600 Yard shooting location and qualification assisstance

[Pacific NW Rider]

I have both a 308 and 6.5 Creedmoor rifle, which I'd like to shoot longer distances than the 2100 yards my club has. I did a bit of research and some of the clubs in the area allow guests to shoot at longer distances but require qualification. That's where the quest came to a halt. One range does the qualification but only for members. I don't want to join a club which is out of my area so I'm at a loss.

I went to the NRA site and the only courses they seem to offer for distance or precision shooting is coaching training.

I've shot the M14 National match mil rifle at 600 yards and was an Army Armor, so I think my experience and shooting current skills will allow me to qualify, I just need to figure out which qual is needed and where I may do it? I'm not sure I will attempt to compete, until I have the opportunity to shoot and assess my shooting and reloading capabilities. I'm located in the Bremerton-Silverdale area and willing to drive a bit to get to a facility.

Thanks,

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[Dungannon]

Tell us about your club with the 2100 yard range.

 

[The Heretic]

Tell us about your club with the 2100 yard range.

Yes, and do they allow 50 BMG.

Moreover, tell me how 600 yards is farther than 2100 yards.

 

[KKG]

The King County Sportsman's Park has a 600 yard Range.

 

[Pacific NW Rider]

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I have both a 308 and 6.5 Creedmoor rifle, which I'd like to shoot longer distances than the 2100 yards my club has. I did a bit of research and some of the clubs in the area allow guests to shoot at longer distances but require qualification. That's where the quest came to a halt. One range does the qualification but only for members. I don't want to join a club which is out of my area so I'm at a loss.

I went to the NRA site and the only courses they seem to offer for distance or precision shooting is coaching training.

I've shot the M14 National match mil rifle at 600 yards and was an Army Armor, so I think my experience and shooting current skills will allow me to qualify, I just need to figure out which qual is needed and where I may do it? I'm not sure I will attempt to compete, until I have the opportunity to shoot and assess my shooting and reloading capabilities. I'm located in the Bremerton-Silverdale area and willing to drive a bit to get to a facility.

Thanks,

 

[Pacific NW Rider]

Yes, and do they allow 50 BMG.

Moreover, tell me how 600 yards is farther than 2100 yards.

 

[Pacific NW Rider]

That was a typo. Somehow I missed that proof reading my post. That should have read 200. So yea, 600 IS farther... :>)
I can't seem to find a website for The King County Sportsman's Park which might have days and times they're open. I found the King County Parks site, but no obvious link to the range... Might be a King County anti-gun thing.. (sent with another smile...)

 

[moose]

Olympic National Forest is a bridge away. Find a nice clear cut, the one I use is a flat 900 yards plus and I've never had company.

 

[KKG]

Take a look at the Cascade Rifle and Pistol website. Looks like the Kinky Kounty isn't keeping there site up - no surprise there.

 

[The Heretic]

Take a look at the Cascade Rifle and Pistol website. Looks like the Kinky Kounty isn't keeping there site up - no surprise there.

Cascade Shooting Facilities

 

[KKG]

Cascade Shooting Facilities

Yep, that's the one. That's the New and Better website. I believe the Only way to get the use of the 600 yard Range is to either become a member(there's a Long waiting list) or get with the High Power Shooters during one of their scheduled shoots. The Public Shooting Days are held Only on the 200 yard Range - NO Pistols allowed. If you can find a Member who is in a position to take you out; then you can shoot on any of the other Ranges. I'm a member but I'm also still recovering from a Broken Right Ankle and haven't been to the Range in almost two years. Sorry.

 

[11Charlie]

Welcome to NWFA and Thank you for your service to this great country!

If your range has 2100 how come they don't have a 600?

 

[moose]

...I'd like to shoot longer distances than the 2100 yards my club has....

Thanks,

And it goes without saying, everyone should have a rifle capable of direct fire at 2100 yards.

 

[Pacific NW Rider]

Welcome to NWFA and Thank you for your service to this great country!

If your range has 2100 how come they don't have a 600?

As I noted... that was an unfortunate typo... sorry about that, but it has been a bit of fun at my expense.

 

[11Charlie]

As I noted... that was an unfortunate typo... sorry about that, but it has been a bit of fun at my expense.

Well we all make mistakes. good luck on your search.

 

[EPS]

I was going to say that's over a mile lol

 

[covert1]

there is a monthly High Power match at COSSA in the Bend, OR area if you want to have a go out to 1000. We usually shoot several different distances like 800, 900, 1000 x 2 and use around 100 rounds per day, 80 rounds for score and the rest are sighters. Other course of fire is 300,500, 600 x 2. nice facilities, a small nice group of regulars. NRA scored, but pretty relaxed bunch to shoot with. pm me if you want to know more. There is another group that does a 1 mile shoot there.

 

[AtOne]

Upper Nisqually Sportsman Club holds precision rifle matches on the 1st Saturday of every month and they go out to 600 yards.
Entry fee is $20, The match next weekend is a rare 22lr match which doesn't happen very often.
Usually around 50 competitors out there for a match.
Here's the practiscore link for the next one
22 RIM-FIRE RIFLE FUN MATCH
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[bobdog308]

Cool! Anybody know what the target sizes are and how many?

 

[bsa1917hunter]

there is a monthly High Power match at COSSA in the Bend, OR area if you want to have a go out to 1000. We usually shoot several different distances like 800, 900, 1000 x 2 and use around 100 rounds per day, 80 rounds for score and the rest are sighters. Other course of fire is 300,500, 600 x 2. nice facilities, a small nice group of regulars. NRA scored, but pretty relaxed bunch to shoot with. pm me if you want to know more. There is another group that does a 1 mile shoot there.

Thats where ill start shooting here pretty soon. Looks like a great place.