F-Class at Bar 3 Range, Laurel, MS

[Berger.Fan222]

It looks like the new range in the SE has tremendous potential: covered firing lines, 600 and 1000 yard matches, good organization and participation, and a core group of good shooters.

http://bar3range.com/scores/

I am hoping guys who have been there can share their experiences, but the recent discussion of the Talladega fiasco motivates a few specific questions:

I assume they use the conventional NRA paper targets with traditional high power pit duty. Correct?

Are these matches NRA registered or approved? Some things suggest they are (use of classifications, "NRA rules will govern", etc.) Other things suggest they may not be (no link to official match bulletins, no mention of approval or registration, an FPR category in the score sheets, etc.)

Is there a link available to match programs/bulletins? "NRA Rules will govern" means different things in different contexts and leaves a lot ambiguous.

Are any matches scheduled yet beyond Oct 2016? When travelling some distance, it is easier to make plans a few months in advance. Options in the SE are particularly limited in Dec-Feb, with most options south of I-10 (Palo Alto, Bayou, GTGC).

 

[Down South]

I've only shot there once so far (on the 600 yard range) and it was very nice. Good looking range with a nice covered firing line, pavillion area, restrooms, etc. Yes, pit duty is required, paper targets. Hopefully Mr. Jim Suber will chime in and answer your other questions as he is involved with the club. There was a lot of work put into that place.

 

[Berger.Fan222]

Good bathrooms are a huge bonus. I used to think it was just important for the ladies, but as I've gotten older I've grown tired of the stench and heat of porta potties in the summer time. I've also noticed younger shooters appreciate real bathrooms and have some disdain and reluctance to return to ranges with only porta potties. Talladega CMP has the nicest bathrooms anywhere both on the firing line and in the clubhouse. RBGC is also near the top.

 

[Slngruki]

The Bar3 range is a nice facility with a friendly staff and well run matches. They hold 2 matches a month, one mid range and one long range. 25 firing points if I remember correctly. Pretty good hamburgers too.

 

[ryanjay11]

Any plans for a 2-day Long Range Regional, or State Championship there next year? I may have to make a trip down in 2017.

 

[SDDasher]

Any plans for a 2-day Long Range Regional, or State Championship there next year? I may have to make a trip down in 2017.

This is a new range owned and operated by the Mike Bush family of Laurel, Mississippi. Mike has committed to making this range a top notch facility in the South East. The first match was shot In June. Mike and staff are new to operating a range and are getting up to speed on everything from range design/construction to operations/hosting matches.
As Sam observed, all matches are NRA certified for both mid range and long range. Both Regional and a possible State Championship have been rumored but I believe Bar3range wants to get the monthly matches running smoothly before jumping into two day matches. This is just my observations as I am not affiliated with the range in any capacity. I do see the potential for this range to become a premier destination for shooting high power in the south. Patience is key as they get up to speed.
The first match was Directed by Rick Stewart of the Palo Alto Gun Club.
Anyone attending a match run by Rick knows he is the man to seek out the proper way to conduct a match. This is just one example of Mike listening to suggestions from seasoned shooters.

 

[whatwind?]

Those metal target frames will be there for 120 years, built very well....think they are adding Astro turf to firing lines also, the shooting pavilions are huge too