August CCR Shooters Corner
Its finally here! The sun and warm weather. Time to get the
22 rimfires and center fire pistols and rifles out for some
serious shooting practice. We’ve noticed that the falling
plate target is as popular as ever, so we’ve put up some
more steel targets for you to plink at. Hopefully by the
time you read this there will be another spinning plate
target next to the falling plates target to hone your skills
with.
Did you notice the new gong targets just beyond the 100-
yard mark and another set out at the 200-yard distance?
These were designed for heavier hitting centerfire rifles
and long-range rifle caliber pistols. If the big ones are too
easy for you try to bang the smaller ones hanging together
with them. Get your rifle sighted in at 100 yards then try
your hand at 200 and tell us what you think of them.
Just another reminder, you must have a range badge to
utilize all the range facilities and it must always be visible
on your person when shooting. One of the things we
observe when shooting at all the ranges including the
shotgun fields is individuals not wearing eye and ear
protection. Those items are always required on the range
for both shooters and observers.
Please throw all your empty brass including 22 calibers into
the empty brass boxes provided in the shooting houses.
This recyclable material helps to pay for all range
improvements.
Don’t forget the shotgun ranges are open both Saturday
and Sunday from 10am to 2pm with skeet and trap. If you
are looking for a shotgun shooting opportunity on another
day of the week check out the Black Lake Sportsmans Club
in Onaway. They have a 5-stand shooting course on
Thursday nights starting at 5pm. It’s a real challenge and a
blast to shoot that won’t break the bank. I’ll bet you’ll shoot
it several times once you try it!!
**SPECIAL THANKS TO BOB NORTON AND GARY
ZECHEL FOR HELPING TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE
SHORT PISTOL RANGE BACKSTOP. WE REALLY
APPRECIATED YOUR HELP**
REMEMBER-SAFETY FIRST ALWAYS
The Shooting Sports Committee
FUN FACTS
• A 308 bullet with a muzzle velocity of 2,600 feet per second
with a 1 in 10 twist barrel spins at 187,200 revolutions per
minute.
• A 22LR bullet with a muzzle velocity of 1,100 feet per
second with a 1 in 16 twist barrel spins at 49,500 revolutions
per minute.
GREEN BOX HOURS
Wed. Noon - 2 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Sun. Noon - 2 p.m.
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