www.peacemakernational.com below hagerstown and above winchester. they have 'frontier' days where you can use their 1k+ range that has a bunch of steel set out. they also do long range challenge (lrc) that is a fun match, all belly/prone.
Locally, you will mainly find a maximum of 200 yards. AGC and Hap Baker each go to 200 yards. To go farther, you'll need to drive. Delmarva sporting clays has a 500 yard public range. Quantico, Peacemaker, and a place in central PA have 1k ranges.
What rifle and glass are you running? Have you shot long range before? I would do what Moorvogi recommended and get consistent sub-MOA groups at 100 then at 200 yards before really pushing it out. I would recommend shooting for groups rather than hitting the bulls eye as you will figure out how to get consistent and then tweak your scope settings which will help you more in the long run. If you don't have the experience, I would recommend Bang Steel as everything I have read is that they are fantastic. I shoot fairly consistently at Hap Baker and can help if you are interested.
Locally, you will mainly find a maximum of 200 yards. AGC and Hap Baker each go to 200 yards. To go farther, you'll need to drive. Delmarva sporting clays has a 500 yard public range. Quantico, Peacemaker, and a place in central PA have 1k ranges.
What rifle and glass are you running? Have you shot long range before? I would do what Moorvogi recommended and get consistent sub-MOA groups at 100 then at 200 yards before really pushing it out. I would recommend shooting for groups rather than hitting the bulls eye as you will figure out how to get consistent and then tweak your scope settings which will help you more in the long run. If you don't have the experience, I would recommend Bang Steel as everything I have read is that they are fantastic. I shoot fairly consistently at Hap Baker and can help if you are interested.
I am new to long range shooting and shot long range only a couple of times before with my friend's rifle.
I now own a .308 Tikka T3X A1 and a Vortex PST II 5-25x50 MOA. I also have a Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x40mm. I guess it makes sense to put Vortex on Tikka. Any suggestion on scope mount would be appreciated.
I heard a lot of good things about Bang Steel. Is there any good 101 type of long range shooting tutorial on the internet that I could read before I get into
lessons?
I am new to long range shooting and shot long range only a couple of times before with my friend's rifle.
I now own a .308 Tikka T3X A1 and a Vortex PST II 5-25x50 MOA. I also have a Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x40mm. I guess it makes sense to put Vortex on Tikka. Any suggestion on scope mount would be appreciated.
I heard a lot of good things about Bang Steel. Is there any good 101 type of long range shooting tutorial on the internet that I could read before I get into
lessons?
I am new to long range shooting and shot long range only a couple of times before with my friend's rifle.
I now own a .308 Tikka T3X A1 and a Vortex PST II 5-25x50 MOA. I also have a Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x40mm. I guess it makes sense to put Vortex on Tikka. Any suggestion on scope mount would be appreciated.
I heard a lot of good things about Bang Steel. Is there any good 101 type of long range shooting tutorial on the internet that I could read before I get into
lessons?
The 1000 yard range is members only, and there is a waitlist for membership.
I am new to long range shooting and shot long range only a couple of times before with my friend's rifle.
I now own a .308 Tikka T3X A1 and a Vortex PST II 5-25x50 MOA. I also have a Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x40mm. I guess it makes sense to put Vortex on Tikka. Any suggestion on scope mount would be appreciated.
I heard a lot of good things about Bang Steel. Is there any good 101 type of long range shooting tutorial on the internet that I could read before I get into
lessons?
You can get a 20MOA or 30MOA rail from EGW guns and then use scope rings of your choice. That will allow you to have enough elevation adjustment in your scope.
From what I have read, the TAC A1 cannot get a new rail without some machining due to the rail on the hand guard. It is possible, but is a custom fit. It will be easier to just get a mount with the inclination included.
The 1000 yard range is members only, and there is a waitlist for membership.
Not for Frontier days or their Long Range Challenge. Those are open to the public (for a fee of course)
Bang Steel is a great experience. I had done it twice. Second time was with a buddy who wanted to go.
Reviews below. I HIGHLY recommend making the drive and shooting with Dan.
https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=128601
https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=174290
Nice rifle! I think the Vortex is a natural fit for that rifle. I would recommend getting a one-piece mount with a 20-30 MOA inclination so you can maximize the elevation in your scope since the TAC A1 has a 0 moa rail. I would recommend sticking with one of the name brand mounts. Sadly, those do not come cheap ($200-400). If you can find a mount used, that is probably the cheapest option. Something like this is a good mount. Another mount that is probably good is this one.
If you are going to generally be within 500 yards, you could get away with regular rings which come much cheaper. I would recommend the Seekins or vortex PMR rings (both around 100, can be found for less.)
In terms of tutorials, Snipershide.com has a knowledge center that you have to pay for. I have the Long range shooting handbook that Robertjeter listed as well. TBH, just work on your fundamentals with each shot. Trigger control, breathing, cheek weld, etc. Just getting range time at a single distance and getting comfortable and getting good groups is the best first stepping stone.
As an aside, I would recommend paying for the match grade ammo as you practice and work at it. This way you wont second guess if its you or the setup. It costs more, but you'll truly see the difference on the target.
I did some research on MPA and Seekins scope mounts you suggested, and used the tool at http://www.mil-rad.com/scope_ring_calculator to size the mount for Vortex PST II 5-25x50 MOA (30mm tube, 2.3” objective bell) (https://vortexoptics.com/catalog/product/view/id/1140?vortex_reticle=1503). MPA has three options for 30 mm tube: 1.060″, 1.125”, and 1.250”. The 1.250” mount only gives a clearance of 0.02” (assuming 2mm wrap thinkness of scope cover). I guess that’s not enough, not to mention to add a 20 MOA cant to the mount. Seekins 30mm MXM Cantilever with 20 MOA has a height of 1.45”, which gives a clearance of 0.22” (5.62mm). It seems that 1.45” is about standard height for AR. Would this (0.22” or 5.62mm clearance) be too high for bolt action rifles like Tikka T3X A1?
I read some articles about one piece scope mounts on bolt action rifles. It seems that one disadvantage is that the one piece mount would interfere with bolts. That being said, should I go with rings? I guess it is not easy to get a 20 MOA cant with rings, so I should get a one piece mount.
I would appreciate your thoughts.