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Mid and Long Range Shooting - Chaz - 01-20-2016

So if one from Northwestern Pa wants to get into mid and long range BPCR shooting where would one go in these parts to find matches? I never shot BPCR past 500 meters. I have shot 1000 Yard at Williamsport before with high power. Would like to try BPCR.
Charlie

RE: Mid and Long Range Shooting - Don McDowell - 01-20-2016

They have a long range match at Reade Pa.
Quantico has the occasional match, over in Jersey they shoot shoot some midrange, there is a long range match occasionally at Camp Atterbury Ind. There are also matches in Michigan and Wisconsin

RE: Mid and Long Range Shooting - Chaz - 01-21-2016

Thanks Don, that Reade Is not to awful far to go. I looked up Lodi thats about a 4 1/2 hr ride nice weekend trip with the camper.
Charlie

RE: Mid and Long Range Shooting - Nuclearcricket - 01-21-2016

Chaz, if your in NW PA then Reade isn't a bad trip, and it is a very nice range. I am not sure what kind of directions are available coming from your area but if you need some help get in touch and I will help you find your way there. I only live about an hour from the range. If you know how long it would take for you to get to the Clearifeld exit on I80, just add about an hour to that and if your not at the range your dang close.
Sam

RE: Mid and Long Range Shooting - desert deuce - 01-21-2016

Reade I hear is a nice range and patronized by friendly and competent shooters that welcome all comers. It is on my list of places to shoot one day. Let us all know how the experience was for you.

If you are not already a mid-range shooter, that would be a good place to start before you take on the Long Range. Several mid-range matches and some load development and make the leap of faith to Long Range. The 600 yard target will help you make that decision.

RE: Mid and Long Range Shooting - Nuclearcricket - 01-21-2016

I can personally vouch that Reade is a very nice range and if you scrounge around on this site you will find some pics of it. I have been on a number of ranges and this one has the nicest pits I have ever seen. It is also very well kept and maintained. The down sides maybe that it is out and I do mean out in the boonies and there is no running water. They do keep porta potties there and a large parking area. Wind is almost a constant there and I can't say for posative but would guess a close constant is 6 to 8 min wind adjustment. Personally I would love to see more people show up to the BP long range shoots.
As far as places to stay, their web site lists local hotels I beleave. But pretty much no matter where you plan to stay your looking at about an hours drive in about any direction for food and lodging.
If anyone has any questions feel free to ask and I will do my best to get an answer for you.
Sam

RE: Mid and Long Range Shooting - desert deuce - 01-21-2016

Here's where to start for the Reade Range Matches.

Practice: Friday August 12th. Start at 10:00 AM.
Match Director: Chris Dunphy
995 Wallace Street
Stroudsburg PA 18360-2432
973-724-5469 W (weekdays ~6AM to ~3 PM)
570-421-1354 H (before 8 PM Please)
570-664-3866 C (before 8 PM Please)
HipsAxe@aol.com
Directions and accommodations see Reade Range web site: http://www.readerange.org/

RE: Mid and Long Range Shooting - Chaz - 01-21-2016

(01-21-2016, 07:19 AM)Nuclearcricket Wrote: Chaz, if your in NW PA then Reade isn't a bad trip, and it is a very nice range. I am not sure what kind of directions are available coming from your area but if you need some help get in touch and I will help you find your way there. I only live about an hour from the range. If you know how long it would take for you to get to the Clearifeld exit on I80, just add about an hour to that and if your not at the range your dang close.
Sam

Sam,
I am about 2 1/2 hours from Clearfield as I live up by Erie. You wouldn't happen to have a schedule for their shoots?

Charlie

RE: Mid and Long Range Shooting - Chaz - 01-21-2016

Sorry I didn't read far enough down.Thanks for the schedule.
Charlie

RE: Mid and Long Range Shooting - Chaz - 01-21-2016

(01-21-2016, 09:17 AM)Nuclearcricket Wrote: I can personally vouch that Reade is a very nice range and if you scrounge around on this site you will find some pics of it. I have been on a number of ranges and this one has the nicest pits I have ever seen. It is also very well kept and maintained. The down sides maybe that it is out and I do mean out in the boonies and there is no running water. They do keep porta potties there and a large parking area. Wind is almost a constant there and I can't say for posative but would guess a close constant is 6 to 8 min wind adjustment. Personally I would love to see more people show up to the BP long range shoots.
As far as places to stay, their web site lists local hotels I beleave. But pretty much no matter where you plan to stay your looking at about an hours drive in about any direction for food and lodging.
If anyone has any questions feel free to ask and I will do my best to get an answer for you.
Sam
Sam,
Do they allow you to bring a camper to the range to stay in?
Charlie