F T/R Competition For the Houston FTR shooters

There have been Service Rifle clinics, but I am not aware of any long range clinic. There are something like 40 odd matches at Bayou Rifles this year and many of them are on Sundays (ok, most of them.) After a long day of matches, we have to close the long range area to allow members access to the 200/300 yard line.

What you should do is try to have one of the shooters spend some time with you and teach you some stuff. I don't think it's a good idea to ask everybody, because it can get confusing since some people will have contradictory opinions. So it's better to deal with one person and learn from him or her. Try to find somebody who shoots a rifle similar to yours, or at least the same caliber and then ask specific questions. It's also recommended that you listen to the answers and try to put those things in practice.

F-class also involves equipment and handloading, especially that last part. Yes, the learning curve is somewhat steep, but everyone started somewhere and learned and adapted and it seems that I'm always learning stuff. It's part of the game.

All this to say, there is little to no chance of such a clinic in the near term.
 
I figured as much Denys.... The budget doesnt really allow for a chronograph as of now.... guess I 'll have to guess on my come-up's for 1000 yards. I will stop by this sunday and stop by next sunday for the Texas Championship. I will for sure be there for the next 1000 yard match.. BEWARE..LOL
 
Thanks for the warning. Just so you know TSRA is 3 days long with practice available on Thursday prior. Friday is for team matches and then on Saturday it's individual matches, 3 X1000 yards. On Sunday, it's Palma style (yuck) and we will start at the 800 yard line (groan). At the last TSRA, some hoser left his car parked behind the 800 yard line as he left for the pits and then we started shooting at the 900 line. It was funny to hear the alarm system scream at every shot that flew above the car. Why SNAFUBAR had to put a round through the rear window we shall never know, but he did say it was a sighter so it did not cost him any points. He was 7 lanes away, so go figure.
 
SNAFURunderbar: Crap, you're right. Now that I think about it, the car was moved before we even got to the 900 yard line. This is so confusing.

It's been incredibly windy all week, and it looks to be cold(ish) on Sunday. Brrrrr.
 
yeah, the wind was pretty bad...it killed me on my last string of fire. The pits took some getting used to to work, but really was no worse than taping and scoring for IDPA.
 
Does Bayou City Rifles allow guests to come out and shoot? I know I can come out for a competition but that does no good with little to no experience at 1K yards...I need some practice at that range
 
Does Bayou City Rifles allow guests to come out and shoot? I know I can come out for a competition but that does no good with little to no experience at 1K yards...I need some practice at that range

Sean,
I participated in my first 3 x 20 @ 1000 yd F-Class with no prior experience beyond 600 yd. I used my MV along with atmospheric data in JBM Ballistics to get a predicted drop and windage info for 1000 yd. I actually did very well until the 3rd match where I got caught by the wind on a few shots. My point is, if you've shot in any F-Class matches before, or have good dope for your setup (particularly MV), you should be able to go and compete with few concerns. There are always good people at matches that can help make sure you get on target with your sighters and show you the ropes in the pits. etc. Finding a place to really "practice" at 1000 yd is not always so easy and I think you'll find once you try it that shooting at 1000 yd is really not all that different than at 600 yd. Of course the wind will push you farther off, etc., but fundamentally, the basics of good shooting still apply and will serve you well at any range. As long as you have a load that will get you there (ie. NO SMK 168s!!!), you should be fine. If you just get out and do it, I think you'll enjoy yourself and be very pleased that you did.
 
What he said.

Finding a member who can invite you on a day when there is "practice" going on at 1000 yards is going to be problematic. Best to show up at a match with your equipment, a zero at known distance and the velocity and details of your bullet and we can go from there. If you have JBM generated stuff, that works just as well or better. Elevation of the range is 90 feet, and use appropriate temperature for the day when you come out. Humidity is also a factor and it's usually very humid at the range, which helps, of course.

I just finished off the report for yesterday's match and it should be going out via email later today. Next up is TSRA LR this weekend, then I'll start worrying about the April 7th LR match.
 
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Chris,
I dont run with the big dogs in F-Open, I am but a lowly FTR shooter with a mouse gun....but I suspect you need a little more case capacity and heavier bullet to be competitive at 1k....but for a steel ringer/tactical rig it will probably be just fine. Talk to Mark Walker next time you are at the match...he and many others there are experts on what works and what doesnt for 7mm's @ 1k
 
I was figuring the 7-08 cause she won't do the 1k thing very often if ever, but i might use it for 1k every once in a while. in reality she would use it more for 600...but i will give mark a shout.