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Title: Selkirk, MB rebuilt firing line
Post by: cyanchycki on August 11, 2019, 09:03:36 PM

After almost 40 years the Selkirk Game and Fish has had a firing line facelift.

A lot of money and effort has gone into the rebuild for the membership.  Hopefully the membership will enjoy for another 40 years. 

A few photos.

Title: Re: Selkirk, MB rebuilt firing line
Post by: DanO on August 12, 2019, 05:13:09 AM

Calvin thanks for the pictures and I look forward to coming and shooting there again.

Title: Re: Selkirk, MB rebuilt firing line
Post by: rpollock on August 12, 2019, 06:54:58 AM

Looks good Cal.

Title: Re: Selkirk, MB rebuilt firing line
Post by: Nipigon Jack on June 20, 2021, 03:01:49 PM

I'm working on drafting the new ranges at the Waterford Sportsman Club.
What is the distance between benches?
Do you have a drawing / dimensions of the benches that you could share?

Title: Re: Selkirk, MB rebuilt firing line
Post by: LWZ on June 21, 2021, 06:18:18 AM

Quote from: Nipigon Jack on June 20, 2021, 03:01:49 PM

I'm working on drafting the new ranges at the Waterford Sportsman Club.
What is the distance between benches?
Do you have a drawing / dimensions of the benches that you could share?

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Title: Re: Selkirk, MB rebuilt firing line
Post by: LWZ on June 21, 2021, 06:22:23 AM

Jack, I’ll probably be there tomorrow morning, I’ll bring a tape measure with me.

Title: Re: Selkirk, MB rebuilt firing line
Post by: cyanchycki on June 21, 2021, 08:58:28 AM

If I am not mistaken they are 8' on center.

Re diagram of the tables, I used to have a copy but not sure if I still do.  If I did I would ask the executive board if they could be shared. 

Title: Re: Selkirk, MB rebuilt firing line
Post by: rpollock on June 21, 2021, 11:38:37 AM

I wouldn't go much less than 8 foot centers. You will run in to issues with concussion upsetting the rifle on the next bench, and also with right and left handed shooters sitting back to back and lacking space for that.

Title: Re: Selkirk, MB rebuilt firing line
Post by: LWZ on June 22, 2021, 11:17:24 AM

Selkirk benches are as follows,

45.75" front to back.
44.75" wide at the front.
18" wide at the rear.
The on center spacing is staggered, it goes 93" OC then 99" OC and this pattern repeats down the line.

Title: Re: Selkirk, MB rebuilt firing line
Post by: Nipigon Jack on June 26, 2021, 01:58:03 PM

Thats fantastic. I'll make up a sketch and bring it into the club.
How long front to back to make the 18" section?
Did you build a frame and pour the tops yourselves?