Taladega Marksmanship Park has rack grades.

[alleycat]

600yds group 3 shots

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great shooting man!
Would you mind sharing info about your weapon and the ammo?

 

[FreedomUSMC]

great shooting man!
Would you mind sharing info about your weapon and the ammo?

Certainly. I was able to use 2 lanes since the place was empty.

Target #29
M14EBR
22” barrel
.308 JHP 175gr by Patriot Defense
100yd zero
Vortex 6-24x50 w/ EBR-2C reticle


Target #28
AR15 built by me (Aero upper + 17 design lower)
11.5” barrel
Federal 5.56 55gr FMJ
36yd zero
Vortex Uh-1 Gen II

Note: first shot was high so I adjusted

 

[alleycat]

Certainly. I was able to use 2 lanes since the place was empty.

Target #29
M14EBR
22” barrel
.308 JHP 175gr by Patriot Defense
100yd zero
Vortex 6-24x50 w/ EBR-C reticle
View attachment 4295050

Target #28
AR15 built by me (Aero upper + 17 design lower)
11.5” barrel
Federal 5.56 55gr FMJ
36yd zero
Vortex Uh-1 Gen II

Note: first shot was high so I adjusted

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Wow that’s great thanks for the info.

I suppose with 175gr you don’t need to worry over the wind much?

 

[John Moses Browning]

Went to the Talladega marksmanship park today. They had a full rack of rack grade M1's for $650 each. However there is a one rifle per day per person limit.
Picked up a LEAD marked Winchester service grade. Took advantage of the free range coupon. Got to stretch her out to 600 yards. Had an absolute blast. If you have never been, you should plan a trip. Such an amazing facility.

Any advice on an organization I can easily join to qualify for the CMP program?

 

[WFO62]

The easiest way, is to join "The Garand Collectors Association" other than that have to become a member of a Shooing club... such as " Riverbend Gun Club" You can go to CMP website, they will have a list of what all you have to do to become a member at CMP...

 

[John Moses Browning]

The easiest way, is to join "The Garand Collectors Association" other than that have to become a member of a Shooing club... such as " Riverbend Gun Club" You can go to CMP website, they will have a list of what all you have to do to become a member at CMP...

Thanks

 

[FreedomUSMC]

Wow that’s great thanks for the info.

I suppose with 175gr you don’t need to worry over the wind much?

Yes Sir, the 175gr has better wind resistance and greater range. 155gr is more accurate 400 yds and closer. I did have some Creedmor .308 JHP 155gr that I bought at the range for comparison.

1. Because the bullet is lighter, the 155gr consistently shot higher than POA.
2. The wind certainly caused the 155gr to drift 4-5 inches from center. Meanwhile, the 175gr was POA/ POI.
3. Wind factor was greater on 155gr at each yard line.
4. 175gr held a better group at 600 yds. 155gr held a better group at 200 yds. Both were pretty even at 400yds.

My conclusion: If you plan on slinging rounds 400 yds and beyond, go with 175gr.

 

[Ken in West GA]

ANyone been to tmp if they have any rack grades left? - I want to go this weekend I have my paperwork in order - I tried calling the pro shop at TMP and they didn't answer or call back I wanted to see if they had any Rack grades left. The last Rack grade I bought was from the North store years ago when Greek Garands were around $300 and tins of Greek ammo were plentiful Why didn't I buy so many more ???

 

[CTS Tactical]

CMP Website will tell you what they have. It shows Expert Grade and Rack Grade at the moment.

 

[alleycat]

ANyone been to tmp if they have any rack grades left? - I want to go this weekend I have my paperwork in order - I tried calling the pro shop at TMP and they didn't answer or call back I wanted to see if they had any Rack grades left. The last Rack grade I bought was from the North store years ago when Greek Garands were around $300 and tins of Greek ammo were plentiful Why didn't I buy so many more ???

Here you go, inventory as of yesterday….”SA RG” is springfield armory rack grade”.

They won’t tell you over the phone. The website only tells you what’s available for mail order.