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    Default 1st IPSC Rifle World Champs Russia 2017 (LP/pics...etc)

    i was lucky to get an individual slot for the RWS.
    main match 5-10/06/2017 at Park Patriot about 40km outside Moscow.
    this place is huge....it's about a 25min shuttle bus ride from parking to the furthest range (Area 1).
    it's their military theme park with main expo center, Kalashnikov expo/testing center, youth camp, museums, shooting ranges, tank testing range....etc















    Kalashnikov expo center (registration).






    Opening Ceremony:

    the Russians went all out!!! speeches from VIP's including their no.2, traditional folk dancing/singing, silent drills and everything in between to live feed from the Russian space station and 20min air show with 6 MiG 29s!!!
















    Area 1-4 (28 ranges, Stage 1-24 + 4 zeroing range/0-300m)

    this is typical of each range/stage. server/comms room, live feeds, updates...etc
    each area ie. 6 stages + 1 zeroing range had its own facilities.


















    Area 5 Kalashnikov testing center (stage 25-30)










    this was my best stage of the match.....28th.



    finished 120th with 66.82%, 7th South African. Open Semi-AutoDivision out of 357 odd..... within 82.2% of the top South African, Andre duToit (31st 81.27%). overall a tough match exposed my weaknesses which was all of them. perhaps shot a little below my par....with 12 mikes...nevertheless I know what to work on going forward and I really enjoyed the match.







    Closing Ceremony......epic fireworks but no MiG's haha....











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    Default Re: 1st IPSC Rifle World Champs Russia 2017 (LP/pics...etc)

    Wow, that looks fantastic.

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    Default Re: 1st IPSC Rifle World Champs Russia 2017 (LP/pics...etc)

    Awesome - thanks for sharing.

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    Default Re: 1st IPSC Rifle World Champs Russia 2017 (LP/pics...etc)

    How did your legs feel after running through that slush?

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    Default Re: 1st IPSC Rifle World Champs Russia 2017 (LP/pics...etc)

    Nice! Congrats.

    I take it you didn't need to use one of the loaner guns? No issues getting your gear there?

    Looks like you had tons of fun?

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    Default Re: 1st IPSC Rifle World Champs Russia 2017 (LP/pics...etc)

    Quote Originally Posted by Psychosis View Post
    How did your legs feel after running through that slush?
    haha...ja!! it was tough....and the gravel/pebbles were quite deep as well.
    every time we go prone, the bipod/legs just sink into the stuff.

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    Default Re: 1st IPSC Rifle World Champs Russia 2017 (LP/pics...etc)

    That looks like a fantastic event. One day when I'm big...

    Thanks for the pics and info.

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    Default Re: 1st IPSC Rifle World Champs Russia 2017 (LP/pics...etc)

    Quote Originally Posted by Kayback View Post
    Nice! Congrats.

    I take it you didn't need to use one of the loaner guns? No issues getting your gear there?

    Looks like you had tons of fun?
    yeah no problem getting my AR & ammo there and back.
    though some SA members had to change from Air France to Emirates a week before departure. (Air France fly to new airport inside Moscow ring rd/temp. gun ban for duration of FIFA Confederations Cup).
    it was beyond awesome....once in a life time experience!!
    from what I have gathered, this is not your typical IPSC World Shoot. the Russians really went all out with the full support from their govt. and made it a show case. the venue, facilities and side shows were truly amazing.

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    Default Re: 1st IPSC Rifle World Champs Russia 2017 (LP/pics...etc)

    Thanks for Sharing. Well Done!

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    Default Re: 1st IPSC Rifle World Champs Russia 2017 (LP/pics...etc)

    Wow that is awesome stuff! Hands down the best range facilities I have ever seen.

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