Cancelled - Alberta F-Class Clinic / New Shooter Day – Sat May 10, 2014
New Shooter day has been cancelled due to inclement weather and soggy range conditions. New date TBA
The Alberta Fullbore Rifle Association is hosting a new shooter day. It is completely free, as in no cost, to new shooters.
Come out and try your hand at F Class or Target Rifle (sling and shooting jacket style). Experienced shooters will be on hand to coach and mentor.
May 10, 2014 - 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.
For more information send an email to afratargetshooters@gmail.com
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
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).
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 (may be available for loan by prior arrangement):
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, notepad and pen)
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 must 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.
New Shooter day has been cancelled due to inclement weather and soggy range conditions. New date TBA
The Alberta Fullbore Rifle Association is hosting a new shooter day. It is completely free, as in no cost, to new shooters.
Come out and try your hand at F Class or Target Rifle (sling and shooting jacket style). Experienced shooters will be on hand to coach and mentor.
May 10, 2014 - 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.
For more information send an email to afratargetshooters@gmail.com
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
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).
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 (may be available for loan by prior arrangement):
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, notepad and pen)
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 must 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.
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