LRD 2016 END OF SEASON SUMMARY


Long Range Day started in September 2012 with 1 pilot members only event to gauge interest that had 10 shooters. 2015 had a “partial” season with only 3 events due to access issues. Over the life of the events, we’ve had 283 shooters and 305 participants total including spotters & spectators.


In comparison, we had a record year in 2016, on what we are going to call its 4th season, with a total of 126 participants over 5 events for the year.


Of the 126 participants, we had 109 shooters, 27 club members and 82 nonmembers. We averaged 22 shooters per match, and had 17 onlookers / spectators / spotters which increased the avg to 25 participants per match. 37 shooters were new-first-timers to the event, with shooters from 5 states.


7 of the 109 shooters were junior shooters (under 16yrs old).


We had 26 shooters specific to the Tactical Marksman course, and 26 shooters specific to the Bench course, with 57 shooters just plinking (not shooting a specific course of fire).


Some of the more notable improvements made in 2016:


1) Addition of a bridge for better access to parking areas

2) Removed old structure on the firing line, opened up more of the firing line

3) Widened berms, removed a few trees, condensed target racks for additional target area.

4) Added 3 new benches

5) Re-purposed old benches for dedicated spotter stations

6) Addition of a 115 Yard bank (zero check, pistol, slug, blackpowder, rimfire)

7) Brush moved back on right side of firing lane for better visibility

8) New parking area closer to firing line

9) Added 2 additional shooting stations



Calibers ranged from .22lr to 50 cal, along with a few revolvers, single shot and semi pistols used. Some of the firearms represeted in 2016 were Sharps, rolling blocks, BAR, Barrett, Mausers, Mosins, Garands, along with a host of AR’s, modern precision rifles of varying levels, and sporter style hunting rifles.



Regular competitors from CMP, PRS, Silhouette, F class, and Benchrest disciplines along with casual shooters supported the shoots, leading to a well rounded mix of firearms enthusiasts and the tools they use.