your cap,
hunting or tactical shirts, tactical chest rig, armor platform, assault pack,
day packs, rifle bags, and other accessories. It will work on some caps that
have a larger VELCRO field but be sure to confirm your application area size.
It displays our "Slayer of Monsters" logo design on a high quality
embroidered military/police style patch that will hold up extremely well.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">This is a circle shaped patch that is 3.3" in width
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Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-77535096044754632962017-07-15T16:32:00.001-07:002017-07-15T16:38:03.387-07:00Small Woven Diizche Safari Adventures Logo Patch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">VELCRO hook backed Woven Diizche Safari Adventures logo
patch. Smaller size patches look their best if they are woven as opposed to
being embroidered. Wanting nothing but the best in quality and appearance, we
decided this was the way to go with this patch. This is a great looking smaller
size subdued patch for use on your cap, hunting or tactical shirts, tactical
chest rig, armor platform, assault pack, day packs, rifle bags, and other
accessories. It displays our "Slayer of Monsters" logo design on a
high quality woven military/police style patch that will hold up extremely
well.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">This is a circle shaped patch that is 1.87" in width
and 1.87" in height.</span></div>
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Diizche Safari Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680385166342984514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071184452496907993.post-63745172939082070432017-07-14T23:17:00.000-07:002017-07-14T23:21:30.486-07:00DVD Now Available! On the Edge of Danger-Hunting Africa’s Dangerous Game<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">To hunt dangerous game in Africa is one of the summits of
international big-game hunting. There are plenty of naturally occurring and self-imposed
risks involved. A hunter must accept that these hazards are simply part of the
process of hunting dangerous game under fair-chase conditions. The veteran
big-game hunter understands what they are up against while on the edge of
danger.</span></div>
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has not been a season in Africa in the last ten years during which there were
no hunter fatalities or serious injury. At least one person, and sometimes more,
during this period got killed while hunting dangerous game, and several more
were seriously wounded. The basic fact is that death is a possibility for the
hunter and his team. </span></div>
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