Nkawu
AH enthusiast
As a UK-based hunter, I have become increasingly frustrated by the lack of ranges that will let me shoot my 375. My regular ranges top out at 338 (or 30 at one) and most places only allow you to shoot off of a table.
A month or two ago I met a gent who has access to a lovely little valley and woodland in the Midlands that has been cleared for all calibers and has the necessary insurance. I broached the idea of hosting a simulated dangerous game day where people like me could practice with our rifles in as realistic conditions and scenarios as possible. The idea was well-received and now I am turning to the AH collective to get ideas for a multi-stage shooting day.
My aim is to provide a safe and secure day out where people can practice and stress-test every aspect of their dangerous game equipment e.g. clothing, footwear, optics, rifle, ammo, etc) as well as work on technique and get comfortable shooting from a variety of positions.
My plan is to set up several stations 'situations' requiring the fully kitted-out hunter to be guided from one to the next not quite knowing what to expect.
It could be set out as follows:
Zero checks at a preferred distance (50, 100, etc) as a group followed by the individually guided walk.
After the first go around the group can then go back around together and each person can have as many shots as they like at each target.
I would limit the numbers to no more than 4 or 5 people so that everyone could have as much time as possible behind their rifles. While the first round is in progress the rest can be swapping hunting stories over some tea and sandwiches etc.
I would appreciate any input or ideas on the stations or any other aspect that would make for an enjoyable trip out. A more thorough recon of the area is in the works so that I can get a better idea of layout and distances etc. If anyone has any resources for life-size targets that I can have printed out I would be most grateful.
I should also mention that this is a not-for-profit activity - I will ask for a fee just to cover the host's costs and targets etc.
Thanks in advance.
A month or two ago I met a gent who has access to a lovely little valley and woodland in the Midlands that has been cleared for all calibers and has the necessary insurance. I broached the idea of hosting a simulated dangerous game day where people like me could practice with our rifles in as realistic conditions and scenarios as possible. The idea was well-received and now I am turning to the AH collective to get ideas for a multi-stage shooting day.
My aim is to provide a safe and secure day out where people can practice and stress-test every aspect of their dangerous game equipment e.g. clothing, footwear, optics, rifle, ammo, etc) as well as work on technique and get comfortable shooting from a variety of positions.
My plan is to set up several stations 'situations' requiring the fully kitted-out hunter to be guided from one to the next not quite knowing what to expect.
It could be set out as follows:
Zero checks at a preferred distance (50, 100, etc) as a group followed by the individually guided walk.
- Impala - 120m off sticks. Nice and easy to get started. African-style cane tripod sticks tied with rubber - not the fancy four-legged UK ones.
- Buffalo - Walk into the thicker cover or woodland and then spot a buffalo at 60m. One shot from kneeling with fast follow-up shot standing and reload two rounds.
- Elephant - 40m. Two quick shots offhand followed by one reload and one more shot.
- Lion - 15m. One shot from standing, the target is released on a wire towards the shooter, chamber a second round, and fire one more shot.
After the first go around the group can then go back around together and each person can have as many shots as they like at each target.
I would limit the numbers to no more than 4 or 5 people so that everyone could have as much time as possible behind their rifles. While the first round is in progress the rest can be swapping hunting stories over some tea and sandwiches etc.
I would appreciate any input or ideas on the stations or any other aspect that would make for an enjoyable trip out. A more thorough recon of the area is in the works so that I can get a better idea of layout and distances etc. If anyone has any resources for life-size targets that I can have printed out I would be most grateful.
I should also mention that this is a not-for-profit activity - I will ask for a fee just to cover the host's costs and targets etc.
Thanks in advance.
