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RR — Rifle 262 (Field Rifle) – Two Day (Camp Atterbury, IN)

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Rifle 262 (Field Rifle) Overview

Prerequisites: STRONGLY SUGGESTED — Rifle 125* or previous experience with CMP, 3-Position Highpower or NRA disciplines.

If you cannot consistently hit a 5″ circle at 100 yards WITHOUT the aid of a benchrest, bipod, sandbag, or other stabilizing aid you are not prepared for this event and we strongly suggest you attend a Rifle 125 event prior to participation in Rifle 262.  If you are unfamiliar with the standing/seated/prone positions and sling usage, you will be frustrated.  If you are physically unable to execute those positions you will be frustrated.  If, however, you want to test yourself and your rifle out to 500 yards then this event is absolutely for you.  Material from Rifle 125 will only be briefly reviewed.

Estimated Ammunition Required: Bring 250-300 rounds/day. It is important that all ammunition be of the same type (i.e. same weight, manufacturer, etc) for this event. Our volunteers have identified several accessories that may be helpful at this type of event.

Rifle Requirements: You will need a safe rifle chambered in a centerfire caliber of your preference (we will be shooting at distances beyond the effective range of most rimfire calibers). Please make an effort to get a known zero prior to attending (25 yds or 200 yds preferred, but any known zero will work).  At the very least, bore sight your AR-platform or bolt rifle by pulling the bolt and aligning the sighting system with the bore at a mark 25 yards away.  If you are not zeroed, we will make an attempt to get you there but a good zero will facilitate your learning.

Required Equipment: You should plan to bring the following equipment to the event:

  • sling for your rifle (while a US GI sling will work perfectly well for this event, many prefer a more easily adjustable sling)
  • at least two magazines for your rifle
  • a way to take notes
  • hearing protection
  • eye protection
  • plenty of your preferred method of hydration (both plain water and something to replace electrolytes you will lose via sweating is ideal)
  • clothing appropriate for the weather (loose fitting clothing, especially around the neck, is discouraged as hot brass can lodge against the skin and cause a burn)

Optional Equipment: The following equipment is not required but may come in handy at the event:

Overview: Rifle 262 is focused on practical shooting under field conditions against targets at a variety of ranges out to 500 yards with qualification opportunities at 100-400 yards. Students will review:

  • Field Shooting to known distances to include target detection, target identification, wind compensation and ballistics correction
  • Calculation of minutes of angle for precise sight adjustments at all ranges and application to field shooting problems
  • Data collection (“DOPE”) for shooting to known distances with your rifle and ammo
  • Field-expedient ranging of targets at unknown distances
  • Sighting system calibration and repeatability testing

Rifle 262 picks up where Rifle 125 leaves off.  Students, having mastered the fundamentals of marksmanship, learn to apply their skills out to 500 yards.  Students will have multiple opportunities to challenge the Full Distance Hits Count Qualification Test.  Most importantly, students will learn the capabilities of their rifle—and themselves. Contact the Event Director prior to registering with questions. Data to provide a starting point on ballistic information can be calculated beforehand using one of the many free or low-cost ballistic calculator apps available for smartphones.

Profiles of Patriots

We will take brief breaks throughout the day to honor George Washington and the men who embraced his leadership while battling for their (and our) Freedom.

Additional Event Information

All participants must purchase tickets by the DEADLINE of 5:00 PM on 24 May 2019.  Absolutely no registrations will be allowed after this deadline. The unique venue for this event requires that additional information be provided for each participant (collected when you purchase your ticket). This information is a requirement of Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center (CAJMTC) and your information will be shared with Military Police and the Range Control office. Your information will not be used in any manner other than to allow your admittance to the installation and to contact you regarding this event. Pre-registration is required so that we can forward your information to CAJMTC in time for the event. You are also responsible for reading the below additional range information specific to Camp Atterbury. Please keep in mind that we are using a military facility and military rules and discipline are in force. Camp Atterbury is an active military installation, as such we may have our scheduled access removed as late as the day before the event. If that happens (it has not in the past) we will contact all participants to reschedule for a later date or issue a refund.

Refund Policy

Refunds will only be issued for this event due to weather or cancellation of the event by military authorities. Absolutely no refunds will be given for any other reason.

