USARB NorthEast Reg. and National Championships, Salem NY

[Renegade]

The Salem Pistol and Rifle Club in Upstate NY will be hosting two major Air Rifle Benchrest Championships this summer. First up is the NorthEast Regional, June 10-11, open practice June 9. On Labor Day weekend, we'll be hosting the USARB Nationals. Complete info with lists of area lodging options, shooters already signed up, and the Nationals Registration form can be found on the Benchrest Central Air Rifle forum (sorry Moderators, if I've broken a rule here).
Todd Banks-Pres., Salem Pistol and Rifle Club

 

[crittahitta]

Thanks for the info. Always nice to hear of events in NY

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the post here Todd. I'll try to kkep it bumped/relevant as the events come up.

 

[Renegade]

Thanks John,
Between working 45-50hrs a week, trying to organize two major US events, and trying to keep up with all of the logistics for Team USA BR, I miss a lot of stuff on the forums. I will try to hang out over here more often though, seems like there's more action here than on some of the other forums.
Todd

 

[Salticon]

Looking foward to it!

 

[chasdicapua]

Just got my hotel in Bennington for June. Really looking forward to it. Todd, could anyone help out with logistics?

 

[Guest]

Bump to be seen

 

[Sam63]

Todd will there be an air fill station at the event?

 

[Renegade]

Probably not for the Regional Sam. As far as I know nobody is flying in for this one and I think everyone will have a full tank with them. 
I've arranged to rent several 120cf tanks filled to 4000 psi for the Nationals and my 135cf tank will also be available as I won't be shooting. I can get the 120cf tanks if necessary for the Regional if I have to...

 

[farmerjoe99]

Thanks for posting this here, I'm considering making the long trip up to try my hand at bench-rest,
is there a good place to find more info on airgun bench rest, I've found a couple sites but very little 
actual discussion of shooting, peoples rigs, and the rules etc. and I see there is a limit of 48 shooters,
are there many slots left?
Thanks,
Joe

 

[Renegade]

Hi Joe,
There are plenty of slots left for the Nationals, and I suspect that there will be several available right up to match time. When I shot rimfire benchrest, I'd tell people the best place to find information was at a match within driving distance for you. Unfortunately, there just aren't that many air rifle benchrest clubs in this part of the country, so your best bet is to do just what you did...ask on the forums and hope someone can help!
Here are a couple of links to the rules.The LV and HV rules, which the US organization follows for those classes, are on the WRABF website, here- http://wrabf.com/rules/WRABF%20&%20ERABSF%20RULEBOOK%202013-%202021.pdf.  Section B6, starting on page 7 covers the rifle specifications.
For the US specific classes, Springer, Open and Unlimited, go here- Rules and Classes[/QUOTE]http://www.usairriflebenchrest.com/rules/embed/

If you've got any questions, shoot me an email at [email protected]. I'm always happy to help anyone interested in benchrest!
Todd

 

[farmerjoe99]

Thanks Todd, I'll check those out and thanks for the offer I may be in touch,
I started shooting FT last year and really enjoy it so I figure if I'm able to make the drive,
I'd love to try benchrest as well, especially with the nationals being in NY this year.

 

[Sam63]

Thanks for the reply Todd. I will bring a full 88 cu ft tank.

 

[Sam63]

Outdoor BR 25 and 50 classes are in meters or yards?

 

[chasdicapua]

I'm certain it's 25 meters and I believe it's 50 yards. Go figure! 
See you next weekend.

 

[Sam63]

Thanks Chas, looking forward to the 10th it should be a lot of fun. Where are you staying?

 

[Renegade]

Chas is correct, 25m and 50 yards. 
I got a call from Doug Miller from Cali last night, he'll be joining us for the Regional. Ken Hicks is also coming up from Florida, both are members of Team USA going to Slovenia this year. 
It's going to be a great weekend of shooting! 
Todd

 

[chasdicapua]

Sam, all the places in the Salem/Cambridge area were full. I'm staying at some place in Bennington. It's about 30 minutes away. 

 

[Sam63]

Airbnb.com has bed and breakfast locations very close or in Salem if anyone is having trouble finding a room. 

 

[Sam63]

Mendingwalls is 5 min away from the Salem event. They have 2 rooms still available if anyone needs one PM me for the number.