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Title: NRA Bianchi Cup - 2010
Post by: alfsauve on November 15, 2009, 04:10:00 PM

Okay, I found info on the 2010 Bianchi Cup.  [I must be the only one who doesn't know this or I guess I don't know the super-secret Bianchi Cup web site URL.  BUT JUST IN CASE, there's one other poor soul trying to navigate the NRA web mess.]

You go to NRAHQ web site under "compete"  http://www.nrahq.org/compete/ (http://www.nrahq.org/compete/)

Now you would think that the first menu link on the left "Championship & Tournament Calendars" would take you there, right?
NO.  They still have the 2009 information......including an application to compete for 2009!  I thought about sending it in for fun.

HA, but being rather inquisitive, I checked the "NRA Volunteers" link.   Scroll down a ways and there is a link to volunteer for the Bianchi Cup ("Printable NRA Bianchi Cup Volunteer Application (PDF)".  GUESS WHAT.....it's the 2010 form  http://www.nrahq.org/compete/vol-pdf/BianchiApplication.pdf (http://www.nrahq.org/compete/vol-pdf/BianchiApplication.pdf)

So the dates are May 26-29 (Wed-Saturday) in Columbia MO.

Title: Re: NRA Bianchi Cup - 2010
Post by: PegLeg45 on November 15, 2009, 04:12:00 PM

Now what was so hard about all that?    ;) 





 ;D

Title: Re: NRA Bianchi Cup - 2010
Post by: fullautovalmet76 on November 15, 2009, 04:26:34 PM

Why one would think they are trying to keep the riff raff (like me  ;D) out or something..........

Title: Re: NRA Bianchi Cup - 2010
Post by: alfsauve on November 21, 2009, 07:51:48 AM

IT's Official!

NRA News release and subsequent update to their web page, now has the proper information about 2010's Binachi Cup.

http://www.nrahq.org/compete/nm_actionshooting.asp (http://www.nrahq.org/compete/nm_actionshooting.asp)

Title: Re: NRA Bianchi Cup - 2010
Post by: MikeBjerum on November 21, 2009, 03:23:45 PM

OK alf, are you planning a trip?  If so, what are you packin?

Now if we can get Phil off dead center and post a date for the ProAm I'll be happy  >:(

Title: Re: NRA Bianchi Cup - 2010
Post by: alfsauve on November 21, 2009, 08:04:28 PM

Quote from: m58 on November 21, 2009, 03:23:45 PM

OK alf, are you planning a trip?  If so, what are you packin?

I'm giving it thought.  I've printed up some 8" white circles and took them to the range Friday.    Its a squeaker getting the hits in the time limits.  But if I practice/practice/practice.   Right now, I'm using an XD9 Service.  If I really make an effort at this, I'll trade it for an Tactical model (longer slide/barrel) sometime during the winter.   Obviously, I'm going for Production class.

I would love to know when/where the Ruger Rimfires will be held.  If there's a SE regional, that would be cool.  And I've also practiced with chicken targets at 25yds Friday, so maybe I'll try to make some of the local IHMSA matches.

Title: Re: NRA Bianchi Cup - 2010
Post by: MikeBjerum on November 21, 2009, 08:18:48 PM

Enjoy your practice!  I found last year that preparing for a big match is fun, productive, effective, and did I mention fun  ;D  Last winter and spring I lost 50 pounds, improved my physical condition and improved my shooting all in prep for one match.  Can't wait for another reason to do it  ;D

Hope you enjoy and are able to find a match!