Hello all, in case I missed someone, I'll copy this to anyone not on the "other site" I recently found out about. Geez I hate being having to work so much. Anyway, this is what I put on the other place.
Hello everyone. I have to thank Catinthehat for telling me this site existed. Anyway, to try and dispell any and all misinformation, I'll try to outline what's going to go on.
Saturday May 10, 2008 is the day we're running an introduction to fullbore target shooting both F Class and TR (open sighted Target Rifle). Typically this includes a discussion on Range Safety, a description of how the matches are formated, target arrangements including a trip to the butts to seeing how things work scoring etc. Shooting commences after the sundry squading of shooters and a corresponding group to go to the butts and mark targets. After the first group has zeroed and is hitting with regularity, the groups reverse rolls and the marking crew has their turn to shoot. There will also be several Club members there to provide assistance and help you out where it's needed.
Last year we started at 300m and even those who expressed hesitation were actually pleasantly surprised at getting zeroed and on target quite quickly. So.......don't let a number intimidate you. By the time it was over, all the attendees were hitting the bull at 800 meters with everything from .223's to 308's until we ran out of time. Following this there was a lenghty Q&A sessions and all had smiles on their faces. We could have gone farther back but by the time we got to 800m, lack of scope elevation was beginning to show up.
As for equipment, any rifle caliber up to and including .323" (8mm) Fullbore is shot in the prone position with paired firing alternatly at a target, so it's nice to have a shooting mat or blanket. The Scope guy's will need front support ie; bipod, BR front rest or sand bag. A rear bag is also used. Scopes should have enough elevation to allow at least 20 MOA up to put the crosshairs dead on 800m, at least for now. You'll also need at least a 100yd or 100meter zero. We helped a lot of the guys last year to understand what's involved in getting the comeups for elevation in MOA, not clicks. They all learned something and had a blast doing it. Oh yeah, no muzzle breaks allowed.
I'm not quite sure who's going to be assisting everyone that day but there a substantial number of shooters who have already made connections to attend. The more the merrier.
I will state here that this is a fullbore introdution. We will not be shooting steel, random targets, rapid fire anything. Just so we're clear.
I'm so busy at the moment workwise that my attendance is in doubt but I'll make every effort to get down there. For those who are interested, Sunday is scheduled Fullbore Practice and Wind Coaching day that you are also welcome to attend. This session is run strictly per fullbore standard practices and format.
If I can answer any more questions let me know. I wasn't aware of this site until this very minute.
Cheers, Glen
PS: Forgot, you'll need 50 or 60 rounds, hearing and eye protection. Firing is done single shot only. No loaded magazines. The firing point is strictly supervised with the use of empty chamber flags or bolt removal mandatory during handling and when not laying on the firing point with the rifle on aim. This is for everyone's safety.
Cheers, Glen
PS: The APRA clinic is free for first time attendee's. We have empty chamber flags for 2 bucks. I'm one of the best customers. Follow me around and you'll get one free because I keep losing them.
PS I'll put this on here for those that can't get it of the website,
Cheers, Glen
APRA
Homestead Range Rifle Club
Match Dates for 2008
Cost - $40.00 for the two day match or $25.00 per single day.
Course of fire, indicated below, may be reduced for Target Rifle shooters to a typical 10 shot for score format if group consensus is achieved prior to match start.
F Class target will be the 1/2 MOA V Bull (now in common use). Regular target rings are then reduced one (1) point in value
