Thread: Longrange Proficiency test

I set up this test here in Norway so the clubs can get some money into the club coffers and build proper infrastructure. It is also a way to keep the fee low on a LR shoot, but still bring in money for infrastructure as those who want can shoot the test. In Norway we charge NZ$30 per try.

The test is easy enough to be accessible for most shooters without investing in any special equipment and very little training.
The test at highest valour is hard enough for experienced shooters to grind their teeth,

1 target 500 meters or farther.
1 minute time limit. Start with scope set to zero and rifle butt on ground.
1 shot. Score according to hit.

So far three videos to illustrate the test:






Approved dimensions are:
Target max ø 35 cm
Large circle max ø 30 cm
Mid circle max ø 15 cm
Small circle max ø 7,5 cm.
If target breaks the circle but is not completely inside, it is a miss.


You cannot test-shoot target same day as the test.
You can test shoot a different target placed at least 25 meters shorter or farther away. (First shot of the day is not practical on a range)

You can make a second attempt but then have to shoot at a new target AT LEAST 25 meters farther than any of the targets you have shot that day.
OR
You can make a second attempt same target but with a new rifle.
OR
You can wait 3 hrs and make a second attempt same target with the same rifle.

Very interesting Norway.

Originally Posted by Rushy

Very interesting Norway.

Hows the search for a new place going?

and no dialing? use current zero and hold over?

No you dial in your scope. You're not allowed to pre-set it to shooting range. You can hold over if you prefer, it is your shot, your decision.

Target range shall be known to the shooter

Originally Posted by bully

and no dialing? use current zero and hold over?

No, he was dialling.

Originally Posted by Nibblet

Hows the search for a new place going?

May be on to something. Will know more tomorrow.

I see, dailing is part or your time limit of 60 seconds.

Hope two give this a whirl this arvo looked really easy until I put the circles on the steel......


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Originally Posted by Nibblet

Hows the search for a new place going?

Going to scope out a new place tomorrow. Should get the new bolt head soon. Will you be able to assemble?

More @Norway goodness.

Now, can someone please advise where they sell 525m Tape measures ?

Originally Posted by kiwi39

Now, can someone please advise where they sell 525m Tape measures ?

I am guessing they don't. Just a guess though. Range finder perhaps.

I pity the fool who actually try to measure 525 meters in increments of 3, 5, or 10 meters which is the most common tape measures. If you're going to be inaccurate anyway, you might as well just walk 600 paces.

Originally Posted by Norway

I pity the fool

Mr T(hlrno)

Originally Posted by Norway

I pity the fool who actually try to measure 525 meters in increments of 3, 5, or 10 meters which is the most common tape measures. If you're going to be inaccurate anyway, you might as well just walk 600 paces.

Loved it. Classic dry humour, we kiwis love it...Norwaygians too it would seem




Tim