Destination matches?

[Baron85]

Looking for some ideas on unique matches or locations around the US. Been shooting in the local Wyoming and Colorado prs type matches for a few years. Also shot the steel safari, team safari, and a guardian match. Looking to try some new locations that offer a unique experience or venue.

So far on my list is K&M and Altus. What other suggestions do you guys have to add to my bucket list? Doesn’t need to be PRS type matches but want to focus on long range rifle.

Also not in my prime anymore so not looking for 100 mile death marches. Could be more intense than steel safari but not crazy.

 

[Huskydriver]

Dmr resort... Beautiful venue that they are starting up matches at.

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[sachsmart]

WAR match in Pennsylvania if you want a non square range east coast match. Beautiful location & challenging match. Its moved to September now & its quite pleasant to shoot

 

[Rippey715]

Have you done Heart Mountain Challenge yet? Snake River, ID and KRG Windbreaker matches also look awesome.

 

[Baron85]

More great options. I will add them to my list!

 

[Sheldon N]

KRG Windbreaker is my favorite venue thus far.

Hornady PRC is also on my list of must attend matches from all the photos I’ve seen of it.

Pics from this years KRG.

 

[Baron85]

Where is the krg match? Looks like Idaho or Wyoming.

 

[Sheldon N]

Where is the krg match? Looks like Idaho or Wyoming.

It’s near Wilbur, WA on the edge of Lake Roosevelt.

 

[Clint E.]

NRL match in Alaska this year. Fist year for the match so who knows, but c'mon its alaksa.

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[sachsmart]

KRG Windbreaker is my favorite venue thus far.

Hornady PRC is also on my list of must attend matches from all the photos I’ve seen of it.

Pics from this years KRG.

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Definitely on my list. Nick explained how he sets it up earlier this year when we shot together in a match. Maybe next year

 

[LR1845]

Looking for some ideas on unique matches or locations around the US. Been shooting in the local Wyoming and Colorado prs type matches for a few years. Also shot the steel safari, team safari, and a guardian match. Looking to try some new locations that offer a unique experience or venue.

So far on my list is K&M and Altus. What other suggestions do you guys have to add to my bucket list? Doesn’t need to be PRS type matches but want to focus on long range rifle.

Also not in my prime anymore so not looking for 100 mile death marches. Could be more intense than steel safari but not crazy.

Northern Nevada has several different types of LR matches....Elko and Reno NV have long range varmint match matches that are a blast to shoot as well as PRS and NRL22. Reno also has a short range tactical match that's geared more towards gas guns but if your fast running a bolt you can do well.

Ely NV has a match where you start with a 22lr at 100yds then switch to a 6 or 6.5mm out to 500yds I think then it's what ever you want past that out to 1000+ yards....this is kind of an odd match how its ran but fun and there's nice cash prizes...the last one I shot I think the high score took home $750 bucks.

 

[JWG284]

Gravestone Precision Shooting
1 hour west of DFW airport.

 

[NiteQwill]

KRG Windbreaker and Snake River are great.

 

[Baron85]

That looks incredible! Is it a hiking/field type match like steel safari? I’m going to look it up tonight

 

[NiteQwill]

That looks incredible! Is it a hiking/field type match like steel safari? I’m going to look it up tonight

KRG Windbreaker is a drive, or else it would take 4 days

Snake River is all hiking. Lots of people got their asses kicked on the hiking if you're not in shape. The steep incline and decline if the whole match is fun.

 

[Baron85]

What kind of mileage and elevation gain for snake river?

 

[davsco]

not sure if you want just prs or are open to other stuff. check out nra world action shoot. used to be at peacemaker range in wv but was in indiana last year. three days and they have stages including uspsa, idpa, prs, 2/3 gun, trap/skeet, cowboy action etc. all guns and ammo are included so don't need to worry about schlepping guns & ammo and gear thru airports etc.

 

[kthomas]

KRG Windbreaker and Snake River are great.

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These look like incredible venues!

 

[NiteQwill]

What kind of mileage and elevation gain for snake river?

Not more than 2? The elevation was the ass kicker for most. It's a couple hundred feet in a very short distance.

These look like incredible venues!

They are spectacular. Honestly, the pictures don't do it justice. It better IRL.

 

[mpk1996]

Hornady is one of the better run matches at a great facility. Idaho is great. K&M is an awesome flat range. Lots of props and well run. The grind is a unique match that all shooters should goto, either as a pro or am. The alpha nut crusher is a very cool match. But be prepared to, as the name suggests, get crushed. It’s not easy, even for seasoned shooters.

 

[GrassyKnollEnterprises]

Four Nines Shoot in Wyoming, new venue with lodging, great courses and ranges.
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[Dead Eye Dick]

You’ll need to get in gear, but in your first list of destinations, the Accuracy International match at Altus is coming up on 5-6 April. It’s a heck of a match. If you go, make sure you get there on the 4th for train up day to get the feel of the place. It might be in the south, but its huge

Another Range, though private, is Arena Training Center in Southwest Georgia. It’s even bigger than Altus. They have a few open matches and the occasional Open Range day. As far as you would have to travel, it would be best to hit a match rather than try for a range day.