2008 Regional Matches will use competitor marking.
The Provincial Championships will have paid markers
April 26th & 27th - John Howard Memorial Cancelled for weather
Saturday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 2 + 15 at 500m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m (Possible Weenie Roast)
Sunday - 2 + 10 at 400m, 2 + 15 at 600m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m
Saturday May 10th - One day free clinic / new shooter day (to be determined) based on interest
Sunday May 11th- One Day Fullbore Practice and Wind Coaching Exercise. ($5.00 per participant)
May 24th & 25th - John Howard Memorial
Saturday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 2 + 15 at 500m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m (Possible Weenie Roast)
Sunday - 2 + 10 at 400m, 2 + 15 at 600m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m
June 7th & 8th - Homestead Match
Saturday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 2 + 15 at 500m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m (Possible Weenie Roast)
Sunday - 2 + 10 at 400m, 2 + 15 at 600m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m
Saturday June 14th- One or two day free clinic / new shooter day (to be determined) based on interest
Sunday June15th - One Day Fullbore Practice and Wind Coaching Exercise. ($5.00 per participant)
Thursday June 26th - 300m ISSF Championship-Sighters + 60 shots at 300m ISU target
June 27th to June 30th - APRA Provincial Championship
Friday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 400m, 600m and 800m (Provincials)
Saturday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 600m, 700m, 800m and 900m (Provincials)
Sunday - 2 + 10 at 500m, 500m, 600m and 800m (Provincials)
Monday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 2 + 15 at 600m and 900m (Lt. Governors)
July 19st & 20th - Canadian Match
Saturday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 2 + 15 at 500m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m (Possible Weenie Roast)
Sunday - 2 + 10 at 400m, 2 + 15 at 600m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m
Saturday July 26th - One or two day free clinic / new shooter day (to be determined) based on interest
Sunday July 27th - One Day Fullbore Practice and Wind Coaching Exercise. ($5.00 per participant)
August 16th & 17th - Alternative Match
Saturday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 2 + 15 at 500m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m (Possible Weenie Roast)
Sunday - 2 + 10 at 400m, 2 + 15 at 600m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m
September 13th & 14th - APRA Palma Match
Saturday - 2 + 10 at 800m, 900m and 900m (Possible Wienie Roast)
Sunday- 2 + 10 at 800m, 800m and 900m
Saturday September 20th - One day free clinic / new shooter day (to be determined) based on interest
Sunday September 21st - One Day Fullbore Practice and Wind Coaching Exercise. ($5.00 per participant)
October 04th & 05th - Frost on the Pumpkin Gil Hirst Memorial
Saturday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 2 + 15 at 500m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m (Possible Weenie Roast)
Sunday - 2 + 10 at 400m, 2 + 15 at 600m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m
For further information or answers to any questions you may have, contact: Peter Redstone (403) 239-7629 Glen Taylor (780) 446-2239
Hello everyone. I have to thank Catinthehat for telling me this site existed. Anyway, to try and dispell any and all misinformation, I'll try to outline what's going to go on.
Saturday May 10, 2008 is the day we're running an introduction to fullbore target shooting both F Class and TR (open sighted Target Rifle). Typically this includes a discussion on Range Safety, a description of how the matches are formated, target arrangements including a trip to the butts to seeing how things work scoring etc. Shooting commences after the sundry squading of shooters and a corresponding group to go to the butts and mark targets. After the first group has zeroed and is hitting with regularity, the groups reverse rolls and the marking crew has their turn to shoot. There will also be several Club members there to provide assistance and help you out where it's needed.
Last year we started at 300m and even those who expressed hesitation were actually pleasantly surprised at getting zeroed and on target quite quickly. So.......don't let a number intimidate you. By the time it was over, all the attendees were hitting the bull at 800 meters with everything from .223's to 308's until we ran out of time. Following this there was a lenghty Q&A sessions and all had smiles on their faces. We could have gone farther back but by the time we got to 800m, lack of scope elevation was beginning to show up.
As for equipment, any rifle caliber up to and including .323" (8mm) Fullbore is shot in the prone position with paired firing alternatly at a target, so it's nice to have a shooting mat or blanket. The Scope guy's will need front support ie; bipod, BR front rest or sand bag. A rear bag is also used. Scopes should have enough elevation to allow at least 20 MOA up to put the crosshairs dead on 800m, at least for now. You'll also need at least a 100yd or 100meter zero. We helped a lot of the guys last year to understand what's involved in getting the comeups for elevation in MOA, not clicks. They all learned something and had a blast doing it. Oh yeah, no muzzle breaks allowed.
I'm not quite sure who's going to be assisting everyone that day but there a substantial number of shooters who have already made connections to attend. The more the merrier.
I will state here that this is a fullbore introdution. We will not be shooting steel, random targets, rapid fire anything. Just so we're clear.
