In this installment in our series of posts introducing NRA High Power competition, we discuss courses of fire, specifically those shot at Palomino Valley Gun Club. The three most common questions we receive from shooters before their first match are: what distances are we shooting at? how much ammo do I need? how long will […]
Welcome to part 2 in our series of posts about NRA High Power Shooting. In this installment we discuss NRA High Power Targets. The information presented here is a summary of information from the NRA High Power Rule book. At Palomino Valley Gun Club we shoot two different types of NRA High Power matches – […]
We often receive inquiries about our 600 and 1000 yard high power matches. Most recently we’ve received a spate of questions about the types of rifles that can be used. To help clear up these questions, we’ll address them in a series of blog posts. In this first post, we’ll briefly cover the types of […]
We will have a number of Steel target practice days this year. These practices aren’t associated with any particular competition. However, we will enjoy a morning out practicing at the same ranges as the Long Range Varmint, the Military Silhouette, the Tactical Rifle Matches – both center fire and rim fire. This will be a […]
On Sunday, October 22nd, the long range shooters embarked on an adventure that has been 10 years in the making… because I think that’s how long its been since the shed was cleaned out…. but we did it! Some of the word done included: clean and sanitize the shed (some people were surprised to learn […]
Palomino Valley Gun Club Member, Addison Mohler, conducted an experiment where he explored the effects of barrel length as it relates to bullet velocity and accuracy. The following is as writeup of the methodology and findings. Hypothesis As a rifle barrel is systematically shortened, the muzzle velocity will remain relatively constant then drop off when […]
PVGC member and tactical shooter, Kevin Brazell, has shared his outstanding photograph and videography of NorNev tactical matches. His truly outstanding work not only shows off his skills behind the camera, but the quality and community of the NorNev match. The first NorNev match is scheduled for April, which gives you gives you enough time to […]
As most of us know, every .22 rimfire is a little different and likes being fed a specific type of ammo. But how do you find which works best in your rifle? For most of us, the process involves purchasing whatever local shops have on the shelf or ordering small quantities online to painstakingly test at a range in whatever […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Special offer ONLY for PVGC members Palomino Valley Gun Club member and Reloading International representative, Addison Mohler, has generously offered to use his purchasing power with national distributors to purchase firearms related products for PVGC members. With access to dealer pricing, Addison can buy at prices that mere mortals can only dream of. […]
Palomino Valley Gun Club members, Tim Dey, Cheryl Dey, Booth Myers, Robert Hoppe, Addison Mohler, Don Johnson, Monte Forbes, Todd Hallmeyer, and Ben Lucchesi descended on Phoenix, AZ to compete in the 2017 Berger South West Nationals (SWN). The SWN competition, hosted by Desert Sharp Shooters at the famed Ben Avery Shooting range, is one […]
