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*******Thank you, Royal.
FYI, received an email response from Mr. Sawyer regarding qualification at the 200-300 yard range. Perfectly pleasant. Here is the idea (re)summarized:
1) Center fire rifle suitable for 200+ yards.
2) Shoot a group on the 100 yard range to present to the RO on qualification day showing that your rifle is well zero'd. They are not looking for 1/4 inch groups. (I noted ~1 MOA for my set-up in the email. Didn't seem to be a concern.)
3) Eight rounds at the 200 yard range on a 14 inch target. Five of the eight rounds must hit the inner 8 inch ring. (So, that's 4 MOA from the bench).
4) Email Ed or the other other committee members ~1 week ahead of time to ensure that someone will be there on the scheduled qualification date/time (you'll also get qualification instructions).
5) Try to be prompt on the day/time (respectful).
This doesn't seem unreasonable to me.
Nervous?
You'll need to have an idea of the ballistics of your rounds from your rifle particularly if you've never shot beyond the 100 yard range. So, ahead of time, figure out your come-up for your rifle at 200 yards. Dial it in (hopefully in the correct direction).
If you've zero'd at 100 yards, you've calculated your adjustment ahead of time, and everything else is working; you'll likely be "on paper" for your first round. On the other-hand, if you are all over the paper on the 100 yard range, then take some time to figure out the issue. There is no point to shoot on a longer range if you or your gun is being inconsistent.
The target is 7 MOA. The objective (target bullseye) is 4 MOA. And, you are doing this from the bench. That seems to be a fairly generous to me.
If there is a "pep talk", remember your fundamentals, relax, get out of your head, and focus. If you are easily spooked then well... guns?
I joined Harvard without knowing anyone. I walked up to the head honcho (ClarenceFloyd) and said I wanted to join but didn't have a sponsor, and he said hell, I'll be your sponsor. Done deal.
If you are interested in defensive pistol, I'm told the IDPA guys are real good guys, generally. Stop by their practice session and check it out. I think they practice a couple evenings a week spring and summer. Just let them know your beginner status. You'll probably find someone fairly easy to help you along. It is that kind of club. They also offer a class, Intro To IDPA. Ask around about it. That would get you going.
ETA: Getting started with IDPA:
http://www.metrowesttactical.com/resources/idpa/getting-started-idpa
Contact info:
http://www.idpa.com/clubprofile/2135
I joined Harvard without knowing anyone. I walked up to the head honcho (ClarenceFloyd) and said I wanted to join but didn't have a sponsor, and he said hell, I'll be your sponsor. Done deal.
********Thank you, Royal.
FYI, received an email response from Mr. Sawyer regarding qualification at the 200-300 yard range. Perfectly pleasant. Here is the idea (re)summarized:
1) Center fire rifle suitable for 200+ yards.
2) Shoot a group on the 100 yard range to present to the RO on qualification day showing that your rifle is well zero'd. They are not looking for 1/4 inch groups. (I noted ~1 MOA for my set-up in the email. Didn't seem to be a concern.)
3) Eight rounds at the 200 yard range on a 14 inch target. Five of the eight rounds must hit the inner 8 inch ring. (So, that's 4 MOA from the bench).
4) Email Ed or the other other committee members ~1 week ahead of time to ensure that someone will be there on the scheduled qualification date/time (you'll also get qualification instructions).
5) Try to be prompt on the day/time (respectful).
This doesn't seem unreasonable to me.
Nervous?
You'll need to have an idea of the ballistics of your rounds from your rifle particularly if you've never shot beyond the 100 yard range. So, ahead of time, figure out your come-up for your rifle at 200 yards. Dial it in (hopefully in the correct direction).
If you've zero'd at 100 yards, you've calculated your adjustment ahead of time, and everything else is working; you'll likely be "on paper" for your first round. On the other-hand, if you are all over the paper on the 100 yard range, then take some time to figure out the issue. There is no point to shoot on a longer range if you or your gun is being inconsistent.
The target is 7 MOA. The objective (target bullseye) is 4 MOA. And, you are doing this from the bench. That seems to be a fairly generous to me.
If there is a "pep talk", remember your fundamentals, relax, get out of your head, and focus. If you are easily spooked then well... guns?
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Do you have the email address for the person I need to contact to qual?
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Do you have the email address for the person I need to contact to qual?
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Thanks guys, emailed Ed and it's on for this Sunday. Considering recent events I need practice.
******Good to hear. One of the crew will be with you spotting and coaching as needed. Relax have fun and enjoy it.
*******Good to hear. One of the crew will be with you spotting and coaching as needed. Relax have fun and enjoy it.
They will likely have what is needed to spot and call. Yes, it is a covered firing line with benches. Don't know if they have use-able rifle rests. I'd bring a sandbag or a backpack as a rest.****** Excellent, I forgot to mention I don't own a spotting scope. - - - Updated - - - ******* Is there a bench/rifle rest at the range?
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Excellent, I forgot to mention I don't own a spotting scope.
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Is there a bench/rifle rest at the range?
*******Yes, the qual is from the bench. Rifle rests are provided if you need one. When I qual'd, there was a personal spotter for every shooter.
So anyone Qualify at Harvard this weekend ?
I just zeroed in my new iron sights on the AR and will probably try to make it to quals next month.I was also in the first group, first 8 shots with my AR were very low, off the target but on the backing. After a few adjustments got my second group on paper, high left. I borrowed a rifle rest, now I need a spotting scope. I think I was the only shooter w/a AR and iron sights.
******I just zeroed in my new iron sights on the AR and will probably try to make it to quals next month.
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If you zeroed at the 100yd range aim high.
******What were you shooting, and how much ballistics drop-off did you experience between 100 yards and 250?
Depends on where it's zeroed.What were you shooting, and how much ballistics drop-off did you experience between 100 yards and 250?
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since I was shooting an AR I was told by my spotter about 4 inches. It's a little over 200yds.
I'm assuming 5.56, and not .223? Standard 'Federal' load, or a Hornady special?
A zeroed-to-bull 100-yard rifle : 4" drop to 250 sounds about right for a generic Federal 5.56 load, but there may be other factors I'm not thinking-of.
*******Who zeroes a rifle at 100 yards?
Who zeroes a rifle at 100 yards?
It is standard-practice to zero rifles at 100 yards for white-tail hunting.....in Pennsylvania.