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Hello Everyone, I wanted to let you know that the Monashka Bay indoor range is temporarily open. We put up three vent segments this past weekend and had to get the final measurement on the last piece. Yesterday the CRO and I put up visqueen to close the gap so we can use the range. The final piece is now ready to put up and we will attempt to do that this next weekend. Further details will be available then. ===================================================================== Target Shooting Focus HIGH POWER RIFLE
Just what is High Power Rifle Shooting? It's an outdoor rifle match involving different ranges, positions and time limits. A National Match Course (which is what we usually shoot here in Kodiak) consists of four separate matches.
Match one is a 200 yard slow fire and consists of 12 shots in 12 minutes from the standing position at 200 yards. The first 2 shots are sighting shots and are not scored.
Match two is a 200 yard rapid fire. It is shot from the sitting position. The shooter has 2 sighting shots in 2 minutes followed by 10 shots in 60 seconds. A reload is required. Time starts when the targets appear. The targets are lowered at the end of 60 seconds. The shooter is required to be in the standing position until time starts, he then gets into position and if he is using a semi-auto -- shoots 2 rounds and reloads with 8 rounds. Bolt actions shoot 5 and 5. Slings are allowed in this match.
Match three is 300 yard rapid fire. It is shot from the prone position. The shooter has 2 sighting shots in 2 minutes followed by 10 shots in 70 seconds. A reload is required. Time starts when the targets appear. The targets are lowered at the end of 70 seconds. The shooter is required to be in the standing position until time starts, he then gets into position and if he is using a semi-auto shoots 2 rounds and reloads with 8 rounds. Bolt actions shoot 5 and 5. Slings are allowed in this match.
Match four is 500 yard slow fire. It consists of 22 shots in 22 minutes from the prone position at 500 yards. The first 2 shots are sighting shots and are not scored.
Service rifles used in this sport include M1A's (the civilian version of the M14), the M1 Garand, and the AR15. Match rifles include various bolt actions (mostly Winchesters and Remingtons) and other semi auto rifles. The requirements are that the rifle holds at least 5 rounds in the magazine and has iron sights.
This is the competition that qualifies you to purchase an M1 Garand from the CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program). Go to http://www.odcmp.com/ to find the current prices and availability.
Shooting one highpower match will teach you more about rifle shooting than a lifetime of hunting experiences. When you shoot your first X at 500 yards the feeling of accomplishment you feel will hook you into highpower for a long time.
A lot of shooters feel intimidated by the long ranges and the feeling of being an outsider at the matches. Believe me everyone out there felt the same way there first time. Also at most matches the competitors will go out of their way to help a "new shooter". Most shooters do better than they figured at 600 yards too, don't let it stop you.
The Kodiak Island Sportsman's Association holds HP Rifle matches monthly so come on out and give it a try.
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Kodiak Island Sportsman's AssociationIndoor shooting range is open to the general public for people that want to shoot out of the inclement weather this winter. Prices for members $8.00 or Non-members $12.00 for a 2 hour session. (We sell targets out there)
Tuesday though Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 PM.
Calibers used in the indoor range are 22 rifles and pistols up to and including .45 caliber.
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