AOA & Air Gun Oregon Extreme Air Gun Challenge May 2nd - 5th 2024 UPDATED

I've updated the event info, so please reread the original post.

Thanks,
Wayne

I was asked if one piece rests are allowed in the Bench Rest and Long Range contest, and the answer is no. Two piece rests or bipods or tripods are all allowed, but not one piece rests.

Thanks,
Wayne

I was asked if "Semi-Auto" air rifles. I think that the triggers are so bad on the Semi-Auto air rifles, that it's a trade off of accuracy for speed... so YES, semi-autos will be allowed in the "Speed Silhouette" event this year.

Thanks,
Wayne

Athlon Optics has just committed to be one of the sponsors for the 2024 AOA - Air Gun Oregon Extreme Air Gun Challenge.

Please be sure to give their products consideration when thinking about a new scope.

Personally, I think they have some of the best products at any price point, but when considering the price, they are unbeatable.
Especially, the Heras 15-60x56 at $600 retail. It's as clear and snaps as good as any scope I've looked thru or used in my 20 plus years of playing field target and bench rest.
https://airgunoregon.shop/products/heras-spr-15-60-56-blr2-sfp-moa

We are so glad and proud to have them as on of our sponsors.

Thanks,

THERE WILL BE A SLUG CLASS THIS YEAR. I've had a lot of interest in adding a slug class, and when Altaros Slugs wanted to sponsor a slug class, that decided it for me. Let's try it. The slug shooters will be scored separately and will be in the same relay. Altaros Slugs will have some great prizes for the winners of the Slug Class 100 yard BR.

Scotchmo said:

Is there a caliber/weight/velocity limitation for competing in the slug class?

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Same caliber and power limits as the pellet class Scott... 100fpe max, .30 caliber max,

Here is the registration list with registration status. Please send me an email for additions or changes to your status, and go to the payment page on our website to pay for events you haven't paid for yet, https://airgunoregon.shop/products/...a-gp-event-may-2nd-5th?variant=48090183598401

Or email me to mail a check or paypal to secure your spot.

Also, here is the updated match announcement:

Registration/Sign In & Practice & Speed Silhouette, Thursday May 2nd, 2024

After Sign In, practice on the courses can start at 8:00 am Thursday morning. We have to quit by 6:00 pm. The Speed Silhouette Challenge will be held from Noon to 6PM. Speed Silhouette will be two banks of five targets. One bank will be 7/8” at 35 Yards and the second bank will be 1 9/16” at 50 Yards. Competitors will shoot “Head to Head” The fastest times to knock over all 10 targets move on to the finals on Sunday Morning. The included Awards Lunch/Dinner to follow all the finals on Sunday.

AOA Extreme Field Target Grand Prix – (Friday and Saturday Mornings 9am to Noon)

AOA GP Rules apply: Air Guns of Arizona Grand Prix Rules link
The Extreme Field Target Event will be limited to 48 competitors with match time starting for all competitors at 9:00 am, Friday and Saturday mornings. We will have 13 lanes with two targets per lane (one lane, the offhand lane, will have only one target, for 25 targets and two shots per target making a 50 shot per day match. We will have 3-4 competitors per squad, depending on the number of contestants. 100fpe power limit & .30 calibers or less, PELLETS ONLY - NO SLUGS. Any scope, but your scope power must be set to 32X or less

The targets are mostly round swingers painted red, with backstops that will be painted white so you can see your hits and misses. Any movement of the spinner is considered a hit. The non-shooting squad mates will time, score and spot hits and misses for the shooting competitor. If you have a spotting scope or binoculars, please bring them.

Competitors will have 3 min. to take their 4 shots. Each hit will count for 5 points, for 250 points possible per day; matching up with the total possible in the 100 yard Bench Rest and the Big Bore matches so we can have the Combined Awards too. . Timers will be used. Timers start when the competitors are “ready” to enter the shooting box. Any shots not taken before the time expires are considered misses. Targets will be placed at 15 yards to 110 yards. The target distance will be posted at the lane. The smallest spinner is 7/8” and largest is 4”. One lane with one target will be supported, standing offhand.

100 yard AirGun Oregon AOA Extreme Bench Rest – (Friday and Saturday Afternoons and Finals Sunday Afternoon)

The Extreme Bench Rest relays will be shot Friday and Saturday after the Extreme Field Target and lunch, starting around 12:15 pm. There will be up to 5 relays of 12 competitors, allowing for 60 total participants in the EBR event. We will try a new “Unlimited 100fpe Slug” class this year. The relays will be split into slug and pellet class, keeping each separate. Slugs and Pellets are limited to 100fpe and 35 calibers for safety and scoring. There will be 20 minutes to shoot your 25 bull card and 5 min to remove your equipment from the bench. Tethering will be allowed in the Unlimited Slug Class. Tanks must be securely placed in the provided air tank safety holder so you can stay at your bench during the entire match. Please wait until all shooters are done, if you finish before the time is up wait silently and maybe check your card to be sure you shot each bull. Contestants will draw relay and lane assignments upon arrival and shoot with the same group both days. Relay start times will be reversed for the second card on Saturday afternoon.

