My First International Airgun Tournament: RMAC 2023

Published on September 27, 2023
Duration: 23:42

This video documents the experience of a first-time competitor at the RMAC 2023 international airgun tournament. It highlights the challenges of competing with borrowed equipment due to shipping issues, the technical aspects of airgun accuracy, and the various disciplines within airgun competition, including benchrest and speed challenges. The narrative emphasizes the importance of precise zeroing and understanding environmental factors for success.

Quick Summary

RMAC 2023, the Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge, is an international airgun tournament featuring disciplines like 100-yard benchrest and speed challenges. Scoring emphasizes 'X' counts for tie-breakers, and competitors often use high-performance airguns like the Hassan Factor BP and Pile Driver, while adapting to environmental factors like wind.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to RMAC 2023
  2. 00:54Arriving at RMAC 2023 in Utah
  3. 01:31Meeting Hassan Operations Manager
  4. 01:51Hassan Factor BP Bullpup Airgun
  5. 02:25Benchrest Challenge Target Analysis
  6. 03:00Understanding Target Scoring (X-Ring)
  7. 03:37RMAC as a World-Class Event
  8. 03:51Pro vs. Sportsman Divisions
  9. 04:24Reflections on the Airgun World
  10. 05:00Diverse Airgun Setups
  11. 05:31The Reality of Competition Benches
  12. 06:02Sighting In Challenges
  13. 06:16Sharing Competition Airguns
  14. 06:45Thoughts on Competitor John Chances
  15. 07:02Sighting In the Hassan Factor BP
  16. 07:14Hassan Pile Driver for Big Bore
  17. 07:35Using Kentucky Windage and Optics
  18. 07:52Intimidation of Advanced Rigs
  19. 08:42Speed Competition Limitations
  20. 09:31The 'Death Squad' for Speed Challenge
  21. 10:02Encountering Bill Armstrong
  22. 10:30A Clean Run Against a Top Competitor
  23. 11:14Sportsmanship in the Community
  24. 11:39Finding the 60-Yard Hold
  25. 11:48Hope for the Pile Driver
  26. 12:04Prairie Dog Analogy
  27. 12:48Reflecting on a Competition Stage
  28. 13:26Shooter Standby
  29. 13:54Prepping the Tripod
  30. 14:33Post-Stage Reflections
  31. 15:15Speed Challenge Wrap-up
  32. 15:25Interview with Justin Jacobson (Utah Airguns)
  33. 15:52Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicle
  34. 16:33Bench Rest Competition - Day 2
  35. 17:24Bench Rest Shooting Underway
  36. 17:30Day Two Bench Rest Experience
  37. 17:44Wind Effects on Bench Rest Shooting
  38. 18:36Exhilarating Bench Rest Session
  39. 18:42Looking Ahead to Big Bore
  40. 19:33Precision Marksmanship Challenge
  41. 20:04Preparing for the Big Bore Challenge
  42. 20:30Shooting Steel Targets on a Mountainside
  43. 21:15Concluding RMAC 2023 Experience
  44. 21:49Recap of RMAC 2023 Experience
  45. 22:41Air Gunner Challenge Promo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RMAC 2023?

RMAC 2023 stands for the Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge, an international airgun tournament held in Utah that attracts top competitors from around the world to compete in various disciplines.

What are the main competition disciplines at RMAC?

RMAC features several disciplines including 100-yard benchrest, speed challenges, precision marksmanship challenges, and big bore slug challenges, testing accuracy, speed, and adaptability with airguns.

How does scoring work in airgun benchrest competitions?

In benchrest airgun competitions, shooters aim for the center of targets. While a perfect score is desirable, the 'X' ring is used as a tie-breaker, meaning more 'X's can win the match even with the same overall score.

What are some of the airguns featured at RMAC 2023?

Key airguns mentioned include the Hassan Factor BP Bullpup in .30 caliber, known for its accuracy in benchrest, and the Hassan Pile Driver, a Big Bore air rifle used for challenges involving larger projectiles and mountain targets.

What challenges did competitors face at RMAC 2023?

Competitors faced challenges such as equipment issues (lost firearms in mail), extreme wind affecting accuracy at 100 yards, and the need to adapt to diverse shooting positions and environments, like shooting steel targets on a mountainside.

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