The MoST Series
Missouri Steel Tactical Series (MoST)
Long range tactical matches are alive and well in Missouri, and it is time to step up your game for the second year of a friendly and fast-paced competition series….the Missouri Steel Tactical Series.
What is MoST? Fast paced rifle matches divided into 8 or 10 stages where you will practice shooting at steel targets from different positions (standing, kneeling, sitting, prone), and various types of barricades. Most matches are about half prone, and half positional/barricades. Target sizes will depend on the distance and the level of difficulty. Less experienced shooters will get plenty of hits to make it fun, and the experts compete for bonus points by doing it faster or by engaging smaller optional targets. Targets are usually at a known distance, requiring good DOPE, and your wind reading skills will develop as you attend more matches. Most stages are anywhere from 200 to 700 yards, with an occasional stage out to 1000 yards or more.
Matches are designed to last no more than 4 or 5 hours so you can drive in, shoot 40-50 rounds, and drive home in one day for a reasonable cost. No preregistration is required….just show up.
Bolt action rifles are prevalent, but semi-auto gas guns (typically AR-10 or AR-15 platforms) are allowed and can be very effective.
BRING 60 ROUNDS TO EACH MATCH
All you need is a scoped rifle, bipod, ammo and DOPE. Here is a good rundown on equipment:https://precisionrifleblog.com/category/what-the-pros-use/
Find out more about the series on Facebook….. https://www.facebook.com/groups/568679793265711/
The RULES are simple:
All shooters will compete in the same category….’run what you brung’.
You must complete all stages of a match with the same rifle.
You must compete in at least four matches to qualify for final standings and prizes.
You must participate at two of the available ranges.
At least 3 of your 4 qualifying matches must be in the ‘steel’ format (i.e. the Paper Tactical matches cannot comprise more than 25% of your qualifying matches).
2016 PROVISIONAL RESTRICTIONS:
3150 fps is the maximum muzzle velocity allowed (to keep our steel intact).
NO STEEL CORE OR ‘GREEN TIP’ AMMO PERMITTED.
Typical calibers are .308, 6.5mm Creedmore, .260 Remington, 6mm Creedmore, 6.5×47 Lapua, 6×47 Lapua, 6mm Dasher, and GAP 6.5 4S.
Most magnums are NOT allowed (for instance, .338 Lapua, .300 WinMag and 7mm Rem Magnum are not allowed). As a guide, 3000 ft/lbs of energy at the muzzle (with or without muzzle brake) is the maximum reasonable load for the comfort and safety of shooters on the platform next to you in a confined area.
If you have questions about a load, contact Buzz or Sean for a determination well before the match. We reserve the right to disqualify any load that may cause damage to the steel or stands.
A Magnetospeed will be used on a random basis at the discretion of the ROs. Violation of the restrictions will result in automatic disqualification.
SCORING:
Scoring for an individual match will be at the discretion of the match director.
The top shooter’s ‘MoST’ score for that match will be 100.
Other shooters will be awarded their percentage of the leader’s score. For example,
if the leader scored 500 points, he is awarded 100 MOST points as his match
total. If you shoot 400 in the same match, you would be awarded 80 MOST points
as your match total (400 is 80% of 500 = 80 points).
The average of your four best scores will determine your standing against other shooters in the series.
If there are more than 30 shooters at any individual match, 2 additional MoST points will be awarded to each shooter in that match. This will give everyone extra credit for the more competitive events.
PRIZES:
PRIZES: The MoST Series is all about encouraging people to get out and participate in the sport. We aim to build proficiency in a fun and friendly environment. We do not actively solicit prizes from sponsors (we are too busy just getting all the matches together and running), but prizes always add to the fun and anticipation of an upcoming match. If participants want to solicit prizes from vendors, they are welcome to do so, with the following guidelines:
You need to do ALL the coordination with the vendor, including letters of solicitation, ‘thank you’ letters, photos of the product and presentation, and publicity expected by the vendor.
We recommend giving out all prizes as a ‘random draws’ instead of as ‘performance based’ prizes, to keep things friendly, and prevent bickering over scores and individual calls by the ROs.
When you coordinate with a vendor, you may decide which match is appropriate for awarding the prize.
Bottom line….prizes are welcome, but we want to keep the emphasis on the spirit of fellowship and camaraderie that makes the MoST Series so enjoyable. Thanks for your contributions to the effort.
SCHEDULE:
In 2016 we will host seventeen competitions at five different ranges. The scores for each match will be posted online, and each competitor’s average score will be computed on a continuing basis. The top ranked shooters at the end of the year will qualify for fabulous prizes….honor, glory, and jelly doughnuts.
These matches will qualify for the MOST Series:
Rolling Hills Steel Tactical Matches (Camdenton, MO) Location: https://goo.gl/maps/n5dtv
$30 entry fee (FREE FOR MEMBERS) 375, Hunt Rd, Macks Creek, MO 65786
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rhrpc
950′ Elevation
Big Piney Steel Tactical Matches (Houston, MO) Location: https://goo.gl/maps/3cqYJ
$20 entry fee Website: https://bigpineysportsmansclub.prophpbb.com/
1000′ Elevation
Big Piney Paper Tactical Matches (Houston, MO) Same location
$20 entry fee
Defensive Engagement Concepts (West Plains, MO) Location: https://goo.gl/maps/5UnBS
36.8139273,-92.1053777//@36.9456433,-92.1822994,11z
$20 entry fee Website: https://defensiveengagementconcepts.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DECADP
1000′ Elevation
Ozark Mountain Range (south of Branson, MO) Location:
https://goo.gl/maps/8Jy3hy1V3ay
36 deg 20’56.50 N 93 deg 14’29.60 W
1200′ Elevation
Or type this in Google Maps: 12957-13469 Elmwood springs Rd Alpena AR 72611
Distances: 100, 201, 252, 324, 383, 397, 400, 450, 471, 477, 490, 500, 570, 600, 616, 644, 690, 700, 792, 900, 1000
Silver Barn Range (near Bloomfield, MO) …more information coming soon
https://goo.gl/maps/e1Z9FB7Wir62
13593 county Road 284, Bloomfield MO 63825
430′ Elevation
2016 Match Dates:
March 12 Defensive Engagement Concepts Range (DEC)…season opener
March 26 Big Piney Steel Tactical (BP)
April 2 Ozark Mountain Long Range Match …..NEW ADDITION TO SCHEDULE
April 9 Silver Barn Range (SB) ….NEW ADDITION TO THE SCHEDULE
April 23 BP Paper Tactical
April 30 DEC Range
May 14 Rolling Hills Range (RH)
Jun 11 DEC Range
Jun 25 BP Steel Tactical
July 16 DEC Range
July 30 BP Paper Tactical
Aug 6 RH Range
Sept 10 DEC Range
UPDATED: Sept 17 BP Steel Tactical
Oct 15 DEC Range
Oct 29 BP Night Paper Tactical…..6PM
Nov 5 RH Range….season finale
A sixth range is under construction and may be available for the 2016 season. We are holding the following dates open, and we will give you further information as it becomes available:
July 9 TBA
Aug 20 TBA
Oct 1 TBA
This series is a lot of fun….we share techniques, information and good times….
See you at the range!
