2024 MASON VALLEY STEEL HUNTER BY ABEL CO USA
MDs: Serge Ducourneau and Jeff Shaffer
Location: Julian, California
Dates: March 1-3, 2024
Cost: $175 Skills, $275 Individual, $550 for teams
Range Location: 12898-12438 County Hwy S2 Julian Ca 92036 (More detailed directions for Registered contestants)
Welcome to the 3rd 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.
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. 12 Saturday and 8 on Sunday.
Unicorn Charity target as always (we have donated over $2k 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.
Camping on the premises will be dry camping (no RV hookups or electricity so plan accordingly if you are camping). Please contact Match director separately for camping arrangements.
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.
PROMOTION:
5- Free Young Gun slots with the purchase of a regular individual competitor slot.
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: Coming soon. 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 #MasonValleySteelHunter #NRLHunter #EveryEthicalEdge.
Instagram: San Diego Precision Rifle Club
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We’re looking forward to hosting you and helping you gain every ethical edge
Match Fees
Skill Division (formerly Basic) – $175 (Individual)
Individual Hunter – $275
Team Hunters (2) – $550
There are no refunds. Transfers will be accepted upon MD approval and via email. The slot owner must email brittney@nrlhunter.org the new hunter’s name and email address, and wait for approval.
Schedule
FRIDAY, MARCH 1st
RO SHOOT DAY
- 7:00AM – RO Shoot Day (all 20 stages for points & prizes amongst all hunters)
- 4:00PM – RO Weigh-in/Velocity at check-in table immediately after completion
HUNTER CHECK-IN DAY
- 2:00PM – 7:00PM – Hunter Check-in/Weigh-in/Velocity/Zero.
- Location: Rock House/Barns
SATURDAY, MARCH 2nd
- 7:30AM – Hunter Safety Briefing
- 8:00AM – Hunters to Stages
- 8:30AM – Intended time to begin hunting steel (12 Stages)
- Lunch Provided
- Line Cold – When last hunter has completed his/her 12th Stage
SUNDAY, MARCH 3rd
- 7:30AM – Hunters Arrival and move to stages
- 8:30AM – Intended time to begin hunting steel (8 Stages)
- Water Provided
- ~3:00PM – Intended time of Day 2 completion (this will vary)
- Awards begin immediately after match completion. Delicious Taco Meal Provided.
- Location of Awards: Rock House
TARGET ACQUISITION (identity type / amongst terrain)
PHYSICAL (walking/hiking/distance)
OVERALL CHALLENGE (difficulty level)
Weather
Weather in March is “usually” highs in the 70s/80s and lows in the 40s/50s with an extremely low chance of rain (last year, excluded).
Food
Multiple places in Julian, CA.
Travel
AIRPORT:
San Diego International is the closest and best option. Followed by SNA John Wayne Santa Ana, CA and Ontario, CA International but is a further drive in.
LODGING:
JULIAN, CA
There will be on-site camping spots available; tent & dry RV (no hookups). Make advance arrangements with Serge; fees to be paid upfront at the time of arrival.
Stage Coach Trails RV Resort
JULIAN, CA
Julian, CA has a few Hotels and AirBnBs.
SHELTER VALLEY, CA
Shelter Valley, CA has a few AirBnBs.
Rifle Supplies
Precision Arms in Escondido is the closest precision rifle store.
250 W Crest St C, Escondido, CA 92025 only open Wednesday through Saturday
*All information provided as a service, we strongly advise that all potential competitors do their own travel planning and research to find what works best for them individually!
