Tucson Smallbore Prone Matches at TRC

Be advised that two dates for the new Tucson Rifle Club Smallbore Prone
matches have been placed on the calendar: November 14 and December 12,
2004. These are both the second Sunday of the month. Sorry, I couldn't
get a range date in October due the already heavy range schedule.

Don't let our delayed startup inhibit your shooting, however. I'd suggest
you use the intervening time to get in a little practice. Try out your
prone position. Get your sling set up. Make sure your scope has enough
eye relief in prone, especially those of you planning to use sporter or
silhouette rifles. Does your scope focus clearly at both 50 and 100
yards? Shoot for zero at both 50 and 100 yards and record the
settings. Maybe do a little ammo accuracy testing. FYI, the targets used
at 50 yards are the A-23 and at 100 yards, the A-25. Buy an open bolt
indicator (chamber flag) from the range office and trim it to fit your
particular rifle. A little preparation now will make match day a lot more
pleasant!

I'll post a more detailed match announcement as the date draws closer, but
if you have any questions about equipment or procedures, feel free to
e-mail me. Thanks.

Greg Fallon (gcfallon at aol.com)
Match Director