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Link Posted: 4/10/2021 3:58:45 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 4/11/2021 4:37:17 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Ben:
Registration link added to OP.
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Link Posted: 4/11/2021 3:03:02 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 4/13/2021 8:48:13 PM EDT
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@77fixer dont forget to get signed up on practiscore
Link Posted: 4/25/2021 2:43:30 PM EDT
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Think we could get a list of who's signed up in the OP like we had last year?  It was cool to be able to see who was competing.  Unless it's being kept non-public for reasons.  That's cool, too.
Link Posted: 4/26/2021 10:40:48 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 4/27/2021 3:16:54 PM EDT
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Those of you who went last year, do you feel that NODs are imperative?
Link Posted: 4/27/2021 3:44:43 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal:
Those of you who went last year, do you feel that NODs are imperative?
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Lol.

Only if you dont want to fall off a cliff. Because you crave sugary soda and it taunts you to creep ever closer to the edge. Drink me. It says.

Also cougars and stallions.



But every year will be different.


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Honestly I dont think they are imperative. I was just joshing.
Link Posted: 4/27/2021 3:48:01 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal:
Those of you who went last year, do you feel that NODs are imperative?
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Last year I’d say that NODs were imperative for the land nav portion.
I think the land nav is going to be set up a bit differently this year but I have to think that there’s no way that NODs aren’t going to be a huge advantage.  We’ll be doing stuff in the dark, after all.  

You should totally get NODs.  Look how bummed this guy with no NODs looked as the sun began to dip below the horizon.  
Link Posted: 4/27/2021 4:13:02 PM EDT
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I did fine without nods.  There was a decent amount of moonlight.

Sunset will be later in May.  Moonrise will be after midnight.
Link Posted: 4/27/2021 4:53:07 PM EDT
[#11]
Imperitive? Probably not once your eyes were adjusted. The clouds sort of covered the moon that was available, but it was still a fair amount. Were they helpful? Definitely.
Link Posted: 4/27/2021 5:16:39 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By USMC2671:
I did fine without nods.  There was a decent amount of moonlight.

Sunset will be later in May.  Moonrise will be after midnight.
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That guy up there does look pretty bummed though.
Link Posted: 4/27/2021 5:20:32 PM EDT
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The guys with nods had a clear advantage last year, especially when the "no visible light" rule was in effect. That said, the land nav portion was doable without them. I bailed not long after dark, but that was more about me being a pussy than it being impossible.


Sucking at land nav is a much greater handicap than lack of nods, I'd suggest being sorted there.
Link Posted: 4/27/2021 5:23:02 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 4/27/2021 6:06:22 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By elcope:


Don't steal his truck, he'll whine about it for the next 6 months.

ETA: If the land nav had been with the moon the next night, you could have read the newspaper while you did it W/O Nods.
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That moon was spectacular.

I dont think the guys with the weird green hats used nods and one of them found all his points. I have done a few night land nav courses in arizona and washington without nods and under red light rule and had no probs finding all points back then.

Thermal is critical though for detecting the chupacabra that roams those parts.
Link Posted: 4/27/2021 7:51:27 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By elcope:


Don't steal his truck, food, water, nicotine, and the bulk of his gear, he'll whine about it for the next 6 months.


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Fixed. You're welcome to the truck any time. ;)
Link Posted: 4/27/2021 8:07:01 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 4/27/2021 8:09:56 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By elcope:



I know Bro, just flipping you shit.

Problems were being solved.
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We're good, dude. Just had to fire back.
Link Posted: 4/27/2021 8:18:50 PM EDT
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The Illinois irregulars will be bringing an alternate SDV this year.  It's not nearly as opulent as Scarface's rig but it'll haul a shitter.
Link Posted: 4/28/2021 11:34:24 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 4/28/2021 7:21:09 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 4/29/2021 2:20:59 PM EDT
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@grey50beast We should plan to do this next year.
Link Posted: 5/3/2021 9:58:06 AM EDT
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Getting close, any chance of an equipment list any time soon?


I'm mainly interested in any changes/additions to last years list, but I'm sure there's new participants gearing up as well.
Link Posted: 5/4/2021 10:39:16 AM EDT
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Anyone looking to drive out from VA?

