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None on site but available at local state parks
   Pine-Der-Rosa RV Park 706-213-1708 - 16 RV spaces
      8 miles to range
   Richard B Russell State Park - 28 RV/Tent sites 20 cabins
      Elberton, GA 706-213-2045
      8 miles to range

  Days Inn, 3302 Elbert St, Elberton, GA 30635
      (706) 283-2300 2.7 miles away
  Econolodge, 970 Elbert Street, Elberton, GA
      (706) 283-8811 3.5 miles away
  Budget Inn, 927 Elbert Street Elberton, GA 30635
      (706) 283-0100 3.5 miles away

From downtown Elberton, beginning at the intersection of Hwys 175/72E and Hwy 77, drive North of Hwy 77 for 1.1 miles. Turn right on Ruckersville Road, drive 1.1 miles to intersection of Ruckersville Road and Harley Rucker Road. Club Entrance is a gravel driveway on the north corner of this intersection. Follow grave driveway through gate toward clubhouse. Appleseed signs should be posted at pistol pits.

See map to range.

What this is: This is an intermediate  level class for rifle shooters. This is NOT a beginner class for new  centerfire rifle owners.  This is a class for shooters who have some  experience with their rifles but who may lack confidence at longer  distances.  We will not spend a lot of time on the basics as we do at  one of our Project Appleseed 25 meter events.

What to bring: Eye and ear protection, shooting mat, centerfire rifle capable of firing accurately to 400 yards, preferably zeroed at 25 yards. Also, 300 rounds of ammunition of a similar kind, i.e., all 147 grain 30-06 loaded to same specs, or something of that nature. Notebook and writing instruments. Teachable attitude, most important.  It may still be hot on  these dates so bring something to drink, sunscreen and a popup shelter  if you have one. Weather permitting, will be walking between firing  lines so only plan on bringing what you can carry between lines.  i.e.,  rifle, ammo, mat, eyes/ears, etc..
 
Other: We  will post a template of range data card, to copy and bring. We suggest  you make a number of copies of this. We fill focus extensively on range  estimation and shooting sighter groups every 100 yards out to 500 yards.  The goal is to make sure you leave with precise data about where your  shots hit at these distances and establish your rifle’s BSZ (Battle  Sight Zero). We will provide at least one opportunity to shoot the  full-size AQT out to 400 yards and to qualify at Actual Distance to give  you a chance to earn the coveted Project Appleseed LD rocker or tab.  You may shoot from any position or use any support you choose for sighters at all distances. However when we shoot the KD qualifying round  you must shoot like a Rifleman, unsupported, in prone, sitting or kneeling and standing. Prior attendance at a Project Appleseed event will greatly improve your chances at success of success.

We will also  have some fun with a “TOP SHOT Appleseed” contest where you may test  your range estimation and shooting skills and possibly earn the very  valuable (actually about $20) trophy.
Two weeks before the event we will send out links to several online sites where you can plug in your rifle data to create trajectory charts of where your rounds should impact the target at 100-500 yards. You will be asked to bring your chart with you to the event where we will review them in the classroom portion of the event.

This is a great opportunity to bring more than one centerfire rifle and hopefully to get come-ups from 100 to 400 yards, and possibly beyond.

Instructors wishing to attend this event, please wait until 2 weeks out to register if spots are available on the line after non-instructors  have registered.