Additional Range Information

There are some things about shooting at Camp Atterbury that you should be aware of, please read the following carefully:

  1. Start time—check-in is at 7:30 AM Eastern Standard Time/Eastern Daylight Time. For those in most of Indiana, this is 7:30 AM. For those coming from the Central time zone, it’s 6:30 AM. Safety briefing is at 8:00 AM Eastern time, sharp. We will not wait to get started. The day will be long and we can’t afford to lose time here.
  2. CAJMTC firearms policy—NO FIREARMS are permitted beyond the rifle(s) you declare when you purchase your ticket to be used on the range for this event. This means concealed carry is NOT allowed. If you or your vehicle are searched, your rifle(s) submitted at the time of ticket purchase is all that will be allowed on base. If any sidearms or non-declared long arms are discovered, you will be turned away if not detained by Military Police and your event fees will not be refunded.
  3. A total of 250-300 rounds of the same ammunition will be required; i.e. all the same ammo brand, bullet type and weight.  Plan to carry 150+ rounds on you each day.
  4. The elements/weather—the known distance ranges are not sheltered in any way. If it’s sunny, you will be out in the sun. If raining, you’ll be out in the rain. Bring what’s appropriate for you and the forecasted weather. Layered clothing is best so that you can adjust to the changing temps. Events are not canceled due to the weather (exception with extreme weather only; i.e. tornado, severe storm/lightning). Do not bring portable shelter as the firing line will be moving frequently.
  5. Equipment—sling, shooting mat (if desired, but see “Additional Recommendations” below), high powered binoculars or scope, at least two magazines, a way to take notes, ear and eye protection. Please note that ear and eye protection are required.  Keep in mind that you will be walking several miles each day, and just ask yourself “is this item really worth lugging that far?”
  6. Hydration—make sure to bring enough water/Gatorade/etc. to stay hydrated. It might be cool early in the day but the wind can take it out of you as fast as the heat.
  7. Food—there will be a designated time for lunch and history. Please bring what food you need. Leaving base for lunch is not an option and we will continue without anyone who is late returning from lunch. If everyone brings food that can be eaten on the fly, all the better.
  8. Directions from the gate to the range control building—essentially, you continue through the cantonment area on the road you came in on. You will come to a stop sign across from the fire department. Range control is on your left.
  9. A $10.00 per day range fee payable cash is required at check-in from each person attending.  This is in addition to your ticket price and is collected directly by Camp Atterbury.
  10. You will be moving all your equipment between each firing point, all day. If you have a disability or require assistance to stay on your feet, let us know before signing up and we will try our utmost to work with you.

Additional Recommendations

Finally, some notes from experience:

  • It can always rain in Indiana and rain gear is light, bring it.  Rifles are not made of sugar, and they won’t melt if they get wet.
  • A shooting mat should be a mat, not a tarp. Tarps blow around, require folding, collect rain. We cannot have folks pitching a campsite every 100 yds. The U. S. Army has provided grass at each firing distance and you do not have to carry it. Leave the mat at home if you can and enjoy nature.
  • Water is your first best friend, start drinking an extra quart a day two days in advance. Bring at least two quarts each morning to the range.
  • Power bars or energy bars are your second best friend, bring several.
  • A mesh or light cloth bag for collecting brass is very helpful. Snag an old pillow case when the spouse isn’t looking.
  • You can get sunburned in the winter.  Sunscreen and chapstick are light and easy to use.  A hat with a bill rocks.
  • A clean rag is priceless when you need it.
  • Your rifle will get dirty, rained on, and scratched. Leave the safe queen at home, this event is for rifles you mean to shoot.
  • Don’t bring cheap ammo for sighters and expensive ammo for score. Yes, it has happened; no, it didn’t end well.
  • Make sure your scope or sights are tight and locktite was used. We have seen scopes fall off rifles. More than once.
  • Make your lunch light and nutritious; this is not the place for Snoballs and Diet Coke.
  • Dress as if you will be doing landscaping work all day and your spouse will not let you back in the house until dark. Toss in rain gear and you will be fine.

Seriously…

Bring everything you need and nothing you will not use.

Overnight Accommodations

Camp Atterbury has civilian overnight accommodations at very reasonable rates. For more information, rates and reservations, please contact Camp Atterbury Lodging.

