Alberta Fullbore Rifle Assoc- Free Clinic / New Shooter Day – Saturday May 11

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Alberta Fullbore Rifle Assoc- Free Clinic / New Shooter Day – Saturday May 11

May 11th - Saturday - Free Clinic / New Shooter Day – 2+10 each at 400m & 800m

Be there before 9 am.

Loaner rifles and ammo available by prior arrangement.

Location: AFRA Homestead Range west of Calgary. Map is here:http://www.albertarifle.com/homestead.htm

Range rules and polices here: http://www.albertarifle.com/fullbore.htm
 
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The New Shooter Days are to introduce new shooters into the fullbore rifle sport, without the intimidation that might come from dropping in cold to a competition. We give you a brief overview of the equipment, plus rules and safety considerations. Then we'll run you through a 2 sighters and 10 rounds for score relay at 400m and the same again at 800m. You'll also take a turn in the butts scoring targets.

Membership is not required the first time you shoot at Homestead, but is required for return visits for insurance reasons. You will need to fill out a guest pass form if you are not an APRA member. Shooting starts at 9:30, so please be on the range before 9:00am.

There are two primary classes in fullbore - the historical Target Rifle (slings and iron sights) and the newer F-Class (optics and support, such as bipods). F-Class is further divided into F-TR (308 or 223 off a bipod), F-Factory (an unofficial but club recognized class and still in development, but basically a factory rifle with optics and a bipod), and F-Open (everything else shot off a bipod or rest).
 
I would love to attend, but I have a mothers day camping trip planned. Is there another opportunity like this in June?
Thanks
 
What sort of things would I need to bring to participate? Rifle, ammo, ear muffs and ?? How long does it go on for? I have a comittment in the evening and need to be back in the city by 5.
 
We will likely be done shooting by 3-4 pm. The plan is for us to be done shooting and everything put away not later than 4.

You will need to bring:
Centrefire rifle with adjustable iron sights or scope.
Rifle must be sighted in and have a repeatable zero. Zero distance does not matter. We will not be providing an opportunity to sight in as that will hold up everyone else.
Scope or sights will need to have at least 30 MOA of upward vertical adjustment available from your 100 yd zero. (based on using a .308 or .223. Your calibre may require more or less)
Rifle calibre is limited to .338 Lapua or smaller. No 50 BMG. No muzzle brakes permitted.
Ammunition - Minimum of 50 rds
earmuffs or plugs


Optional but recommended:
Bipod or front rest or shooting bag ( F class)
Sling and jacket with padded elbows (Target rifle)
rear bag
ground sheet or shooting mat
something to write with and on (small clip board)

You do not require a "competition rifle" or any special equipment to shoot long range with us at Homestead. What you do need is a rifle with iron sights or a scope (magnification is unimportant) and safe ammunition. I have seen shooters using light barrel hunting rifles and what have you. Just set your expectations realistically. If you show up with an SKS and surplus ammo you are not likely to hit the target at 800m and will leave frustrated and disappointed. You can and will hit the target with a good hunting rifle although you may not be competitive in a match. There will be plenty of people present willing to lend a hand getting you set up and on target if need be.

Don't get all hung up on having the right gear or a competition rifle. For all anyone will care you can shoot prone unsupported using a scoped hunting rifle or shoot an iron sighted Mosin Nagant off a pedestal rest. It's entirely up to you. The only caveats are that your gun and ammo must be safe. If you are going to come back to compete in the matches and want to be eligible for prizes, your gun and equipment be compliant with the rules.

As far as muzzle brakes go, they are are not permitted out of consideration for the people beside you. Remember, you'll be lying on the ground with the muzzle of your rifle a few feet away from the face of the shooter beside you. We don't object to them because they offer a competitive advantage. It's because the brake sends all the hot gas and pressure straight at the shooter next to you. Getting blasted by the next gun's brake all day makes for a miserable experience and concussion (pressure) headaches for everyone on either side.
 
What are the chances someone would have an extra shooting mat for tomorrow? The only ones I can find in Calgary are black, which seems like it would suck on a sunny day.

Thanks,
Brian
 
I'd put the odds of a spare mat at better than 50%. you will only be shooting half the time and working in the pits pulling targets the other half. You should be able to pair up with someone on the other half of the relay and both use one mat.

If that does not appeal to you something as simple as a camping ground sheet, tarp or chunk of carpet will work. It just won't be padded.
 
Heck - I only bought a mat after shooting at Nokomis in SK! Homestead grass is a treat to shoot on. See you out there.

Milner said:
What are the chances someone would have an extra shooting mat for tomorrow? The only ones I can find in Calgary are black, which seems like it would suck on a sunny day.

Thanks,
Brian
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Did you find a mat, Brian? Seals Action Gear had the brown Eberlestock ones, but it isn't open on the weekend, and they close at 4? weekdays, a bit tough to get to during the work day. I guess they sell a lot online. That was a great morning, thanks to all the guys who put in their own time to get another crop of newbies educated! Shooting v-bulls at 800m is a lot harder than it looks :) Eric
Milner said:
What are the chances someone would have an extra shooting mat for tomorrow? The only ones I can find in Calgary are black, which seems like it would suck on a sunny day.

Thanks,
Brian
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toomanyhobbies said:
Did you find a mat, Brian? Seals Action Gear had the brown Eberlestock ones, but it isn't open on the weekend, and they close at 4? weekdays, a bit tough to get to during the work day. I guess they sell a lot online. That was a great morning, thanks to all the guys who put in their own time to get another crop of newbies educated! Shooting v-bulls at 800m is a lot harder than it looks :) Eric
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No I didn't find one but shooting on the grass was fine today. I was going to do the same tomorrow but I now have to work so I've got some time to source one. Thanks for everyone involved for organizing this today, and a pleasure shooting with you Eric. See you all at the next match.
 
shockman said:
Sounds like range is good to go (snow gone) and road hasn"t washed out!! hoping the match on 25,26th is a go!!!!
Marc
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Snow is all gone, and the temps have been very high for this part of the country. The match should be a go as long as it doesn't get rained out. It also looks like some of the BC boys will be joining us, so it should be well attended. Hopefully some of the new shooters that have been coming out will attend our matches as well. I think there was 22 new shooters at our clinic, that's great to see.
Cheers
Eric
 
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