2010 March Madness & US F Class Nationals at Sacramento, California

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The 2010 US F-class National Championships are taking place in Sacramento California, March 24-28, 2010.

I'm going to try to get my butt down there for the US F-class championships. If anyone from west of Ontario is interested in joining me in a carpool please send a PM. Anyone interested in going and shooting as a "Canadian" team in the F-class championships?

I have .doc versions of the entry form and match bulletin available. Send me a PM with your email address and I'll fire them over to you.

As copied from a US forum...

"Sacramento Valley Shooting Center http://www.sacvalley.org/ is hosting it's annual "March Madness" long range matches, and the F Class National Championships.

I know a lot you tactical shooters still have a .308 or .223 hanging around. For those who can get the time off this would be a great opportunity to go up against some of the best shooters in the country by the F Class championships.

Please note, in addition to the individual F Class matches there will be a F Class team match. The Savage factory team is expected to be there. A number of the Palma shooters from Sac Valley are likely going to put some teams together and throw scopes on their Palma rifles and shoot the F Class matches the last week.

Several of the NCPPRC people are talking about shooting the event and putting together a team.

AMERICAN/CANADIAN MATCH: 9-14 March
Palma Rifle and “F” Class
Tues: Squadded practice – 300, 600, 900 and 1000 yds. (40 rounds)
Wed: Day 1 individual – 300, 500, 600 and 800 yds. (48 rounds)
Thur: 4 Man Team Match – 300, 600, 900 and 1000 yds. (48 rounds)
Fri: Day 2 individual – 300, 500, 600 and 900 yds. (48 rounds)
Sat: 4 Man Team Match – 300, 600, 900 and 1000 yds. (48 rounds)
Sun: Day 3 individual – 300, 500, 600 and 1000 yds. (48 rounds)
Total number of rounds – 280

LONG RANGE REGIONAL: 17-21 March
Palma Rifle and “F” Class
Wed: Squadded practice 800, 900 and 1000 yds. (55 rounds)
Thur: Folsom Club match Palma course of fire. (55 rounds)
Fri: 4 Man Team Match – Palma course of fire. (51 rounds)
Sat: Day 1 individual – Palma Match and 1000 yd match. (85 rounds)
Sun: Day 2 individual – Palma Match. (55 rounds)
Total number of rounds – 301

F Class National Championships:24-28 March
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
There will be squadded practice at 600 and 1000 for individuals and teams. Times to be determined.


Thursday, March 25, 2010
F-Class 600 Yards
Registration at 0700. Opening ceremonies 0730
Commence fire 0830

Match 1: 600-yard individual slow fire prone. Unlimited sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 17 minutes.

Match 2: 600-yard individual slow fire prone. 2 sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 17 minutes.

Match 3: 600-yard individual slow fire prone. 2 sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 17 minutes.

Match 4. 600 yd aggregate (total of Matches 1, 2, 3).


Friday, March 26, 2010
F-Class 1000-Yards
Registration at 0700, commence fire at 0830

Match 5: 1000-yard individual slow fire prone. Unlimited sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 22 minutes.

Match 6: 1000-yard individual slow fire prone. 2 sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 22 minutes.

Match 7: 1000-yard individual slow fire prone. 2 sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 22 minutes.

Match 8: 1000 yd Aggregate (total of Matches 5, 6, 7)


Saturday, March 27, 2010
F-Class Team Matches

Match 14: Four person team match. 1000-yard slow fire prone. 2 sighting shots and 20 shots for record per team member. Time limit will be 63 minutes per 2 member phase. A pit change will occur between phases.

Match 15: Four person team match. 600 yard slow fire prone. 2 sighting shots and 20 shots for record per team member. Time limit will be 43 per 2 member phase. A pit change will occur between phases.

Match 16: Team Aggregate (total of team matches 14, 15). National Team Champion.


Sunday: March 28, 2010
F-Class 1000-yards
Registration 0700, commence fire 0830

Match 9: 1000-yard individual slow fire prone. Unlimited sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 22 minutes.

Match 10: 1000-yard individual slow fire prone. 2 sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 22 minutes.

Match 11. 1000-yard individual slow fire prone. 2 sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 22 minutes.

Match 12: 1000-yard aggregate (total of matches 9, 10, 11)

Match 13: Individual grand aggregate (total of matches 1-3, 5-7, 9-11).
National Champion- Individual.

Award Ceremonies will be held 30 minutes after the match results are posted
 
Oh god I hope I can get my new rifle built (and shooting) by then, If not, I'll be shooting my 6BR at both ranges.

600 is no problem....but I suck at the longer ranges when conditions kick up. :(

I guess I just need to get out and shoot the long ranges more often.
 
I too hope I can get my rifle back together for this one, already paid the $180 USD for the Nationals, got the invite from both Ed and Jim, got my passport, got my form 6 approved, got my brass all annealed, got two new barrels chambered up and the old one re-chambered, just waiting on a replacement stock from McMillan. Sure glad they stand behind their products. I hope I can get something shooting before then in one of these barrels.