I have a truck, but optimistically I am looking at a 1400 dollar fuel budget, so getting two or three people to ride along to share the cost and cannonball-run drive time with would be awesome.

Flying is out for me, I hate, hate, hate flying with long guns.
Link Posted: 5/4/2021 7:33:33 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/5/2021 10:55:16 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Redbirdxx:
Getting close, any chance of an equipment list any time soon?


I'm mainly interested in any changes/additions to last years list, but I'm sure there's new participants gearing up as well.
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+1
Link Posted: 5/5/2021 10:58:35 AM EDT
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Got the email last night from Ben and it looks largely the same as last year.

I'll need to get a rangefinder and potentially running 223 out to 700 will require some glass.  
Link Posted: 5/5/2021 11:04:39 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/5/2021 11:05:42 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/5/2021 11:35:58 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal:
Got the email last night from Ben and it looks largely the same as last year.

I'll need to get a rangefinder and potentially running 223 out to 700 will require some glass.  
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It may come down between you and your partner. You may not both need the capability to hit that distance. There are definitely some great to be made if partners are paired for the whole shebang.
Link Posted: 5/5/2021 12:02:03 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/5/2021 1:11:11 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Ben:


What would lead you to believe you will be pair with a partner the whole time this year?



I'm saying nothing except that you better bring all the mandatory gear.

Also, if you know someone who wants to attend, please encourage them to get signed up ASAP.  We are closing in on the deadline.

Try to keep the thread bumped in GD as well...located here.
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Definitely some misguided intuition. My partner is gonna leave me in the dust, so that's a (potential) relief
Link Posted: 5/5/2021 4:14:26 PM EDT
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@Ben, when is the deadline for registration? My neighbor (BB 3rd class) has been on the fence for months, need to let him know the clock is running out.
Link Posted: 5/5/2021 7:18:10 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/13/2021 3:35:29 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/13/2021 8:43:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ben] [#36]
Link Posted: 5/13/2021 8:45:32 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By TNC:
The run n gun crew is on to us.

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Spoiler alert the RNG crew has been here the entire time! 👀👀👀
Link Posted: 5/14/2021 11:11:43 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/14/2021 8:14:10 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By TNC:


PNW needs more RNG. How do we start events up here?
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I hear there have been some in Portland and the CHAZ...
Link Posted: 5/14/2021 10:49:51 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/16/2021 8:04:55 PM EDT
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So... if I'm making my observation correctly, there seems to be a specific color scheme everyone is sharing.

Are we encouraged to wear specific attire during the challenge?
Link Posted: 5/16/2021 8:12:48 PM EDT
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OD field jacket and coyote brown pants is the APC "uniform" if you're not mil.
Link Posted: 5/17/2021 11:25:01 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/17/2021 5:07:24 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Redbirdxx:
OD field jacket and coyote brown pants is the APC "uniform" if you're not mil.
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Tiger stripe ranger panties being the unofficial uniform.

At least one size too small is preferred, but not required.
Link Posted: 5/18/2021 2:32:54 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By TNC:


PNW needs more RNG. How do we start events up here?
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At a minimum: Find land that will let a bunch of people run around with guns. Have some targets, shot timers, and a scoring system, then get a bunch of people to volunteer as ROs. Invite competitors. Run the match. That's about it.

Follow me for more recipes.
Link Posted: 5/18/2021 9:13:19 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By SWedd523:

Tiger stripe ranger panties being the unofficial uniform.

At least one size too small is preferred, but not required.
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PSA, eye bleach is as difficult to find near the event as gas is in DC, recommend bringing your own
Link Posted: 5/18/2021 9:31:21 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/22/2021 12:07:32 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Ben:

Correct. Encouraged, but not required except at special events. Usually events where it gives us value by letting us at a glance identify who is U.S. mil and who is civilian from a distance.
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Like Jacket Jacket or would a Field "shirt" suffice?  Like those fishing shirts with the pockets.
Link Posted: 5/22/2021 12:15:49 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/22/2021 1:52:47 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal:


Like Jacket Jacket or would a Field "shirt" suffice?  Like those fishing shirts with the pockets.
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If you can fit a Large Regular, I can bring a couple extras along. On another note its almost comical how different each OD is from different companies.

Top is TruSpec, next is Propper( with modified shoulder pockets and velcro), Helikon Tex, and bottom is a Vertx.

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