echo3mike
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The Virginia 1000 Yard Benchrest Association holds monthly benchrest matches aboard MCB Quantico using Range 4. This season, they've added a factory class relay, which is just that...bring your favorite shootin' iron out 'n see what it can do. If you've never been to a BR match, it's a new and different world: personally, I've never seen someone bolt a scoped, barreled action onto a railroad tie before.
I've wanted to get dope for my current .308 scope and load at 1k, and Quantico is pretty much it for LR ranges in the area. So I took the plunge. All I can say is what a blast!
Since I didn't have any data, one of the other shooters volunteered to spot for my sighters, and got me on paper in 3 shots...after that, it was up to me. Fortunately, the weather held out and the wind only bit me a little. All of my record shots were scored, albeit left thanks to the wind. And of course, that one friggin' flyer moves my group out from around 12" to about 19"...c'est la vie.
Everyone involved was friendly and helpful...the whole thing had a family picnic atmosphere. They have Marines to pull and score targets, and they performed with their customary professionalism.
If you're in the area and interested in LR rifle shooting, this is an excellent opportunity to get your feet wet. They shoot IBS rules; six minutes for sighting in, and 10 minutes for your 5 record shots. It's not a alot of time, but if you're a new shooter they really want you to have a good time and they make every attempt to help you out.
S.
I've wanted to get dope for my current .308 scope and load at 1k, and Quantico is pretty much it for LR ranges in the area. So I took the plunge. All I can say is what a blast!
Since I didn't have any data, one of the other shooters volunteered to spot for my sighters, and got me on paper in 3 shots...after that, it was up to me. Fortunately, the weather held out and the wind only bit me a little. All of my record shots were scored, albeit left thanks to the wind. And of course, that one friggin' flyer moves my group out from around 12" to about 19"...c'est la vie.
Everyone involved was friendly and helpful...the whole thing had a family picnic atmosphere. They have Marines to pull and score targets, and they performed with their customary professionalism.
If you're in the area and interested in LR rifle shooting, this is an excellent opportunity to get your feet wet. They shoot IBS rules; six minutes for sighting in, and 10 minutes for your 5 record shots. It's not a alot of time, but if you're a new shooter they really want you to have a good time and they make every attempt to help you out.
S.
