ELR Heavy Match

ELR Heavy Match is a long-range rifle competition hosted at Day Mountain Ranch Gun Range near Preston. This event challenges shooters to deliver accurate hits at extended distances, typically ranging from 600 yards and beyond. Competitors engage steel or paper targets while managing wind, elevation, and environmental variables that come with distance shooting.

Participants shoot from various positions and distances depending on the match structure. Heavy match competitions typically feature multiple stages or courses of fire, with shooters scored based on accuracy and consistency. Expect to spend a full day at the range with time between stages for setup, scoring, and transitions.

This event is designed for shooters with experience in precision rifle disciplines. You should be comfortable with your rifle's capabilities, understand ballistics fundamentals, and have shot at distance before. Competitors interested in PRS (Precision Rifle Series) style matches or ELR (Extreme Long Range) shooting will find this event matches their interests.

Matches may offer divisions based on equipment class or shooter experience level. Scoring typically rewards accuracy, with competitors ranked by hit count, group size, or point totals depending on the specific match rules.

Day Mountain Ranch Gun Range provides the facilities and backstop needed for long-range shooting. The Preston location offers variable weather and terrain that adds to the challenge.