[Avezorak]

I am going to shoot my first big match in the spring. I thought I had it figured out and that I would go to the DTC in March.

Then they announced Space City in April. I live in central TX and I dont mind the drive to either match. I can only afford to go to one or the other. I would like some opinions of people who have shot one or both and what they like or dislike about the matches.

I am shooting production and a not going to win anything so that is not a consideration. Just which has a better range, cooler stages, stuff like that. Thanks in advance for any input!

[lneel]

Avezorak, on Nov 1 2009, 10:09 AM, said:

I am going to shoot my first big match in the spring. I thought I had it figured out and that I would go to the DTC in March.

Then they announced Space City in April. I live in central TX and I dont mind the drive to either match. I can only afford to go to one or the other. I would like some opinions of people who have shot one or both and what they like or dislike about the matches.

I am shooting production and a not going to win anything so that is not a consideration. Just which has a better range, cooler stages, stuff like that. Thanks in advance for any input!

While I attend and shoot both matches, the DTC will have more stages and thus more bullets downrange. Robert's stage design for DTC is for high high factors so they favor speed over accuracy but it is a fine line and a blast!

Lee

This post has been edited by lneel: 01 November 2009 - 10:53 AM

[Sean Gaines]

do both

[Avezorak]

I REALLY want to do both and if work picks up I WILL do both. Im just trying to figure out which one to do if I can only do one

[Avezorak]

I REALLY want to do both and if work picks up I WILL do both. Im just trying to figure out which one to do if I can only do one

[murkish]

You can't lose either way. Space City has more field courses with more long and more tight shots. Double Tap has more speed courses with high round counts. ROs and Staff are excellent for both.

My first larger match was Space City in 2008. I shot DTC, SCC and Area 4 this year. Double Tap draws shooters from across the Nation and is something that one should experience; however, depending on the shooter, I can see where it might be a little intimidating for a shooters first big match. It wasn't for me. YMMV

Regards,
Jack

[GentlemanJim]

If you go to DTC

Bring both summer wear, as well as Arctic wear
Jim

[edwin garcia]

If you go to Space City, bring your SCUBA gear, too.

[Avezorak]

LOL i have heard the weather can be crazy at DT. It does sound like a lot of fun. Does space city do anythinh crazy like at dtc? Hands in water or shooting in the dark?

[Aircooled6racer]

Hello: Shoot Double Tap and then you are hooked so you will shoot Space City as well Thanks, Eric

[Flatland Shooter]

Avezorak, on Nov 1 2009, 06:14 PM, said:

LOL i have heard the weather can be crazy at DT. It does sound like a lot of fun. Does space city do anythinh crazy like at dtc? Hands in water or shooting in the dark?

Re: Space City 2009

You might ask Aristotle, aka the U-Boat captain. As far as I know he is the only one to find a hole deep enough to get water over his head (but was able to hold the gun bags over his head to save the day).

Bill

[Aristotle]

LOL

Sean said he wanted to build a stage in my honor and have everyone wear flippers or floaties during the COF, lol.


Double Tap ranch has an AWESOME facility, and I had a great time shooting there for Area 4. But I also really enjoyed the SCC this year. They also have a very cool facility and some innovative stages. I actually felt like a local shooting there, meeting up with a lot of shooters I've met online, and those I just met at that match, everyone there is just so nice and friendly.

As for the weather, I thought I had it down. I'm from the great NorthWET!

uhh uhh

Everything really is bigger in Texas, including their rain storms!! Yes, pack as if you were going to the Hawaii, a South American rain forest and the Northpole and you might be ready to shoot through the weekend, lol.

My sister is due in April, and I'll be back down to shoot the SCC and welcome my nephew into this world! :-)

As for what to shoot first, it's really no biggie as you'll eventually shoot both. You can NOT go wrong with either! Good luck, have fun! Maybe see you there.

[Avezorak]

Aircooled6racer, on Nov 1 2009, 09:40 PM, said:

Hello: Shoot Double Tap and then you are hooked so you will shoot Space City as well Thanks, Eric

Yea that sounds about right. Im gonna have to get a second job to pay for my new habit.Or maybe I just need to quit tryin to decide and just shoot DTC and then sell a kidney and do SCC!! Anyway thanks for the input. I hope to see some of you guys there.

