22 Rifle Long Range Silhouette
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 9:42 pm
About a year ago, I shot a Long Range Varmint Silhouette match near Reno. It was a blast!! Borrowed a rifle from the match director (paid him for the ammo). We shot swingers at 200, 385, & 500 meters. Squirrel at 200, feeding crow and prairie dog at 385, jackrabbit & coyote at 500. The targets hung from a strap and danced wildly when hit. 26 shooters were put into 6 squads, each squad had their own set of targets. The first shooter in each squad fired 10 shots, then rotated and the next shooter in squad fired (similar to NRA Hunter Pistol & Rifle matches). Shooters fired prone with bipod or clothing filled daypack. There were a couple PC benches for those who couldn't get prone.
Like I said, it was a blast. Spent the winter figuring out how I could downsize it to fit our range using rimfire targets. We use a combination of 1/5 & 3/8 scale IHMSA targets that are under-used in our matches. Targets are at 75 yards, 100 & 150 meters. The purpose was to arrange targets that are capable of being hit at those distances with ordinary rifles (with optics) to appeal to general club members.
Oh yeah, targets are engaged at different distances within the same 2.5 minute time frame. One shot at 75, two shots at 100m, two shots at 150m. Each string of 5 targets is a different sequence. Makes you either run the turret or use a mildot type optic.
Turnout has been good, with 15-21 shooters at each match. We take a few bucks from each entry and use a Lewis Class style payback to allow mid and lower skill shooters a chance to win $$ in a match that has many shooters of unknown skill level.
Match starts at 11am, we allow a 30 minute sighting in period prior to shooting for score. All shooters need to be signed up by 10:15. The match starts on time (mostly), all shooters experience the same weather conditions throughout the day. Takes about 3 hours to run the match, we put away targets (I have refined it greatly) and then we have a quick recap meeting and pass out the money. Best scores are 35-37, 22-30 is normal.
I know this may be blasphemy on this site, but for clubs that have targets or want to engage some of their rifle shooters in a fun event, this may be a game they can play. We have 5-6 shooters at each match that use the PC tables. Some of our shooters are age 60 and have never fired in competition before this event. I've had 6 of the 4H kids shoot in it, and my oldest daughter came in 3rd last month among 17 shooters. Our November match we had to start a Novice class with bigger targets for the newbies.
Want more details? post here or PM me.
Rich
Like I said, it was a blast. Spent the winter figuring out how I could downsize it to fit our range using rimfire targets. We use a combination of 1/5 & 3/8 scale IHMSA targets that are under-used in our matches. Targets are at 75 yards, 100 & 150 meters. The purpose was to arrange targets that are capable of being hit at those distances with ordinary rifles (with optics) to appeal to general club members.
Oh yeah, targets are engaged at different distances within the same 2.5 minute time frame. One shot at 75, two shots at 100m, two shots at 150m. Each string of 5 targets is a different sequence. Makes you either run the turret or use a mildot type optic.
Turnout has been good, with 15-21 shooters at each match. We take a few bucks from each entry and use a Lewis Class style payback to allow mid and lower skill shooters a chance to win $$ in a match that has many shooters of unknown skill level.
Match starts at 11am, we allow a 30 minute sighting in period prior to shooting for score. All shooters need to be signed up by 10:15. The match starts on time (mostly), all shooters experience the same weather conditions throughout the day. Takes about 3 hours to run the match, we put away targets (I have refined it greatly) and then we have a quick recap meeting and pass out the money. Best scores are 35-37, 22-30 is normal.
I know this may be blasphemy on this site, but for clubs that have targets or want to engage some of their rifle shooters in a fun event, this may be a game they can play. We have 5-6 shooters at each match that use the PC tables. Some of our shooters are age 60 and have never fired in competition before this event. I've had 6 of the 4H kids shoot in it, and my oldest daughter came in 3rd last month among 17 shooters. Our November match we had to start a Novice class with bigger targets for the newbies.
Want more details? post here or PM me.
Rich