Ray Maves memorial Shoot and D-Day Shoot June 7th & 8th

 

RAY MAVES MEMORIAL SHOOT  

June 7th 2014 – Registration begins at 8:30 a. m.

D-DAY SHOOT

June 8th 2014 – Registration begins at 8:30 a. m.

 

Memorial Shoot

There will be seven classes shot at SR-21 Target.

1) Any rack grade military bolt-action rifle using jacketed bullets (as-issued sights)

2) Any rack grade military bolt-action using lead bullets (as-issued sights)

3) Any rack grade Garand (as-issued sights)

4) Any sporter/hunting rifle with any scope or iron sights

5) Any rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle

6) Any other rimfire rifle

7) Any rack grade military rifle (as-issued sights) surplus ammo

Entry fee is $10 per class

This will be shot off the bench or prone at 100 yards with any rest.  Twenty shots, ten on each target for group.  Thirty shots, ten on each target for score.  The thirty shots for score will also be added for an aggregate winner.  There will also be a pot shoot for rifle and pistol.  Please bring any portable benches, rests, and sandbags you have, as these are a precious commodity for this shoot!

D-Day Shoot

You may use any rifle or pistol you could have found on the battlefield at that time.  Period dress encouraged but not required.  Bring a helmet if you have one.  Be prepared to shoot and move.  We will shoot twelve rounds with pistol at 50 yards.  The remainder of the course will be shot with a rifle:  ten rounds at 300 yards prone, ten rounds sitting or kneeling at 200 yards, ten rounds standing at 100 yards.  Bring bayonets and bandoleers.

A sniper class match will be held following the D-Day shoot for an additional $10 entry fee.  Any sniper rifle, any scope (or iron sights) set to a magnification consistent with those of that period.  It will be ten shots prone at 200 yards and ten shots prone at 300 yards.  No bipods or adjustable rests will be allowed (packs, helmets, or similar equipment may be utilized as a rest however).

Eye and ear protection and open bolt indicators (obi’s available at shoot) are required.  Safety is of utmost importance.

Entry fee is $10 per individual and $20 per

Lunch will be served at the range both days.  Donations will be accepted.

LOCATION:  Olmstead Range in Glendive, MT  For more information call Ed Curtiss, 377-9612