Should be a hoot, Glen Taylor, Tom McCrea, Darcy Spenst, and myself are all going too, see ya there Les and Rich! Rich, bring Ian too eh :) Gess, counting Barry Prost(he usually goes to Sac for the Can-am anyways) and the Andersons, we have the makings of a 8 man team, or two 4 man teams :)
 
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A link to the form is on this BATF web page. You will find the barrel length field does not allow data entry. I used Photoshop (after printing and scanning into a PDF again) and typed in the lengths.

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/022002form6updates.htm

Best to fax it, comes back faster this way. I sent mine out to BATF on Oct 13 and got it faxed back approved Nov 4th. I did not but a hunting lic., just using SIGNED invites.

Here's the hunting lic. link if you need a permit...
Alaska and North D. have cheap ones good for 1 yr. Small game ones...

http://www.losttarget.com/hunting.html

and here is the guys to contact for an invite... and to see if there are any spots left open for this US National event...

Edward W. (Ed) Eckhoff
38868 Co. Rd 18
Woodland, CA 95695
Ph. 530-661-6018
Cell 530-681-2447
e-mail: eckran@mindspring.com

Jim O’Connell
1817 Chestnut St.
Alameda, CA 94501
Ph. 510 523-3876
e-mail: jso6br@aol.com
 
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The USBP has repeatedly stated to me that Alaska Hunting licenses are NOT sufficient for crossing the border inot the lower 48 with firearms, in place of the invitation. I know some have done it no problem, but the fact the border patrol knows about this is a concern. Best to get the invite and then get the BATF-6
 
Here is the info I got form the US on this match

Interesting how much more affordable THIS is compared to the Canadian Nationals... (20% of the cost...)


UNITED STATES F – CLASS
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2010
Sponsored by
FOLSOM SHOOTING CLUB INC.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA


DATES: March 25, 26, 27, 28, 2010

LOCATION:
Sacramento Valley Shooting Center (Range office is closed Wed/Thurs)
P.O. Box 1407
15501 Meiss Road
Sloughhouse, California
Ph. 916-354-9668
Web site www.sacvalley.org

(** Note: See directions and lodging information attached or check web site.)

RULES: This is an NRA Registered Tournament. NRA High Power and F-Class Rules will be in effect.

COMPETITOR ELIGABILITY: NRA membership is not required to participate in this match. However, all competitors should consider NRA membership to help support the future of competitive shooting.

COMPETITOR CLASSIFICATION: This match will be conducted using the current NRA High Power classification system. Any individual or team may, before firing, elect to compete in a higher classification then the one in which they are classified. Such individual or team must fire in the higher class throughout the tournament. In the event there are insufficient entries to warrant awards in a given class, individuals or teams competing in that class will be moved to a higher class.

REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required. Entries must be received no later then March 1, 2010. Entries are limited to 100 competitors. Individuals needing to cancel will receive a full refund up to March 1, 2010.






FEES: Entry fees:
Individual: - - - - - - - - - -$180.00 (does not include target puller)
Junior: - - - - - - - - - - - - -$100.00
4 person team: - - - - - - $100.00 (Pay at the range).
One day individual - - - - $75.00
Target pullers may be available

Make checks payable to:

Edward W. Eckhoff
38868 Rd. 18
Woodland, CA 95695

RIFLE CLASSIFICATIONS:
There will be two classes of rifles recognized:
F/O (F - Class Open) max. rifle wt. 10 kg or 22pounds.
F/TR (F - Class Target Rifle): 223 Rem. or 308 Win. - bi-pod - rear bag - max rifle wt. 8.25 kg or 18.18 pounds

1. **Note: Muzzle brakes and rifles over 35 caliber are not allowed.
2. **Note: For details on current F-Class rifle and equipment rules see
”NRA HighPpower Rifle Rules

TARGETS:
Targets used in this match will be the NRA LR-FC and NRA MR-FC.

EMPTY CHAMBER INDICATORS (ECI): Safety is paramount! Rifles will have actions open, magazines removed, and an ECI inserted into the chamber at ALL times except - - when on the firing line during the preparation period or during live firing. ECIs will be available for purchase the range for $1.00

PREPARATION PERIOD AND PROCEDURE FOR CLEARING THE LINE:
At no time is a competitor to leave the firing line with a loaded rifle! All competitors are responsible for safe rifles while on the firing line. At no time should a competitor get out of position with out having first placed an Empty Chamber Indicator in the empty chamber of his/her rifle. This fact must be verified by the competitor’s scorekeeper. The penalty for violating this rule is disqualification for both competitor and scorekeeper.

At the beginning of each relay is a 3 minute preparation period. The ECI may be removed but no ammunition may be loaded at this time. Anyone who fires a shot during the preparation period will be scored a miss for the first record shot of that match. Anyone who fires a shot prior to the preparation period or any other non firing period will be disqualified from the competition

COACHING: Coaching during the score/record portion of individual matches is not allowed. Coaching is allowed during the sight-in period and in team matches.

TARGET SERVICE: Competitors will be required to pull and mark targets.

