Rifle Workshops
Descriptionlast updated 08-10-08
300 Yard Rifle WorkshopThis workshop is conducted on the Benchrest Range and provides distances from the 25 yard site-in up to 300 yards. Instructors will be available for specific student interest topics. A chronograph service is also available to test pet or factory load performance from students own rifle. Any caliber center-fire rifle is permitted (except 50 cal. BMG). Also instructions on making and using an electric bore cleaner for under $15.00 will be offered. Scope mounting and site-in service is also available. This workshop offers hunter and shooters an opportunity to shoot beyond the normal 100-200 yard capability of public ranges.
Location: Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Benchrest Range
1/2 day (4-5 hours) - Fee $35.00, Junior shooters accompanied by an adult are free
500 Meter Rifle WorkshopThis workshop is conducted on the Rifle Silhouette Range and provides distances from 225 yards to 547 yards at rifle silhouette hunting type steal targets; chicken, pig, turkey and ram. Instructors will be available for specific student interest topics. A chronograph service is also available to test pet or factory load performance from students own rifle. Rifle calibers are restricted on this range; high-power centerfire only, no 22 caliber rifles, no wildcats or magnum calibers, no 50 cal. BMG. Also instructions on making and using an electric bore cleaner for under $15.00 will be offered. Scope mounting and site-in service is also available. This workshop offers hunter and shooters an opportunity to shoot beyond the normal 100-200 yard capability of public ranges.
Location: Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Rifle Silhouette Range
1/2 day (4-5 hours) - Fee $35.00, Junior shooters accompanied by an adult are free
Precision Field Rifle 1000 yard WorkshopThis long range workshop provides hunters and precision shooters an opportunity to adjust their loads and weapon systems for shooting even increments from 100 yards through 1000 yards. Students may use access to build come-up charts, test loads and equipment as well as improve marksmanship skills. Instructors will be available for coaching, mounting optics, assisting with site-ins and coordinating shooters and the pits.
Location: Ben Avery Shooting Facility, High-Power Range
1/2 day (4-5 hours) - Fee $35.00
Prerequisite: Successful completion of TacTrain PFR-I course, by invitation, or Chief Rangemaster approval