Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Fullbore Match this weekend at Springfield

UPDATE 615AM - THE MATCH IS A "GO".
If you are driving from far away you might or might not want to make the drive.


Currently there is a very fine drizzle, though this morning's forecast isn't terribly encouraging -  Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers early this morning. Periods of rain beginning this morning. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18,


We'll see who show up by 0930-0945, and see  what we can do with the day.


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This Saturday-23-June we are running the first ever fullbore match at the Springfield range.  This match is being hosted by the Springfield club and is sanctioned by the RNBRA Fullbore Section.  It is open to RNBRA members, to Springfield members, and also to guests or new shooters.

The "Springfield Half-K, Half-Mile Challenge" will be fired at 500m (half a kilometre) and 800m (half a mile). Course of fire will be:

500m - 2 convertible sighters and 10 rounds on score
500m - 2 convertible sighters and 10 rounds on score
800m - 2 convertible sighters and 10 rounds on score
800m - 2 convertible sighters and 10 rounds on score


Start time is 10:00 (first shot downrange) , registration at 09:30. Match fee is $20.

Electronic targets will be used; bring a tablet/smartphone etc if you have one.

I encourage RNBRA members to come out and shoot this RNBRA Fullbore sanctioned event. An RSVP by email to dmc@danielchisholm.com would be appreciated!

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