Practical Long Range Shooting in New Zealand
Gunslinger PLRS Limited

© 2010, Gunslinger PLRS Limited, New Zealand. All rights reserved.   Contact:  shane_cossar@hotmail.com

Shot up deer target

Practical Long Range Shooting

Dieu n’est pas pour les gros bataillons, mais pour ceux qui tirent le mieux.

God is not on the side of the biggest battallions, but of the best shots.

Voltaire

STOLEN!!!  One box containg a 42" high auto reset popper (the round is 12"), and one box containing 12 Caldwell stands and backers (23"x23") was stolen from the garage of my Wellington residence on Tuesday 20 July.  A Police report has been raised.  I'm the only one with these auto reset poppers in New Zealand.  Please contact me if you see these on Trade Me or on someones property.

Stolen target


Welcome.  July 2010.

The last Gunslinger PLRS event was held over the weekend of Friday 9 July, Saturday 10 July, and Sunday morning 11 July (2010), down at Lake Tekapo. 

Fantastic weather held for all days, and the 24 shooters, four ROs, and several non-shooting spotters had a great time.  Several shooters achieved 1600m hits on the Practice Day!

A Match Report with full details and scores is below.

Particular thanks to Gun City, and those that donated prizes: Belmont Ammunition, New Zealand Guns and Hunting magazine, Dead Eye Dicks, and Stark Bros.

Safe shooting.

Regards
Shane Cossar
shane_cossar@hotmail.com
Gunslinger PLRS Limited


Long Range Shooting New Zealand


Scroll down for information about:

Gunslinger COF and SOP

Gunslinger Match Reports

Equipment Reviews and Information


Ballistic Data for .338LM AWSM

Practical Long Range Shooting – Gucci Gear:  An Accuracy International AWSM .338 Shooting System

Gunslinger COF and SOP

GUNSLINGER PRACTICAL LONG RANGE SHOOTING:  COURSE OF FIRE

This describes the standard Course of Fire for Gunslinger Rifle Challenges and includes photographs of the various targets.

Topics:  Introduction, Site Specific Range Rules, Mandatory Equipment, Administrative Rules, Schedule, Known Distance COF, Unknown Distance COF, Legal.
Last Updated April 2010.

GUNSLINGER PRACTICAL LONG RANGE SHOOTING: STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

This describes the Standard Operating Procedures for Gunslinger Matches.

Topics:  Organisation Structure, Range Operations, Safety Briefings, Firearm Safety Rules, Range Commands, Legal.
Last Updated April 2010.


Range Flag at Tekapo

Gunslinger Match Reports

GUNSLINGER RIFLE CHALLENGE AND GUNSLINGER EXTREME LONG RANGE RIFLE CHALLENGE, LAKE TEKAPO, JULY 2010, MATCH REPORT

Topics:  Introduction, Practice Day, Cometitions, Prize Board, Score Board, Re-shoot, Sponsors, Legal.

GUNSLINGER RIFLE CHALLENGE, LAKE TEKAPO, NOVEMBER 2009:  MATCH REPORT

Topics:  Introduction, Scores, Practice Day, Gunslinger Rifle Challenge, Re-shoot, Legal.


GUNSLINGER PRACTICE DAY , LAKE TEKAPO, MARCH 2009

This article describes the inaugural Gunslinger event, a practical long range shooting practice day, with shooting at various targets out to 1118m.

Topics:  Introduction, Course Layout, Schedule, Rifles, Conclusion.

 
Shooter at Gunslinger March 2009

Shane C firing AWSM
(Photo courtesy Tony S.)

Equipment Reviews and Information

DATA BOOK PAGES FROM IMPACT DATA BOOKS: STATISTICS FOR IMPROVING SHOOTING PERFORMANCE

This article provides an overview of Data Book pages from Impact Data Books that are particularly useful for Gunslinger PLRS events - including the page designed specifically for Gunslinger PLRS matches - and how they can assist to improve shooting performance.  Some examples are provided on how to fill out some of the data book sections.

Topics:  Introduction, Impact Data Books, Filling Out The Gunslinger Match Data Book Page C-GSM, Other Pages From Impact Data Books. 
Last updated April 2010.


Sniper Data Book


BALLISTIC CALCULATORS – MAXIMISING EFFECTIVE RANGE AND FIRST TIME HITS


This article describes popular ballistic calculators for long range rifle shooting for use on PCs and PDAs with Pocket PC.

Topics:  Introduction, Exterior Ballistic Data, Ballistic Coefficients, Nightforce Ballistic Program – PC version, Trag1s5 – PC version, Precision Shooters Workbench – PC version, Pocket PC Versions, Favourite Features, Software Media, Mildot Master. Last updated December 2009.


PDA with Ballistic Calculator


METAL REACTIVE TARGETS FROM METAL SPINNING TARGETS:  RINGS AND SWINGS


This article provides examples of metal reactive targets from Metal Spinning Targets that are particularly suitable for Practical Long Range Shooting, are in use for Gunslinger events, and includes photographs showing bullet impacts.

Topics:  Introduction, Metal Targets, Safety, Flash Targets, Range Estimation and Colours.  Last Updated April 2010. 










42 inch high Auto Reset Target

Ballistic Data for .338LM AWSM

This article will provide ballistic data - muzzle velocities and C1 ballistic co-efficients for an Accuracy International AWSM - coming August 2010.


Practical Long Range Shooting – Gucci Gear: 
An Accuracy International AWSM .338 Shooting System

This article describes gear for a precision shooting system capable of achieving a first shot hit on a 40cm x 40cm target at 1500m.  It covers the rifle (Accuracy International AWSM .338LM), optics (US Optics SN3-TPal 5-25x58, Leupold 12-40x60, Horus Vision Reticles), electronics (TDS Recon PDA, Kestrel 4500NV), ammunition, and other useful equipment (Horus Vision ATrag-MX).  It also lists the books that provide the information necessary to understand the ballistic and environmental factors involved. 

Topics:  Last updated August 2008.

INTRODUCTION
The Shooting System, Practical Long Range Shooting, World Records, Rifle Selection.

COSTS
International Ordering, Shipping and GST, Wait Lists, System Costs, Lifetime Costs.

LAW
NZ Firearms Law, Export from USA, Importing Firearms to NZ, End-User Certificates, Importing Other Items to NZ, Re-Export from NZ.

AI ASWM .338 LM RIFLE
AWM Rifle, AI Accessories, Aftermarket Accessories, Clinometers, Anti-cant Device, Coatings.

OPTICS
Reticles, MILs, Rifle Scope, Binoculars, Spotting Scope, Anti-Reflection Devices, Tripod.

ELECTRONICS
PDA, GPS, Ballistic Calculators, Map Software, Weather Station, Laser Range Finder, Mildot Master, Range Cards, NZ Topographical Maps.

AMMUNITION
.338 Lapua Magnum.

OTHER EQUIPMENT
Targets, Rifle Cover, Suppressor Shroud, Shooting Mat, Hearing Protection, Eye Protection, Clothing, MOLLE Pouches, Small Pack, Waist Pack

LIBRARY
Books, Web Portals.

SAFETY
Range Safety Officer, Shooting Range Design, NZ Mountain Safety Council. 

SHOOTING ORGANISATIONS
Shooters Rights, DOC.


US Optics Scope on AWSM

For technical data about the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Magnum visit:
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accuracy_international_AWM

Disclaimer:  Long Range Shooting is potentially dangerous and damaged equipment can be expensive to fix.  You should confirm all changes to be made to your rifle system and shooting practices with your local gunsmith or gunshop owner.