T. I. G. E. R. VALLEY
Tactical Institute Gun Education Research
2003 Three Day Palma Long Range High Power Rifle Match
October 03, 04, & 05th
Location: TIGER VALLEY Shooting Facility (L.T. Dillon) at Prairie Hill, Texas. (15 miles east of Waco on HWY 84)
Time: Firing will begin at 09:00 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Squading begins at 07:00 and ends at 08:30 all days.
Eligibility: Competition is open to all NRA members, foreign nationals affiliated with their perspective rifle club, junior competitors, etc… (If you are not an NRA member, come and attend. We will sign you up for NRA membership at the range) A team captain must be named Pick up teams will be permitted.
Rules: NRA rules will govern this tournament.
Entry Fees: Three day package $75.00 per shooter, or $35 per day. (Juniors pay $30.00 for all three days) fee includes a Texas Barbecue Dinner on Saturday after the Match.
Squading: Squading will be held at the statistical office each day from 07:00 a.m. until 08:30 a.m. Firing will start at 09:00 a.m. all three days.
Challenge: A fee of $1.00 will be charged for each lost challenge.
Rifles: Match rifle – rule 3.3, 3.3.1, and 3.3.2. U.S. Palma Rifle – rule 3.3.3. Service Rifle – 3.1, 3.1.1, and 3.1.3. Any Rifle – rule 3.2. F Class rule ______. Competitors must declare which category they are entering. For instance, a .308 Winchester rifle with a magazine could enter either as a Palma Rifle or a Match Rifle. Once the declaration is made, no changes will be allowed. Categories may be combined by match officials. “F” Class Shooters welcome.
Ammunition: Competitors must furnish their own ammunition. No tracers or armor piercing ammunition will be allowed. All bullets must remain supersonic at 1000 yards. Ammunition not meeting this requirement will be removed from the firing line.
Targets: NRA LR will be used at all distances.
Course of Fire:
Friday: Individual
Match 5: Palma course of fire to include unlimited sighting shots and 15 shots for record at 800 yards; 2 sighting shots for record at 900 yards;
2 sighting shots and 15 shots for record at 1000 yards. Time limit will be 22 minutes at each yard line.
Team Match
Match 1: 2 Sighting shots and 15 shots for record at 800 yrds, 22 minutes
Saturday:
Individual
Match 5: Palma course of fire to include unlimited sighting shots and 15 shots for record at 800 yards; 2 sighting shots for record at 900 yards;
2 sighting shots and 15 shots for record at 1000 yards. Time limit will be 22 minutes at each yard line.
Team Match
Match 2: 2 Sighting shots and 15 shots for record at 900 yrds, 22 minutes
Sunday:
Individual
Match 5: Palma course of fire to include unlimited sighting shots and 15 shots for record at 800 yards; 2 sighting shots for record at 900 yards;
2 sighting shots and 15 shots for record at 1000 yards. Time limit will be 22 minutes at each yard line.
Team Match
Match 3: 2 Sighting shots and 15 shots for record at 1000 yrds, 22 minutes
Note: There will be a one hour break in between the individual match and team match.
General: Competitors will be required to pull targets and score. There will be no lunch break. Drinks and food are available at the range. There are five RV hook-ups, showers, and restrooms available at the range. The fee is $15.00 per day. There are also camping sites at the range. The fee is $5.00 per day.
Safety: All Safety rules at TIGER VALLEY Shooting Facility will be obeyed at all times. An open bolt indicator will be inserted into the breech of all rifles when not on the firing line and firing is in progress. Rifles will not be allowed on the firing line until directed by the range officer. Bolts will not be closed until the rifle is horizontal at the shoulder.
Directions to the Range: From Interstate 35 Exit 339 (Lake Waco / Lake Shore Drive exit), take Loop 340 eastward to HWY 84 (approximately 1 mile). Proceed on HWY 84 east approximately 13 miles to Watt (sign on both sides of post on right). Continue to the top of the next rise: the main gate is on the left between two modular homes (immediately after the blue one). DO NOT go past LCR 126 (Joe Russell Road) or Christmas Creek.
Calendar of Future Matches / Classes:
Event Date
Three Gun Match July 26
Across the Course Practice July 27
Across the Course Practice August 2
Afternoon (14:00 Approx.) M1 Garand Match August 2
Level 1 Handgun Class August 9, & 10
Three Gun Match August 16
Across the Course Practice August 17
Carbine Class August 23, & 24
600 x 60 / Long Range Match 800, 900, & 1000 yards Aug. 30, & 31
Level 1 Precision Rifle Course Sept. 5,6, & 7
Level 2 Handgun Class Sept. 13, & 14
Afternoon (14:00 Approx.) M1 Garand Match Sept. 20
Mid-range 300, 500, & 600 yards / Long Range Match Sept. 20, & 21
Two day Three Gun Match Sept. 27, & 28
Afternoon (14:00 Approx.) M1 Garand Match Oct. 4
Three Day Individual Long Range & Team Match 800, 900, & 1000 yards Oct. 3, 4, & 5
AR 15 .com National event “Gunstock” Oct. 10, 11, & 12
TSRA Service Rifle Matches Oct. 17, 18, & 19
Open Range to Gain zero’s for Deer season. Open from 08:00-17:00 Oct. 27-31
Hunter’s Prep Course Oct. 25, & 26
Level 2 Precision Rifle Course Nov. 8, & 9
Law Enforcement Precision Rifle Course Advanced Nov. 10-14
Three Gun Match Nov. 15
Level 2 Handgun Class Nov. 22, & 23
M-1 Garand NMC 200, 300, 500 Yard Match / M-1 Garand Rattle Battle 200, 300, 500 Yard Match / Mid-Range 300, 500, 600 Yard Match Nov. 28, & 29
Long Range Match 800, 900, & 1000 yards Nov. 30
Three Gun Match Dec. 6
Across the Course Practice Dec. 7
600 x 60 / Long Range Match 800, 900, & 1000 yards Dec. 13, & 14
Turkey Shoot Dec. 20
If you have any questions call T.J. Pillings at (214) 802-1288, or John Tillman at (972) 874-5253 (E-mail:
[email protected])
Reminders:
1. Tiger Valley has no ability to accept credit cards.
2. All entries must be mailed in advanced. We will accept the first 100 entries. All entries after the first 100 will be on stand by.
3. The range will be open on Thursday October 02, 03 at 10:00 am for RV, and campers. Please reserve a spot in advance.
Advanced Entries: Send the following information with entry fees to the following address:
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Tiger Valley
6307 Scottsboro Lane
Garland, TX. 75044
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• Rifle Category: Match Palma Service Any Rifle/F Class
• NRA Classification: High Master Master Expert Sharpshooter Marksman
• Special Awards: Senior Junior Female Sub-Junior
• Category: Service Civilian