New Website for Extreme Long Range — ELR Central
There’s a new home on the web for Extreme Long Range (ELR) shooters. Bryan Litz and Applied Ballistics recently launched ELR Central, a new website dedicated to ultra-long-range shooting*. This new site will offer a wide variety of information. Bryan Litz explains: “The most visible element of ELR Central will be a website which will serve to publish and promote all ELR shooting events going on across the country. Although owned and operated by Applied Ballistics, ELR Central will rely heavily on input from the community in order to best serve the sport as a whole.” Along with the ELR Central website, Applied Ballistics has launched a new ELR Central Facebook page.
Content Available on ELR Central
The ELR Central website will eventually offer a comprehensive library of information and activity reports. Bryan and his team plans to build out the website to include all the following:
1. Map of ELR ranges across the USA.
2. List of ELR events with links to the Match Directors’ pages.
3. Technical information and articles for the ELR community.
4. Match results/reports, including equipment lists where available.
5. Analysis of what equipment and shooters are doing well in ELR.
6. Links to other ELR shooting resources such as forums and websites.
On 5/13/17, the Applied Ballistics ELR Team had a successful practice at 3161 Yards (1.8 miles). Bryan Litz reports: “The main goal … was to test how the Berger and Cutting Edge bullets traveled through transonic and subsonic speeds. We all made several hits on target and several within 1 MOA of center.”
IVEY adjustable scope rings with 50 Mil travel are offered in 30mm, 34mm, 35mm, and 40mm sizes.
Standardized ELR Targets
Another goal of ELR Central is to develop standardized ELR targetry. Bryan explains: “In competitive rifle shooting, standardization of targetry is important. Applied Ballistics, through ELR Central, will provide steel targets to organizations wishing to run ELR matches and/or record-setting events. No one would be required to use these standard targets, we’re simply providing resources to help promote promote some consistency.” The initial standard target, produced by MGM Targets, will be a steel square, 3 feet (36″) per side.
ELR Central is Not A Rule-Making Entity
Bryan was quick to explain that ELR Central is not a governing body, but rather it was created to help advance the sport (and science) of shooting at very long distances, one mile and beyond: “The concept of ELR Central is a result of the ongoing discussions about standardizing ELR matches, records, targets, and more. Although ELR Central will not be enforcing these details, there is a measure of organization which we feel is appropriate, would benefit the sport, and that we are willing to provide. ELR Central is NOT a governing or sanctioning body. We do not have nor seek the authority to dictate how matches are run. For anyone who asks, we can advise on best practices, and what’s generally working, but we’re not here to tell anyone what to do nor how to do it.”
More Information on ELR Competition, per ELR Researcher:
(1) By consensus of the parties involved in the ELR meetings held at SHOT this year, and notwithstanding the names and descriptions of certain “ELR” web sub-forums, “ELR” has been defined as “beyond 1500 yards”.
(2) ELR Central-recognized “ELR” events require that more than one-half of targets must be beyond 1500 yards. Where all criteria are not met an event may be promoted as having “ELR components”.
(3) “ELR Central has published a set of guidelines and standards by which official world records can be established.” CLICK HERE for guidelines/standards.
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Some additional info:
(1) By consensus of the parties involved in the ELR meetings held at SHOT this year, and notwithstanding the names and descriptions of certain “ELR” web sub-forums, “ELR” has been defined as “beyond 1500 yards”.
(2) ELR Central-recognized “ELR” events require (yes, require) that more than one-half of targets must be beyond 1500 yards. Where all criteria are not met an event may be promoted as having “ELR components”.
(3) “ELR Central has published a set of guidelines and standards by which official world records can be established.” See http://elrc.appliedballisticsllc.com/criteria-for-elr-central-world-record/
(4) While MGM may be the supplier for the Applied Ballistics-supplied targets, the target requirement is simply that it be steel and have a maximum size of 36” x 36”, square.
The Ivey ring/base combo is available in both mil and MOA versions – you need to call about the MOA version as they are not currently shown on their website (http://iveyshooting.com/index.php?id_category=12&controller=category). Other popular adjustable-elevation scope bases and base/ring combos are the ERA-TAC ”adjustable Incline” (MOA only – http://era-tac.de/index.php/en/products/one-piece-mounts/adjustable-inclination-mounts) and the Heritage Arms “Cold Shot” (mil and MOA versions – https://heritage-arms.com/index.php/shop-shopping-store/gun-parts/cold-shot-llc-mob-adjustable-scope-bases).
Thanks for running this article. ELR shooting is getting more mainstream, and the more awareness of this activity we can promote, the more participation we’ll have and that will help move ELR out of being a ‘fringe’ activity and more of a legitimate undertaking. What was impossible just a few years ago is becoming more common, and there are many rifle shooters who enjoy pushing the limits of distance. When you think of 1500 yards as ‘the close target’, you’re truly entering the ELR mindset! Personally I love ELR shooting for many reasons; one is that it truly requires an understanding of ballistics, and the science of accuracy. The Applied Ballistics team uses squeezes every drop of information out of our practices and competitions to elevate our performance, and also to feedback improvements in our ballistic tools and data that we make available to the shooting world thru many devices such as apps, Kestrels, rangefinders, and other imbeded devices. You can consider the Applied Ballistics ELR team to be a research division of AB. Check out ELR Central if you’re interested, and join the discussion on the FB page.
Looking for ivey moa mount. Web sight come up error… any info is greatly appreciated
Hi,
I’m a novice at ELD Shooting. I’m a 30 year retired law enforcement officer having retired from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept. at the rank of lieutenant.
I am currently the LT for the SSLEA. My primary courses of instruction are Multi Assault Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities (MACTAC) and Active Assailant. I was fortunate to have been selected to study the terrorist attacks in Mumbai India. Long story short I was the primary of (3) authors of MACTAC which has become the national standard of how police officers will respond to a terrorist attack.
I’m also a Master Instructor on Active Assailant response protocols.
I’ve always been interested and intrigued at the abilities of snipers to neutralize targets at distances greater than 500 yards.
I just purchased a Ruger Precision.338 Sniper Rifle with a Vortex 20X50 scope. I’m quickly becoming a student of You Tube ELD videos and realize I have a lot to study and learn.
It’s been awhile since I’ve been excited about anything again. After 30 years of serving high risk search warrants and CQB.
So, my question is whether or not there are any ELD Shooting teams located in Las Vegas.
Respectfully,
Steven Menger, Lt. Retired