Practical Rifle Match - 8 May 2011

Rath · Post by **Rath** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 10:00 pm

Gents,

Some mates and I have put together a practical shooting match to take place on the 8th May here in Canberra @ the NRA range.

Some basic guidelines:

All gear must be carried from shooting mound to mound i.e. pack light and ensure that your gear is easily and quickly portable.

Rear bags will be permitted, in the spirit of this match we encourage improvised or lighter/smaller rear bags. Any front rest is permissible however we strongly advise that shooters use bipods only. Please note that aside from initial zero @ 700m there will be no sighters permitted i.e. Know your dope and be comfortable with your adjustments prior to arriving for this match.

In designing this match we have tried to cater for a wide range of shooters who may be interested in practical shooting. As such the COF is challenging without being overly so. Our aim is that shooters new to the sport will leave having been encouraged to shoot more such matches in future.

There are approximately 30 spots available to shooters for this match, shooting spots will be secured via registration on a first come first serve basis.

To register for this event or to pose any questions please contact Simon Ross on (02) 62295130 or (04) 21 059 614. Feel free to PM me with any questions.

Cheers,
Clyde

aam · Post by **aam** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:00 am

Rath,

Pardon my ignorance, but what is COF?
Are brakes allowed?

Albert.

chappo555 · Post by **chappo555** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:10 am

Course of fire I reckon.

Rath · Post by **Rath** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:42 am

Chappo has it correct. Breaks are allowed

Cheers,
Clyde

Rath · Post by **Rath** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:45 am

I've added the Flyer and the COF.

Clyde

SnipeWench · Post by **SnipeWench** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:34 pm

Hey Rath,

Can you describe each of the shoots, for us uninitiated but curious newbies? I don't think I'll have my TRG by then, unfortunately... But it sounds like a lot of fun!

I can only imagine shooting the TRG42 .300WM off-hand standing!

Rath · Post by **Rath** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:39 pm

Go here for some good info:

http://demigodllc.com/articles/practica ... equipment/

http://demigodllc.com/articles/practica ... ng-optics/

http://demigodllc.com/articles/practica ... -shooting/

Our shoot will not be as dynamic as the tactical matches in the US, hopefully we can progress to that point over time.

The shoot is well detailed in the flyer, do you have a more specific question?

Cheers,
Rath

shane · Post by **shane** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:45 pm

Mate can i use my AR15?????
cheers,
Shane

JasonF · Post by **JasonF** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:05 pm

shane wrote:Mate can i use my AR15?????
cheers,
Shane

Good to see you back on AusVarmint Shane.

Rath - that sounds like a fun event. Are you planning on holding this every year?
I don't have a rifle that is up to the 700m bit (and have never shot that far either), but will wander across on Sunday to take a look anyway.

shane · Post by **shane** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:34 pm

Thanks Jas, getting time to get on is always a problem.

I should also ask, do you have to use the same rifle for the entire COF or can you use a couple?

Hmmm i think the 8th is mothers day too, Ouch.
cheers,
Shane

Rath · Post by **Rath** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:40 pm

Shane as much as we would like to see an AR15 make an appearance It aint going to happen..

In the spirit of this type of match it's one rifle for the entire match, I'd also like to switch to something lighter for the offhand and seated/kneeling stages

Go here for an idea on how these matches run in the US: http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthr ... w=1#UNREAD

Cheers,

Clyde

JasonF · Post by **JasonF** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:51 pm

Rath wrote:Go here for an idea on how these matches run in the US: http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthr ... w=1#UNREAD

Cool - who is supplying the helicopter for your match?

shane · Post by **shane** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:54 pm

Thanks Rath, i thought that would be the case. Im keen though, just not sure how im going to rangle it.
cheers,
Shane

Ackley Improved · Post by **Ackley Improved** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:58 pm

Will be great... it will evolve over time I would imagine. I would like to see it run a more than a couple of times a year also.

Shane... switch barrel no go... might dedicate a rifle to this match! We should discuss the ultimate rifle to use for this....

Garand?

Cheers

shane · Post by **shane** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:07 pm

I hear ya AI ........HOORAH
cheers,
Shane

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