We will keep the number of competitors in each relay as equal as possible. Only 12 can make the finals, so if we end up with 4 relays of 12, then the top 3 two day combined scores will make the finals from each group of 12. Conversely, if we have 36 or less contestants, then we have 3 relays of 12 and can have 4 of the top two day combined scores go to the Finals on Sunday after the Long Range Big Bore Challenge. Only the Finals card on Sunday will determine the winner of the Extreme Bench Rest Contest.

145 to 300 Long Range Challenge

The 145 to 300 Long Range Challenge Relays will start at 9am Sunday Morning.

This year we will have LED light Hit Indicators on the targets, so we won’t have to call cold lines and score the targets between target changes. We will have 5 lanes/benches with only one “TRIrant” target on each lane at 145, 175, 195, 260 and 300 yards. You will take 5 shots on each target. Hitting the center bull spinner quadrant, will light the 10 points flasher and the outside 2 rectangular swingers will light the 5 point LEDs, for a possible 50 points per lane, or 250 possible points for the match.

You will get 5 mins to take your 5 shots. Your gun must be kept on the shooting bench and pointed downrange at all times. Tethering will be allowed. Tanks must be placed in the securely provided air tank safety holder so you can stay at your bench during the entire match. Please wait until all shooters are done, if you finish before the time is up. Please quietly wait until all shooters are done.

Combined Two Best Scores Bonus Prize

The best two of your scores from the EBR pellet, ERB Slug, EFT and Long Range, for a 500 Possible High Score in the “Combined Best Scores Contest”. Ties will be decided by most X’s from EBR plus most EFT lanes without a miss, plus most “10s” in a row in EBR and Long range events combined together.

Match Entry Fees

You can enter in all five events: Extreme Field Target, 100 yard Extreme Bench Rest Pellet & Slug, Speed Silhouette, and or the 145 to 300 yard Big Bore Challenge. Each event match fee is $75, but if you enter in any 4, you them for the price of 3 at $225. Each additional event is $75 each. Match fees include the Awards Dinner/Lunch, but there will be a charge or donation for the daily brunch/ lunch meals.

I want thank the sponsors who have committed so far and ask you all to support these excellent suppliers of the equipment we love to use. These, we feel are some of the very top quality and yet affordable air guns, ammo and supplies available.


First, our co-sponsor & co-host of the Extreme Field Target Grand Prix match: Air Guns of Arizona https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/


Athlon Optics:

https://athlonoptics.com/product-category/rifle-scopes/

https://airgunoregon.shop/products/heras-spr-15-60-56-blr2-sfp-moa



Falcon Optics https://airgunoregon.shop/products/falcon-x50-scope https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=Awr...ics.com//RK=2/RS=gM2pdImOWQRFvFuFMRNxFG2MTos-


Altaros Slugs
https://airgunoregon.shop/collections/slugs https://www.altaros.cz/56-slugs

Skout Air Rifles
https://airgunoregon.shop/products/skout-epoch-25-caliber-basic-25-barrel




JSB –– https://airgunoregon.shop/products/jsb-match-diablo-exact-jumbo-monster-redesigned-22-cal-25-39gr

I’ve arranged to have breakfast and lunch available to purchase at a VERY reasonable price. AirGun Oregon will pay for the Sunday Awards meal, but for the breakfast and lunch Friday and Saturday the catering person is offering $7.00 for ON SITE breakfast and $10.00 for Lunch. There will be a limited number of meal chips available for purchase at registration on Thursday and Friday morning... so email me ahead of time if you want me to save you some meal chips because you can't make it early Thursday.


Breakfast Friday, Saturday & Sunday mornings ready at 8am. (EFT matches start at 9am)

Pancakes

Melon slices, oranges, apples bananas

Scrambled Eggs

Tortillas

Salsa

Sausages or grilled chicken bits

Bagels and cream cheese

Coffee, Cream & Sugar teas bags and water.

Lunch Friday and Saturday

Deli bar

Turkey & Chicken slices

Cheeses

Bread

Mayo, mustard

Lettuce & Tomato & Onion & Avocado

Chips & dip

Green salad and dressings


Awards Lunch Sunday

Pulled pork

Baked beans

Potato salad

Green salad Tomato & Onion & Avocado and dressings

Garlic bread

The menu will be available for approximately 20 guests for breakfasts and 40 for lunches Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Wayne Burns

Air Gun Oregon

airgunoregon.com

We've been working on the new long range targets with the lights that flash when hit. The lights are so sensitive that we had to make three prototypes before we found a winner yesterday. The new method should work really well. The lights are bright and can be seen easily. We have green lights on the 5 point faceplate, and red lights on the 10 point paddle that is hung behind the cut out kill zone on the front 5 point faceplate. It's working great.

We have changed the last two target placements to be more inline with the first three targets so they will be about the same distance for all five benches.

The new distances are 145 yards, 170, 190, 250, and 300 yards.

See ya soon!

Event Schedule has been updated on the original post above.

Light rain is predicted for Saturday, so you might want to bring some rain gear. The benches are covered, so the EBR events are under roof, it's just the EFT on Friday and Saturday morning, that competitors might be exposed to the rain.