Tucson 1000 Yard Match - May
We are planning to hold our monthly 1000 yard prone match at Tucson Rifle Club on Sunday, May 27, 2007, our regularly scheduled day. Please note the start and finish times, which must be strictly adhered to.
Course of fire: Shooters will be divided into two relays. Each relay will be given a block time of 45 minutes to shoot. Shooters may fire as many shots as desired during this period. All firing is to be done slow fire.Â
Position:Â Prone, with either a sling, bipod or front rest for support.
Rifle:Â Service or Match, metallic sights or scope.
Awards: None provided. Scores will not be tabulated as no specific course of fire is ordained.
Entry fee: $5
Starting time: Arrive by 6:30 AM for squadding and equipment setup. Begin firing at 7:00 AM sharp! All firing must be completed by 9:00 AM to allow matches on adjacent ranges to commence.Â
Note regarding rifles: All rifles must have a known good 600 yard zero to facilitate getting on target at 1000 yards. Rear sights or scopes must have must have the capability to be raised at least an additional 21 minutes to become zeroed at 1000. Service rifles should be match conditioned. Caliber .223 rifles are usually ineffective at this distance. Caliber 30, 168 grain bullets are usually ballistically ineffective at this distance.
Ammo: Bring you own, handloads or factory. Match grade ammo only!
Safety: Eye and ear protection is required on the firing line and in the pits. Yellow "Empty Chamber Indicator" devices are required to be in place on all rifles when not engaged in active firing.Â
If you have any questions, please contact Greg Fallon gcfallon@aol.com or stop in at Sportsman's Warehouse in the afternoon or evening.
