Friday, October  2^nd – RSO monitored firing line open from 2pm-6pm with multiple steel targets available from ~300-1500 yards. The Mile targets will not be open for practice.
Competitors for the mile are required to impact a mid-range target prior to being allowed to shoot the mile. Documentation of qual target completion will be retained.

Saturday, October 3^rd  & Sunday, October 4^th –  RSO monitored firing line open all day! ~300-1500 yards. Shooters must impact mid-range steel prior to the mile competition – qual target range TBD – expect 800-1000 yards. Even if you’re not shooting the mile, come grab a practice pass and enjoy the challenge of impacts on steel out to 1500 yards!

Saturday and Sunday will host identical competitions – A competitor’s first time on the mile platform will be their only scored run. As time allows, participants are welcomed back to shoot for fun. Winners will be announced on Sunday evening via Facebook Live in these categories 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd place, Top Young Gun (16 and under) and Top Lady. Winners can pick up their trophies at Arctic Ammo and Reloading if not present on Sunday evening.

Both Saturday and Sunday will be split into 2 competition windows – AM, 10am-2pm, and PM, 2pm-6pm. Limited registration is required for a specific time slot to ensure you’ll shoot within a reasonable timeline. If you’re unable to make your registered slot, we’ll absolutely fit you in! (We’re not that stuffy…) Shooting “just for fun” is also an option -registration is still required.

Competitors will be able to view their impacts on a live video stream on provided screens. ROs will monitor impacts through spotting scopes and on additional video feed screens. All completion targets are equipped with multiple highly visible hit indicators. Replay available.

Remember: Alaska does everything bigger! Exact Alaska Mile Yardage will be announced the DAY OF competition.

Course of Fire –

*Anyone not wishing to shoot prone can shoot standing from a provided high bench / modified prone position – contact us for details!

-Round count is unlimited. Plan for multiple rotations on the mile platform as time allows

-Competitors for the mile start with staged rifles, bipod and rear bag support can be in place. Competitors are not allowed to shoulder guns or look downrange through their optic prior to stage start

-Ammo / or magazine must be in hand at time start, turrets set to zero. (dope must be dialed on the clock)

-From the start command, competitors have 4 minutes to dial, load, and engage all three targets from large to small. The stage stops when the smallest target is impacted

-After 3 rounds have been fired, each round fired in addition to the first 3 is given a time penalty of 5 seconds per round

-After attempting each target, large to small, a shooter may return to any target to gain wind or elevation info. Round count penalties apply. The stage stops when the smallest target is impacted.

-Scoring time is captured from the time the last shot is fired

Competitive placement is scored based on time expended and number of rounds fired, including the round count penalties explained above.
We’ll operate two firing lanes at the AK mile to allow shooters to set up / tear down while the other lane is live for competition. This will greatly streamline our process!

Location: Willow Creek Airpark  –  Mile 73 Parks Hwy, Willow, Alaska  –   THANK YOU to our gracious Host, Scott Jewell!

Parking:
Ample parking is first come first served – you’re welcome to drop off heavy kit outside the registration line prior to parking.

Registration:
Attendees will funnel through an entry point where you’ll be required to sign a waiver, watch a digital safety brief, confirm registration (or register if needed!), receive the appropriate wrist band, and gain entry to our social and shooting areas. Eye and Ear pro is required in the shooting area. Ear plugs are free; eye pro can be purchased if needed.

Food:
Snacks and drinks are provided for those registered for Friday’s practice pass.
Saturday and Sunday competitors receive a meal ticket which is provided to you by our food sponsor, Alaska Safari Club International! Thank You AK SCI!

Food truck:
Returning shooters or non-competing observers can purchase meals from our partner food vendor. A variety of BBQ favorites, snacks, and drinks will be available all day Saturday and Sunday!

Facilities:
Porta Potty Restroom facilities are provided around the event – Thank You to our partner Royal Flush Septic!

Camping:
Dry camping is available on site – parking for camper trailers / RVs is ample, no hookups are offered. Primitive tent camping is also available – grassy areas between roadways offer tent camping. No potable water on site. Porta potty restrooms available nearby.

Awards:
Alaska Mile Winners will be awarded on Sunday evening via facebook live. If the winner is not present, they can pick up their trophy at Arctic Ammo and Reloading starting Monday, Oct 5^th.
Standings will be posted digitally: follow along on Impact Scoring, or visit our website and social media for updates.

Packing List:
– Everyone –
– Chair!
– Eye and Ear protection
– Alaska weather appropriate clothing layers, sturdy footwear
– See above for meal offerings. Bringing your own snacks / food is allowed

-Shooters-
– Rifle, Bolt (!) Magazines
– Ammo
– Bipod / Rear Bag
– Kestrel, Ballistic App, DOPE Card, etc,
– Shooting Mat (optional)
– Observation – Tripod / Spotting Scope (if you’d like to spot from the viewing area or if you’re coaching another shooter)

Costs:
-Alaska Mile Registration – Competitor or “Just For Fun Shooter” – $45  includes 1 meal ticket
-Practice Pass – $10 includes snacks and drinks (required for all Friday shooters, and for anyone who wants to shoot Sat or Sun, but not compete for the Mile)
Meals and snacks for observers, non-competitors or returning shooters can be purchased directly from our partner food vendor – on site Saturday and Sunday.