Guys, I am throwing a draft together of a 1K yard qualification guidlines/COF. Let me know what yall think. Am I being to generous on target size, or too limited on sighters, etc. I generally would limit everything to 2MOA but the intent is to qualify folks that are getting started, not discourage people. Idea being they will get better.
1000 Yard Qualifier
The *** Range has available a 1000-yard rifle range for use by qualified members. The range has known distance firing points at 300, 600, 800, 900 and 1000 yards. This range is open to all shooters for use up to 300 yards without qualification. Long range qualification is required to shoot on the 600-1000-yard range.
To utilize firing points beyond 300 yards, attendance of one of the 600/1000 yards qualifiers is mandatory. The purpose of this activity is to ensure that everyone is a safe and competent shooter and that the rifle you choose, along with sighting system and ammunition, will maintain accuracy to a set standard at 600/1000 yards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the course?
TBD – Will depend on number of participants.
What does the qualifier cover?
The qualifier is for the most part a Show and Tell. You are demonstrating your ability and the ability of your equipment. It is not instructional by design although coaching assistance may be available by the event coordinator or RO. We want everyone to have an enjoyable experience.
You need to demonstrate by example the following:
• Ability to safely handle your firearms.
• Ability to follow range rules and commands.
• A basic understanding of ballistics and trajectories.
• A basic understanding of wind drift, spin drift and correction.
What equipment will I need?
• A rifle and ammunition capable of striking a [30 inch ? 3 MOA] diameter target at 1000 yards. This may be a gas operated rifle, bolt action, or other rifle deemed appropriate by the LR director.
• A sight system capable of 40 MOA elevation adjustment from a 100 yard zero. You may choose optics or open sights, but optical sights are preferred by most shooters.
• Ammunition appropriate to the range. The most common example is the .308 Winchester. Many other cartridges are equally suited and are too numerous to list here. Email when in doubt. Bring at least 50 rounds of ammunition. No .50 caliber cartridge, or any caliber based on the .50 case. .223 may be allowed based on approval from the LR director, no 7.62x39. ABSOLUTELY no Armor Piercing ammunition is allowed.
• A support method for your rifle. A bipod is the most often used, but a sling or sandbags are acceptable.
• A shooting mat of some type. The ground is cold/hot/wet/rocky, be kind to your body.
• A good spotting scope is nice, but not a requirement.
What is the course of fire?
We begin by confirming the shooter is capable of a non-interrupted 5 round group of less than 2.5 MOA at 300 yards, then 600 yards and onto 1000 yards.
There will be 2-5 sighers allowed to confirm 300 yard zero. Once everyone has demonstrated ability at this range we move to the 600-yard firing line. The shooter will have 2-5 sighers before demonstrating a 5 shot group of no more than 3 MOA at this distance. Once the shooter has demonstrated ability at this range we move to the 1000-yard firing line. The shooter will again have 2-5 sighers before demonstrating a 5 shot group of no more than 3 MOA at 1000 yards. Each shooter will call out the proper baseline adjustments to the sighting system at 600 and 1000 yards. These adjustments are confirmed by the qualification coordinator or range officer prior to shooting. Holdover to compensate for lack of adjustment is not allowed. Shooters fire at their assigned target and adjust the sights as needed. The 5 shoot group at 1000k yards will serve as the final exam. LR qualification coordinator will be available to answer questions.
What disqualifies me?
• Negligence.
• Major equipment failure.
• Inability or unwillingness to follow range rules and instructions.
• Inability of the shooter, rifle, or ammunition to hold a 3MOA group under observation
• Shooting over, or under berms or not able to hit target after the allotted sighers.
• Not familiar with equipment or concepts needed for medium or long-range shooting.
1000 Yard Qualifier
The *** Range has available a 1000-yard rifle range for use by qualified members. The range has known distance firing points at 300, 600, 800, 900 and 1000 yards. This range is open to all shooters for use up to 300 yards without qualification. Long range qualification is required to shoot on the 600-1000-yard range.
To utilize firing points beyond 300 yards, attendance of one of the 600/1000 yards qualifiers is mandatory. The purpose of this activity is to ensure that everyone is a safe and competent shooter and that the rifle you choose, along with sighting system and ammunition, will maintain accuracy to a set standard at 600/1000 yards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the course?
TBD – Will depend on number of participants.
What does the qualifier cover?
The qualifier is for the most part a Show and Tell. You are demonstrating your ability and the ability of your equipment. It is not instructional by design although coaching assistance may be available by the event coordinator or RO. We want everyone to have an enjoyable experience.
You need to demonstrate by example the following:
• Ability to safely handle your firearms.
• Ability to follow range rules and commands.
• A basic understanding of ballistics and trajectories.
• A basic understanding of wind drift, spin drift and correction.
What equipment will I need?
• A rifle and ammunition capable of striking a [30 inch ? 3 MOA] diameter target at 1000 yards. This may be a gas operated rifle, bolt action, or other rifle deemed appropriate by the LR director.
• A sight system capable of 40 MOA elevation adjustment from a 100 yard zero. You may choose optics or open sights, but optical sights are preferred by most shooters.
• Ammunition appropriate to the range. The most common example is the .308 Winchester. Many other cartridges are equally suited and are too numerous to list here. Email when in doubt. Bring at least 50 rounds of ammunition. No .50 caliber cartridge, or any caliber based on the .50 case. .223 may be allowed based on approval from the LR director, no 7.62x39. ABSOLUTELY no Armor Piercing ammunition is allowed.
• A support method for your rifle. A bipod is the most often used, but a sling or sandbags are acceptable.
• A shooting mat of some type. The ground is cold/hot/wet/rocky, be kind to your body.
• A good spotting scope is nice, but not a requirement.
What is the course of fire?
We begin by confirming the shooter is capable of a non-interrupted 5 round group of less than 2.5 MOA at 300 yards, then 600 yards and onto 1000 yards.
There will be 2-5 sighers allowed to confirm 300 yard zero. Once everyone has demonstrated ability at this range we move to the 600-yard firing line. The shooter will have 2-5 sighers before demonstrating a 5 shot group of no more than 3 MOA at this distance. Once the shooter has demonstrated ability at this range we move to the 1000-yard firing line. The shooter will again have 2-5 sighers before demonstrating a 5 shot group of no more than 3 MOA at 1000 yards. Each shooter will call out the proper baseline adjustments to the sighting system at 600 and 1000 yards. These adjustments are confirmed by the qualification coordinator or range officer prior to shooting. Holdover to compensate for lack of adjustment is not allowed. Shooters fire at their assigned target and adjust the sights as needed. The 5 shoot group at 1000k yards will serve as the final exam. LR qualification coordinator will be available to answer questions.
What disqualifies me?
• Negligence.
• Major equipment failure.
• Inability or unwillingness to follow range rules and instructions.
• Inability of the shooter, rifle, or ammunition to hold a 3MOA group under observation
• Shooting over, or under berms or not able to hit target after the allotted sighers.
• Not familiar with equipment or concepts needed for medium or long-range shooting.
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