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600 Yard Range Rules

Henry County Gun Club (HCGC)

Present Conditions and Certification
For Shooting on the 600 Yard Rifle Range
Approved – January 2, 2012

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  1. Range Rules

    1. Rifles must be equipped with sights having repeatable adjustments (i.e. click adjustable or vernier sights, or click adjustable scopes.)
    2. Ammo –> Cartridges used on the range must be centerfire rifle, 50 caliber or less. 50 caliber ball ammunition may be used on the AR500 steel targets, but ONLY at distances of 200 yards or greater. Armor piercing bullets, or bullets containing steel or iron cores, must not be used on these steel targets, however, they may be used on paper targets. Some bullets containing steel or iron cores are not labeled as such, and appear to be jacketed bullets. Therefore, if there is any question about their contents, they should be checked with a magnet. Common pistol ammunition, as well as M1 carbine ammunition, may not be used on this range. Tracer ammunition may not be used on this range.
    3. Targets –> We have a large primary berm with a pit at the end of the range. Currently, we do not have a cantilever system in place to raise and lower targets. However, we can place paper targets with cardboard backing on target stands at the base of the large primary berm for members to qualify. These targets will remain stationary and the shooters must move their positions to shoot at the various distances. The paper targets are the same used in National Match shoots. The 200 yd target has an aiming black of 13″. The 300/400/500 yd target is the same target with the exception of an additional ring of black to help aiming. The 600 yd target has an aiming black of 36″. The paper targets are available for purchase from the Club. We have enough for the Qualifications and are using target stands from our 100/200 range. In the future, target stands will be constructed specifically for the 600 yd range and a target shed will be purchased for storage.
      1. Additional small berms are being constructed for the use of steel targets. These small berms will be 8’x10’ and will be on the backside of the 500, 400, 300, 200 and 100 yd berms or markers. Targets on the small berms can be shot from the present 600 yd berm, nearest the entrance without the shooter moving. Shooting the IDPA 18-3/4″ x 30-3/4″ steel silhouette targets at 200, 400 and 600 yards will qualify a member the same as shooting the paper targets at the given distances.
      2. No improvised targets such as, soda cans, glass or plastic bottles, rocks or sticks may be shot on this range. With the exception of steel targets on the small berms, all targets and frames are to be removed when shooting is completed.
    4. Vehicles –> At all times, do not drive over the drainage pipes and stay off the berms or damage will result. During the wet season, passenger vehicles will be restricted to the gravel road and parking areas and only ATV’s and 4 wheelers may be driven on the range itself. Small trailers or wagons may be used with the ATV’s and 4 wheelers to transport targets, target frames, or other equipment. During the dry season, passenger vehicles may park on the range behind the berms being used during shooting but remember to stay off the drainage pipes and berms.
    5. All brass and steel casings must be picked up. All trash that came with you, leaves with you.
    6. Safety rules must be emphasized in the classroom and at the range session. These rules could either be the club safety rules and/or a combination of the Appleseed rules, which are quoted below:
      • Always keep the muzzle in a safe direction. (down range, or up during transport)
      • Do not load until the load command is given.
      • Keep your finger off the trigger until the sights are on the target.
      • Make sure those around you follow the safety rules.
    7. In addition, the rifles should be made safe when the firing string is completed:
      • Magazines out.
      • Bolts back.
      • Safeties on.
      • Chamber flags in.
      • If shooters proceed to the target line, someone must remain at the firing line to ensure that no one touches the rifles while people are downrange.

  2. Qualification Process

    1. Shooters who hold current Hi Power NRA or CMP classification cards, will require no further certification.  Those who do not hold the above classifications will be required to undergo the qualification process.
    2. Applicants will be separated into three classes, initially by the applicant themselves, and then determined by the Qualifying Coach.
      1. Fast Track – is a knowledgeable shooter who understands Minutes of Angle (MOA). From the number of inches their point of impact is located from the target center, they must be able to calculate the number of MOA which are required to place their hits on the target center, and how to adjust their sights. These may attempt to qualify without attending the classroom portion of the qualification process.
      2. Med Track – is a knowledgeable shooter who does not understand MOA and sight adjustments.  These will need to attend the classroom session before attempting to qualify on the range.
      3. Slow Track – is a shooter who wants to learn how to shoot. He/she will have to attend the IMC class and an instruction session involving live fire on a range to be determined.
    3. Equipment – Prior to Qualification, all applicants must have their rifles zeroed for 200 yards and will need approximately 100 rounds of ammo. Safety glasses, ear protection and notebook are required. Additional items may be: spotting scope, mat, sling, shooting jacket and glove.
    4. Process – To qualify, the member will be allowed 5 sighting shots in 5 minutes, and then 10 qualifying shots in 10 minutes at each successive distance of 200, 400, and 600 yards. The required accuracy will be 9 minutes of angle (MOA) on each target from either the unlimited or limited Qualification Positions. If a shooter qualifies at a certain distance, but fails to qualify at a greater distance, he/she will be limited to shooting up to the longest distance at which he/she qualified.
    5. Qualification Positions will be as follows:
      • Unlimited: Those persons who qualify using no more support than a rifle sling, have no restrictions.
      • Limited: those persons who qualify using bipods, sandbag, bench rest, or other artificial support, are restricted to shooting with that support method at all times. If different positions are required, you must re-qualify.
    6. Classes – Classroom sessions will teach ballistics, MOA, come-ups, and how they relate to sight settings. Bring a notebook. The info should be filled out and saved. It will help on the range. These classroom sessions will be limited to 18 participants.
    7. During range construction, no shooting will be allowed if construction equipment or personnel are on the range.
    8. Designated days for training and qualification will be announced as soon as the best dates are determined.
    9. A list of qualified shooters will be maintained and posted on the Club bulletin board. The list will include their name, method of qualification and limitation.
    10. Guests/Visitors. Article V of the HCGC bylaws apply to guests/visitors of this range. To participate in nationally recognized registered shoots the guest must be a current card carrying member with an NRA or CMP classification or be supervised by a qualified club member.