Since I can't run or compete in any ORA Service Conditions matches for the time being I've developed a Rifle Marksmanship Match that focuses on the fundamentals of marksmanship, and almost anyone with a rifle can participate.
We've already one run match (following assorted COVID safety precautions) and things are ready to scale up and accomopdate more shooters. We had lots of bolt action rifles, a Tavor, some SKSs, a lever action carbine, even a Lee Enfield 4T at the first match.
Partisan Rifle Marksmanship Matches
Location:
Guelph Rod and Gun Club
4877 Wellington County Rd 29
Eden Mills, ON N0B1P0
Dates/Registration:
August 1
September 5
October 3
November 21
Description
90 yard bulls eye style marksmanship contest. There will be 7 distinct phases in the match. Each phase will require a specific number of shots fired from a specific position with in a given amount of time. The positions are prone, sitting/kneeling, and standing.
Any and all rifles are welcome, 22s, milsurps, hunting rifles, iron sights, optics, red dots, detachable magazines, or internal.
Timings:
Setup 0845 to 0900
Squad 1 0900 to 1000
Squad 2 1000 to 1100
Squad 3 1100 to 1200
Squad 4 1200 to 1300
Squad 5 1300 to 1400
Squad 6 1400 to 1500
Clean up 1500 to 1515
Match fee:
$20 cash - no change will be given
Per GRGC rules 50% of the gross match fee goes to the.club. The remaining 50% covers the operating costs of the match.
Equipment
Match Procedure
All shooting will be conducted at 90 yards
Zeroing “Match 0” shall be on a separate target, any shooting aids may be used. 3 minutes will be allotted for zeroing.
Rifles are to be supported by the shooter, and optionally using a sling. The rifle may not be rested on the ground or other shooting aid
Reload as required
Exposures shall last from the start of one whistle blast to the end of the next whistle blast. If any shots are fired outside the designated exposure range staff shall note the number of shots fired, and deduct that number of shots. Higher point values shall be deducted first.
Targets shall be a bullseye type target, a series of concentric circles
Two targets shall be placed next two one another
When scoring if the bullet touches the scoring line the higher value shall be awarded to the shooter
The Highest Possible Score is 600
References
1945 Canadian Army Shoot To Live
https://archive.org/details/CanadianArmyShootToLiveMusketryManual1945
Imperial Army Series - Musketry - 1915 Soloano Manual
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/56395/56395-h/56395-h.htm#Table_B_A
Miscellaneous
Detailed course of fire and match descriotion can be found in this google doc
I wasn't sure where exactly to post this. Its not really an action sport since there isn't running around. It not Practical Precision since its no long range. Its not DCRA target rifle or F-class. It most certainly isn't Service Rifle
So I'm putting it here in the hope that most poeple will see it.
Hope to see you on the range!
DINK
We've already one run match (following assorted COVID safety precautions) and things are ready to scale up and accomopdate more shooters. We had lots of bolt action rifles, a Tavor, some SKSs, a lever action carbine, even a Lee Enfield 4T at the first match.
Partisan Rifle Marksmanship Matches
Location:
Guelph Rod and Gun Club
4877 Wellington County Rd 29
Eden Mills, ON N0B1P0
Dates/Registration:
August 1
September 5
October 3
November 21
Description
90 yard bulls eye style marksmanship contest. There will be 7 distinct phases in the match. Each phase will require a specific number of shots fired from a specific position with in a given amount of time. The positions are prone, sitting/kneeling, and standing.
Any and all rifles are welcome, 22s, milsurps, hunting rifles, iron sights, optics, red dots, detachable magazines, or internal.
Timings:
Setup 0845 to 0900
Squad 1 0900 to 1000
Squad 2 1000 to 1100
Squad 3 1100 to 1200
Squad 4 1200 to 1300
Squad 5 1300 to 1400
Squad 6 1400 to 1500
Clean up 1500 to 1515
Match fee:
$20 cash - no change will be given
Per GRGC rules 50% of the gross match fee goes to the.club. The remaining 50% covers the operating costs of the match.
Equipment
- Eye and Ear protection
- Rifle and allied magazines
- 60+ rounds of ammunition
- Sling (optional)
- Shooting mat/ground sheet (optional)
- Spotting scopes are encouraged to speed up the grouping/zeroing before the match proper. Spotting scopes may not be used during the match proper.
Match Procedure
All shooting will be conducted at 90 yards
Zeroing “Match 0” shall be on a separate target, any shooting aids may be used. 3 minutes will be allotted for zeroing.
Rifles are to be supported by the shooter, and optionally using a sling. The rifle may not be rested on the ground or other shooting aid
Reload as required
Exposures shall last from the start of one whistle blast to the end of the next whistle blast. If any shots are fired outside the designated exposure range staff shall note the number of shots fired, and deduct that number of shots. Higher point values shall be deducted first.
Targets shall be a bullseye type target, a series of concentric circles
Two targets shall be placed next two one another
When scoring if the bullet touches the scoring line the higher value shall be awarded to the shooter
The Highest Possible Score is 600
References
1945 Canadian Army Shoot To Live
https://archive.org/details/CanadianArmyShootToLiveMusketryManual1945
Imperial Army Series - Musketry - 1915 Soloano Manual
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/56395/56395-h/56395-h.htm#Table_B_A
Miscellaneous
Detailed course of fire and match descriotion can be found in this google doc
I wasn't sure where exactly to post this. Its not really an action sport since there isn't running around. It not Practical Precision since its no long range. Its not DCRA target rifle or F-class. It most certainly isn't Service Rifle
So I'm putting it here in the hope that most poeple will see it.Hope to see you on the range!
DINK
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