I'm so busy at the moment workwise that my attendance is in doubt but I'll make every effort to get down there. For those who are interested, Sunday is scheduled Fullbore Practice and Wind Coaching day that you are also welcome to attend. This session is run strictly per fullbore standard practices and format.
If I can answer any more questions let me know. I wasn't aware of this site until this very minute.
Cheers, Glen
PS: Forgot, you'll need 50 or 60 rounds, hearing and eye protection. Firing is done single shot only. No loaded magazines. The firing point is strictly supervised with the use of empty chamber flags or bolt removal mandatory during handling and when not laying on the firing point with the rifle on aim. This is for everyone's safety.
Cheers, Glen
PS: The APRA clinic is free for first time attendee's. We have empty chamber flags for 2 bucks. I'm one of the best customers. Follow me around and you'll get one free because I keep losing them.
PS I'll put this on here for those that can't get it of the website,
Cheers, Glen
APRA
Homestead Range Rifle Club
Match Dates for 2008
Cost - $40.00 for the two day match or $25.00 per single day.
Course of fire, indicated below, may be reduced for Target Rifle shooters to a typical 10 shot for score format if group consensus is achieved prior to match start.
F Class target will be the 1/2 MOA V Bull (now in common use). Regular target rings are then reduced one (1) point in value
2008 Regional Matches will use competitor marking.
The Provincial Championships will have paid markers
April 26th & 27th - John Howard Memorial Cancelled for weather
Saturday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 2 + 15 at 500m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m (Possible Weenie Roast)
Sunday - 2 + 10 at 400m, 2 + 15 at 600m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m
Saturday May 10th - One day free clinic / new shooter day (to be determined) based on interest
Sunday May 11th- One Day Fullbore Practice and Wind Coaching Exercise. ($5.00 per participant)
May 24th & 25th - John Howard Memorial
Saturday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 2 + 15 at 500m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m (Possible Weenie Roast)
Sunday - 2 + 10 at 400m, 2 + 15 at 600m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m
June 7th & 8th - Homestead Match
Saturday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 2 + 15 at 500m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m (Possible Weenie Roast)
Sunday - 2 + 10 at 400m, 2 + 15 at 600m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m
Saturday June 14th- One or two day free clinic / new shooter day (to be determined) based on interest
Sunday June15th - One Day Fullbore Practice and Wind Coaching Exercise. ($5.00 per participant)
Thursday June 26th - 300m ISSF Championship-Sighters + 60 shots at 300m ISU target
June 27th to June 30th - APRA Provincial Championship
Friday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 400m, 600m and 800m (Provincials)
Saturday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 600m, 700m, 800m and 900m (Provincials)
Sunday - 2 + 10 at 500m, 500m, 600m and 800m (Provincials)
Monday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 2 + 15 at 600m and 900m (Lt. Governors)
July 19st & 20th - Canadian Match
Saturday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 2 + 15 at 500m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m (Possible Weenie Roast)
Sunday - 2 + 10 at 400m, 2 + 15 at 600m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m
Saturday July 26th - One or two day free clinic / new shooter day (to be determined) based on interest
Sunday July 27th - One Day Fullbore Practice and Wind Coaching Exercise. ($5.00 per participant)
August 16th & 17th - Alternative Match
Saturday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 2 + 15 at 500m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m (Possible Weenie Roast)
Sunday - 2 + 10 at 400m, 2 + 15 at 600m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m
September 13th & 14th - APRA Palma Match
Saturday - 2 + 10 at 800m, 900m and 900m (Possible Wienie Roast)
Sunday- 2 + 10 at 800m, 800m and 900m
Saturday September 20th - One day free clinic / new shooter day (to be determined) based on interest
Sunday September 21st - One Day Fullbore Practice and Wind Coaching Exercise. ($5.00 per participant)
October 04th & 05th - Frost on the Pumpkin Gil Hirst Memorial
Saturday - 2 + 10 at 300m, 2 + 15 at 500m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m (Possible Weenie Roast)
Sunday - 2 + 10 at 400m, 2 + 15 at 600m, 2 + 15 at 800m and 2 + 15 at 900m
For further information or answers to any questions you may have, contact: Peter Redstone (403) 239-7629 Glen Taylor (780) 446-2239
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