Nikon Spot On Championship (DAY 1 of 2) - OpticsPlanet.com

Published on July 10, 2012
Duration: 12:40

This video showcases Day 1 of the Spot On Invitational Shoot at Spirit Ridge Range, Utah, featuring competitive long-range shooting across multiple stages. Participants, including Trevor Bending and Kate Poloubotko from OpticsPlanet, engage targets from 200 to over 700 yards using a variety of firearms like the Barrett M82, AR platforms, and handguns. The event highlights the challenges of wind and the importance of accurate optics, with a focus on Nikon scopes and other tactical gear.

Quick Summary

The Nikon Spot On Invitational Shoot at Spirit Ridge Range, Utah, featured long-range shooting with firearms like the Barrett M82 and AR platforms, engaging targets from 200 to over 700 yards. Competitors faced significant wind challenges, emphasizing the critical role of accurate optics, such as various Nikon scopes, and precise shooter skill.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Event Introduction & Location
  2. 00:13Firearms & Distances
  3. 00:25Personal Firearm Choices
  4. 00:46Course 1: Long-Range Shooting
  5. 01:42Course 1 Debrief & Next Events
  6. 02:28Course 2 Briefing: Handgun & Rimfire
  7. 02:51Course 2: Handgun Shooting
  8. 03:14Course 2: AR .22LR Shooting
  9. 04:00Course 2 Debrief: Wind Challenges
  10. 05:01Course 3 Introduction: New Rifles
  11. 05:17Course 3 Targets & Distances
  12. 06:19Course 3 Shooting Action
  13. 07:29Course 3 Debrief: Tough Conditions
  14. 08:21Course 4 Final Event Setup
  15. 08:51Trevor's Gear Showcase
  16. 09:58Kate's Gear Showcase
  17. 10:58Course 4 Long-Range Shooting
  18. 11:52Course 4 Debrief & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used in the Nikon Spot On Invitational Shoot?

The Nikon Spot On Invitational Shoot featured a variety of firearms including the Barrett M82 (.50 BMG), .308 ARs, .223 ARs, a Thompson Encore handgun in .223, an AR platform in .22LR, a Browning slug gun (12 Gauge), an AR-15 in 5.56, an ArmaLite AR-10 in .308, and a Savage 110 BA in .338 Lapua.

What were the target distances at the Spot On Invitational Shoot?

Targets at the Spot On Invitational Shoot ranged from 60 yards for .22LR prairie dogs up to 733 yards for long-range rifle engagements. Specific distances included 100, 150, 200, 242, 300, 350, 375, 400, 411, 450, 600, and 733 yards.

How did wind affect the shooting competition?

Significant wind, reported at 15-18 mph during Course 3, posed a major challenge for competitors, impacting accuracy and making it difficult to hit targets, especially at longer ranges. This highlights the importance of wind calls and shooter skill.

What Nikon optics were showcased during the event?

Several Nikon optics were featured, including the MONARCH X 4-16x50mm, M-223 3-12x42mm and 4-16x42mm, Force XR 2.5-8x28mm, P-22 2-7x32mm, SlugHunter 3-9x40mm, M-308 4-16x42mm, and Monarch 5-20x44SF. The new M-223 4-16x42mm was specifically highlighted.

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