Alternate Route to Range 10
Around the back way
Camp Grayling Military Reservation is located west of Grayling, Michigan. Go west on M-72 from Grayling to M-93 and south on M-93 to the Military Reservation. Go past the guard house approximately five miles to Range 10 staying on the main road.The entrance to Camp Grayling is about where the number 93 is on the map below.
Camp Grayling Military Reservation
Main Gate or Guard House
HIGHPOWER RIFLE METALLIC SILHOUETTE
sponsored by the
MICHIGAN RIFLE AND PISTOL
ASSOCIATION
LOCATION: Range 10 at the Camp Grayling Military Reservation. Camp Grayling is located off of M-72, just west of Grayling, Michigan. The barracks, administration, etc. are now inside a fenced, security area and, at this time, no personal firearms are allowed within that area, so it is necessary to go to Range 10, which is outside the security area, via Arrowhead road.
See accommodations section for additional information on access to the barracks area.
Directions to Camp Grayling – Range 10, Via Arrowhead Road
- Starting just West of Grayling at the M72 – M93 junction, take M72 West 4.7 miles and then turn left (West) onto Arrowhead Road. Yes, that is correct. M72 is going NW there.
- Continue West on Arrowhead Road 1.1 miles until it curves left (South) and turns into Kalkaska County Line Road.
- Continue South on Kalkaska County Line Road 0.7 miles and then bear right (West).
- Continue West 0.4 miles and then take the left fork (SW) onto Portage Creek Road.
- Continue SW 0.5 miles on Portage Creek Road and then turn left (SE) (this takes you into Camp Grayling).
- Continue SE 0.3 miles and then turn right (SW) at the sign that directs you to Range 18.
- Continue past the road to Range 18 (0.3 mi.) through the s-curve to the right and then back left for a total of 2.1 miles until you come to the pavement at the Portage Creek Bridge.
- Continue on pavement 1.4 miles to stop sign at Howe Road (Note: big, painted rock) and then turn left (East).
- Continue East 0.4 miles to Range 10 on the left (North) side of the road.
- For those who want to try out their GPS, the firing line is: N 44° 37.602′, W 084° 51.910′
ELIGIBILITY: Participation in these tournaments is open to anyone with a 6mm or larger caliber rifle that meets the specifications in the NRA Silhouette Rule Book. You need to be a member of the M.R.P.A. and have a NRA classification book (both available at the range). You will also be required to be a member of the NRA to participate in the State Championship tournament.
NOTE: In order to satisfy the insurance requirements of the State of Michigan, everyone firing on the range must be a member of the M.R.P.A
SIGHT-IN PERIOD: From ≈ 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and ≈ 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, a sight-in period will be allowed. Bench rests will be available for use to sight-in on the hanging targets (gongs). No silhouette targets on stands will be shot from the benches. Practice from the standing position will be allowed on all targets.
COURSE OF FIRE: The NRA sanctioned 40 round matches will begin at ≈ 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and ≈ 9:00 a.m. on Sunday and will consist of ten shots fired at each of the following silhouettes: Chicken (200 yards), Pig (300 meters), Turkey (385 meters), and Ram (500 meters). That makes 40 shots on Saturday and 40 shots on Sunday for a total of 80 shots for the two matches. You will need extra rounds for sighting in and possible tie breaking shoot offs. Recommend around 100 to 120 rounds minimum.
SAFETY: Open Bolt Indicators (O.B.I.) [available at range] will be in place at all times except between the READY and CEASE FIRE commands. Rifles will be removed from the firing line prior to target service. The next relay will not take their rifles to the firing line until instructed to do so by the range officer after target service. Always carry your rifle with the muzzle up. After being placed in the rack on the firing line, rifles are not to be handled prior to the READY command. No rounds fired before the FIRE command and no rounds fired after the CEASE FIRE command. Each competitor is allowed one coach on the firing line. All others (except scorekeepers) must remain a safe distance behind the line.
NOTE: Eye and ear protection is required for all people on the firing line.
LIABILITY: The M.R.P.A. and officers accept no liability for personal injury, theft, or property damage involving competitors, spectators, or target setters. Everyone firing on the range must be a M.R.P.A. member.
CLASSIFICATION: The NRA Silhouette classification system will be used. Classification books must be presented when registering at the range. Competitors are required to have their NRA classification books from the previous year for their first match of the new season. Shooters without classifications will be placed in the highest class for their first match and will then be put in their appropriate class, based on the score from their first match, for the second match. If there are five unclassified shooters at a tournament, they will stay in that class for the entire tournament and an award will be given for that class.
ENTRY FEES: Entries will be taken at the range on the day of the match. Entry fees below include both matches. One-day match fees are available and junior entry fees (see junior status, page 2) are one half regular entry fees.
Entry fee – One rifle $35.00, Two rifles $45.00
State Championship entry fee – One rifle $40.00, Two rifles $50.00
M.R.P.A. Annual membership – $20.00
NRA Classification book – $12.00
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER: For those who have never shot any type of silhouette before, your entry fee will include the M.R.P.A. membership!
