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GILGANDRA RIFLE OPEN

“THE COOEE CUP”

GT ROUND

SERVICE/FIELD/HUNTER/OPEN RIFLE

HOSTED BY SSAA GILGANDRA and GILGANDRA RIFLE CLUB
7, 8, 9 NOVEMBER 2008

* * * OPEN TO ANY SHOOTER WITH A CURRENT LICENCE * * *

If you own a field rifle, factory sporter, 303, Mauser or any type of centrefire rifle, this is your weekend!
Equip:   Either scope or binoculars etc, Grade Card, Shooting Mat, Pen, Eye and Ear protection, licence, etc.

FRIDAY                  7.30am ARRIVAL AND SIGN-ON.

MATCH 1   - VMC VINTAGE SERVICE COOEE CUP

String 1            200,     Slow Fire         - 5 sighters then 10 shots, Prone, on NRA SR target – 12min.

String 2            200,     Rapid               - 10 shots, 70 seconds Prone from standing, SR target. +10sec Int

Plus strings 1 & 2 of match 2a.

 

MATCH 2a - IMC SERVICE COOEE CUP (first rifle spec – same as Match 1)

String 1            200,     Deliberate         - 2 sighters then 10 shots, Standing Off Hand, on NRA SR target – 12min.

String 2            200,     Rapid               - 2 sighters, 10 shots 60 seconds, Sitting or Kneeling, SR target. +10sec Int

String 3            300,     Rapid               - 2 sighters then 10 shots 70 sec, Prone.(Scoped Internal mags-10sec extra)

String 4            600,     Deliberate         - 2 sighters then 20 shots, Prone, NRA MR-1 target – 22min

SATURDAY           7.30am ARRIVAL AND SIGN-ON.

MATCH 2b - IMC SERV COOEE CUP (2nd rifle spec choice)

MATCH 3   - TACTICAL COOEE CUP – “ANY Rifle” (any sight) (bi-pod or front rest etc only)

Warm Up         5 shots in 5 minutes @ 600.                  Entire match shot on MR-1 target at 600.

                        - Deliberate, 10 rounds in 6minutes (no marking), then directly into next string,

                        - Double Snap, 5x 8 second exposures, 2 shots per exposure – 10rnds total

SUNDAY                7.30am Arrival and Sign-on.  All rifle types shoot concurrently.

MATCH 4   AMC SERVICE COOEE CUP

            300 Slow Fire,             Prone U/S        2 sighters + 10 rounds              9min,               Fig 12 4x4

            300  Rapid Fire,           Prone U/S        5+5 rounds                              30-30-30sec,   Fig 12 4x4

            300  Snap Fire,            Prone U/S        10 rounds                                3sec per exp,   Fig 12 4x4

            200  Rapid Fire,           Sitting U/S        2 sighters + 5+5 rounds            30-30-30sec,   Fig 11

            200  Snap Fire,            Sitting U/S        2 sighters + 10 rounds              3sec per shot,   Fig 12

            100  Snap Fire,            Standing U/S    2 sighters + 10 rounds              3sec per shot,   Fig 12

TROPHIES:

Match

Spec 1 Std Srv

Spec 1a Std

Spec 2 Mod

Spec 3 Match

Spec 5 Optic

Spec 5a Sport

Open Spec

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Match 2

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Cost: $45 for all rifle matches Fri, Sat & Sun.  Or, $30 Per Day.

Non AIHPA members pay $5 event pass to be eligible to titles, or may join on the day.

Free competitor basic BBQ sausage sizzle lunch Sat & Sun only. Fri, BYO.

Pre-nominations not required – just show up.

Accommodation: around town to be organised by self.

Full facility Dorm room accommodation, 3km from range, costs $20/night including breakfast.

SPECIAL: Thur, Fri & Sat night dorm accommodation package with Fri & Sat dinner - $50

 

Motel accommodation, support our shooters and use, Three Ways Motel, Peter Chandler.  6847 2241.

 

Event Director, Ken Burrell  AH) 02 6684 2652,    or     Gilgandra range info: Bill Cheal H) 02 6847 2359

David Waters AH) 02 4739 6422           rifle@ aihpa .com            Mob: 0419 103 076

Note: Organisers reserve the right to change the event or schedule without notice.

Web Site for extra info, rules, range maps etc.   http://www.aihpa.com

Travel along Mendooran Rd (off Newell Hwy) east from Gilgandra, towards Mendooran, for approx 7-8km.

Look for a northern turnoff side road “Bearbung Rd” - sign posted to Rifle Range 2.5km.

 

Some GSM, 3G and CDMA mobile services work at range and accommodation.  Range operates on UHF Ch30.

 

 

While in Gilgandra, why not try:

    Motel accommodation, support our shooters and use, Three Ways Motel, Peter Chandler.  6847 2241.

    Allan and Heather Thiele (Thiele's Coffee Lounge) good food - eat in or take-away. (in main street). Thiel's (Take away - only to lunch time Saturday)  6847 2007

 
    RSL Club (Morris Street) parallel to main street  good restaurant  etc ( allow us room free of charge for SSAA meetings)
   
    Andrew Newstead (Gilgandra Fruit Market) willing to advertise shoots, supportive but a cricketer!
 
    Bogas usually cheapest fuel (on Dubbo Road about a long block from Three Ways Motel).
 
    Best Chinese Food: Kingsway Resturant at Gilgandra Motel, Warren Rd.  Reservation usually needed, 6847 2999