Please see the Special Announcements section of the home page and thecalendar for additional events or range closings.
Work days are often scheduled for 1 or 2 weekends during April and as needed. Repair of target frames, berm areas and general cleanup is usually needed. Bringing cordless power tools and generators is a great aid.
There is always a need and appreciation for help mowing the berms. The club has a garden tractor for this use. Please contact Mike McGill or Guy Gamello.
Please view the Special Announcements section of the home page and thecalendar for the exact schedule.
Forbes holds quarterly meetings, usually on the 3rd thursday of the month, for the months of January, April, July and October. Members should receive a postcard confirming the actual date. Officers and directors meet at 6:30 P.M and the general membership at 7:30 P.M.
Elections for Officers and Directors are usually held during the April meeting.
Meetings are presently held at the Colonie VFW Post. The Post can be reached by going east on Rifle Range Road (opposite the entrance to Forbes' range) to the end and turning right. The Post is on the left immediately after making the turn.
Please view the Special Announcements section of the home page and thecalendar for the exact schedule.
Click here for a printable copy of an SR-1 card.
Click here for a complete 2011 High Power schedule.The Eastern New York Rifle League is presently composed of 4 teams from the surrounding area (Forbes, Coxsackie, Iroquois and Pine Tree).
Matches are generally held Friday evenings, from early December through late March, starting at approximately 7:30. Each club can field as many members as wish to participate. The team's aggregate score for a match is taken from the top five scores for that match.
The match consists of 10 shots, single load, in the prone, sitting or kneeling and standing positions with a 40 minute time limit, indoors at 50 feet. Scopes or iron sights may be used; shooter's option. Shooting coats, slings and gloves are permitted.
Forbes' members can practice at the Watervliet Fish & Game Club's indoor range on Wednesday evenings starting at 8:00 p.m.
Course of Fire: 30 shots – 10 prone, 10 sitting or kneeling, 10 off-hand + sighters
Contacts:
Anyone interested in participating with the Forbes team should contactRalph Vecchio (518)692-2870 orDennis Wischman (518)764-3399.
Click here to view a printable copy of the entire league schedule and club contact information.
Click here for directions to Coxsackie Sportmen's Club.
Click here for directions to Iroquois Rod and Gun Club.
Click here for directions to Pine Tree Rifle Club.
Click here for information on the End of Season Banquet.
Generally held on selected Saturday mornings, utilizing a U.S. Service Rifle.
First shot downrange at 12:00.
Course of Fire: 80 shot course (+2 sighters per position)
200 yards – Off-hand and Sitting Rapid-Fire
300 yards – Prone Rapid-Fire
600 yards – Prone Slow-Fire
Contact: Guy Gamello
Apr 28, May 26, Jun 16, July 7, Aug 18, Sept 15, Oct 6 (rain date) 2012
PLEASE NOTE: Starting with 2012, Forbes' has decided to alter the long-range match entry fees and award payouts. Entry fees will be cut approximately in half. In lieu of cash awards, trophies, plaques and ribbons will now be awarded. Please view individual match programs for more specific details.
| 2012 Dates | Course of Fire | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| May 5th – 6th |
Registered Long Range Palma 800, 900 & 1000 yards |
Jim Beck (518)339-6001 jamesbeck@consultant.com |
| June 2nd – 3rd | NYS Regional 200, 300 & 600 yards & EIC match 300 and 600 yards after 2:00 p.m. |
tentatively Craig Cassen craig.cassen@nypa.gov |
| June 9th – 10th | NYS Palma Registered Championship 800, 900 & 1000 yards |
John Usher, Jr. (518)813-4598 usherjr2@hotmail.com |
| June 30th – July 1st | NYS Highpower Championship 200, 300 & 600 yards & EIC match 300 and 600 yards after 2:00 p.m. |
tentatively Craig Cassen craig.cassen@nypa.gov |
| July 14th – 15th | Regional Long Range Palma 800, 900 & 1,000 yards |
Mike R. McGill (518)355-5475 mmcgill1@nycap.rr.com |
| September 8th – 9th | Mid & Long Range 600 yards Sat. & 1,000 yards Sun. |
Mike P. McGill (518)608-6002 tmcgill3@nycap.rr.com |
Typically held on pre-selected Monday mornings, weather permitting.
Squad at 7:00 to 7:30, shoot from 8:00am until 12:00pm. This allows enough time for approximately 40 rounds. Bring a puller or get matched up. Must have at least a 600-yard zero to shoot. Twenty minutes of additional elevation up from 600-yards usually gets you to 1000-yards.
Apr 30, May 14, Jun 4, Jul 9, Aug 13, Oct 15, 2012