SQUADDING: These are squadded matches. Competitors wishing special squadding should get to the range early!
SCORING: Scoring will be on the scorecards provided. Competitors are required to score the relay immediately following their relay. Tie scores will be broken by shoot-off, immediately after each day's firing.
TARGETS: Competitors, who are able, will set targets.
RULES: Current NRA rules and regulations will apply. These may be obtained from NRA.
Reminder: It is the competitor’s responsibility to be in compliance with all rules. Those not
in compliance will not be eligible for awards; however, they might still be permitted, perhaps
even encouraged, to participate, subject to the discretion of the match director.
HIGH POWER SILHOUETTE RIFLE: A rifle, 6mm or larger in caliber, meeting the NRA Rule 3.1 specifications.
HIGHPOWER HUNTING RIFLE: A hunting style rifle, 6mm or larger in caliber, meeting the NRA Rule 3.1.1 specifications.
AWARDS: Daily awards for standard and hunting rifle, and aggregate awards will be given as follows:
Daily Aggregate
Awards Awards
Match winner $10.00 $20.00
1st place $ 7.50 $15.00 (five or more in a class)
2nd place $ 5.00 $10.00 (eight or more in a class)
3rd place $ 3.50 $ 7.00 (twelve or more in a class)
4th place $ 2.50 $ 5.00 (sixteen or more in a class)
If there are two, three. or four competitors in a class, the class award will be for first aggregate only. If there is only one competitor in a class, the competitor will be combined into the next higher class. Deviations from this schedule based on total attendance will be announced before the start of the match. Awards will be distributed immediately after each match in an awards ceremony. Five and ten in-a-row pins will also be awarded.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Special awards will be given for High Woman, High Senior, and High Junior in CLASS B ONLY! One-person categories will not be eligible for special awards. If there are two, three, or four competitors in a category, special awards will be given for high aggregate only. If a competitor places in their class, they are not eligible for a special award.
ELIGIBILITY FOR SPECIAL AWARDS:
Senior - A person may compete as a senior beginning on January 1 of the calendar year in
which their sixtieth birthday occurs.
Junior - A person may compete as a junior through December 31 of the calendar year in
which their twentieth birthday occurs.
Woman - A female, regardless of age, who wishes to compete in this category.
Those who want to compete in a special category should so designate before the start of the match.
Competitors who fit into more than one category MUST choose ONE
RECREATIONAL SHOOTING: After the match is completed on Saturday, the range will remain open for additional shooting. Bring out all of those extra guns you never shoot! We will be shooting out to 1000 yards, from any position, or off of the bench.
ACCOMODATIONS: Motel accommodations are available, but should be reserved in advance as they are often filled. Camping facilities are also available in nearby campgrounds and free, primitive camping is available at Range 10. Barracks and bath facilities are usually available in Camp Grayling. Inquire at Range 10 on Friday evening or Saturday to obtain directions and the barracks number. If you do stay in the barracks, all belongings must be removed before the match Sunday morning.
As indicated earlier, the barracks are inside a fenced, security area. In order to access that area you need to have your name included on a list of persons participating in our matches that MRPA provides to Camp Grayling. Please call us in advance so that your name can be added to the list.
At this time no personal firearms are permitted within the security area so if you desire to stay in the barracks you must make arrangements to store your firearms outside of the security area. There are a couple of alternatives that you may want to consider after discussions with us.LOCAL MOTELS
Aquarama Motel, 2307 S I 75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-348-5405)
Au Sable Bed & Breakfast, 101 Maple St, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-348-4921)
Cedar Motel, 606 N James St, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-348-5884)
Days Inn, 2556 S I 75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-344-0204)
Fay's Motel & Cottages, 78 N I 75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-348-7031)
Grayling Hospitality Inc, 1232 N I 75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-344-9000)
Holiday Inn, 2650 S I 75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-348-7611)
Hospitality House, 1232 N I 75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-348-8900)
Lovell's Restaurant & Lodging, 6530 County Road 612, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-348-9589)
North Country Lodge, 615 N I 75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-348-8471)
Pointe North Of Grayling, 1024 S I 75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-348-5950)
River Country Motor Lodge, 257 I 75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-348-8619)
Super 8 Motel, 5828 Nelson A Miles Pkwy, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-348-8888)
Travelers' Choice Motel, 7852 S Grayling Rd, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-275-0337)
Warblers Way Inn, 900 Maple St, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-348-4541)
Warbler's Way Inn, I 75 N Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-348-4541)
Western Trails Motel, 6843 W M 72 Hwy, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-348-7681)
Woodland Motel, 267 I 75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738, (989-348-9094)MEALS: There is no scheduled lunch break or catering service provided, so bring your own.
Weather permitting; there will be a pot-luck cook-out on Saturday evening during the State Championship.
CONTACT:
Gary Dawson 1070 Woodbridge Lane, Rochester, MI 48306 248-652-2089
E-mail: gdwoodbridge@aol.com
Sighting In Periods
Normally we have barracks
for Friday and Saturday Night.
Silhouette Shooting In Michigan