I went to Camp Perry for the 2nd time this year for CMP week. If you like to shoot then this the place to do it. I speak to a lot of guys and they say they may go one year when their shooting improves. But that's really not necessary. The first year I went I was a sharpshooter and had a great time. This year I was fortunate enough to come in 8th place of the non-distinguised during the leg match. I wasn't even keeping score in my head. I was just concentrating on one shot at a time.
What you learn at Camp Perry will improve your shooting. No question! Plus you'll be surrounded by about a 1,000 other guys that share your passion for shooting the service rifle.
Couple of nonshooting suggestions for the first timer:
Be ready before they call you to the line because you won't have a lot of time once you're up there. If you're up next and you're standing on the ready line:
have your jacket already on.
Mags loaded
correct zeros
Sling adjusted
etc.
Get off the line ASAP. As soon as your last round is fired don't wait for the score to come up. Especially true after rapids! Just start collecting all your gear. Remember there's someone else waiting to come up and take your position. Collect your gear and get off the line.
Know how to score! ie after rapids don't put the spotters in until you've counted 10 holes, and don't be afraid to call for the pit boss to help if you're unsure of anything. After all this is the National Championships and being competent helps the guy trying his hardest on the firing line.
As for Commercial Row. All I can say is bring money. A lot of money. You'll find a lot of good deals and you can set yourself up with enough components to last the next season.
I'm sure some of the other guys will chime in with tips too. But be prepared if you go once you WILL come back. It's the best vacation a guy could have!
Hope to see you all there
Alsation
What you learn at Camp Perry will improve your shooting. No question! Plus you'll be surrounded by about a 1,000 other guys that share your passion for shooting the service rifle.
Couple of nonshooting suggestions for the first timer:
Be ready before they call you to the line because you won't have a lot of time once you're up there. If you're up next and you're standing on the ready line:
have your jacket already on.
Mags loaded
correct zeros
Sling adjusted
etc.
Get off the line ASAP. As soon as your last round is fired don't wait for the score to come up. Especially true after rapids! Just start collecting all your gear. Remember there's someone else waiting to come up and take your position. Collect your gear and get off the line.
Know how to score! ie after rapids don't put the spotters in until you've counted 10 holes, and don't be afraid to call for the pit boss to help if you're unsure of anything. After all this is the National Championships and being competent helps the guy trying his hardest on the firing line.
As for Commercial Row. All I can say is bring money. A lot of money. You'll find a lot of good deals and you can set yourself up with enough components to last the next season.
I'm sure some of the other guys will chime in with tips too. But be prepared if you go once you WILL come back. It's the best vacation a guy could have!
Hope to see you all there
Alsation