Blue Ridge Big Five

The Blue Ridge Big 5 will be held March 20-22 for the 2026 season. For 2026 we will be running the match on new area of the ranch. Shooters can expect target engagements from 150 yards out to 1000 yards. We will be running 18 stages with a max round count of 144. Please bring your own water bottle as we will have water stations stages along the firing Lunch and snacks will be delivered on the firing line Saturday. Sunday the banquet dinner will be hosted by Nordic Smoke in the machine shed. We are working on a couple different side matches for 2026 and will update you later.

The weather in March can be more unpredictable. Cool mornings and warming up throughout the day are the norm but rain and rain showers do pop up so bring the appropriate clothing.

SEEKING ROs:

IF you’re interested in ROing this event, please submit to the following RO Application to the link above. Anyone may apply, however, space is limited and not guaranteed.

To help us reward quality ROs during the 2-day event, vetted individuals will be offered a complimentary slot for an opportunity to complete all stages in 1-day timeframe (on the RO Shoot Day). This will be for points amongst the other hunters and for prize eligibility. The opportunity at this is set to take place on the competitor Check-in Day.

PROMOTION: 50% off match fee for young guns with the purchase of an adult slot.

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, March 20

–      RO SHOOT DAY:

• 8:00AM – RO competitor safety briefing

• 8:30AM – ROs shoot for points amongst all hunters and are eligible for prizes (all stages)

• 4PM – Weigh-in/Velocity at Check-in Table immediately after completion

–      HUNTER CHECK-IN DAY:

• 10:00AM – 6:00PM – Check-in, Weigh-in, Velocity, Zero Rifle, Targets at distance

• 2:00PM – 6:00PM – Side Matches

SATURDAY, March 21

• 8:00AM – Hunter Safety Briefing

• 8:30AM – Hunters to Stages

• 11:30 – 12:00PM – Lunch Provided

• 3:00PM – Intended time of Day 1 completion (this will vary)

• 3:30PM – Side matches

SUNDAY, March 22

• 8:00 AM – Hunters on stages

• 2:00PM – Intended time of Day 2 completion (this will vary)

• Awards begin immediately after match completion. Meal Provided.

• Location of Awards: To be determined.