Event Sponsor

3M Peltor has graciously provided Revere’s Riders with Peltor LiteCom Plus communications headsets for use at this event. These headsets incorporate radios allowing wearers to communicate with each other via their headsets. Extremely convenient for ranges where the target line is manned like Camp Atterbury.
Brett Thompson

PIFN–Camp Atterbury “Pop Up Target” Pistol Event (Sept 30, 2017)

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Event Overview

Prerequisites

At this event you may fire from either the “low ready” or draw from a holster. Less experienced shooters are encouraged to fire from the “low ready” while shooters who have had previous training in correctly drawing from a holster may do so if they wish. Drawing from a holster (or even having a holster for your handgun) is not a requirement to participate in this event. However, we expect all participants to abide by the following suggested prerequisites:

    • Firing from “low ready”: familiarity with range safety rules and ability to shoot safely (a previous NRA Basic Pistol, Revere’s Riders Pistol 100 course or similar training from another organization is sufficient).
    • Drawing from a holster: drawing from a holster will be allowed at this event. However, there will be some limitations on the holster:
      • the holster must fit your handgun—this means that your handgun should correctly fit in the holster and that the trigger is completely covered when your handgun is holstered.
      • no “appendix”, “small of the back”, “cross draw” or “shoulder” holsters will be allowed—there are 10 firing positions at the range we will be using and it is nearly impossible to use these types of holsters without “flagging” someone else either on or behind the firing line. The holster you use for the event should position your handgun in the 3 to 4 o’clock position on the strong side of your belt.
      • use an appropriate belt to support your holster and handgun—you should have a belt that is capable of supporting the weight of your holster and firearm. Most general purpose belts aren’t up to this; your waist will thank you for using a belt designed to support your holster and handgun.

Additionally, you should have previous experience in drawing from a holster if you plan to do so at this event. We will not be teaching you how to correctly draw from a holster; if your draw technique is deemed to be unsafe by the event RSOs, you will be asked to discontinue drawing from a holster and to fire from the low ready instead.

Required Equipment

The following equipment will be required:

    • a safe handgun (centerfire is preferred, but rimfire will also work)
    • a minimum of 400 rounds of ammunition in the correct caliber for your handgun (bring more ammunition if you have it; the last thing you want is to run out before the day is over).
    • eye protection
    • ear protection
    • sufficient magazines or “moon clips” for your handgun (4 is a good minimum for this event; if you have a low-capacity handgun, bring more)

Optional Equipment

Optional equipment that will likely increase your enjoyment of this event includes:

    • magazine loading tool (Maglula or similar)—you will be loading a LOT of magazines during this event and having a magazine loading tool will lessen the strain on your thumb.
    • a folding chair and something to provide shade from the sun (the range is out in the open with limited shelter)
    • sunscreen and/or bug spray
    • a hat with a brim to protect from the sun and hot brass
    • plenty of your preferred method of hydration. Both plain water and something to replace the electrolytes you will lose via sweating is ideal.
    • snacks

Minimal Instruction

This will not be an instructional event but rather a special opportunity to shoot on the same range used by Navy Seals, Special Forces, Army Rangers, etc. We will have a safety briefing before any live fire occurs to ensure everyone is aware of the safety rules in place for the event. Once the safety briefing is complete, there will be minimal breaks in order to maximize rounds down range.

Event Details

The range consists of electronically controlled “pop-up” targets that can be programmed to raise/lower in a myriad of sequences and with varying degrees of difficulty for the shooter. This range is normally not accessible to the general public; this is a very unique opportunity to experience the same training environment as some of our nation’s most elite soldiers.

As such, you should be comfortable with your handgun in order to attend this event; this will be an opportunity to apply skills that you have learned in previous handgun training courses. Shooting will be from a fixed position (i.e., no movement while on the firing line). Drawing from a holster will be allowed but you should obviously be proficient and comfortable with doing so; drawing from a holster will not be a required part of this event (i.e., you may complete each course of fire starting from the “low ready” position). Movement will be allowed it will be one step to the right or the left. This is an opportunity to practice your defensive skills.

While there will be no formal instruction at this event, experienced firearms instructors will be present at the event and will provide limited instruction as needed. However, this is not a training event and participants should not expect to receive extensive instruction.