[Sgtsvi]

Shoot DTC, win a gun, sell it to me for a good price and you will have your SSC money!

[Avezorak]

Sgtsvi, on Nov 2 2009, 12:53 PM, said:

Shoot DTC, win a gun, sell it to me for a good price and you will have your SSC money!

Damn that sounds like a plan!!! What do you think I could win for low D in production? HaHa. Maybe Ill get lucky!

[mlmiller1]

I make both matches but I absolutely understand the $$$ concerns. Let me point out one thing. The Dbl Tap will fill up in just a few days after they open the apps. I mean it, less than a week. That will happen the first of January. SCC will probably not fill up anywhere near that fast. So, if you haven't decided by the second week of January, the decision will already be made for you. Make sense?

They are both great matches & I really enjoy the differences. I've been shooting SCC as long as I've been shooting big matches but otoh, I've shot every Dbl Tap match so far. I would hate to have to decide. Whichever one you do decide, remember, be safe, have fun, & do good. In that order, with that priority.

Good luck,
MLM

[bpowe]

I haven't been to SCC for several years, but they used to have the prize table by random drawing. That last time I won a Buris spotting scope, surprised the heck outa me as I almost never win anything in drawings!

I'll have to agree with the consensus, you can't go wrong shooting either match.

[stockton]

If only one, go to Deuce Tap. But try to go to both.

This year it was snowing as we left the hotel for the match Friday morning and it was 75 degrees and sunny by Sunday afternoon!

[Avezorak]

Well me and two of my shooting buddies have decided to sign up for DTC. After we get that signup out of the way I can think more about SCC and maybe try for it. But Double Tap here I come. Yabba Dabba Doo!!!

[jtischauser]

Man I wish these two matches were 2 months later. Busy season at work sucks!

[scorch]

"I make both matches but I absolutely understand the $$$ concerns. Let me point out one thing. The Dbl Tap will fill up in just a few days after they open the apps. "



Does this tell you anything about which to attend? really Try to make both.

This post has been edited by scorch: 02 December 2009 - 11:28 AM

[GeneralChang]

Space City is a fun match with challenging stages. It is usually shot in one day. Shooting Double Tap would show fiscal responsibility since it involves more shooting which is a better value. Given our current economic conditions it would be prudent to seek the best value. Double Tap will also expose you to the big match flair. Shoot both but if you had to do one, DTC. Why are you worried about money anyway? Haven't you seen the movie 2012? The world is going to end so you have to shoot all the matches you can?

[CocoBolo]

Ok, lets talk about winning. DTC you must be physically present to win, no buddy can pick up your prize so make sure your going to be there Sunday afternoon. Other than HOA and all other high lama's, all prizes are awarded by Random Draw. Last year I shot very poorly, which is typical for me, but thru pure blind luck I won a Dillon Case Feeder, which I turned into cash. The guy that was drawn first blew it he wasn't there.

DTC is up close open and a speed shoot. They only had one or two no shoots last year and I think I hit both of them. My best stage was when my C-More died and I had to shoot the whole thing with not dot, I shoot better blind. It is probably the most fun to shoot match I did last year and I did 7 majors counting the Nationals. Seriously the weather is no joke, take artic gear and hand warmers as well as tee shirt and shorts. The guys from Canada thought we were all a bunch of pusxies it wasn't cold.

Space City is more technical and its a match where you have to know when to slow down. Long hard shots and lots of complicated stages, more akin to an area match. Lots of guns given and some by random draw, prizes by order of finish. I recall getting a $50 bullet cert but again I was way down on page 4.

Add the Gator Classic to your list, its one of the best matches in the country, and a great way to end the season. Prize table full of stuff for each division. Again blind luck and I won the match gun in the draw. (2008).

[Flatland Shooter]

CocoBolo, on Dec 3 2009, 12:36 PM, said:

Space City is more technical and its a match where you have to know when to slow down. Long hard shots and lots of complicated stages, more akin to an area match. Lots of guns given and some by random draw, prizes by order of finish. I recall getting a $50 bullet cert but again I was way down on page 4.

If it matters, Space City has been random draw since I started shooting it several years ago. The prizes are also random so the last name drawn may get a better prize than the first name pulled.

Bill

[ss+P]

where is space city and when is it