2023 AFRA Match Schedule

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2023 Alberta Fullbore Association Tentative Match Schedule



AFRA Members and Welcomed Guests

The AFRA is pleased to announce our tentative competitive match schedule for the 2023 season at Our AFRA Homestead Competition Range west of Calgary at the APRA Shooting Complex.

As of Q4 2022, the dates are tentative and subject to possible change. Actual daily ranges are selected for each match based upon the number of shooters we have registered and can fit fit on any given firing berm. But rest assured, for shooters that change load, it will be either LONG or SHORT days as described below:

Any “SHORT” days will only have 300, 400, 500, and 600 meters days combinations.

Any “LONG” days will be some combination of 700, 800, and 900 meters.

70 rounds per day minimum but bring extra in case there is a glitch with the electronic targets.

Please follow this thread for any and all updates.

All matches are by Pre-Registration only. AFRA has migrated to the Jotform program which is easy to use on a phone or any device.

The usual protocol is to post “the next match” on the Monday following the completion of a match with a cutoff on the Tuesday 8:00 pm the week of the match you are registering for. The 2 exceptions are the provincial championships which will be a month before with a maximum number of shooters allowed before the registration is shut and the New To Long Range Competition Day.


All match registration invitations will be posted on this thread with complete details of dates and ranges.

All questions to afratargetshooters@gmail.com



Best regards,

AFRA Match Committee

 

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AFRA 2023 Membership Applications Now Available Upon Request.

The AFRA Memberships for 2023 are now open to apply for.

It is an electronic version and EMT payment only.

For an AFRA 2023 Membership Application Package, please email your request to afratargetshooters@gmail.com.

Please remember that if you do not want to commit to a membership, you are always welcome as a guest to compete at our matches with match fees as outlined on the 2023 schedule above.

Thank you for your interest.


AFRA Match Committee

 

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AFRA Guests And Shooters Curious About Fullbore Competition


Over the past couple years the AFRA has received numerous questions about how are matches are conducted.

Last year, some of our members and their families collaborated to make the video that explains what we do better than any document could.

For experienced competitors who have never visited our Homestead Range west of Calgary, the video showcases the layout of our facility. We hope you will come and shoot with us in the 2023 season.


Any questions or comments to afratargetshooters@gmail.com


Video link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jLTIrdiAjrs


Best regards,

AFRA Match Committee

 

[DiMP]

Great explanatory video and a very nice range setup you have there

 

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AFRA Introduction To Long Range Shooting Competition June 10, 2023


AFRA Members and Welcomed Guests:

As we edge towards spring, AFRA is getting many inquiries about this day to shoot 400 and 800 metres.

Registration will be electronic online. The details and the link will be posted on CGN and sent to 2023 AFRA members no later than May 10, 2023. No other method. When you register, you will be sent all the requirements for equipment and details. The Club Executive is compiling this information.

Please note that it is not a hunter sight in day but an introduction to how to compete at long distances with appropriate equipment.

There will be a morning of training then a competition under match conditions.

If there any questions, please contact us at afratargetshooters@gmail.com

Best regards,

AFRA Match Committee and Volunteers.

 

[flintyboom]

If I wanted to shoot on the short days with this rifle, open sights in 6.5x55 caliber, which class would I shoot in? From the prone with a sling.

 

[Excel]

F-TR & TR are 223 Rem or 308 Win only, therefore this would be F-O.

 

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AFRA Member Sets New F-TR Range Competition Record at SNW In Phoenix

AFRA Member Sets New F-TR Range Competition Record at SNW In Phoenix

AFRA Members and Friends

The Alberta Fullbore Rifle Association would like to congratulate our member John N who set a Ben Avery Range Competition Record at 1000 yards at the Ben Avery Range in Phoenix, Arizona in February at the South West Nations this winter.

John shot a 200-14X at 1000 yards which is now the highest score for the facility during a competition in F-TR.

For the newer members who have not competed in the USA, the NRA uses a 10” Bulls Eye for 10 points and a 5” X ring. There are 20 shots per string. So that shows John had 20 Bulls and 14 were what we would call “V’s”.

John’s rifle was built locally near Calgary with a Stock from Manitoba. Berger 185 Juggernauts with Varget powder in Lapua 308 small primer brass.

The AFRA would like to publicly congratulate John on this huge accomplishment. John started his hobby at the AFRA Homestead Range and competes at all matches held there. Just another example of the talent that has developed at the AFRA range.

AFRA Match Committee.

 

[AikiNut]

Wow... Been a while. Won the Gov's once in the mid-1990s. Still have the rifle, lost the skills.

