First ELR Central Long Range Record Match in Nevada
On 1/21/18, new World Records were set under ELR Central rules for verified, consecutive three-shot string without sighters. Competitors started from cold bore, no sighters or ranging shots allowed. That’s a tough standard. In fact the first 12 shooters failed to put three shots on target at 1500 yards before Paul Phillips took his turn. Paul, Lucky number 13, placed all three of his shots on the 36″ x 36″ plate, claiming a first-ever record. Later that afternoon, John Armstrong duplicated that feat, also putting three shots on target at 1500 with no sighters.
But the best performances of all came later. Nate Stallter, shooting a .375 CheyTac, nailed his three shots at over one mile — 1768 yards. But it gets better — Nate broke his own record later in the afternoon, going 3 for 3 at 2011 yards.
David Tubb posted: “Congratulations to my son-in-law, Nate. Today he won the ELR Central World Record competition. This competition allows two separate attempts (spaced four hours apart) and consists of three cold bore shots each time. He took 3 shots and had 3 hits at 1768 yards in the morning and then beat his own record in the afternoon with 3 shots and 3 hits at 2011 yards after the wind had become trickier.”
Stallter used the new Tubb Adaptive Target Rifle (Tubb Gun) with a Dynamic Targeting Reticle and Tubb T7T two-stage trigger. He was shooting the .375 Cheytac with a 364gr Warner flatline bullet that has a patent pending Nose Ring modification in a Schneider 1:7″ twist barrel. Three of the Tubb Rifles are shown below. Note the long barrels.
As we explained, this was a tough challenge. Competitors started with a cold bore, with no sighters alowed — that makes it especially tough.
Watch this video to hear the record-setting shooters describe their equipment — chambering, action, stock, barrel, bipod, and optics. No the video is not sideways! Nearly all this video is correct, horizontal orientation. Click triangle to start correct format.
None of the competitors had shot these kind of distances at this facility, the Front Sight Firearms Training Center in Pahrump, Nevada. And the “no sighters” rule really added to the difficulty — witness the fact that the first 12 shooters failed to put three consecutive hits on a square yard of steel at 1500. Here are the three record-setting shooters:
3. Nate Stallter, 1768 yards (new record) | 4. Nate Stallter, 2011 Yards (World Record)
Those who understand the challenge were impressed …
Andy McNeill observed: “I’ve shot targets further too, but I didn’t go 3 for 3 with no sighters. These hit cold bore and then two consecutive follow-up shots at specific target sizes. This is what a record should be. Not I hit a target at X distance once after slinging lead at it all day.”
Jacob Scobell liked the match format: “Love that this is intentional, consecutive impacts with a fixed size target and not just a statistical probability of hitting the broad side of a barn with unlimited shots. Excellent to see a standard being set.
Now will all of these other supposed ‘world record holders’ step up and enter this competition? Sure some guy who can impact upon demand beyond 4000 yards would cake walk this right? A registered event with multiple shooters means put up or shut up.”
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If you sight in your scope at 1500 before the competition you would have a huge advantage.
The wind would still be a problem I know. However, some pre-work beforehand at long ranges is the key.
I believe Nate set the record at 2000+ yards on his second shot string later that day.
Noting the arguments flying around, I think there is still a long road to travel before this establishes itself as a discipline. Hopefully SHOT discussions will help but strongly held opinions appear to be the order of the day!
Why is the picture sideways?
Hasn’t the camera operator ever watched TV?
Editor: 90% of the video has the correct format. Near the end of the video the camera operator tilted his cellphone camera to better show the rifle. Unfortunately, the sample video frame for the “start picture” was from the short sideways segment. This is a Facebook video, so we are not able to make changes.
I’m glad they adopted my 3-3-36 standard for ELR. I been preaching it long enough.
I still like the Long range shooters of Utah “Milk Jug challenge” better. Far more interesting to me than this silly event. That’s just my opinion. I think money making opportunities abound.
Hell of a run with that 7mm mag. Outstanding. Personally never made a one shot hit passed 985 so all the info these guys have is learning for me. Bravo fellas. Keep doin it. Thanks and Semper Fi
Just a point of clarification, Paul and John completed the 3-for-3 at 1500 in the same heat. I believe John shot either right after Paul or 1 shooter after him.
Congratulations to Team Tubbs. Stand up guy. Would never accept a skip or a keyhole to win. Honorable man. Way to go………….
Who is the author?
Editor: The story was compiled by our staff based on 1/21/2018 same-day postings by Applied Ballistics and David Tubb. We also have communicated with Paul Phillips, Bryan Litz, and others present at the match. We also have considerable input from The 6.5 Guys, who attended the match in Pahrump. As for the author — it was a collective effort from numerous sources. If you read our Bulletin regularly you will note that 95% of our stories are not bylined.
Would it be possible to change my last name to correct spelling? Nate or Nathan Stallter. Thank you.
I think it’s pretty amazing that John went out there with a hunting rifle, chambered in 7MM STW, on a sporter stock and with a SWFA Super Sniper fixed 20 power scope he got on sale for $259 and hung tuff with and beat the best that money can buy. This just shows that the common man can compete. This is great for the future of our shooting sport.