SCORING: Competitors will score. Individuals failing to perform the required scoring duties may be disqualified. Standard NRA scoring will be used.

SQUADDING: All matches will be squadded by the Chief Statistical Officer. Squadding assignments will be available one hour prior to the start of each day’s matches. Firing will begin at 0830 each day.

CHALLENGE PERIOD AND FEE: The challenge period ends 30 minutes after the posting of the match results. Challenge fee is $1.00

AWARDS: The award schedule will be posted at the match. There must be five competitors or three teams in a class to receive an award in that class.

**Note;
A person may compete as a JUNIOR through December 31 of the calendar
Year in which the 20th birthday occurs.
A person may compete as a SENIOR beginning on January 1 of the calendar
Year in which the 60th birthday occurs.
A person may compete as a GRAND SENIOR beginning on January 1 of the calendar year in which the 70th birthday occurs

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Folsom shooting club High Power program has traditionally conducted a series of prone matches during the month of March called “March Madness”. This year these matches will precede the F-Class Nationals. They include the 19th annual Canadian/American fullbore match (Palma Rifle and F-Class) March 9-14 and the Long Range Regional Palma match (Palma Rifle and F-Class). This match series will conclude with the U.S. National F-Class Championship. Palma shooters are welcome to participate in the F-Class Nationals based on range capacity. Priority will go to Registered F-Class competitors.

Contacts:
For letters of invitation, copies of match programs, or additional information contact:
Edward W. (Ed) Eckhoff Jim O’Connell
38868 Co. Rd 18 1817 Chestnut St.
Woodland, CA 95695 Alameda, CA 94501

Ph. 530-661-6018 e-mail jso6br@aol.com
Cell 530-681-2447
e-mail - - eckran@mindspring.com




COURSE OF FIRE

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
There will be squadded practice at 600 and 1000 for individuals and teams. Times to be determined.


Thursday, March 25, 2010
F-Class 600 Yards
Registration at 0700. Opening ceremonies 0730
Commence fire 0830

Match 1: 600-yard individual slow fire prone. Unlimited sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 17 minutes.

Match 2: 600-yard individual slow fire prone. 2 sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 17 minutes.

Match 3: 600-yard individual slow fire prone. 2 sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 17 minutes.

Match 4. 600 yd aggregate (total of Matches 1, 2, 3).


Friday, March 26, 2010
F-Class 1000-Yards
Registration at 0700, commence fire at 0830

Match 5: 1000-yard individual slow fire prone. Unlimited sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 22 minutes.

Match 6: 1000-yard individual slow fire prone. 2 sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 22 minutes.

Match 7: 1000-yard individual slow fire prone. 2 sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 22 minutes.

Match 8: 1000 yd Aggregate (total of Matches 5, 6, 7)






Saturday, March 27, 2010
F-Class Team Matches

Match 14: Four person team match. 1000-yard slow fire prone. 2 sighting shots and 20 shots for record per team member. Time limit will be 63 minutes per 2 member phase. A pit change will occur between phases.

Match 15: Four person team match. 600 yard slow fire prone. 2 sighting shots and 20 shots for record per team member. Time limit will be 43 per 2 member phase. A pit change will occur between phases.

Match 16: Team Aggregate (total of team matches 14, 15). National Team Champion.



Sunday: March 28, 2010
F-Class 1000-yards
Registration 0700, commence fire 0830

Match 9: 1000-yard individual slow fire prone. Unlimited sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 22 minutes.

Match 10: 1000-yard individual slow fire prone. 2 sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 22 minutes.

Match 11. 1000-yard individual slow fire prone. 2 sighting shots and 15 shots for record in a time of 22 minutes.

Match 12: 1000-yard aggregate (total of matches 9, 10, 11)

Match 13: Individual grand aggregate (total of matches 1-3, 5-7, 9-11).
National Champion- Individual.

Award Ceremonies will be held 30 minutes after the match results are posted.
 
It's confirmed. I'm going. Got approval from the the Home Office over the weekend. Sent my $ south and have an invitation on the way north to include with my BATF Form 6 app.
 
Alright! The cheque is in the mail. Guess I'll get to meet some more western Canadian shooters next spring. Lotsa practice for me in the snow this winter. See y'all in the spring, eh?
 
My wife INSISTED that my Passport did not run out until next year. I just checked it tonite and it expires Dec 09 as I suspected.

Looks like a new passport is in order as well as everything else I'll need to do.

I have my Invite so all I need is to fax off the BATF form with the invite.

Any idea how long lead time is for a passport?
 
I know that I will not be making it but I plan on going to Porland in Aug right after the BC prov. They run a super agg using scores from both shoots. There is talk that there is a Open and F/TR team coming from the UK.

Bil
 
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I know that I will not be making it but I plan on going to Porland in Aug right after the BC prov. They run a super agg using scores from both shoots. There is talk that there is a Open and F/TR team coming from the UK.

Bil
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Hey Bill,

Who do I contact to get an invite for the Portland Shoot? I may as well add it to my BATF incase I make it for that as well.

Richard
 
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