There were whole relays DQed at Williamsport. Even happened in the shootoffs a couple of times. MattMatt, I saw a whole relay get DQed. at Whitehorse I never saw that at Williamsport except for the time some shot early....... jim
You sure ain’t gonna boost you’re SOY points there muchThey can all be tough at times but day in and day out, I've never seen a tougher range than Dry Branch in Dixon Springs, Tn. The more I travel to shoots, the more I like to drive!![]()
Thats the norm at WP. and Whitehorse.... and from that it goes down hill... jimCamp Hanson Okinawa. The freak'n wind flags at the 200 would be a totally different direction from the 300 and the 300 different from 500.
Another vote for Red Castle 1000 yd. near Tulsa. Very challenging particularly in the spring when fronts are moving through from the SW. No flags for the 1st 400 yds. approx. (land falls off too steeply) doesn't help matters.Red Castle Tulsa.
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i went back and checked ,,,there was 13 scores of 500 or more all year and the best score shot was Jr Rigsby shot a 507 in a 100/300 agg 260/247 which was better than all 100/200 aggs all year in any class ,, and I think the best score shot in Dry Branchs 2 year history,,They can all be tough at times but day in and day out, I've never seen a tougher range than Dry Branch in Dixon Springs, Tn. The more I travel to shoots, the more I like to drive!![]()
Well,i went back and checked ,,,there was 13 scores of 500 or more all year and the best score shot was Jr Rigsby shot a 507 in a 100/300 agg 260/247 which was better than all 100/200 aggs all year in any class ,, and I think the best score shot in Dry Branchs 2 year history,,
I shoot at HTC in south Florida the king of mirage the five hundred yd range is in a ditch. Facing east if you get there right when they open you get maybe an hour before you can not see the targets for the mirage. 90 degrees 100 % humidity some days you can see the moisture steaming off the ground. I have learned that dial the magnifaction way back gives you a chance. And if there is any kind of breeze it moves clouds over you can watch till a shadow passes and use it to get your shots in.I know this topic is and will be purely subjective to your area, but what range gives you fits and hands your butt to you on a Silver platter?
I'll start off...
Pinetree Rifle Club in Johnstown NY is a BEAST at 200. Quite simply just a bear to compete in due to the prevalent mirage. Kicks my ass every single time. When you shoot there, don't expect a free ride.
The second most difficult range to shoot at, in my opinion would be Lincoln County Rifle Club in Damariscotta Maine. It's a real widow maker...
So...let's hear the horror stories about that great day that went south with no explanation. No rhyme or reason...just couldn't get a handle on it.
I have not had the opportunity to compete at the ranges in the South, but would like to hear about the "real killers".
I third thisThis
Not untypical winds at the Rattlesnake range. And some days you have 'rock days', where you need rocks to 'tie down' your mat. rifle cases, etc to keep them from blowing off the firing point.
There are special occurrences called the "Rattlesnake Clean" where all competitors miss the target.
I’ll second Pinjar! Although I haven’t shot on as many ranges as others here I cant imagine there could be much worse.. some days I think been bitten by a Brown at Pinjar would be a step up from conditions and scores!!I'll throw one in from Australia - Pinjar range in Perth. One of the windiest cities in the world, this range is world class with its facilities, but particularly unforgiving if you get it wrong. Wind and plenty of mirage to contend with, along with any number of brown snakes hiding in the bushes waiting to kill you.