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big ern

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Me and my buddy want to attend, at minimum, some matches this year. Anyone know of something near for us to check out. We have never been to anything of the sort, but love to shoot anything, anytime, anywhere and are looking at maybe competing. We dont have any bench rifles or anything like that but thought about hunter class. Please get me started and I will be absolutly addicted I'm sure. ---Ernie in WI
 
'Morning, Ernie. There are two great venues for BR shooting in Wi. at present.

One is the Holmen Rod and Gun Club just a few minutes north of LaCrosse. They host resistered IBS Hunter and Varmint for Score tournaments. The Homen range is undergoing major renovations this season including moving their 200 yd. target locations so won't be hosting any events this season as work continues. There will continue to be IR 50/50 Rimfire BR events throughout construction as well as many other events. Here's their web site with contact info and general info about the range:

http://www.holmenrodandgunclub.com/

Just a wee bit south of Oshkosh is the Van Dyne Sportsmans Club range. They hold registered NBRSA Hunter events and each July host the Wi. State Hunter Championships which has become one of the premier 'must attend' events for all Hunter competitors.

http://www.vdsc.org/

Both of these ranges are challenging to shoot and run by people that will help a new competitor in any way. Hope to see you there! -Al
 
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Ernie They hold group matches at davenport iowa if your interested in that.I think the first match is april 19th.Hope this helps you.Kenny
 
tom G

Minnetonka benchrest assoc. has matches every third w/e starting in april. Its NBRSA scored mostly in 6ppc. its a good time, good people and some tricky winds. 100yd on sat 200 on sun. you"re more than welcome to come watch or shoot
Tom
 
Hey guys thanks alot for replying. I've already dumped out my change jar and am checking my calendar. I guess if im gonna go maybe i should think about shooting too. Got any help on getting a cheap rifle, just anything, so i can get my feet wet. Thanks again for all your help, and hopfully i will see you guys there. Its all i can think about now, thanks alot. lol :)
 
Ernie. Just go and watch. Take a notepad. See what people have. You will save some money. I started out all wrong. Bought factory. Thought I could deal with it. But, after seeing a real Benchrest match and Real Benchrest guns.....
While you are waiting for the Spring thaw. Here is some reading material.
Mike Ratigan's book
http://www.sinclairintl.com/cgi-bin/...200&type=store
and The Benchrest Shooting Primer
http://www.sinclairintl.com/cgi-bin/...100&type=store

These have it all.
Oh, and after the match. I am sure some of the guys will let you shoot.
Benchrest have some of the nicest people.
 
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big ern said:
Hey guys thanks alot for replying. I've already dumped out my change jar and am checking my calendar. I guess if im gonna go maybe i should think about shooting too. Got any help on getting a cheap rifle, just anything, so i can get my feet wet. Thanks again for all your help, and hopfully i will see you guys there. Its all i can think about now, thanks alot. lol :)
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If you are knowledgable about loading, ect for a benchrest gun (tight neck chamber, ect.) check the classifeds ads here or go to shooters corner and start off with a used gun.

Dave
 
Ernie, Some local clubs around the Pittsville WI area hold some local shoots thru the year. Some egg shoots out to 300 yards, and some cold bore long range shoots from anywhere between 500-880 yards.

You can call me at the shop and I will put you on the call list when they come up.

Center Shot Rifles llc
715-884-2128
centershotrifles.com

Jim See
 
Ernie,
You are very close to the Winnequah gun club outside Lodi. I am not sure what they do for Benchrest, but they run several Long Range/F-class and Highpower matches each year including the week long Midwest Palma. Lots of fun and very challenging. I think they have an indoor range now as well.

www.WinGunClub.org

Also check out the Wisconsin Rifle and Pistol Club site for other events.
www.WRPA.com

My club does a few rimfire matches but no center fire Benchrest.
Greg
 
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