Saturday Activities at Dalton Range (Bois d’Arc MO) and Aim-Rite Range (Miller MO)
| Date | Time | Range | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 16 | 8:00 am | Dalton Range | Fun Shoot |
| Mar. 1 | 9:00 am | Aim-Rite Range | Work Day |
| Mar. 8 | 8:00 am | Dalton Range | Beginners Clinic |
| Mar. 9 | 1:00 pm | Aim-Rite Range | 30 Round Match |
| Mar. 15 | 8:00 am | Dalton Range | Beginners 30 Round Match |
| Apr. 12 | 8:00 am | Dalton Range | Any Rifle Match |
| Apr. 19 | 1:00 pm | Aim-Rite Range | 30 Round Match |
| May. 10 | 8:00 am | Dalton Range | JCG Match $$$ |
| May. 24 | 8:00 am | Dalton Range | Springfield Match $$$ |
| Jun. 7 | 8:00 am | Dalton Range | Vintage Springfield Match $$$ |
| Jun. 28 | 10:00 am | Aim-Rite Range | 30 Round Match and Club Picnic |
| Jul. 19 | 8:00 am | Dalton Range | Carbine Match $$$ |
| Aug. 16 | 8:00 am | Dalton Range | Rimfire Sporter Match |
| Sep. 13 | 8:00 am | Dalton Range | Any Rifle Match |
| Oct. 18 | 8:00 am | Dalton Range | JCG Match $$$ |
Please look at the revised schedule. We have added 3 matches at the Aim Rite range in reponse to member requests made at the dinner meeting in January. These matches will be 30 round matches using the usually Garand-Springfield-Military rifle rules of the CMP, but they are not registered with the CMP. Shooters wishing to shoot the AR-15 or other accurate rifles will use the standard NRA reduced-course targets (SR-21 and MR-31) for the prone stages. Cash awards will be given in the two classes (G-S-M and NRA) to the winners ($10) and $5 each to every 5th person aftward (6th, 11th, 16th etc). Finally, because we have to pay for the range, we will charge a $5 entry fee to shoot.
We’re going to need to rebuild the target frames at the Aim Rite Range. Leroy, the range owner, has lumber. Bring a saw, screw gun, screws, hammer and roofing nails and be there Saturday, March 1.
Get to Hwy 96 west of Springfield (either take Chestnut to Halltown or take I-44 to the Hwy 96 exit at Halltown). Go west on 96 approximately 8 miles to Lawrence County road 1155. This is the road immediately on the east side of the very large petroleum storage facility (tank farm) about a mile or two east of the junction with Hwy 39. Go north on 1155 approximately 2.5 miles to the sign for the Aim Rite Range. The shooting range is on the back side of the property, down a steep hill.
Another new thing for us to the picnic scheduled after the match on June 28. Please mark that date on your calendar and plan to attend. The land at the Aim Rite range is a little steep, and I’m sure the ticks will be out by then, but we’ll have some fun. Members may bring out any firearm they want and shoot to their heart’s content that day.
The annual “fun shoot” is coming up. For the past couple of years this has been more like the refrigerator shoot. Most members have stayed home when it snowed or got cold for this match, and you have missed a (fairly) fun time. For the fun shoot you may shoot any firearm you wish including .22 rimfire or .17 rimfire. We will limit it to iron sights, though-no scopes. In the past we have done things like try to hit a dollar bill from the standing position, or hit a dollar bill hidden behind the corner of the target face. Maybe I can think of some other games this year (and maybe not). Plan on shooting maybe 30 or 40 rounds, maximum. There will be no rapid fire, but there may be some timed fire such as 3 shots within 30 seconds. I believe last year I handed out something like $240 in prize money, so it is worth your while to show up.
Remember, the Missouri Regional is May 3-4 and the Highpower Championship is June 7-8, both at the Bucksnort Shooting Club near Sedalia and Marshall. Both of these matches include a team match, and there is no better way to experience full-course shooting. BE SURE TO ATTEND. Pre-registration is required, and as the time draws closer, I will keep you informed on registration procedures. Also, remember that Joplin holds a highpower match on the 3rd Sunday of each month, March-October-time is 9am, be there by 8:30.
The CMP has released this year’s cutoff scores for achievement medals. For the first time they have provided values for the 50 shot matches that we usually shoot. In past years I have simply taken the percentages from the 30 shot matches and applied them to the 50 shot matches myself. I am gratified to find out that the CMP’s calculations are very similar to the ones that I made, so I haven’t been depriving you shooters of medals you might have won otherwise. Below is the table of things the CMP has on their web site:
John C. Garand Match
| Award | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 (50 Shot) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garand Gold | 279+ | 276+ | 463+ |
| Garand Silver | 272-278 | 269-275 | 452-463 |
| Garand Bronze | 261-271 | 257-268 | 432-451 |
Springfield Rifle Match
| Award | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 (50 Shot) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Gold | 277+ | 278+ | 466+ |
| Springfield Silver | 268-276 | 270-277 | 454-465 |
| Springfield Bronze | 257-267 | 260-269 | 438-453 |
Vintage Military Rifle Match
| Award | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 (50 Shot) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Gold | 275+ | 275+ | 461+ |
| Military Silver | 266-274 | 267-274 | 449-460 |
| Military Bronze | 250-265 | 252-266 | 425-448 |
M1 Carbine Match
| Award | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 (50 Shot) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbine Gold | 352 | 352+ | |
| Carbine Silver | 341-351 | 339-351 | |
| Carbine Bronze | 325-340 | 323-338 |
Rimfire Sporter T-Class (Scope)
| Award | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 (50 Shot) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS Gold T-Class | 578+ | 577+ | |
| RS Silver T-Class | 566-577 | 564-576 | |
| RS Bronze T-Class | 550-565 | 548-563 |
Rimfire Sporter O-Class (Open Sights)
| Award | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 (50 Shot) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS Gold O-Class | 557+ | 552+ | |
| RS Silver O-Class | 541-556 | 542-551 | |
| RS Bronze O-Class | 515-540 | 520-541 |
Any questions?? Contact… Bill Corcoran (417) 862-861 or send me an email