2026 Guardian Long Range - North Carolina

Charity-focused precision rifle match at Colemans Creek, NC, featuring individual and team formats, targets to 1,200 yards, and a relaxed, mentorship-driven environment suitable for new and experienced shooters.

2026 Guardian Long Range - North Carolina
Long Range Shooting Events & Competitions

overview

The 2026 Guardian Long Range – North Carolina runs March 6–8, 2026, at Coleman's Creek Shooting Range in Ellerbe, North Carolina. Directed by Dan Posey, this three-day precision rifle event blends competition with purpose, with proceeds benefiting a local children’s charity.

Friday is optional and includes check-in, open range time, zero and DOPE validation, and side stages (pistol and NRL Hunter–style). Saturday is an individual match, while Sunday transitions to a team format where squads are paired by Saturday results, encouraging mentorship and collaboration.

Key Details:

  • 8–10 individual stages Saturday; 5–6 team stages Sunday
  • Known-distance targets from 100–1,200 yards; ~2–3 MOA average.
  • Typical stages: 8–12 rounds, 90–120 seconds
  • Rifles under .30 cal and under 3,200 fps; flexible gear use
  • ~150 rifle rounds recommended; Friday requires extra ammo

Shooter Insight:

The folded team format means top shooters actively coach newer competitors, making this a rare match where learning and results happen simultaneously.

venue

Colemans Creek
North Carolina

Colemans Creek

Colemans Creek in Ellerbe, NC, is an elite 1,000-acre facility offering 1-mile rifle ranges, PRS-style props, and military-grade training grounds for precision shooters and professionals.

Event Dates

March 7, 2026

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March 8, 2026

type

Shooting Match

Access

Open

cost

$
251

location

Colemans Creek
Ellerbe, NC