Shooters will be assigned two per lane on the firing line (we are happy to pair you up with a friend if you desire). This will allow one shooter to be on the firing line while the other is reloading magazines as needed.

The course of fire for one session will generally consist of around 5 programmed sequences of the “pop-up” targets. Each sequence will in turn consist of one or multiple targets being presented for a given duration; targets are knocked down by a hit in the “kill” zone (center of mass or head area). Targets remain standing if only struck in the “hit” zone (everything not in the “kill” zone) and disappear at the end of the programmed duration. Each sequence will consist of multiple target presentations. Shooters will rotate at the end of each session.

Even though we are on a military range, participants should feel free to “sit out” a rotation if they wish.

There will be a morning and, if demand is sufficient, an afternoon session. We are selling the morning session first; if and when that session fills, we will open ticket sales for the afternoon session. There will be 20 tickets available for each session for a maximum of 40 participants across both sessions.

Not sure if this is the event for you? Watch the below video from our June 2017 event at the same range to get a better idea of what this event entails:

More photos and videos are available at the Camp Atterbury Pistol Event June 2017 photo and video galleries.

Important Additional Event Information

Pre-registration is Required

All participants must purchase tickets by the DEADLINE of 5:00 PM EDT on September 27th.  Absolutely no registrations will be allowed after this deadline.

The unique venue for this event requires that your personal information (name, address and phone number) be provided to Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center (CAJMTC) and subsequently shared with Military Police and the Range Control office. Your information will not be used in any manner other than to allow your admittance to the installation and to contact you regarding this event. Pre-registration is required so that we can forward your information to CAJMTC in time for the event.

You are also responsible for reading the below additional range information specific to Camp Atterbury. Please keep in mind that we are using a military facility and military rules and discipline are in force. Camp Atterbury is an active military installation and military activities take priority over civilian activities; as such we may have our scheduled access removed at any time, up to and including the day of the event.

Refund Policy

Refunds will only be issued for this event due to cancellation of the event by military authorities. Absolutely no refunds will be given for any other reason.

Lunch

An optional pulled pork lunch along with smoked baked beans and chips will be made available; lunch tickets are per person. If you prefer, you can bring your own sack lunch (don’t plan to leave CAJMTC for lunch as there will not be sufficient time).

Additional Range Information

If you are in the “Morning Session”, please plan to arrive no later than 8:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time at Range Control on the Camp Atterbury grounds (the guards at the entrance gate can direct you to Range Control if you have not previously been to Camp Atterbury).

If you are in the “Afternoon Session”, please plan to arrive no later than 12:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time at Range Control on the Camp Atterbury grounds (the guards at the entrance gate can direct you to Range Control if you have not previously been to Camp Atterbury). If you purchased lunch and are in the “Afternoon Session”, plan to arrive no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time to allow time to eat lunch before the event begins at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

We are only allowed to proceed as a group to the range itself due to the numerous “hot” ranges that we must pass along the way (making a wrong turn onto a range being actively used by A-10 Warthogs to practice strafing would not be a “good thing”).

Arriving early will allow us to get started promptly at 9:00 AM EDT in the morning and 1:00PM EDT in the afternoon.

Please be aware of the time difference if you are coming from the Central time zone; 8:30 AM EDT is 7:30 AM CDT and 12:30PM EDT is 11:30AM CDT.

Event Sponsor


Alan Alcorn of A&A Optics in Richmond, IN has graciously donated some swag to be given away at this event. In addition, Alan has donated a Grand Prize for the overall top shooter.

Bruce Williams

Event Report: Camp Atterbury Pistol Event (June 2017)

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This past Saturday, June 10th, Pass It On-Outdoor Mentors sponsored an extremely unique event held at Camp Atterbury just south of Indianapolis, IN. The event was held on one of Camp Atterbury’s pistol ranges that include computerized “pop-up” targets.

The targets are hinged at their forward edge and are mechanically raised and lowered via computer control. The surface of the target is sensitive to bullet impacts and can score either a “hit” (a strike on the periphery of the target) or a “kill” (a strike to either the central chest or head areas of the target). If the target is struck in the “kill” area it will automatically lower; otherwise, the target will remain up for it’s programmed duration.

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