2015 ORA PR Clinic: April 25-26 - NOW FULL

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Hey Everyone,

The clinic is now fully booked! Thank you to those that have signed up.

Unfortunately, we are not able to use the ranges in March, so our date for the clinic has been moved to April 25-26. I hope this doesn't cause too much of an issue for those that have signed up. If you are not able to attend, and have pre-paid, please send me a message; I will send your money back.

Updated info:

Date: April 25 - 26
Location: Vimy Range
Time: 0730 – 1600
Ammo for the wknd: 200 rds
Entry fee for ORA Precision Rifle Clinic (CFB Borden): ORA members fee: $80 for both days, non members $125
We will be sharing the range with the Service Rifle clinic - which will work well for all involved.

All are welcome to participate.
Letter of invite are aval.
Preregistration required.
No spectators allowed at clinics.
PM for EMT info.


Day 1 Sat Apr 25 Ammo required: Rifle – 100 rds
This clinic will teach the fundamentals and marksmanship principals of precision rifle competition skills at ranges of 100 – 300 yds to prepare the shooter for the NSCC rifle matches.
To include :
-range safety
-marksmanship principles
-firing the perfect shot
-zeroing
-shooting position
-snaps, rapid
-match practice as required

Day 2 Sun Apr 26 Ammo required: Rifle – 100 rds
This clinic will carry on from Day 1 at ranges of 400 – 500 yds to prepare the shooter for the NSCC rifle matches.
To include :
-range safety
-marksmanship principles
-firing the perfect shot
-zeroing
-wind reading
-snaps, rapid
-moving targets
-match practice as required


Suggested kit, not necessarily a requirement:
* Reliable and safe rifle
* Rear bunny, sand bag, mono pod style rear rests work, too.
* Notebook and pens to record your sight settings
* Anemometer (Kestrel-style) hand held wind gauges
* Spotting scope and tripod
* Snacks, granola bars, nuts, fruit, extra fluids
* 200 rounds of safe, tested, reliable ammunition for your rifle (hopefully chronographed already)
* Sunscreen, bug dope, ballistic glasses, hearing defenders
* Extra food and water (someone always forgets)
* Screwdriver set - compact enough?
* Rain gear or appropriate foul weather gear
* Shooting mat / folding rifle case
* Ensure your rifle is zeroed for 100m
* Ensure your scope can do the "box" test reliably (Contact me, if you don't know what this is)

Questions?

* Ask me right here in this thread. Others might be curious with the same concerns.

Map/Directions To Base Borden

http://ontariorifleassociation.ca/node/87


Regards,
Adam
 
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Can I bring two rifles? I haven't decided which rifle will shoot well in PRS.
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Probably, but you will only get to shoot X number of shots per distance within a certain time frame. Plus, you get to carry both rifles at the same time. Your best bet is to pick the best one, and go with it all day, at the very least. The first 4 phases of precision rifle will be about accuracy and speed of response, not load development. However, it is a clinic, so one should expect a bit of latitude. It's Adam's call.
 
beefman said:
Is there a remote possibility that a clinic could be arranged for Ottawa?
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I will meet you partway in CFB Petawawa for the identical clinic. I am offering this clinic and matches with the kind support of the CFB Petawawa Gun Club. They have been fabulous hosts over the years. I promise I will try to restrict my laughter if and when you shred the tactical tarp sold at Canadian Tire with the muzzle of your PR rig.

For us it just seems to be more straightforward to hold these events with the great support from the wonderful people in Petawawa. Life is great!

There does that help? It's a shorter drive to Petawawa instead of Base Borden. :)

Cheers, Barney.
 
No Fear in Accuracy said:
Can I bring two rifles? I haven't decided which rifle will shoot well in PRS.
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Using two rifles is complicated in that you have to be able to carry both rifles to each 100 yd distance, bring both rifles to the line, have both cleared, and carry each from the firing point. In addition, you will have to be sure to not mix any ammo; plus, you are there to learn/experience the event. I will discuss with the RSO and pass on his advise.


Simplesam said:
Any chance of a 2nd clinic as I am very interested but it falls on a day the ORA winter long range training course does.
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None scheduled at the moment, as we have limited dates and availability.


beefman said:
Is there a remote possibility that a clinic could be arranged for Ottawa?
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Barney has you Eastern Ontario guys covered.

Regards,
Adam
 
I have a question about AMMO

How many rounds are needed?
What distance are we going to be shooting?

I want to bye a good cost effective ammo for the clinic. I don't want to wast the money on a match ammo to learn with. Any recommendations?

savage 10tr 308 24"
 
From someone who attempted a clinic with non-match ammo, buy match ammo. I went out and got set up for reloading after shooting the clinic.
 
kolehicks said:
I have a question about AMMO

How many rounds are needed?
What distance are we going to be shooting?

I want to bye a good cost effective ammo for the clinic. I don't want to wast the money on a match ammo to learn with. Any recommendations?

savage 10tr 308 24"
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While I understand the sentiment you should get better ammunition so that you can score better while you learn. I just picked up two more boxes of bullets so that I can reload for the clinic.
 
In regards to the shooting portion of the clinic:

1) What is the max distance we will be shooting at?

2) Would I benefit more from bringing out my .223 or .308, in terms of learning wind, drop, etc?

Thanks,

-J
 
You will be shooting as far as 500 yards. As to whether the 223 or the 308 is better for learning wind, etc., you should run your bullets thru a ballistics program, and pick the one that best suits what you wish to accomplish. You should probably bring the caliber/bullet that will deflect the least in the wind, for learning purposes. Later on, you can experiment. The snap targets and moving targets are unforgiving if you don't make the perfect shot.
 
Terry Perkins said:
You will be shooting as far as 500 yards. As to whether the 223 or the 308 is better for learning wind, etc., you should run your bullets thru a ballistics program, and pick the one that best suits what you wish to accomplish. You should probably bring the caliber/bullet that will deflect the least in the wind, for learning purposes. Later on, you can experiment. The snap targets and moving targets are unforgiving if you don't make the perfect shot.
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Thanks Terry!

I guess I'll load 178 bthp in the .308 for this, although the 168s might suffice as well.

-J
 
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