tonykharper
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Fairchance Rifle range reopened this past weekend for IR 50/50 Unlimited Matches.
Fairchance has a rich history for shooting both Centerfire and Rimfire. It also has a notorious reputation for shooting conditions.
Some call it "Fat Chance" others call it "No Chance".
It is not a flatland, low light range. Matches are shot in broad daylight in a very large valley. No need to bring wind flags. You can use the wind turbines on the hills off to the right of the range. Conditions can vary. I've seen it dead still, and I've seen it raging. But whatever it is you will enjoy the challenge.
All kidding aside, shooting at Fairchance provides an equal opportunity for everyone. Your scores may not be as high as other ranges, but everyone has to deal with what is there at the time. The range has 50 benches. Not likely there will be more than one relay.
The best news for IR 50/50 in a long time is the IR 50/50 Nationals will be held at Fairchance in August 2023. The Sporter Nationals Aug 4., 3-Gun Nationals. Aug.5, and the Unlimited Nationals Aug. 6.
This will be "The IR 50/50 event of the year". Be there or be square.
The opening match this past weekend was very typical for Fairchance. Conditions were average, nothing to complain about, other than the wind, the gusts, the switching, and the nerve wrenching lulls.
The match went off without a hitch. Targets were scored quickly and accurately. There was a problem with the score reporting program but I'm sure they will get that figured out.
The club members at Fairchance have stepped up to bring back this range for sanctioned RFBR matches and for that we owe them a big Thank You.
TKH
Fairchance has a rich history for shooting both Centerfire and Rimfire. It also has a notorious reputation for shooting conditions.
Some call it "Fat Chance" others call it "No Chance".
It is not a flatland, low light range. Matches are shot in broad daylight in a very large valley. No need to bring wind flags. You can use the wind turbines on the hills off to the right of the range. Conditions can vary. I've seen it dead still, and I've seen it raging. But whatever it is you will enjoy the challenge.
All kidding aside, shooting at Fairchance provides an equal opportunity for everyone. Your scores may not be as high as other ranges, but everyone has to deal with what is there at the time. The range has 50 benches. Not likely there will be more than one relay.
The best news for IR 50/50 in a long time is the IR 50/50 Nationals will be held at Fairchance in August 2023. The Sporter Nationals Aug 4., 3-Gun Nationals. Aug.5, and the Unlimited Nationals Aug. 6.
This will be "The IR 50/50 event of the year". Be there or be square.
The opening match this past weekend was very typical for Fairchance. Conditions were average, nothing to complain about, other than the wind, the gusts, the switching, and the nerve wrenching lulls.
The match went off without a hitch. Targets were scored quickly and accurately. There was a problem with the score reporting program but I'm sure they will get that figured out.
The club members at Fairchance have stepped up to bring back this range for sanctioned RFBR matches and for that we owe them a big Thank You.
TKH
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