The Magnum (338 Lapua) Match, Raton NM

[Hoser]

3-4 times a year there will be a long range rifle match at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton NM.

In a nutshell, you shoot at steel targets that range in size from 12-18 inches from 700-2200 yards. You have two chances to hit each target. First round hits are worth full value and second round hits are worth half value. Minimum total round count for the match is 24 and the max is 48.

Many congrats to Big Chuck for winning the first match. The next match is the Sunday following the July Pueblo Prairie Dog match.

More info is here. http://sportingriflematch.com/magnum.php

[C Ward]

Man , who is that ugly bastard in the ratty old hat .

[Dinosdeuce]

Man , who is that ugly bastard in the ratty old hat .

He may be ugly but he can shoot.

Congrats

Dino

[Pike10]

Nice shooting Chuck!

[banks74]

Good work Chuck!

[C Ward]

The targets worked as expected Austin , now screw the barrel back on your gun and bring that thing out .

[banks74]

Awesome!! Glad to hear! Yes sir, thats what I am gonna do. That 7mag barrel is toast so its time to get the big bore back on!

[MattR]

Is this match just for 338 Lapua's or can you use a 7mag or 300win?

[Hoser]

Is this match just for 338 Lapua's or can you use a 7mag or 300win?

From http://sportingriflematch.com/magnum.php

The NRA Whittington Center Magnum Rifle Match is a long range rifle competition for rifles chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum and similar powered .33 caliber cartridges.

[encorehunter]

Hmmmm...that 338 LM with the Surgeon action at the local gun shop is looking more interesting now.