 

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AFRA Members and Welcome Guests

AFRA is planning on holding its Season Opener Match on May 6 and 7.

Saturday will be a “short day” of some combination of 300, 400, 500 and 600. Sunday will be a combination of 700, 800, 900. 70 Rounds per day minimum requirement. Ranges will be finalized after registration closes once we see the number of competitors.

Due to the heavy snow fall this winter, the road to the targets has not melted YET but forecast is to be warm.

AFRA has also moved away from payment at the range to EMT prior to the match. If AFRA cancels due to weather, we will refund the money. No shows will forfeit. Details for payments are on the application form. Please note the email is different that the club communications email you are receiving this email from.

https://form.jotform.com/231146594684262

Registration closes Tuesday May 2nd at 8:00 pm. Squadding sent out Thursday night,

All questions to afratargetshooters@gmail.com

Best regards,

AFRA Match Committee

 

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AFRA May 6/7 Season Opener Cancelled Due To Weather

AFRA Members and Guests

AFRA was looking forward to holding the season opener for the first time in years.

For many years, it had to be cancelled because there was too much snow on the road to berms and the butts. It has cleared early for the first time in years, and now we get rained out.

Thank you for making the effort to attend.

Next match is scheduled for May 27/28.

Best regards,

AFRA Match Committee

 

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AFRA May 27 - 28 Spring Long Range Match Registration In Now Open

AFRA Members and Welcome Guests

AFRA is planning on holding its Spring Long Range Match May 27 and 28. Registration is now open.

Both days will be a combination of 700, 800, 900. 70 Rounds per day minimum requirement. Choice of distances will be finalized after registration closes once we see the number of competitors.

AFRA has also moved away from payment at the range to EMT prior to the match. If AFRA cancels due to weather, we will refund the money. No shows will forfeit. Details for payments are on the application form. Please note the email is different that the club communications email you are receiving this email from.

https://form.jotform.com/231248457060251

Registration closes Tuesday May 23rd at 8:00 pm. Squadding sent out Thursday night, May 25th .

All questions to afratargetshooters@gmail.com

Best regards,

AFRA Match Committee

 

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AFRA June 10, 2023 Introduction To Long Range Competition Registration Is Now Open

Saturday June 10, 2023 Registration is Now Open

Schedule for Introduction to TR and F-Class Long Range Shooting Competition
To all AFRA Members and Most Welcomed Guests.

Registration is now open for this 1 day event. If we hit maximum capacity, we will close registration early and adjust the CGN posting.

We are open to for you to bring observers. Observers do not need to register but must obey safety rules and have hearing protection.
If you want to take part in the “class room” portion please register and send a separate email to afratargetshooters@gmail.com explaining this. For these shooters, we will discuss possible options for participating further with the shooting portion of the day.

Please forward this to anyone you know who is interested in trying this out. On most years, members often bring friends and let them use their equipment to try this out.

Pre-Registration is mandatory by 2000 hr., Tuesday June 0, 2023 via electronic registration at the following Jotform link:

https://form.jotform.com/231246926843259


Confirmation with details will be sent out Thursday June 8th .

The Mandatory reading will be sent again to the registered participants. You will be expected to be familiar with the material upon arrival.

This training class is open to non-members who have not attended this course before or members who have recently joined the club but have not shot a competition.

AFRA may have to limit the number of students so please apply early to the email address above.

This opportunity is to introduce people to the registration, scoring, rules, and range etiquette for TR and F-Class at the Alberta Fullbore Rifle Associations. The intention is to give shooters a chance to try out F Class Competition in a non-match situation with experienced competitors present to assist, coach, and advise while maintaining the match procedures for a true learning experience.

Introduction Day:
Registration opens at 8:00 am ends at 8:30 am. Anyone after this time will not be allowed.
Directions to the range can be found at www.albertarifle.com/directions .

There are 4 ranges as part of the Alberta Provincial Rifle Association. This will be held at the AFRA “Fullbore 900-meter range”. A sign just through the main gate shows each of the ranges.


If you have not been out there prior, allow a minimum of 30 minutes from the Petro-Canada at Highway #1 and #22.

Equipment:
This is an introduction day to TR and F-Class Competition. The following equipment is acceptable.

This is not a sight in day for hunting rifles. No hunting rifles unless they are custom rifles built specifically for extreme long range hunting.
Any heavy barreled factory or custom rifle. No muzzle brakes.
Target scopes with target turrets both vertical and horizontal with 24 to 30 minutes of elevation after 300 meters depending upon cartridge. All shooting is done by scope adjustments, not hold over.
Bipod or front rest for F-Class.
Rear bag is optional but recommended.
Smart phone, smart pad, or lap top computer for electronic target scoring.
Shooting mat or ground cover.
338 Lapua maximum.
For score keeping you will need a pen or pencil.
Hearing protection mandatory.
Eye protection highly recommended.


