Hello all. Finally joined BCRA and because I want to shoot at the Vokes range since it’s just down my rd. Looking for someone near the chilliwack area I could ask some questions and maybe meet to make sure I make this happen. Thanks in advance. Chris
New to BCRA looking for advice Chilliwack are
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Hey Chris welcome aboard there are a few members here that shoot fclass and PRS at Vokes. Feel free to PM me or post your question here in this thread, the bcra has not posted this year's schedule yet should be coming out soon. I'm in PoCo but there are a few guys out your way. I shoot fclass, hope to see you or there!
Cheers, Matt
Cheers, Matt
Thanks. I have a rifle for both f class and prs as well. Not sure it they or I will hold my own but I gotta try at least. I’m jus not that consistent yet. Do I need a partner? Can I pay at the event? I really know nothing about what I need to bring besides the obvious.
As long as you have rifles that you're willing to put your equipment to the test you could come out to either of the scheduled events. Both PRS and F-Class have different requirements for equipment and depending on what you're wanting to try out first, it will require you to bring a different set of gear to the range.
For F-class you do not need a partner most events are done as an individual, you do need to determine if you're shooting in either F-TR or F-Open, which is based on the caliber of rifle you're shooting. For F-TR (caliber 223rem or 308win) it is shot with a rifle, with a bipod or sling, a rear rest (like a Protektor rabbit ear style bag), and sights rifle and all attachments weighing in and no more than 8.25kg. F-Open is any caliber other than F-TR up to 8mm in bullet diameter, the use of a front rest or bipod is acceptable with a rifle weighting up to 10Kg. More details here if you haven't already read it on the BCRA website http://bcrifle.org/disciplines.html.
I'll defer to the PRS guys chime in in terms of their equipment requirements but Paul Juoksu 604-862-0765 would be a great guy to talk to for more info. From all accounts it's super fun and challenging. More information could be found here: http://bcprecisionrifle.com/Home.html
I think for the most important part, is just come out and talk to people and introduce yourself at the events. You'll find lots of guys willing to help out and provide information, just don't get to deter or overwhelmed with the information, the most important thing is that you just get out and shoot your own equipment. It will become way less "intimidating" once you start getting to know the people and the discipline you're shooting in. No one around here does it professionally or makes a living at it around here, we're all in it for the enjoyment and challenges, each discipline has it's own may it be PRS, F-Class, or LR Black powder it's all about shooting long range, fun, building memories and the people and........maybe on occasion shooting tiny groups, wind reading, winning, kicking butts and bragging rights. LOL
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For F-class you do not need a partner most events are done as an individual, you do need to determine if you're shooting in either F-TR or F-Open, which is based on the caliber of rifle you're shooting. For F-TR (caliber 223rem or 308win) it is shot with a rifle, with a bipod or sling, a rear rest (like a Protektor rabbit ear style bag), and sights rifle and all attachments weighing in and no more than 8.25kg. F-Open is any caliber other than F-TR up to 8mm in bullet diameter, the use of a front rest or bipod is acceptable with a rifle weighting up to 10Kg. More details here if you haven't already read it on the BCRA website http://bcrifle.org/disciplines.html.
I'll defer to the PRS guys chime in in terms of their equipment requirements but Paul Juoksu 604-862-0765 would be a great guy to talk to for more info. From all accounts it's super fun and challenging. More information could be found here: http://bcprecisionrifle.com/Home.html
I think for the most important part, is just come out and talk to people and introduce yourself at the events. You'll find lots of guys willing to help out and provide information, just don't get to deter or overwhelmed with the information, the most important thing is that you just get out and shoot your own equipment. It will become way less "intimidating" once you start getting to know the people and the discipline you're shooting in. No one around here does it professionally or makes a living at it around here, we're all in it for the enjoyment and challenges, each discipline has it's own may it be PRS, F-Class, or LR Black powder it's all about shooting long range, fun, building memories and the people and........maybe on occasion shooting tiny groups, wind reading, winning, kicking butts and bragging rights. LOL
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I hear ya. I just love to load rounds, burn em and repeat and always but not always trying to improve. I will for sure come out and hopefully shoot. I will go over the rules but since I’m shooting 185gr I think I’m in the open class. I’ll look again. Thank you.
You can find all the info here regarding the BCRA Precision Rifle Championship that is being held June 22,23,24 2018 at Vokes range.
http://www.bcprecisionrifle.com/Home.html
The course of fire is listed as are the match and equipment rules.
Be prepared to shoot off of barricades, roof slopes, through angled ports, off your pack, and your rifle suspended by straps.
If you don't have a partner for the Precision match you will be paired up with someone else who doesn't have one.
http://www.bcprecisionrifle.com/Home.html
The course of fire is listed as are the match and equipment rules.
Be prepared to shoot off of barricades, roof slopes, through angled ports, off your pack, and your rifle suspended by straps.
If you don't have a partner for the Precision match you will be paired up with someone else who doesn't have one.
Even if you get it wrong, the guys running the event are good about adjusting your categorization later. On my signup form last year, I put down civilian as I didn't realize my muzzle brake would lump me into open division(some rifles with factory brakes can run civilian, those with non-factory brakes can't). Anyway, I had a muzzle brake that I didn't realize would put me in open and it was no big deal, they just updated the paperwork for me. In my mind, the categorization was just background paperwork: The event was awesome, I really enjoyed myself and I'm looking forward to this upcoming match.
Just make sure you are prepared for any weather. Two years ago there was steady rain on Saturday. By the end of the day, I recall there being at least one person who was worse for wear after spending a full day laying out in a wet grass field. I was lucky that year as I packed rain gear and was comfortable throughout the event. Then, last year there was a lot of sunshine and those who didn't take measures to deal with the heat were again worse for wear. So, bring lots of water to drink, keep skin covered and use sunscreen on your skin that can't be covered.
Some of the more seasoned guys can give you a better run down of things that are useful to bring, but here(in no particular order) are some other things you might want to bring:
Shooting mat. It doesn't have to be fancy, a camping or yoga mat will suffice. Or, just lay on the grass if you don't mind the risk of getting wet/cold.
Spotting scope. There are usually one or two stages were a spotting scope can come in handy. Just need 1 per team.
Food. I don't recall having enough time to run off and buy lunch, so I was glad I brought food.
If you are participating in the Friday site in day, 2-way radios are needed if you want your target changing partner to read off your shots from the berm. Not really critical at shorter distances if you have a decent scope, but by the time you are working on your scope dope for 400/500/600, it will be up to your partner, who will be stationed down behind the berm, to tell you where your shots are landing via radio. (Bring spare radio batteries, one fellow had his batteries crap out.)
Check the course of fire and make sure you bring enough ammo.
Most people bring at least 2 magazines(10 rounders typically). Then, there are some people who are masochists and top feed their Remington 700's(You know who you are).
I like to bring a write-in-the-rain book where I keep my scope dope numbers. Others like to tape their dope sheets inside the lens cap of their scopes. Lots of recipes for addressing this point.
Many participants bring carts to haul around their gear. Some use converted baby strollers, others use yard-work carts, some build their own from scratch. Then, there are always those guys who travel light and just throw their stuff in a pack and then throw the pack over a shoulder for the walk back between stages.
Bipod and/or sandbags. I use a front bipod supplemented with sandbags.
Hat for sun or rain
Finally, don't forget to bring a good attitude and pay attention to the safety rules.
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