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NRAWC Long Range .22 Rifle Match at NRA Whittington Center
September 20, 2009 all day
Sign up starts at 8:30, match starts at 9:00AM. Takes place at the Long range pistol range. This is a long range .22 rifle match. Distances are 50,100,150, 200 meters on small targets. Chickens are shot standing, the rest of the match is shot from c…
NRAWC Mid & Long Range Rifle Match at NRA Whittington Center, 1000 yrd range
November 14, 2009 at 8:30am to November 15, 2009 at 12pm
Midrange on Saturday and Longrange on Sunday.
Cost: $15/day to NRAWC
Sponsored by: NRAWC
Founded in 1973, the NRA Whittington Center hosts year-round competitive, educational and recreational activities in all shooting disciplines.
NRAWC 1600 & Mini Palma at NRA Whittington Center
September 26, 2009 at 8:30am to September 27, 2009 at 12pm
1600 on Sat and miniPalma on Sunday. A fun match with no NRA reporting of scores.
Cost: $15/day to NRAWC
Sponsored by: NRAWC
Founded in 1973, the NRA Whittington Center hosts year-round competitive, educational and recreational activities in all…
- Bull Elk Hunt on December 12, 2009 to December 16, 2009
- Mule Deer Hunt on November 25, 2009 at 6pm to November 29, 2009 at 7pm
- NRAWC Mid & Long Range Rifle Match on November 14, 2009 to November 15, 2009
- Bull Elk Hunt on December 19, 2009 to December 23, 2009
- Bull Elk Hunt on December 12, 2009 to December 16, 2009
- Bull Elk Hunt on December 5, 2009 to December 9, 2009
Spirit of America Full Bore National Championship at NRA Whittington Center
August 28, 2009 to September 3, 2009
This event takes place at the High Powered Rifle Range. Shooting starts at 300 yards and includes 300, 500, 600, 900, and 1000 yards. All iron sights from the prone position.
Entry Fee: $150
This event is sponsored by the NRA.
Founded in 1973, th…
- Spirit of America Spirit of America Full Bore National Championship on August 28, 2009 to September 3, 2009
- Mule & Donkey Ride on August 20, 2009 all day
Mule & Donkey Ride at NRA Whittington Center
August 20, 2009 all day
This is a camping event at Coal Canyon in the NRA Whittington Center. This is a two track ride into the high country, the terrain is flat land to steep hills . Trails are novice to advanced, horseshoes are not required. Rides can be 1 mile to 15 or…
NRA Whittington Center
About the NRA Whittington Center
The National Rifle Association's famed Whittington Center is a short drive from the center of Raton.
Founded in 1973, the NRA Whittington Center is the most comprehensive shooting facility in America today. Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, its natural beauty and wealth of history make the Whittington Center an exciting vacation spot. Easily accessible from I-25, the Whittington Center is located 10 miles south of Raton on Highway 64.
The Center boasts a variety of shooting ranges, including ranges for smallbore rifle, high power rifle, black powder, trap, skeet, sporting clays, hunter sight-in, PPC, smallbore rifle silhouette, highpower rifle silhouette, long range pistol silhouette, hunter pistol silhouette, benchrest, and practical pistol.
Encompassing 33,300 acres ranging from 6,300 to 8,100 feet in elevation, Center visitors experience breathtaking views, outstanding climate, hospitality and an array of family activities such as hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and camping.
A broad range of housing is available to accommodate individuals, couples, and small to large groups. Lodging options include modern housing, rustic cabins, back country cabins, campgrounds with RV hookups and primitive camping.
For more information on ranges, hunts, special events, camping and RV facilities, and adventure camps, please visit the Center's website.
Founded in 1973, the NRA Whittington Center is the most comprehensive shooting facility in America today. Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, its natural beauty and wealth of history make the Whittington Center an exciting vacation spot. Easily accessible from I-25, the Whittington Center is located 10 miles south of Raton on Highway 64.
The Center boasts a variety of shooting ranges, including ranges for smallbore rifle, high power rifle, black powder, trap, skeet, sporting clays, hunter sight-in, PPC, smallbore rifle silhouette, highpower rifle silhouette, long range pistol silhouette, hunter pistol silhouette, benchrest, and practical pistol.
Encompassing 33,300 acres ranging from 6,300 to 8,100 feet in elevation, Center visitors experience breathtaking views, outstanding climate, hospitality and an array of family activities such as hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and camping.
A broad range of housing is available to accommodate individuals, couples, and small to large groups. Lodging options include modern housing, rustic cabins, back country cabins, campgrounds with RV hookups and primitive camping.
For more information on ranges, hunts, special events, camping and RV facilities, and adventure camps, please visit the Center's website.
Contact Information
- Address
- P.O. Box 700
Raton, NM 87740
Highway 64
Raton, NM
- Phone
- (800) 494-4853
- Email
- info@nrawc.org
- Website
- http://www.nrawc.org/
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