This is an Advanced Known Distance event. Only previous Appleseed attendees should sign up.
This event will require a Centerfire rifle.
Address: 10402 West Old Carefree Hwy, Peoria, AZ 85383, , AZ 85383
Website: cowtownrange.com
This Long Distance Appleseed is open only to students who have attended at least one Appleseed event and are at least sixteen (16) years old; students are not required to have scored Rifleman (210) on the AQT in order to attend this event, but a score of 180 or better is highly recommended.
Please Read: How to Prepare for an Event
Subject to state and local laws, Instructors at your event may have discounted .22 ammo available. Reach out to the contact at the bottom of this page for availability.
Range Fee: $6 per day
Camping Available:
No camping available at the range
Hotels:
Lots in Phoenix to choose from
Directions:
Take I-17 (Black Canyon Freeway) North out of Phoenix toward Flagstaff, exit onto W. Carefree Highway (74), head West on W. Carefree Highway for approx. 6 miles, turn left (South) onto Lake Pleasant Pkwy. In about a half-mile, take the first Right (West) onto W. Carefree Highway (yes, different road - same name) and follow that West about 2 1/4 more miles to the entrance of Cowtown.
GPS: ,
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all State and Federal Firearms Laws.
Misc:
This is a rifle marksmanship event - No Handguns on the firing line.
Located Near Ben Avery Range to the North of Phoenix, just a few miles West of I-17 along Carefree Highway; Cowtown is a former movie set and one of Arizona's most unusual and realistic ranges for full distance rifle shooting.
Come on out and join us for some of the finest Marksmanship instruction available. Additionally, shooters will be immersed in the true history and lore of April 19th, 1775, the day Marksmanship met history and our heritage began…
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST - Do you know someone under 18 who wants to attend but can't find .22 ammo? No problem - thanks to Federal Ammunition's support of youth shooting programs, Federal Automatch .22 is available direct from Federal for $13.00 per 325rnd box. To take advantage of this offer, you must contact azmule through forum PM or email az@appleseedinfo.org at least a week before the shoot, to ensure that the Shoot Boss of your event has enough on hand.
Again - this ammo is for use at an Appleseed by shooters under 18, the supply allotted to Arizona Appleseed is limited and may go fast, so sign up sooner rather than later.
Things to bring for a comfortable experience:
• A positive, learning attitude
• Range and registration fees, Eventbrite ticket if pre-registered
• Eye and Ear Protection
• Shooting Mat
• Appropriate Clothing for the weather, including hat
• Sunscreen
• Rifle, preferably with sling and at least two magazines. Otherwise, bring what you have.
• 500 rounds of ammunition for your rifle.
• Lunch and water for the day.
• Bring a friend and share in the fun!
NO Alcohol Permitted
UKD (UnKnown Distance) Events - Dec 3-4, 2016
If you sign up, please also email Scott Benjamin at info@azappleseed.org to ensure that you get any additional pre-shoot information.
This Long Distance Appleseed is open only to students who have attended at least one Appleseed event and are at least sixteen (16) years old; students are not required to have scored Rifleman (210) on the AQT in order to attend this event, but a score of 180 or better is highly recommended. If you have not yet attended a KD (Known Distance) event, you may prefer to do that first, but it isn't required. We will be covering the same material as a KD, but instead of shooting full-distance AQTs for a Rifleman patch, we will be shooting on their excellent UKD steel range - the primary emphasis of this event is target identification in the field, ranging, building a range card, and working with a spotter.
NO RIMFIRES AT THIS EVENT! ONLY centerfire rifles capable of firing accurately to 500 yards and beyond, preferably zeroed at 25 yards, are permitted. A semi-automatic rifle with a minimum of two magazines is best, but bring what you have and more importantly, what you consider to be your "go-to" rifle .
Please also make sure you have a sling -- we prefer the GI web slings, which run about $12 at gun shows or online.
To feed your centerfire, bring a minimum of 200 rounds of ammunition of a similar kind, i.e., all 147 grain 30-06 loaded to same specs, or something of that nature.
For more information contact:
Name: AZ State Coordinator Email Address: AZ@appleseedinfo.org
Name: Scott Benjamin or PM azmule on the forum Phone: info@azappleseed.org
Instructors Resources: PDF
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