Feb 28 – Mar 2 , 2025
MATCH DIRECTORS – Serge Ducourneau & Jeff Shaffer
ADDRESS – 12898-12438 County Hwy S2 Julian Ca 92036 (More detailed directions for Registered contestants)
COST – INDIVIDUAL $275, TEAM $550, SKILLS $180
MATCH DESCRIPTION
Welcome to the 4th Annual Mason Valley Steel Hunter, situated just east of the Gold Rush mountain town of Julian and adjacent to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in San Diego County. The Mason Valley Ranch is 8500 acres of typical southern California high desert terrain. Low scrub in a very dry climate. (Field conditions are completely different than last year as it is now 3 years after the fire) Field Elevation is 2400 ft ASL. Weather in March is “usually” highs in the 70s/80s and lows in the 40s/50s with an extremely low chance of rain.
This match will provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy the weather of sunny Southern California while working through rocky terrain of the high desert. Target engagements will range from roughly 100 to 1000 yards.
Competitors will be expected to hike to all shooting locations that are not accessible to vehicles.
Water will be provided at each stage with bag lunch on Saturday and Taco dinner on Sunday during the awards.
20 Stages total. 10 Saturday and 10 on Sunday.
Unicorn Charity target as always (we have donated over $3k charity from this event)
Friday check in and zero will have a 100 yard zero area but no extended ranges to proof dope so please come prepared.
Abel Company will be offering demo suppressors for any competitor that would like to use one. First come first served.
No refunds will be available but if you need to sell your slot just keep us in the loop and we can adjust as needed.
RANGE OFFICERS
To help us reward and better secure quality ROs during the 2-day event, vetted individuals will be offered a complimentary match slot for the opportunity to complete all stages in 1-day timeframe (on the RO Shoot Day), for points amongst the other hunters and for prize eligibility. The opportunity at this is set to take place on the competitor Check-in Day.
*If you’re interested in ROing this event, please submit to the following RO Application: HERE. Anyone may apply, however, space is limited and not guaranteed. Those who volunteer to RO but are not selected will have the option to purchase a slot.
Social
If you’d like to tag us on social media, we welcome you to use the hashtags #NRLH #NRLHunter #EveryEthicalEdge.
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We’re looking forward to hosting you and helping you gain every ethical edge
FRIDAY, FEB 28th
RO SHOOT DAY
- 7:00AM – RO Shoot Day (all 20 stages for points & prizes amongst all hunters)
HUNTER CHECK-IN DAY
- 2:00PM – 7:00PM – Hunter Check-in/Weigh-in/Velocity/Zero.
SATURDAY, MAR 1st
- 7:30AM – Hunter Safety Briefing
- 8:00AM – Hunters to Stages
- 8:30AM – Intended time to begin hunting steel
SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd
- 7:00AM – Hunters on stages
- 8:00AM – Intended time to begin hunting steel
- 3:00PM – Intended time of Day 2 completion (this will vary)
- Awards begin immediately after match completion.
- Location of Awards: The ROCK HOUSE
REGISTRATION OPENS NOV 25 / 27
ALL SALES ARE FINAL – NO REFUNDS
HUNTING SIMULATION BY MATCH DIRECTOR
TARGET ACQUISITION – 3
PHYSICAL – 4
OVERALL – 3.5
Be prepared for some light hiking and muddy terrain if there is rain.
WEATHER
49°F
TRAVEL
AIRPORT
San Diego International, Orange County
LODGING
Julian has a few hotels and BnBs.
Shelter Valley has a few AirBNBs
