2024 Freedom Benchrest 600 yards Nationals

[Alibaba]

Hello shooting family,

I am excited to announce that we will be hosting the Freedom Benchrest 600 yards Nationals at Manatee Gun and Archery Club on October 25, 26 and 27 2024.

(Lets all pray we don’t get a hurricane)

The range will be open for practice starting Wednesday October 23rd after 1pm.

Match registration will open on June 17, 2024, and close October 11, 2024.

Match registration and fees are $375.00 for Tactical, Light Gun and Heavy Gun due before September 27th for accurate T-shirt count. ($275 for Light Gun and Heavy Gun)

We will accept registrations until October 11, however after September 27th, you will not get a shirt. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THE DAY OF THE EVENT.

We will have lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday.

We will also have live music on Saturday evening.

Sunday we will have lunch.

The prize table will be on Saturday after dinner.

The awards will be given on Sunday.

We have spots for campers, contact Nilli at Manatee Gun & Archery 941-322-0055 to reserve your spot.

Hotels:

• Days Inn by Wyndham Bradenton I-75 644 67th St Cir E, Bradenton, FL 34208 (941)782-9496
• Best Western Plus Bradenton Hotel & Suites 648 67th St Cir E, Bradenton, FL 34208 (941)757-5555

• Motel 6 Bradenton, FL 660 67th St Cir E, Bradenton, FL 34208 (941)747-6005​

• Sunrise Inn Bradenton I-75 668 67th St Cir E, Bradenton, FL 34208 (941)745-1876​

• Americas Best Value Inn Bradenton Sarasota 607 67th St Cir E, Bradenton, FL 34208 (941)745-1988​

• Quality Inn Bradenton North I-75 580 66th St Ct E, Bradenton, FL 34208 (941)747-7500​

• Best Western Heritage Inn & Suites 2727 Hwy 17, Bowling Green, FL 33834 (863)773-2378​

Airbnb or Vrbo​

Myakka City, FL​

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Safety brief at 7:30am each day, every shooter must be there.​

Match starts at 8:00am each day, weather permitting.​

Light guns need to be weighed on Saturday October 26 and be stickered after each relay.​

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Per Freedom Benchrest Rules, Light Gun can only be 17lbs.​

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We will be shooting:​

Tactical – Friday October 25th​

Light Gun – Saturday October 26th
Heavy Gun – Sunday October 27th​

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FAQ:​

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Where should I send my registration and fees?​

Send registration and fees to:​

Al Benarroch​

941 Windward Dr.​

Marco Island, FL 34145​

How many rounds will I need?​

We will shoot 8 targets for each rifle class.​

You will need a total of 40 rounds for record and unlimited sighters for EACH class.​

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I am travelling early; will the range be open?​

The range will be open and available for testing/practice starting Wednesday October 23rd after 1:00pm.​

Range times from 8:30am-4:30pm​

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I have a canopy and table; can I bring it?​

We encourage you to bring your own, as the ones provided are on a first come first serve basis.​

Wagons to hold your rests and other gear can be placed in front of the firing line provided they do not interfere with the shooters.​

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Will there be food?​

We will be serving Lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday. Lunch on Sunday.​

We recommend you bring a snack as the days will be long.​

We will provide water for all 3 days.​

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Restrooms?​

There will be porta potty available.​

For the ladies there will be bathrooms in scoring shed.​

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Will there be bench rotations?​

Yes, we will be doing bench rotations.​

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Can I sign up on the day of the match?​

No registrations will be accepted the day of the event, please email me as soon as possible to reserve your spot.​

Thank you
AL. B
Manatee Match Director

 

[Richard Prince]

Save me a sport Al I’ll be shooting just lg/hg

Richard

 

[Ronnie milford]

Al.
I printed off form will get in mail tomorrow all 3 classes
Ronnie

 

[Tom E]

Looking forward to it

 

[Alex Wheeler]

See everyone there!

 

[Bob Longo]

Looking for forward to it. Going to be a great event.

 

[Canuckienns]

I will be there and looking forward with an--ticip---ation.

 

[Ronnie milford]

Well went to post office 2;times today not open nothing on door explaining Then I herd of some dumbacrate holiday
try again tomorrow
Ronnie

 

[Rat Rifle]

Well went to post office 2;times today not open nothing on door explaining Then I herd of some dumbacrate holiday
try again tomorrow
Ronnie

It was juneteen Ronnie
dumbacrate is Right !

 

[CaptainMal]

Ronnie ... Admire you for being smart enough to not know of this "holiday".

I put a garbage can out for normal Wednesday pick-up. Now the stuff will sure stink by Saturday's pickup.

 

[Ronnie milford]

Mission accomplished post office at 9 am registration on the way
Gonna be a good one
Ronnie

 

[Alibaba]

Hello shooting family,
We had a 600 yard range match on Saturday I received quite a few registration for the 600 yard national.
Al. B

 

[big john 5394]

Check &form is in the mail from Pa.

 

[big john 5394]

Starting to test new barrels.

 

[Alibaba]

Hello shooting family,

We are 90 days away from the EPIC FREEFOM BENCHREST 600 YARDS NATIONALS.

I will be posting soon all of our great sponsors stay tuned.

Thank you
GOD BLESS
Al. B
Manatee Match Director

 

[Alibaba]

Hello shooting family,

I will start posting sponsored as they come in.

 

[Alibaba]

Good Morning Shooting Family,

Alex Thank you so much for all you do for our sport!

https://www.wheeleraccuracy.com​

Full time, full service, accuracy smith.​

Long Range Benchrest, F-Class, and Long Range Hunting, built to Benchrest standards.​

 

[Alibaba]

Thank you Kris .
Bullets for a lucky individual.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Good Morning Shooting Family,

Alex Thank you so much for all you do for our sport!

View attachment 1576782https://www.wheeleraccuracy.com​

Full time, full service, accuracy smith.​

Long Range Benchrest, F-Class, and Long Range Hunting, built to Benchrest standards.​

Its my pleasure. And thank you for all you do to put on these matches. Its a ton of work.

 

[Alibaba]

Hello shooting family,

I want thank Pat for his donation to our upcoming match, it is very much appreciated.

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