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ULTRA-LONG RANGE CHALLENGE

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:21 pm
by Cliff Austen
The Ultra-Long Range Challenge is on. After being washed out last year we have programmed it for Saturday October 7 to Monday October 9, 2017, at the Coonabarabran Rifle Range, competing from 1000 to 1500 yards.
Details are on the NSW F Class Web Site.
See you there. Cheers. Cliff

Re: ULTRA-LONG RANGE CHALLENGE

Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 7:21 pm
by John S
Nsw F class website.... is www.nswfclass.com.au

Re: ULTRA-LONG RANGE CHALLENGE

Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:05 pm
by Tim N
Are there any limits at coona for shooting F open?
Apart from calibre?

Re: ULTRA-LONG RANGE CHALLENGE

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:39 pm
by Cliff Austen
Tim. I am not sure what you have in mind. But the limits are in accordance with the SSR's for F Open.
Coona is a 7.62 Classification range. Any calibre up to 8mm. Energy is not to exceed 4182 ft-lbs or 5675 joules.
Cheers. Cliff.

Re: ULTRA-LONG RANGE CHALLENGE

Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 6:28 pm
by RDavies
Cliff Austen wrote:Tim. I am not sure what you have in mind. But the limits are in accordance with the SSR's for F Open.
Coona is a 7.62 Classification range. Any calibre up to 8mm. Energy is not to exceed 4182 ft-lbs or 5675 joules.
Cheers. Cliff.

This will mean those with 300WSMs can compete, no problem.
Should be a great shoot, cant wait.
How many are coming from interstate for this one of a kind shoot? It should be well worth the travel.

Re: ULTRA-LONG RANGE CHALLENGE

Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 6:59 pm
by Singo85
Unfortunately I wont be able to machine gun so I wont be attending...................

Re: ULTRA-LONG RANGE CHALLENGE

Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:06 pm
by RDavies
Singo85 wrote:Unfortunately I wont be able to machine gun so I wont be attending...................

You can use your 230s. You wont want to shoot that one quickly.

Re: ULTRA-LONG RANGE CHALLENGE

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 5:57 pm
by Steve N
Sounds good. Do people camp at the range or travel from Coona?

Re: ULTRA-LONG RANGE CHALLENGE

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 6:46 pm
by RDavies
Steve N wrote:Sounds good. Do people camp at the range or travel from Coona?

Quite a few camp on the range and gather around the camp fire or put swags under the big shed. Others get together in Coona.

Re: ULTRA-LONG RANGE CHALLENGE

Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 11:13 am
by Cliff Austen
It's getting close, 2 months to go.
Following on from Rod's comments on camping.
The facilities are basic and best suited to the enthusiast.
No power, long drop toilets and a basic portable shower.
Mobile phone service is about 2 - 3 km away for those using Telstra.
The range is about 25Km out of Coonabarabran.
See you there.
Cheers Cliff

Re: ULTRA-LONG RANGE CHALLENGE

Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:41 am
by Cliff Austen
9 days to go to our first Ultra Long Range Challenge.
Friday afternoon 6th October there will be a general practice to check your elevation at 1000 yards.
See you there. It should be an interesting time.
Cheers.
Cliff. \:D/

Re: ULTRA-LONG RANGE CHALLENGE

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 2:50 pm
by mike H
Cliff Austen wrote:9 days to go to our first Ultra Long Range Challenge.
Friday afternoon 6th October there will be a general practice to check your elevation at 1000 yards.
See you there. It should be an interesting time.
Cheers.
Cliff. \:D/

All ammo ready for two rifles,counting down the days.

Re: ULTRA-LONG RANGE CHALLENGE

Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 9:29 pm
by RDavies
Any updates on how things are going at the long range shoot in Coona?

Re: ULTRA-LONG RANGE CHALLENGE

Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 5:17 am
by AlanF
RDavies wrote:Any updates on how things are going at the long range shoot in Coona?

There are about 30 shooters, about half MR, and about a quarter each F Class and F/TR. Conditions were pretty good for Saturday, but even in light winds the 1500 was very tricky, with best F Class scores around 70 out of 90. Dennis Shallis managed a very nice 89 at 1100. I can't give you scores, as I left the range mid-afternoon. Today's is forecast is for rain and stronger wind, so there might be some disruption.

Re: ULTRA-LONG RANGE CHALLENGE

Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 7:26 am
by macguru
how did sunday go ?