Competitor interviews from 2012 match

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SNIPERSHIDE.com and COMPETITION DYNAMICS have teamed up for the 2012 Sniper's Hide Cup and moved the match to a 7,000+ acre private ranch just south of Douglas Wyoming. We've combined the "Cup" legacy with the tradition of field shooting cultivated in the Rocky Mountains to create the premier long-range/precision field rifle match.
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The 2012 Sniper's Hide Cup tests practical and field rifle shooting skills and supporting activities, which may include but is not limited to: long-range marksmanship, target recognition, wind estimation, range estimation, trail skills, movement over rugged terrain, physical challenges, low-light shooting, and organic problem solving. Individuals will be required to complete problems utilizing their rifle, a service-type pistol, and any ancillary gear that is carried during the entire match.

• Match duration: 3 days, Thurs-Sat
• Mandatory check-in and briefing on Wed. Wednesday is also the Sponsor Demo Day.
• Cartridge requirements: minimum 6mm - maximum .338, velocity not to exceed 3200 fps
• Rifle: "open" specification - must be safe to operate and have functioning safety
• Rifle round count (estimate): 240 rounds max, firing extra rounds may be allowed on certain courses
• Pistol round count 100 max.
• Rifle target distances: majority 100-1000 yards, longer shots possible.
• Pistol target distances : effective range of pistol
• Two-day train-up available through Thunder Beast Training Group prior to match (not on match courses)
• Almost all targetry will be reactive armor steel plate
• Night-vision optics not required

Please read the tabs above for full rules, schedule, and information

Zak Smith is the Match Director. Cody Carroll and Ray Sanchez are the Assistant Match Directors. Frank Galli and SnipersHide are in charge of match promotion and sponsorships.

The match will take place at a private 7,000+ acre ranch just south of Douglas Wyoming that we are developing into a world-class long-range field shooting facility. As you can see from the map below, this area is full of fantastic geographic features for a world-class long-range practical field shooting match.

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