Sporting Rifle precision field match at the Whittington Cent

[SAPenguin]

Had a blast this weekend... winds were unusually mild, but still tricky. 58 was the high score - holy smokes.

This time I also went down to Raton a little earlier on Sat to help with the set up. Very interesting to stand next to the targets and look back at the firing lines. Completely different perspective, and it gives one much insight as to why the winds are so squirrely there. Many of those targets are in protected little gullies, shielded from the wind, while others are completely exposed and out in the open, hence subject to relatively more wind. One would never appreciate this if all you've seen is the narrow field of view through your 20X scope.

Thanks, as always to Mike, Chuck and the gang for such a fun match.

[C Ward]

The magnum rifle match on Whittington proper is this Sun .

[Starbuck]

The magnum rifle match on Whittington proper is this Sun .

Guys this is a great fun match, and it's been way under-attended IMO. So load up! See you there!

[C Ward]

Sunday is one of those days .

[C Ward]

Changes coming for the magnum match . New spot and more distance , stay tuned

[C Ward]

SRM team match is this weekend , we shoot both Sat and Sun with the normal set up and sight in on Fri starting at noon .

[C Ward]

The last Magnum Rifle Match is going to be in two weeks , 20 Sept . We will be at the new spot for the first time .

The target count is going to increase from 8 per string and 1 bonus to 10 per and 1 bonus , this will make the max round count for the match 81 rounds .

The new spot the tree line is at 2060 yards and the terrain is going to allow at least 1950 for the furthest shot now .

At this time any rifle that is legal for SRM can be shot here as well , with the disclaimer at the further distances spotting hits and misses can be difficult .

The target placement and distances will be finalized Sat before the match .

I'll post up directions later in the week to the new spot .

[C Ward]

To get to the new spot enter the front gate at the NRAWC and go down the main road until the first left turn just before the shotgun house and the trap and skeet ranges . Go down this road past the RV storage yard and the turn toward the maintenance buildings and competitor housing . Go through the gate and there will be a left turn going up on top of a small ridge , go up the road and the firing point is up on top .

[stevenc23]

Looking forward to Magnum match. What time does sight in start?

[C Ward]

8 ish , usually earlier , we have to do final set up on sun morning and then we shoot once that's done , usually just before 8