22
Rimfire
Long
Range
Challenge
Match
Summary: A
challenging, multi-stage fun shoot that combines off-hand marksmanship
(50 meters), benchrest precision on reactive steel (100 meters),
benchrest precision on silhouette-style targets (150 meters), and an
extreme long range challenge (200 meters) from the prone for .22 LR
rimfires. Any .22 LR
rimfire rifle may be used, a different rifle for each stage if you
desire. As high a scope
magnification as you desire. Front
and rear rests may be used for stages 1 through 3 (no sleds).
No wind flags will be allowed.
A total of 100 rounds will be required.
For Stages 1 though 3, each rifle should be capable of shooting
1 inch at 100 meters. It
is highly advised that a .22 LR Data Sheet be done for the particular
ammo you plan on shooting.
Course
of fire:
Stage 1: Prone
at 200 meters. One hunter
ram silhouette on a rail. A
total of twenty-five rounds, which includes sighters.
Fifteen minute time limit.
Each hit on the target counts as one point. Fired
first due to wind considerations as the morning progresses.
Stage 2: Benchrest
at 150 meters. Five
smallbore turkey and five smallbore chicken silhouette targets on a
rail. A total of
twenty-five rounds, which includes sighters.
Fifteen minute time limit.
Each knocked down target counts as one point.
Saved rounds count as one point.
Stage 3: Benchrest
at 100 meters. Fifteen
1”x1” steel targets on a rail.
A total of forty-five rounds, which include sighters.
Fifteen minutes time limit.
Each knocked down target counts as one point.
Saved rounds count as one point.
Stage 4: Off-hand
at 50 meters. Five rounds
off-hand for score. Reduced
paper silhouette target. Two score areas. Head shots equal
20 points. Body shots equal ten points. No
sighters. Five minute
time limit.
Note 1:
Depending on the number of shooters at each match, stage 1 will
be run by itself. Stage 2
& 3 will be run, depending on the number of shooters,
concurrently. Stage 4 will
be run by itself. Each
shooter on Stage 1 will have a fellow shooter spotting for them
utilizing a spotting scope.
Note 2:
Stages
1 & 4 are subject to change at match director’s whim to increase
the challenge of it all.
Stage 2 and 3 will remain consistent throughout the season.
Equipment
Requirement:
Minimum of one 22 LR rifle (more if you desire).
100 rounds of 22 LR ammunition.
Recommend bringing a spotting scope and a front and rear rest
to be used for stages 1 through 3.
Match
Schedule:
First
Saturday of the Month, March through December.
Matches will not be called because of wind, rain, snow or fire.
Entry
fee is $15.00 for Custer members, $20.00 for non-members and $10.00
for juniors (under 18 years of age.)
Sign in begins at 0800. Firing
commences at 0900.
For
further information contact
Loston Carter
Lieutenant Colonel USMC (Ret)
(360) 734-2315 or lostoncarter@comcast.net
