Aug 12 - 16, 2026 | Add to Calendar
1,000 Yard; Bald Eagle Building
Join Raton Thunder at the NRA Whittington Center near Raton, NM for an Extreme Long Range (ELR) precision rifle competition that tests the limits of shooters and equipment alike. Set on Whittington’s world-class long range ELR range, this match challenges competitors with extended-distance targets strategically placed across natural terrain.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in ELR shooting, developing essential skills such as ballistic computation, wind reading, and precision marksmanship. The range’s expansive backdrop offers unmatched views and conditions for long range competition. Whether you’re an experienced ELR competitor or looking to step into extreme distance shooting, Raton Thunder delivers an intense, rewarding match experience.
Walker Daugherty - [email protected] - 575-707-3653
Every guest must read and sigh the online Waiver before they are allowed into the center.
When it comes to the excitement of big-game hunting, you get it here at the NRA Whittington Center. Hunt success rates are nearly 100 percent!
Come stay with us! The general public is welcome to stay at the Whittington Center. There is a broad range of housing to accommodate individuals, couples, and small to large groups.
Shooters can take part in competitive shooting, rifle and pistol silhouette, bullseye disciplines, and even black powder muzzle-loading rifles.
Give us a call at 800-494-4853 or send an email to [email protected]
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