New 2,000 Meter Range In Grande Prairie Alberta - Show Interest?

[keegs]

Exciting stuff! I’d be up for booking a hotel and making a weekend of this if it happens.

They are planning camping stalls also

 

[Ustauk]

Would there be any plans for Brutality-style matches? If approved, there would be a lot of room to work with to make some innovative courses.

 

[keegs]

Would there be any plans for Brutality-style matches? If approved, there would be a lot of room to work with to make some innovative courses.

Send an email in support, become a member, and push for one. If there isn’t, it’s the only way it will happen. The guy spearheading this range is a PRS guy fyi.

 

[Max Owner]

There are lots of ideas for the range. But needs to get approved first. Then construction second. Then approval by Alberta CFO.

But the ideas are there.

 

[seven_kittens]

They are planning camping stalls also

I don’t have any social media to follow this more closely but are there any email lists I can join to read up more on this? I just found out about the saddle hills group yesterday.

 

[keegs]

I don’t have any social media to follow this more closely but are there any email lists I can join to read up more on this? I just found out about the saddle hills group yesterday.

Next time I’m in GP I’ll stop at Bartons and see from the guy heading it. Unfortunately, none that I’m aware of currently. All of my info is from contact with the people pushing for it.

For anyone that’s interested in seeing the proposed ranges general location and surveyed size. Here is a link to the gp county planning commission.

https://www.countygp.ab.ca/en/busin...arings/PLLUB20200282-Rezoning-Information.pdf

To find it on google earth, go north highway 2 until you see range road 63 then north to twp 750 intersection, and you’ll recognize the land from the link.

 

[Max Owner]

There is a Facebook page. But it was turned off for commenting/posting because locals against the range joined and were whining.

A low profile approach is being taken to get things done.

 

[uglydukwling]

How does one shoot 2000 yards and stay under the 10k joule limit? Any specific calibre?
Sent an email to the county in support

In the good old days, wasn't there a 2000 yard event at Bisley, that was restricted to .303 British?

 

[keegs]

In the good old days, wasn't there a 2000 yard event at Bisley, that was restricted to .303 British?

Stickledown at Bisley only goes to 1200m. TR use to be shot with 303, now 308.

And they have one competition that they shoot to 1200 but use scopes, and they lay backwards and use their feet as a rest. If Maynard see’s this post he’ll be able to say what it’s called.

 

[iron cat]

Stickledown at Bisley only goes to 1200m. TR use to be shot with 303, now 308.

And they have one competition that they shoot to 1200 but use scopes, and they lay backwards and use their feet as a rest. If Maynard see’s this post he’ll be able to say what it’s called.

Isn't that Creedmoor or supine style?
Cat

 

[keegs]

Isn't that Creedmoor or supine style?
Cat

I texted him, he said Match Rifle. Its any site, and prone or supine.

Did you send an email for us??

If it’s a go, you’ll need to head up with your sling guns!

I’m utterly curious with my riles front and warner rear how far out i can reach!

 

[iron cat]

I texted him, he said Match Rifle. Its any site, and prone or supine.

Did you send an email for us??

If it’s a go, you’ll need to head up with your sling guns!

I’m utterly curious with my riles front and warner rear how far out i can reach!

I haven't yet, no, I have not been on my computer much the last few days and my phone is a POS to email with- for me, anyway!
I will likely get it done this evening .
Depending on The aiming point we should be able to get out there !
Cat

 

[iron cat]

I texted him, he said Match Rifle. Its any site, and prone or supine.

Did you send an email for us??

If it’s a go, you’ll need to head up with your sling guns!

I’m utterly curious with my riles front and warner rear how far out i can reach!

Just got it sent, yes, and I certainly would attempt at making the trip up!!
Cat

 

[Max Owner]

The e-mail I sent to Jason Nixon's office got forwarded to the Chief Firearms Office. Which resulted in my getting a call from the Deputy Chief Firearms Officer.

There is hope from their point of view.

The Board for the project hopes to hear from the Province some time this week for approval of the land to be turned over to the County.

 

[keegs]

Why would the cfo call? I’m not seeing the point there?

 

[Max Owner]

He thought I was spear heading the project. Which I’m not.

Hopefully it is a sign the Province will approve it.

 

[Ustauk]

Someone should email the premier. It is economic diversification, a tourist attraction, and the Liberals won't like it. It's the perfect thing for him to announce to give the media something to go "squirrel" at .

 

[Max Owner]

I would say leave him out of it. He can’t be trusted.

And those already involved in positions that matter seem to be on-board.

 

[iron cat]

I would say leave him out of it. He can’t be trusted.

And those already involved in positions that matter seem to be on-board.

It doesn't really matter who approves the range, the CFO will have to be involved eventually to sign off on the construction design.
Some of the requirements I have seen are ridiculous, but things could not goo forward without them.
Cat

 

[Max Owner]

3 years ago information was put through to fella at the CFO for the Province. He is no longer there now.

The plan that he saw was good in his mind.

Adding Kenney to the mix will add a whole other level of beaurocorosy (spelling?) to the case and drag it out further, possibly?