Course of Fire:

2 sighters and 10 rounds for score at 400 meters – electronic targets.
2 sighters and 10 rounds for score at 800 meters - electronic targets.

Bring extra ammo in case we have to work with you to get your rifles onto target. We have had situations where shooters have used upwards of 20 rounds to get on target the first time. Bring lots.


Pre-registration:

All shooters wishing to attend MUST pre-register at https://form.jotform.com/231246926843259

The is no fee as AFRA will cover event insurance costs.

With the unpredictable weather in South Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains, weather can be unacceptable. The Executive of the AFRA will make a determination on the Thursday night prior AND IF cancelled due to weather, an email will be sent to the pre-registered shooters. If no email, all is a go for a great day of learning. The AFRA will make every effort to update on CGN forum in the Long-Range Competition section.



Updates will be sent by email to AFRA members and posted on https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/2317630-2023-AFRA-Match-Schedule



All questions to afratargetshooters@gmail.com



AFRA Match Committee

 

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Saturday June 10, 2023 Registration Clarifications

Introduction to TR and F-Class Long Range Shooting Competition



To all AFRA Members and Most Welcomed Guests.



Clarification


All shooters and optional “class room” only portion must register at the Jotform link below so the instructors can prepare accordingly.



https://form.jotform.com/231246926843259



For those bringing their own gear and shooting, no further action is required. Class room portion is automatically included for this group.



For those who want Class Room only portion, please register on Jotform AND ONLY THEN send an email to afratargetshooters@gmail.com and advise so we can do head count.



Sending an email DOES NOT COUNT AS REGISTERING. You MUST electronically register regardless of your intentions or request.



Updates will be sent by email to AFRA members and posted on https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/2317630-2023-AFRA-Match-Schedule


All questions to afratargetshooters@gmail.com


AFRA Match Committee

 

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AFRA ISU 300 Metre Match Set for June 11, 2023 Is Now Open


AFRA Members and Welcomed Guests

Sunday Jun 11 is the annual 300 Metre ISU Match.

Registration is now open for June 11 300 Metre ISU Match.

MATCH DETAILS
It is 60 rounds for score and unlimited sighters on the first stage of 20 rounds. After that you are permitted 1 convertible sighter for 2nd and 3rd go around with 60 for score.



To be clear, unlimited sighters for the first string of 20 on score, then 1 convertible sighter for 2nd and 3rd strings.



We will break it up into 20 scoring shots per relay to save the barrel wear. Please click on the link below to register. Electronic pre-registration only. Payments for 2023 are by EMT only prior match date.



SCORING - Your shooting partner will be required to score your card.



With 60 for score and unlimited sighters on 1st string, bring LOTS of ammo!

https://form.jotform.com/231266142672251


All updates will be emailed to AFRA members and posted on our CGN thread:


https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/2317630-2023-AFRA-Match-Schedule


Registration closes Tuesday June 6 at 8:00 pm. Details sent to registered shooters Thursday June 8 by 8:00 pm.

If you have any questions, please contact us at afrastargetshooters@gmail.com.

AFRA Match Committee

 

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AFRA Match Fee Payments Clarifications

AFRA Members and Guests

As most members and guests are aware, over the past year we have moved to electronic online registration, to online electronic membership applications and renewals to now having match fees paid by EMT (Or EFT as some banks call it). AFRA has set up a specific email address for these payment to be directly deposited automatically without password to the AFRA bank account.

The address for payments is: AFRA.Memberships@gmail.com. AFRA Secretary Treasurer manages all payments and memberships. This email is for deposits only. Questions sent to email will not be answered because it is not monitored.

For all inquiries, our Communications Officer is in charge of afratargetshooters@gmail.com. All questions should be sent there.

As the season goes on, we are changing the registration forms to clearly state the email address for Match Fees.

Thank you for working with AFRA on this transition and we trust that the system is getting streamlined and easy to use.

Best regards,

AFRA Match Committee

 

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AFRA Members and Welcomed Guests

Alberta Provincial Fullbore Championships Sept 8, 9, 10th 2023.



Registration is now open for the Alberta Fullbore Provincials Championships for TR, F-TR, and F-Open. As last year, pre-registration is only available by electronic Jotform.



Please forward and share with all shooters you know to ensure every shooter is aware of ths match.



Due to the overwhelming response, we have adjusted the format, course of fire, and registration options to accommodate this.



For 2023, AFRA will limit the registration to 54 shooters. Once that is achieved, registration will close with no notice.



