08/02/2026
On Saturday a friend and I had the privilege to compete in the Whiskey Hotel Team Summer Ruck Match at Briar Rabbit Shooting Sports in Zanesville, OH. We rucked approximately 7 miles throughout the day and shot several rifle stages out to 500 yards or so. Our rucks had to weigh a minimum of 25 pounds, not counting consumables such as water and ammunition. I never got spot-checked for weight, but I'd estimate that my pack weighed about 40lbs.
My round-trip was approximately 1000 miles over about 36 hours, but this match was worth it. This match, like all of Whiskey Hotel's ruck matches, was an excellent test of equipment, physical endurance, and practical shooting skills under stress.