New 1000 yard range in BC

[sam burton]

i have heard of this range but haven't had a chance to check it out yet, thanks for the link to the website, more motivation to get off my butt and try my hand out at this long range thing

 

[Magellann]

Says restriction on military type semi autos and 338 is biggest caliber......

I thought this was the place that was going for 50bmg certification?

It would certainly be nice to shoot a 50 Cal at those distances.

 

[Paul_T]

There are many other places to shoot that don't have rules like that. IMO, people like this do not further the larger shooting community.

Unfortunately nothing past 400 yards here other than this private range outside of Lumby. Vernon F&G Club Range still waiting to get 500 yd approval AFAIK, I didn't go to the last meetings.

Don't understand why he doesn't just say "no mag dumps" on semi's, but it's his range.... guess the long range guys don't like a semi going pew pew pew in the next station.

He won't get any business from me but he is obviously going for a niche customer.

 

[Brian46]

I didn’t see the part about military type semi autos? Does anyone know or can chime in and explain?
Does that mean no Ar15s or AR10s?

http://www.trinitylongrange.com/range-rules/

No children (9 years of age and under) are permitted on site.
Youth aged 10-16 must have a parent or guardian present to be permitted on site. Anyone over the age of 10 is permitted to rent a bench.
No spectators are permitted.
No pets are permitted.
The range is open by appointment only (no drop-ins).
No drugs or alcohol on premises.
All firearms must enter the building empty and actions open.
Firearms can only be loaded after the Range Master announces the range to be HOT.
All firearms to be treated as single shots. No exceptions.
There is a restriction on semi-automatic, military type firearms.
Maximum caliber of 338 magnum is allowed.
Hearing protection is mandatory, eye protection is recommended.
When the Range Master announces a cease fire all shooters must stop shooting and open the actions on their firearms.
Shooting at anything other than the designated targets is strictly prohibited.
The Range Master is on sight at all times and has absolute authority. Anyone disobeying his command will be asked to leave.

 

[MartyK2500]

Is a BAR with lot's of wood considered the military type?

 

[Brian46]

Is a BAR with lot's of wood considered the military type?

I would depending which one

 

[Silver Hammer]

all i can say is ... WOW !

 

[CHIA]

guess the long range guys don't like a semi going pew pew pew in the next station.

Who does?

 

[MartyK2500]

Who doesn’t?

The sensitive ones

 

[Paul_T]

the sensitive ones

lol



I don't do mag dumps when there are others around. Double taps - you bet.

 

[MartyK2500]

In my limited 2017 1200x rounds 308 fired experience
Never saw a mag dump at the 200/300M lines

I would take an AR10 shooting a round every 2-3 seconds than a 338 lapua magnum shooting a round every 20 seconds, any time

 

[Brian46]

lol



I don't do mag dumps when there are others around. Double taps - you bet.

what kind of accuracy you see at 1000yards double tapping?

 

[CHIA]

what kind of accuracy you see at 1000yards double tapping?

lol

 

[Gatehouse]

http://www.trinitylongrange.com/range-rules/

No children (9 years of age and under) are permitted on site.
Youth aged 10-16 must have a parent or guardian present to be permitted on site. Anyone over the age of 10 is permitted to rent a bench.
No spectators are permitted.
No pets are permitted.
The range is open by appointment only (no drop-ins).
No drugs or alcohol on premises.
All firearms must enter the building empty and actions open.
Firearms can only be loaded after the Range Master announces the range to be HOT.
All firearms to be treated as single shots. No exceptions.
There is a restriction on semi-automatic, military type firearms.
Maximum caliber of 338 magnum is allowed.
Hearing protection is mandatory, eye protection is recommended.
When the Range Master announces a cease fire all shooters must stop shooting and open the actions on their firearms.
Shooting at anything other than the designated targets is strictly prohibited.
The Range Master is on sight at all times and has absolute authority. Anyone disobeying his command will be asked to leave.

For liability reasons, he should change that to mandatory eye protection.

As far as firearm restrictions, I totally understand that. I'm not against ANY type of firearm, not against mag dumps or SKS or brass flying, but it's obvious he wants to focus on long range precision rifle shooting. He's probably not going to allow trap shooting either.

 

[Magellann]

So no sense in doing load development on my 12 gage to see if it will reach out to a 1000 yards. ....

 

[Paul_T]

what kind of accuracy you see at 1000yards double tapping?

I've not shot anything to 1000 but would like to try an AR at 600......

I'm referring to my regular ranges at 50 or 100 and the accuracy would be adequate.

 

[Brian46]

For liability reasons, he should change that to mandatory eye protection.

As far as firearm restrictions, I totally understand that. I'm not against ANY type of firearm, not against mag dumps or SKS or brass flying, but it's obvious he wants to focus on long range precision rifle shooting. He's probably not going to allow trap shooting either.

I was hoping there was finally a 50bmg range with some legs, pretty disappointed

 

[Gatehouse]

I was hoping there was finally a 50bmg range with some legs, pretty disappointed

The area around the range must be too narrow for 50BMG. IIRC the template for the 50BMGis much wider than the 338 LM template.

 

[Brian46]

Or it was not considered before construction.

 

[silverfoxdj]

http://www.trinitylongrange.com/range-rules/

No children (9 years of age and under) are permitted on site.
Youth aged 10-16 must have a parent or guardian present to be permitted on site. Anyone over the age of 10 is permitted to rent a bench.
No spectators are permitted.
No pets are permitted.
The range is open by appointment only (no drop-ins).
No drugs or alcohol on premises.
All firearms must enter the building empty and actions open.
Firearms can only be loaded after the Range Master announces the range to be HOT.
All firearms to be treated as single shots. No exceptions.
There is a restriction on semi-automatic, military type firearms.
Maximum caliber of 338 magnum is allowed.
Hearing protection is mandatory, eye protection is recommended.
When the Range Master announces a cease fire all shooters must stop shooting and open the actions on their firearms.
Shooting at anything other than the designated targets is strictly prohibited.
The Range Master is on sight at all times and has absolute authority. Anyone disobeying his command will be asked to leave.

It's surprising eye protection is only recommended