01/21 – Long Range Wind Reading Clinic

NOTE: The pre-registration signups for the clinic has reached capacity. There will be no more signups for the clinic at this time. The club appreciates the enthusiastic activity generated for the clinic.

The SMGC is having a Long Range Wind Reading clinic on Saturday, January 21. Please pre-register for this event [Event at Capacity] if you are planning to attend. Be at Range 116 at 0700 on Saturday. Please read the following letter from the SMGC Board of Directors for more information.

All SMGC Members,

The Santa Margarita Gun Club is pleased to offer the first in a series of three Clinics regarding the art of wind reading. A Long Range Wind Reading Clinic will start the series on Saturday, January 21st. The course will take place at Ranges 116 and 117A covering all aspects of reading wind for Palma, Match, and F-Class Long Range shooters. Two other Clinics will follow up and complete the series by Summer and be scheduled soon. They will cover wind reading for Across the Course (200-600 yds.) with the last class completing the series. Our last Clinic will involve an in depth class at Long Range utilizing all aspects previously broached in the Clinic series. The last Clinic will include the addition of Kestrels or other like weather sensors and ballistic computers and will be geared toward maximum first round accuracy.

Our first Clinic will involve a didactic session at the R116 classroom and will broach the basic principles that will be applied during live fire at the 1000 yard line on R117A and during the rest of the Clinic series.

Course fees for the first round will be $10.00 and the Clinic is offered to all SMGC Members and Military personnel; should the Clinic have additional positions open after Saturday, January 14th, SMGC will open registration to other personnel with the addition of SMGC Membership application fees.

Please note: There is a limit of 25 participants, please sign up through the SMGC website and send your registration fees asap to assure your position in our first of a series of three Clinics. Directions to R117A, a list of needed equipment and class time will be emailed after registration.

The course instructor for our first Clinic will be CWO III “Gene” Rucks (USMC Ret.), for those of you who may be unfamiliar with Gunner Rucks, we can assure you there is no one better in the art of reading wind. Gene’s list of accomplishments with the rifle and representation of the USA in International Competition is without parallel. Gunner Rucks will be assisted by Gy.Sgt and Scout/Sniper “Memo” Sandoval and Mr. John Hermsen (SMGC President and LR High Master) as well as other well regarded shooters.

The second Clinic will, as stated previously, cover Across the Course and will be taught by Master Gunnery Sargent Harry Harrison and others at R103 at a later date to be determined. Our second Clinic will be geared toward the addition of Service Rifles to the mix. The final Clinic will once again be held at R117 utilizing weather sensors, ballistic calculators and being taught by Mr. Ken Miller, Ken is an engineering consultant and trainer for various LE and Government sniping programs. It is our anticipation that the last Clinic by Mr. Miller will be held before Summer begins.

Don’t miss out on our rare opportunities to learn from the very best. While much can be read on the subject of wind, it is an art form that must be learned from practical application. The fastest way through that process, is to be taught and Mentored by the best in the business.

See you on the Range,

SMGC BoD

January 28th and 29th Tournaments

SMGC will hold a High Power XTC Tournament on January 28th and a Mid Range Tournament on January 29th. Please use the pre-registration page on the web site to secure your base access.

Please download and read the match program and complete the registration form ahead of your arrival at Range 103.

Registration opens at 07:30. Firing starts at 08:00.

2012 Match Schedule

Updated on November 15th, 2011!

In general this calendar places the long range (Range 117) matches on the 1st weekend of each month, and the mid range and high power (Range 103) matches on the 4th weekend of each Month.

 Date              Range     Course of Fire                        Comments 
 January 28       103       HP XTC 80                             Note #1
 January 29       103       MR 3x600
 February 4       117       800, 900, 1000
 February 5       117       3 x 1000
 March 24         103       HP XTC 80                             Note #2
 March 25         103       MR 300, 500, 600
 March 31         117       800, 900, 1000
 April 1          117       3 x 1000
 April 28         103       HP XTC 80
 April 29         103       MR 3x600
 May 5            117       800, 900, 1000
 May 6            117       3 x 1000
 May 26           103       HP XTC 80
 May 27           103       MR 300, 500, 600
 June 2           117       800, 900, 1000
 June 3           117       3 x 1000
 June 23          103       HP XTC 80
 June 24          103       MR 3x600
 June 30          117       800, 900, 1000
 July 1           117       3 x 1000
 July 28          103       HP XTC 80
 July 29          103       MR 3x600
 August 4         117       800, 900, 1000
 August 5         117       3 x 1000
 August 25        103       NRA MR Regional 300, 500, 600
 August 26        103       NRA MR Regional 3x600
 September 8      117       800, 900, 1000                     Note #3
 September 9      117       3 x 1000
 September 22     103       NRA HP Regional HP XTC 80 Regional
 September 23     103       NRA HP Regional HP XTC 50 NMC
 September 29     117       800, 900, 1000
 September 30     117       3 x 1000                           Note #4

 December 8       103       Work Party/2012 Barbecue
 December 9       117       Work Party/2012 Barbecue

Notes:
1. No matches on January 1st to avoid conflict with new years holiday.
2. No matches on February 11th through March 16th to avoid a conflict with Western Division Matches.
3. Avoids conflict with Labor Day.
4. No matches on October 5th through November 30th to avoid conflicts with fall school break,
Thanksgiving holidays and 29 Palms match.

2012 Membership Applications

SMGC is seeking members for the 2012 calendar year. New members please fill out the attached application. Instructions are at the very top of the application. Existing members please check the expiration date on your membership cards and fill out the application to renew your membership for calendar year 2012.

2012 Member Application

Thank you!

October 2 – Long Range Palma Match

SMGC NRA Long Range Match 800, 900, 1000 Yard –October 2, 2011 (Palma Course of Fire)
Range 117A – Camp Pendleton, CA

All Categories Welcome: Each category will be scored in their respective category. (There must be 5 competitors in a given category to count as a match)

• Palma
• Any/Any Match Rifle
• F-Class

Sunday – October 2nd, 800, 900, & 1000 Course of fire for all categories will be:

• 800 Yard Line: Unlimited sighters – 15 shots for record
• 900 Yard Line: 2 sighters – 15 shots for record
• 1000 Yard Line: 2 sighers – 15 shots for record

The NEW reduced daily fees will be:

• Annual SMGC Members: $20
• Annual SMGC Members Grand Senior or Senior: $15
• Daily SMGC Members: $25
• Daily SMGC Members Grand Senior or Senior: $20
• Service or Juniors: $15

Prize money to be rewarded for top 3 for the day as follows:

• 1st – $25
• 2nd – $15
• 3rd – $5

Patrons please arrive early to fill out paperwork and to help with setup at 0730.
Please pre-register for this practice event using the SMGC online pre-registration form.