1030 Yard Steel Challenge - Match 1 - 6 June 2026

Google Directions for Mons Range Gate: 44°16'00.1"N 79°57'19.6"W
Questions? Match Director: Coach Sammy [email protected]
RSO: Kris Watten
This Match is part of the 1030 Yard Steel Challenge Series 2026.
The Long Range Steel Challenge match series at 1030 yards will be held on Mons Range at CFB Borden and is in its 4th year. Each Steel Challenge Match will consist of 6 Match stages of 50 points each with a time limit, and a total score possible of 300 points for the match.
Round Count: 30 Rounds.
Matches have limited round counts, no sighter shots, no dirt shots, no sharing of wind calls, and no coaching. This is a skill challenge shot on Steel Targets of different shapes and sizes. You will shoot as a squad, and will take turns Shooting, scorekeeping and spotting. Spotting is done to confirm score and not to provide feedback to the shooter.
For 2026 the Championship Schedule will be:
- 6 June -1030 Yard Steel Challenge – Match 1of the Series
- 12 July -1030 Yard Steel Challenge – Match 2 of the Series
- 19 Sept -1030 Yard Steel Challenge – Match 3 of the Series / Championship
For the Championship there will be awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd of each Division.
It will be based on Best 2 scores from the 3 matches shot in the series.
What you Need to attend:
1. Your Experience:
- Have shot your rifle, scope, ammo combination numerous times, have tested ammo to choose the best for your rifle, and you must have your scope zeroed and centered, and be able to 5 shot shoot groups of 1 MOA or less at 100 yards.
- Know your scope, rifle specs, and how it all works.
- For safety reasons if your Rifle or Scope is non-functional on the course, you will be pulled from the course.
2. ORA Membership + Waiver
If you are NOT an ORA 2026 Member, you must register as a Guest,
and you must sign the Guest & Handload Ammo Waiver. Copy this link into your browser and sign every time you are a guest.
Link: https://waivers.targetscore.com/d/RGv5jeWGv8AJmt
ORA Guest fee is $45, and you must tick the Guest Fee box in Practiscore when paying and it adds the $45 Guest fee to your payment.
(ORA allows you to attend twice as Guest, and then you must Join ORA the cost ranges from $0 to $195. If you want to Join ORA sign up online at this link): https://ontariorifleassociation.ca/membership-types/
- Only approved Calibers as shown on the registration page below, as per CFB Borden allowed Calibers for shooting steel.
- Have a Ballistic Solver (Kestrel & AB Quantum App) with a Gun/Bullet profile created.
- Dope for 1030 yards. (If you are not hitting the targets or the near area around your target, you will be pulled from the event).
- Chamber Flag / ECI (Empty Chamber Indicator) must extend into chamber.
- Scope preferably 25 x magnification in FFP, w/ Christmas tree reticle, in MIL or MOA
- Rifle Magazine: box type 10 or 12 round removable mags or hunting rifle set up.
- Ammo will not exceed a velocity of 3,000 fps.
- No Steel core or Steel Jacket ammo. You will be responsible for costs of any target damage. NO Excuses, check it with magnet.
- Ammo: factory match ammo or safe Hand-Load ammo
- Bi-Pod approx. 10" height, plus extensions with Cant Control.
- Shooting Bag (used under Buttstock)
- Scope Level - either mechanical of electronic that attaches to Scope or Picatinny rail,
and shows you when rifle is level
- Spotting Scope in 20 to 60 x Magnification & tripod. (You can share a Spotting Scope with your shooting Partner).
- Shooting mat
- Electronic Ears w/ Spare batteries. MANDATORY.
You must be able to hear Range Commands. For safety reasons anyone not hearing
or understanding range commands will be pulled from the event.
- Eye Protection MANDATORY.
- Sun Hat MANDATORY.
- Sunscreen MANDATORY.
- Water Minimum 5L, preferably w/ Electrolytes. MANDATORY.
You will be required to show your water. For Health and Safety reasons if you have
signs of Heat Related Illness you will be pulled from the Course.
- Snacks & lunch. There is nothing is available on site, and no time to leave the range.
- Appropriate clothing for the weather. We shoot rain or extreme heat.
DO NOT WEAR BLACK CLOTHING. Wear light coloured and loose fitting clothing.
- You may bring a Pop Up Tent to shelter under.
- Work Gloves for Targets
- Pens & Paper (Or device) for Notes
- Allergic to anything? If so, it’s mandatory to bring an EpiPen, Antihistamines,
Benadryl etc. There will not be any on site as we cannot administer medication.
Cost and Course Details:
- Course Cost is $80 (If a not an ORA Member + $45 ORA Guest fee)
- Read/watch material sent to you in advance by email
- 1 day shooting at CFB Borden
Course Schedule:
- Meet at 8.00 am at gate to Mons Range (Do not be late), check in with Staff at gate approve your caliber and sign in, and a staff member give further instructions.
Head Rifle Coach: Craig Samuel (aka Coach Sammy) is a:
- Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) - Registered Coach with the Professional Coaching Program
- Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC) – Shooting Instructor in ISSF (Olympic) shooting, Certified in Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun
- Coach Sammy competes in long range rifle, pistol and 3 gun matches of various disciplines and likes to shoot high scores. Precision and accuracy make Coach Sammy smile.
- SAFETY BRIEFING: For safety reasons If you are not present for the start of the Safety Briefing you will not be allowed to shoot.
- READ THIS PLEASE: If you are not certain you will attend this Course DO NOT REGISTER.
- REFUNDS: Refunds are available up until 45 days before the course, less an Admin fee of $25. Under no circumstances can any payments be transferred to a future event or used by someone else.
- DO NOT SPEED ON BASE. This is a training Base, and MPs will ticket and possibly escort you off the Base. Follow Speed limit signs.
50 km/h through centre of CFB Borden, 60 Km/h on Range Road, 15 Km/h on any range access road. Pass Marching Troops at a max of 15 km/h and less to be respectful.
- MATCH CANCELLATION BY MILITARY:
If the event is cancelled by the Military because they need the Range, then a full refund will be issued, if an alternate date does not suit you. This is not common and usually done well in advance due to CAF Range requirements.
- Because we shoot on a Military Range, Range Control can shut us down for a high Fire Index, Lightning or Storm Warning etc. This is out of our control, and there is no refund in that scenario. I have seen it happen only once in the last 10 years, but it’s part of shooting on a Military Range, and must be stated.