For 2023, AFRA has gone to EMT pre-payment only. Payments are to be sent to AFRA.Memberships@gmail.com. Your registration is not guaranteed until payment is received. In comment or topic line of your EMT please state “September 8 Provincials” in the EMT so we can track what your payments are to be applied to.



Cost is as follows:

AFRA Members with Shoot Card: Included

AFRA Members w/o Shoot Card: $40 for event

Non-Members: $60 for event



AFRA recognizes that unforeseen events can occur between now and then. For registered shooters who contact the AFRA by August 31, 2023, advising they cannot attend, AFRA will refund the fees by EMT. After Sept 1, no refunds will be issued.



There will be an official scorer from the opposite relay keeping score behind each squad of 3 shooters to minimize mistakes on crossfires and target malfunctions. If there are any disputes, the scorer will make a decision with assistance of the RSO and a member of the AFRA match committee.



For 2023, the options have been limited to signing up for all 3 days. Any days missed will receive a ZERO for that day.



Friday will be squadded based upon order of registration. Saturday will be re-squadded based on Friday results. Sunday will be re-squadded based on previous 2 day aggregate.



There will be 3 shooters per squad.



Friday will be 2 x 500m and 2 x 800 m. 2+15 each time. 70 rounds required. There will be medals for Friday score only.



Saturday will be 2x 800m and 2 x 900m. 2+15 each time. 70 rounds required. There will be medals for Saturday score only.



Sunday will be the Governor General with only 3 relays to allow time for visiting shooters to travel. Course of fire will be 2+15 each at 500, 800, and 900m. 55 rounds minimum recommended. Sunday score only will be considered for the Governor General and medals awarded.



The Provincial Championship Plaques and Medals will then be awarded for the total 3 day aggregate.



1 fouling shot each morning at first distance. Each distance will be allowed 2 convertible sighters.



There will not be any unlimited blow-offs (unlimited sighters) during matches. Thursday afternoon an electronic target will be set up for fouling barrels and getting zeros. An AFRA Match Committee Member will be present to allow 500 and 800 m zeros. On each of Friday and Saturday, an electronic target will be set up at 800 m after the match to allow shooters to foul their barrels after cleaning.



Registration can be completed at the Jotform link below:



https://form.jotform.com/231417512362246





Any questions to afratargetshooters@gmail.com.



Good luck!



AFRA Match Committee

 

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June 24/25 AFRA Homestead Match Now Open For Registration



AFRA Members and Welcomed Guests.



We are live to pre-register for this match. Registration closes Tuesday June 20th at 8;00 PM. Acceptance email will be sent Wednesday. Squadding and weather GO/NO go by 8:00 pm Thursday June 22.



The match was scheduled to be Short Ranges Saturday and Long Ranges Sunday. Last fall many of the shorter firing berms were rebuild, extended, and seeded. Depending upon the condition of the new grass and total shooters, distances would be finalized until Tuesday June 20. AFRA recognizes that some shooters have different loads for different distances so we will give plenty of notice.



70 rounds per day minimum.



Register at the following link:



https://form.jotform.com/231514243735249



In preparation for new procedures being implemented for the Provincials, we will be testing our independent score keepers at this match for a trial run.



At Provincials we have been re-squadding each evening based on score for the next day. At this match, we will resquad on Saturday night for another system test.



At last match, FTR was relay 1 for both days. At this match, FOpen will be relay 1 for both days.



EMT payment details will be sent out with confirmation email to be paid by Friday afternoon.



All questions to afratargetshooters@gmail.com



Best regards,

AFRA Match Committee

 

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AFRA Members Successful at 2023 USA V2 Match.



In the US a new shooting concept is being explored where 32 each FTR and

FO shooters are invited to a rifle range in Spencer TN for a double

knockout pair shooting format on ICFRA 5-point targets. Qualification is

gained on a point format based on shooting larger US matches, which

guarantees some damn good competitors are showing up. Information on the

competition can be found on the following link:



https://fclasspointsseries.com/



It’s an annual event and this was the third year that the match has been

held - primary sponsors are VihtaVuori and Vortex (hence V2). Five

Canadians were invited this year - four F-TR shooters and one F-Open.

From Alberta we have local (AFRA Member) shooters Armen P and Eric B; from Manitoba Gerry W and Scott K. The sole F-O shooter was Brad T from British Columbia.



Armen was the last one to be knocked off the winner side, then went on

to win the remaining loser side, coming back in the final to knock off

twice the same shooter that knocked him out in order to win.



Congratulations to Armen for winning this years’ V2 Competition!



AFRA Match Committee

 

[adamg]

How about that. Impressive work.