The Mt Vince Shooting Complex is home to the MDTRA and comprises of Mackay, Marian and Sarina Rifle Clubs. We are affiliated with both the NQRA and the NRAA and all shooting is conducted under the NRAA Standard Shooting Rules. Every Sunday, 08:00am for 08:30am start: Full-bore Target Rifle, F-Class (Standard, Open & F-TR) and Sporter Hunter. Finishes around 12pm.
2. Saturday (by appointment), 7:30am for 8am start, all shooting is at 800m on Saturdays
The Disciplines
Target Rifle Class: Rifles used are .308 Wi******er or .223 Re*****on (7.62mm and 5.56mm NATO) using aperture sights. Ammunition and components are regulated and no artificial support other than a sling is permitted. The weight of the rifle is restricted to 6.5kg. F Class Standard: The fi****ms and ammunition are the same as Target Rifle class, however telescopic sights are permitted. A front rest or bipod and rear sandbag are permitted for supporting the rifle. F Class Open: Rifles of any calibre up to 8mm are permitted. Telescopic sights are permitted. FTR: The fi****ms and ammunition are the same as Target Rifle class, however telescopic sights are permitted. A bipod and rear sandbag are permitted for supporting the rifle. The weight of the rifle is restricted to 8.25kg
Optical Class: The fi****ms and ammunition are the same as Target Rifle class, however telescopic sights are permitted. No artificial support other than a sling is permitted. Sporter / Hunter Class: Commercially available sporting/hunting rifles, up to 8mm. Fired from the prone supported position, utilising a Harris style bi-pod and rear squeeze bag. (20 rounds)
Small-Bore / Rimfire: .22 Long Rifle fired from the prone supported position for target rifle and F-Class shoots over 30, 60 and 90 metres.
