SANGRE DE CRISTO RENDEZVOUS

Nestled in the majestic Sagre de Cristo Mountain Range, the world-famous NRA Whittington Center is proud to host the first National Rifle League Hunter match of the season in Raton, NM. Starting off in the clear blue skies of January we will be picking up the shooting season in full stride.

With an estimated 18 hunting simulated stages, the round count will be 72-144, depending on first round impacts vs second round impacts, but bring extra for getting velocity/PF for your tiebreaker, and zero’ing your rifle.

The average target distance will 400 yards, but expect anywhere from approximately 200-900 yards. The hardest part will be dealing with the wind and finding the targets in the hilly terrain hunting scenarios. All shooting stations will be along a mild hilly path. Targets will be wide, to be friendly with wind, but very short to penalize bad ranging. This match will be a fun match with lots of shooting; The match will alternate every stage 1-2-4 target.

Friday there will be an NRL HUNTER RIMFIRE EXPERIENCE, if you so wish to participate. The rimfire hunter match will be from 8am-12pm (before sight-in of the centerfire hunting rifles) so, bring your rimfire and get some trigger time in. There will be 6 stages for $50 entry fee.
Please be respectful of the property.

Weather can range from -20* up to 75* and windy to no wind. Please come prepared. Raton is a very arid climate so we are not expecting any to very little snow. Avg temps are 20-50 degF

PROMOTION: YOUNG GUNS FREE

RANGE OFFICERS – LIMITED SPOTS

To help us reward and better secure quality ROs during the 2-day event, vetted individuals will be offered a complimentary match slot for the opportunity to complete all stages in 1-day timeframe (on the RO Shoot Day), 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.

*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. Those who volunteer to RO but are not selected will have the option to purchase a slot.

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FRIDAY, [JAN 16]
– RO SHOOT DAY:
6:30AM – RO competitor safety briefing
7:00AM – ROs shoot for points amongst all hunters and are eligible for prizes (all stages)
Lunch Provided for ROs who are shooting
4:00PM – Weigh-in/Velocity at Check-in Table immediately after completion

HUNTER CHECK-IN DAY:
1:00PM – 5:00PM – Check-in, Weigh-in, Velocity
1:00PM – 5:00PM – Zero Rifle, Targets at distance
1:00PM – 5:00PM – Vendor DaY
8:00AM – 1:00PM – 22 Side Matches

5:00PM – SHOOTERS MEETING

SATURDAY, [JAN 17]
6:30AM – ARRIVE
7:00AM – Hunters to Stages
7:30AM – Intended time to begin hunting steel (10 Stages)
Lunch Provided
3:00PM – Intended time of Day 1 completion (this will vary)

SUNDAY, [JAN 18]
6:45AM – Hunters on stages
7:00AM – Intended time to begin hunting steel (8 Stages)
Snacks Provided (encouraged to bring your own snacks as well)
1:00PM – Intended time of Day 2 completion (this will vary)
Awards begin immediately after match completion. Meal Provided.
Location of Awards: ON SITE DINING FACILITY 154A