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[Rodney65]

Don't feel you have to limit yourself to the US. This is just a days drive from Wyoming:

The picture probably doesn't do the whole match justice but it's the NRL Hunter Willow Creek Washout near Nanton, Alberta. Great scenery, great stages. Tons of fun.

Also should add coming up in May is the NRL Rocky Mountain match near Cranbrook, BC a few hours farther yet but still not bad. It's hosted on a beautiful ranch. Again it was hard to capture the scenery in a picture or two but just imagine this but without some ugly guy blocking the view:

Here's everyone having a time getting shuttled to their start points:

There were rivers, dust dunes, tree houses, hills, and livestock corals too. Lots of fun.

Both matches had a couple miles of hiking over moderate terrain but nothing crazy.

 

[Xcount]

Don't feel you have to limit yourself to the US. This is just a days drive from Wyoming:
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The picture probably doesn't do the whole match justice but it's the NRL Hunter Willow Creek Washout near Nanton, Alberta. Great scenery, great stages. Tons of fun.

Also should add coming up in May is the NRL Rocky Mountain match near Cranbrook, BC a few hours farther yet but still not bad. It's hosted on a beautiful ranch. Again it was hard to capture the scenery in a picture or two but just imagine this but without some ugly guy blocking the view:
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Here's everyone having a time getting shuttled to their start points:
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There were rivers, dust dunes, tree houses, hills, and livestock corals too. Lots of fun.

Both matches had a couple miles of hiking over moderate terrain but nothing crazy.

Looks like a great time but can you tell us the requirements to transport a rifle into Canada for these matches? Even a bolt action rifle will have to be documented at the border, right?

Thanks

 

[NiteQwill]

Looks like a great time but can you tell us the requirements to transport a rifle into Canada for these matches? Even a bolt action rifle will have to be documented at the border, right?

Thanks

I've traveled a bit internationally with firearms.

If flying:
Check limits on weight and magazine restrictions. Also, make sure the airline you are traveling on will allow you to check in firearms. Some DO NOT despite all your forms, invitation, etc.

In Canada, there are NO limits on magazine capacity for a bolt gun as long it can ONLY be used for a bolt gun. Any 10+ rd magazine that can be used on a semi auto AND a bolt gun is a no-go. Of course, don't believe me and make sure you look up any relevant update laws.

Have a CBP Form 4457 filled out and signed by a customs officer BEFORE leaving the US. Usually I get this done a week or so before travel. This allows you to travel back to the USA and prevents CBP from collecting duties on items obtained abroad AND proves you are bringing your firearm BACK TO THE US.

For Canada:
Fill out the form RCMP 5589. Fill it out THREE times for good measure (keep one on you, in your car, and with the firearm). It's good for 60 days. It also allows you to buy ammo in Canada.
DO NOT SIGN THE FORM until you reach Canadian customs and do it with them there. Cost for importation is $25 CAD paid at the border. It should go without saying, but DO NOT bring pistols or suppressors.

Funny enough, it's relatively easy to travel abroad with firearms. I have never had issues.

 

[kthomas]

I've traveled a bit internationally with firearms.

If flying:
Check limits on weight and magazine restrictions. Also, make sure the airline you are traveling on will allow you to check in firearms. Some DO NOT despite all your forms, invitation, etc.

In Canada, there are NO limits on magazine capacity for a bolt gun as long it can ONLY be used for a bolt gun. Any 10+ rd magazine that can be used on a semi auto AND a bolt gun is a no-go. Of course, don't believe me and make sure you look up any relevant update laws.

Have a CBP Form 4457 filled out and signed by a customs officer BEFORE leaving the US. Usually I get this done a week or so before travel. This allows you to travel back to the USA and prevents CBP from collecting duties on items obtained abroad AND proves you are bringing your firearm BACK TO THE US.

For Canada:
Fill out the form RCMP 5589. Fill it out THREE times for good measure (keep one on you, in your car, and with the firearm). It's good for 60 days. It also allows you to buy ammo in Canada.
DO NOT SIGN THE FORM until you reach Canadian customs and do it with them there. Cost for importation is $25 CAD paid at the border. It should go without saying, but DO NOT bring pistols or suppressors.

Funny enough, it's relatively easy to travel abroad with firearms. I have never had issues.

Funny enough, I've found that when traveling with firearms the biggest issue is often with the airlines themselves. On top of looking up the federal regs, make sure you look at the airlines specific rules. They like to impart their own arbitrary rules on to the traveler, which can cause annoyance.

Air Canada for example requires you to notify them at least 24 hours before your flight that you are traveling with a firearm - or at least they did a few years ago. Air Canada also has very annoying ammo allowances.

 

[Rodney65]

Looks like a great time but can you tell us the requirements to transport a rifle into Canada for these matches? Even a bolt action rifle will have to be documented at the border, right?

Thanks

Well luckily some others chimed in as the only times I have brought firearms into Canada have been on the return leg of my trips.

Here is a link to the RCMP forms:

https://rcmp.ca/en/firearms/licensing/non-residents

Seems it is set up to allow a person to bring in two firearms without much hassle.