Details changed.


Please post #17 for exact details of shoot.

buckmark 1 wrote: »

do you have to be a member of a club to take part

No.

and is it ok for 303 rifle.

Yup.


Any caliber, any design, and open to anyone. All welcome.

So the targets for this have been slightly delayed hence the delay in exact details. I was on the range today checking drops at the various distance (only got to go to 300) and was assured they are ordered, just a matter of when they arrive.

If this causes a delay to the shoot i'll post as soon as possible to save lads making arrangements (and hopefully not) if it doesn't go ahead.

German pointer wrote: »

That's grand because by the looks of it I wont have the .223 got and my drops worked out in the time ..........

No excuses now lad.

Right lads just a final reminder of the shoot this coming Sunday August 3rd. Details of the shoot have changed from when i first posted, and are outlined below so please read them carefully.

Remember this is an open shoot. All are welcome. There are no restrictions on caliber, sights, etc. The only two rules regarding the shoot are:

1. All shots/firing will be from the prone position
2. Only front rest allowed (sandbag, bipod or any other field variant of a rest). No back rest, and no benchrest front rests.

Shoot will start at 11am Sunday morning, and registration will be in the clubhouse before shoot. Anyone interested should text JP Craven, on 086-8232641, before 6pm on Friday the 1st August to help us sort out squadding of the details. Entry fee for the comp is €20. This covers both distances.

The competition shoot will be shot at 100 and 300 yards. No matter how it was worked out this was the only way to prevent lads needing an excessive amount of rounds. So keeping the cost to fun ratio even. There has been a lot of thought put into the shoot in terms of giving lads the most shooting for their time, while not having ye to remortgage your home to take part (cost of ammo)

There will be 6 targets for each competitor. Targets will be:

• Warthog
• Wildebeest
• Water Buffalo
• Lion
• Jackal
• Springbok

Targets will be available to view so you can study where you need to hit. The targets will be snap targets and you'll get 10 second per target. You need one head shot and one heart shot. Then the target is taken down. The next target will be a different animal, and the same thing. One head shot, one heart shot. You'll do this for all 6 targets at both 100 and 300 yards. A total of 24 scoring shots (28 including sighters) over both distances.

You'll have 6 lads per detail, 6 targets per lad, 2 shots per target. It breaks down like this:

100 yards.

1. Two sighting shots
2. First target appears
3. You have 10 seconds to fire two rounds.
4. One shot at the head
5. One shot at the heart
6. Target will be removed after 10 seconds.
7. Points will be awarded for hitting the kill zone
8. Points will be deducted for missing (IOW stomach, ass, etc hits)
9. Second target appears.
10. Repeat steps 4 & 5
11. Do this for a further 4 targets until you have shot at all 6 targets.
12. Total of 12 rounds

300 yards.

1. Two sighting shots
2. First target appears
3. You have 10 seconds to fire two rounds.
4. One shot at the head
5. One shot at the heart
6. Target will be removed after 10 seconds.
7. Points will be awarded for hitting the kill zone
8. Points will be deducted for missing (IOW stomach, ass, etc hits)
9. Second target appears.
10. Repeat steps 4 & 5
11. Do this for a further 4 targets until you have shot at all 6 targets.
12. Total of 12 rounds

There will be a short prize ceremony for the winners of each distance and an overall prize for the highest aggregate score.


500 yard (free fun shoot)

Now some people, actually quite a lot, were concerned with the longer distances. Would their rifles be able, was it part of the comp, do they need to shoot it, etc. So the range has decided to "do away with" the competition aspect of the longer shoots and make one 500 yard fun shoot.

All you need to do is, upon arrival at the clubhouse and after showing your insurance/licenses, sign up to the shoot to show your interest in taking part. After the award ceremony anyone wishing to shoot in the 500 yard distance will be brought out, free of charge, and given the opportunity to shoot at a target of their choice at 500 yards. It will be an animal target, so you get to decide which one you want to shoot at. A "vote" will take place before heading out and the favorite target will be used.

Blow off shots will be given, and some help if you need it.


If all goes well another, larger shoot will be organised later in the year, and before the annual Christmas shoot.

Safety Notice.

Although this is a bit of craic and a fun shoot safety needs to be maintained when on the range. While most will be familiar with range protocols some may not be, so this is a quick guide to some basic rules when on the range.

• Follow the instructions of the ROs (Range Officers) at all times. If unclear on a command raise your hand and ask for it to be repeated.
• Always have ear protection. Even when not firing.
• Bring insurance and licenses with you.
• Guns must ALWAYS be cased when not in use.
• No cleaning, maintenance or handling of any firearm behind the firing points or anywhere that is not designated as a safety/cleaning area. Ask an RO if unsure where these areas are.
• Breach flags are necessary, but for those without them, bolt/magazine removal will be necessary.
• Only load and fire when given the command to do so by an RO.
• Any misfires should be left in the chamber for a minimum of 1 minute to avoid a hangfire situation. If such a case raise your hand and inform the RO of any misifres.
• Stick to designated "spectator" areas when not shooting, and only travel to and from the clubhouse along the approved road/path, and only when instructed that it is safe to do so.

There is a lot of info above so to summarise:

• Sunday 3rd August.
• First detail at 11am. Registration from 9am onward.
• Entrance fee is €20 to cover 100, 300 yard comp.
• 500 yard shoot is free.
• 28 rounds in total are needed.
• Any caliber, any sights
• Open comp, so all are welcome

You can also shoot two different calibers if you like. One at 100 and another at 300, then another again at 500. However you want.

f100zardoz wrote: »

What time does the shoot start? How much to enter?

There is no obligation to take part if you don't want to. You are more than welcome to come on down, and have a look around. Bring the guns just in case.

It'll be a busy day, but myself or one of the lads/ROs will give you the tour.

I'll make a call and ask if people can do one distance only.

Out of interest what scope do you have? The caliber is fine and will easily reach the distance. You'll need between 12 - 20 clicks (maximum) to reach from 100 yards to 300 yards.