Thread: Nortrack Precision Long Range Hunter Course, Review.

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

Good result, I did a few quick numbers knowing your mv with that ammunition. At around 800 m your ammo would have been entering the transonic zone which is always troublesome. The smk 178 needs a twist rate of 11 or faster for long range stability so that may also be a factor. Then there's the human factor which like wind is rather difficult to predict consistently.��

The rifle has a 1 in 10 twist, I honestly have no idea where the rounds were going. At that range with a .308 you are really lobbing them in there. There were two .308s and a 7mm08 and we all suffered at that range. I have a developed a new appreciation for the 6mm calibres .

Originally Posted by Trout

Interesting read there ShOOTER,Iv fired a few round down our way out to 800yds-1000yds.A 1.2 second is a long time to wait for the target plate to ding when you get a hit.And you get pissed off quickly when you hear nothing.lols

Cheers mate. Yes but very rewarding when you get it, its bloody addictive, lol

Originally Posted by Bos

Wonder if this is similar to the Sparrowhawk weekend. Is there a charge for the course over and above the accommodation?
Ive been thinking about joining one of the Sparrowhawk groups in Sth Canterbury for a while now but this might be another option. Great idea to have someone point out the shortcomings you didn't realise you had

They ask for a small donation towards accommodation, the course fee is separate.
I cant compare it to Sparrowhawk, I would do their course but I live on the wrong Island. The best shooter there was doing it for the second time, so long as you go there with an open mind and a willingness to learn you will come away with something. Theres no point standing quietly at the back you have to get stuck in and ask questions. Neil and Dave are great guys and they will bend over backwards to help you.