Photos (©Jim Bullock 2020)
Description
Most of the ORA shooting events involve serious competition. The Sporting Rifle event is an opportunity to shoot whatever rifle you choose, for your own amusement. Scores are kept and prizes are awarded, but the focus is on enjoyment, not competition.
Pre-registration is required, so that the correct number of targets can be prepared. Register via Practiscore – https://practiscore.com/clubs/ora_sporting_rifle
Shooting is at 100 to 500 yards range. Various courses of fire are shot at matches with standing, sitting / kneeling and prone stages.
Equipment Needed
Eye and ear protection is required. Bullet hits on the target are signalled with small red spotting disks. Some optic is required to see these spotters clearly. A telescopic sight will work, or a pair of binoculars.
Bring whatever rifle you want (except muzzle loaders) to shoot and 125 rounds of ammunition. The DND does not permit handloaded ammunition. Allowed calibers depend on the range used for a match and cover most common calibers. Please mention your rifle and caliber during on-line registration.
Registration is at 8:30 am, followed by range set-up. Late-comers cannot be accommodated. Shooting and prize giving is over by about 3:00 PM. We do not stop for lunch, so pack something to eat and drink on the range.
Location
Camp Borden, usually on the Amiens Range, confirmation made during registration.
COST
ORA Members – $45
Non-members – $45 plus $40 guest fee