ny32182
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I'm an IDPA shooter who is hoping to try out a 3-gun match at the end of the month. I have VERY little experience shooting rifles or shotguns in a timed format.
The round count is described as roughly 75 rifle, 75 pistol, 50 shotgun. The following is a summary of my current plan, and areas where I would like some input:
1) Pistol: I will basically just use my IDPA gear minus the vest. G34 and 3 mags would hopefully make it through any given stage.
2) Rifle: There will be one stage with shots out to 300 yards. I assume the rest of the rifle shots will be much closer. They will use USPSA scoring, which I am not very familiar with. The two most suitable rifles I have available are an 11.5" with Aimpoint, and a 16" with a TA11. Which would you pick, and why? Also, due to the round count I'm guessing that not more than one reload will be needed on any given stage... how do the 3-gunners carry extra AR mags? Right now I'm thinking of a belt mounted kydex holder from Comptac, mounted behind my pistol mags at roughly 5:00 (I'm a lefty)
3) Shotgun: My only option is a 590A1. Reloading this is my big issue here. I've seen those speed strippers that 3 gunners wear, but am not familiar with their operation. I was thinking 8+1 in the gun, plus two 6-packs on the belt (11oclock and 1oclock?) would give 21 rounds, hopefully enough to get through a stage. I think I have time to get some of these before the match; even though I'm not familiar with them I bet they would still be way faster than loading from the pocket. What are some good options? Even though I'm not really a 3gunner I would prefer not to get any junk just in case I ever do get into it down the line.
Thanks for the input.
The round count is described as roughly 75 rifle, 75 pistol, 50 shotgun. The following is a summary of my current plan, and areas where I would like some input:
1) Pistol: I will basically just use my IDPA gear minus the vest. G34 and 3 mags would hopefully make it through any given stage.
2) Rifle: There will be one stage with shots out to 300 yards. I assume the rest of the rifle shots will be much closer. They will use USPSA scoring, which I am not very familiar with. The two most suitable rifles I have available are an 11.5" with Aimpoint, and a 16" with a TA11. Which would you pick, and why? Also, due to the round count I'm guessing that not more than one reload will be needed on any given stage... how do the 3-gunners carry extra AR mags? Right now I'm thinking of a belt mounted kydex holder from Comptac, mounted behind my pistol mags at roughly 5:00 (I'm a lefty)
3) Shotgun: My only option is a 590A1. Reloading this is my big issue here. I've seen those speed strippers that 3 gunners wear, but am not familiar with their operation. I was thinking 8+1 in the gun, plus two 6-packs on the belt (11oclock and 1oclock?) would give 21 rounds, hopefully enough to get through a stage. I think I have time to get some of these before the match; even though I'm not familiar with them I bet they would still be way faster than loading from the pocket. What are some good options? Even though I'm not really a 3gunner I would prefer not to get any junk just in case I ever do get into it down the line.
Thanks for the input.