About

Long Gong is a 300 yard shooting challenge using rifles chambered in 22lr only.

The targets are 8”, 6”, and 4” gongs. Each gong has a point value. 1 point for the 8” gong, 2 points for the 6” gong, and 3 points for the 4” gong.

The event is shot from a bench rest and is limited to bipods, monopods and bag. No sleds or rail guns allowed.

The participants will shoot 5 rounds of 10 shots per round. Each round has a time limit of 3 minutes that will begin and end on the match director’s commands.

The shooting order will be determined by drawing numbered chips. Each successive set will be determined by the shooters’ scores. If two or more shooters have identical scores, whoever shoots the score first will shoot first in the following round.

The shooter will start with the 8” gong. When they hit the 8” gong they will receive 1 point and will be allowed to move to the 6” gong, if they wish. If they hit the 6” gong they will receive 2 points and will be allowed to shoot the 4” gong, if they wish. If they hit the 4” gong they will receive 3 points.

If the shooter misses a gong, they will not be awarded any points and will be required to go back to the previous gong.

Before each shot, the shooter must tell the scorekeeper which gong they are shooting at so there is no chance of getting points for hitting the wrong gong.

Each 10 shot round has a possible high score of 27 points. The high score for the match is 135 points. In the event of a tie, the winner is determined by the shooter with the highest single round score.

Equipment

Eye and ear protection are required at all times even for spectators.

Rifle – 22LR Only. No magnums, no 17 HMR will be allowed.

Fees

Match fee is $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

Registration

Sign in at the 500 meter range from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Sight-in from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Long Gong Match 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Dates

Matches are held on the last Sunday of each month, April through September.

Safety

The range will be under the complete control of the range officers and the match director.

Keep in mind all the rules for using the 500 meter range.

All shooters will need to sign in and confirm the waiver.

Please transport all firearms to and from vehicles in a case.  Do not handle firearms when the range is declared cold.

 

Eligibility/Prerequisites

Shooters that are new to engaging targets at 200 yards and more will be required to show long range competency by engaging a target at 100 yards, then calculate and adjust their scope for 300 yards and engage the target again.

The second impact will be measured for correct adjustments based on the barrel length, ammunition’s velocity and bullet weight. Calculations may be made using ballistic apps such as GeoBallistics or by hand using a calculator.