Henry County Gun Club (HCGC)
Present Conditions and Certification
For Shooting on the 600 Yard Rifle Range
600 Yard Range Rules
- Rifles must be equipped with sights having repeatable adjustments (i.e. click adjustable or vernier sights, or click adjustable scopes.)
- Ammunition used on the range must be 50 caliber or less.
50 caliber ball ammunition may be used on the AR500 steel targets, but ONLY at distances of 200 yards or more. Armor piercing bullets must not be used on these steel targets. Common pistol ammunition may not be used on this range. Tracer ammunition may not be used on this range.
- Additional small berms have been constructed for the use of steel targets. These small berms are located on the 500, 400, 300, 200 and 100 yard berms. Targets on the small berms can be shot from the present 600 yard berm, nearest the entrance without the shooter moving. Shooting the IDPA steel silhouette targets at 200, 400 and 600 yards will qualify a member the same as shooting the paper targets at the given distances.
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.
- Be careful not to drive vehicles 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 ATVs 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.
- All brass and steel casings must be picked up. All trash that came with you – leaves with you.
- In addition, the rifles should be made safe when the firing string is completed:
- Magazines out and/or unloaded.
- 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.
Qualification Process.
You can schedule a 600-Yard Range Qualifier for its members
with any BOG member or Match Director.
Once qualified, you will be issued a key for this range that will
replace your standard key. If you are
interested, please let us know and we can set up a time to meet.
This email contains important information to prepare for the
event. Please read carefully and follow the instructions. Qualification usually requires classroom
training before shooting. We wish to reduce this classroom time by having you
watch and make notes on the 12 videos from this link provided by the National
Shooting Sports Foundation.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0IxQm9Na-ZUJM7XH1HSVcHVT6lxeI6ER
Regardless of if you’re an experienced or beginner shooting
at these distances, please watch these videos and focus on the Fundamentals,
MOA, and Windage Estimation/Compensation but we encourage you to watch them
all.
1) No meal will
be supplied, so bring your own lunch and lots of drinks to stay hydrated.
2) Expect to fire
at least 50 rounds – most probably less for more experienced shooters.
3) Bring a pencil
and notebook.
4) Your rifle
must have a good 100-yard zero. Please
have this done before the event.
5) Your rifle
must have an adjustable scope or sights.
6) A range mat, ear protection, eye
protection, anything that you would use shooting prone is a must.
Bi-pods,
Front and rear bags are allowed. There are also 2 shooting benches.
The qualification process is complete once you have
accomplished the following:
1. Hit the
100-yard target 3 out of 5 tries.
2. Hit the
300-yard target 3 out of 5 tries.
3. Hit the
600-yard target 2 out of 5 tries.
If you have questions concerning your preparation for this
event, please let your chosen BOG member know.