Rimfire competition

redneckchris

redneckchris

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Hello everyone, I’m new as a match director and have been holding monthly outlaw rimfire matches. Im asking a few questions looking to get feedback regarding .22 rimfire competition
Who here has been to a rimfire match?
What did you like about it? What would you like to see done differently? If you’ve never been why not?
Feedback both positive and negative is beneficial for me to better the experience for the shooters and as we head into the 2020 season I want to be as well prepared as possible so please give me your input.
 
big thumbs up! I have seen all the events you guys have had on the facebook group.

Great events around SWO! I have shot some photos for the EESA events.
 
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I’ve never been to a match but I have wanted to participate for a while now. What are the details? Do you have a site?
 
I especially like the deep fried apple pies!
Honestly, you run a good great match Chris. I’ve been to one of the ORPS matches at the East Elgin club, a couple of Steve’s in Orillia. They were all great matches with great people willing to help out or give pointers. I’ve learnt at least a couple of things at each event.
I’d say to anyone with a .22 that the ORPS matches are a great way to start. 100 yards and the positional disciplines to get your feet wet.
 
ORPS has been so much fun. I've shot every month since August and I will be shooting every match going forward for the foreseeable future.

I'd personally prefer to have the matches around noon. I think it would ,
 
We started .22 rimfire bench rest in 2010 using the IBS target from 50 yards. It has the largest 10 ring and its easier for beginners to shoot higher scores. At first we only had one class, then the semi auto guys wanted their own class because they felt they couldn't compete with the bolt actions. We had 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes for each class. Then in 2013 the first 3 places went to experienced shooters who probably had 180 years combined experience. They were using very expensive high end equipment. Fourth place (no award) went to a 14 year old girl with a Savage. At that point we decided to have an Unlimited Class for the Cooper TRP3's, the Anschutz 54 and other match rifles to protect their honor from being beat by a 14 year old girl with a Savage. So, now we have Semi Auto, Sporter and Unlimited classes. In Unlimited, anything goes, guys are building $6000 guns. They can take steroids if they want. The Savage and CZ etc compete together in Sporter Class. We had a price limit on ammo in Semi Auto and Sporter classes. Basically it was what ever SK Standard Plus cost per box including tax, shipping and handling. Unlimited Class shoots anything they want. We shoot 3 targets in a 1 day match out of a possible 750 points. Matches are attended by 16 to 19 shooters and we run 2 relays. We have a 20 minute sight in for each relay before the match.

Club range records are: Semi Auto Class 735 - 18X Ruger 1022, Sporter Class 743 - 29X Weatherby XXII, Unlimited Class 750 - 43X Anschutz 54.

Underthegun who posts here held the Unlimited record until the new guy beat him by 1 x dot.
 
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I've been to many matches of various type. The biggest thing that prevents someone from trying something new is not wanting to look like a fool or wasting your money by showing up unprepared. Matches that have good websites with a good description of what to expect, what kit to bring, round count, pocket money etc are going to help new shooters jump in. Opportunities to zero and test equipment prior to the match are also great, which usually provide an opportunity to pick the brains of people who know what they are doing.

While I haven't seen this before, perhaps an unscored practice stage at an intermediate distance for first time shooters might also be a good enticement to help new shooters find their comfort zone.

Lastly, as an Idea, why not invite the local gun shop to run a little vendor booth with common need items in case someone forgets something?
Every competition I have ever been to has been filled with excellent salt of the earth types who would give the shirt off the back to help a new shooter, but I don't think many new shooters want to go to their first match feeling like they are going to need it.

Lastly, for me now as a someone who loves to compete but has limited free time, the further out in advance you can commit to a date and open registration, the better.
 
One thing I’ve done at the warren field match is to offer a loner gun set up for any new, youth or shooter without an adequate set up
It’s a savage mkii sv with a Bushnell diamondback tactical. This set up puts shooters in the production division and represents a great choice of entry level set up which is very capable of podium finishes
I’m working on getting ammo sponsored for use in this rifle.
Also youth always shoot for free and I’ve in the past waved the fee for first time shooters.

What would be some suggestions on the best way to advertise these events?
 
One thing that stopped me from going to a competition was that i had to register into a whole online system before i could try it. With matches held all over tbe province i dont have time to attend
If a fairly local club had organized events on a regular basis id attend more.
I see youre not that far from me. Im in chatham
 
I remember this as being a real inconvenience also when I was trying to sign up for my first match,
Luckily the match director helped walk me through it and it turned out to not be that big a deal.
A PractiScore account is usually required for most shooting events I know of, setting one up is as easy as logging onto the PractiScore website and setting up a free account. Then you can simply click onto links you see advertised and sign up. Also you can use your PractiScore account to view results of all your previous matches and you can track your personal progress
This system is helpful for match directors to control the number of people and be better prepared come match day
This however isn’t mandatory, if a shooter reaches out to me and lets me know they’re coming I can sign them up as a walk on the day of
 
i was really hesitant to get into matches, but started doing steves simcoe muskoka matches. i liked it because it wasnt as serious an atmosphere. the emphasis on learning and enjoying the shoot rather than focusing on only the points. i would recommend them to anyone thinking they'd like to shoot long range rimfire. low cost, easy atmosphere and you do a lot of shooting. i know ive gone through a brick at some of the days.
 
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I remember this as being a real inconvenience also when I was trying to sign up for my first match,
Luckily the match director helped walk me through it and it turned out to not be that big a deal.
A PractiScore account is usually required for most shooting events I know of, setting one up is as easy as logging onto the PractiScore website and setting up a free account. Then you can simply click onto links you see advertised and sign up. Also you can use your PractiScore account to view results of all your previous matches and you can track your personal progress
This system is helpful for match directors to control the number of people and be better prepared come match day
This however isn’t mandatory, if a shooter reaches out to me and lets me know they’re coming I can sign them up as a walk on the day of
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Yes it was practiscore i didnt want to sign up for as id only shoot a few local matches. Im just in it for fun competition. I dont take it near as seriously as others. Thats how i run my skeet program at my club. Safe fun laid back. Those who want to keep and track their scores can and the others who just want to shoot or challenge a buddy do so. Id love to meet up with other rimfire shooters and have some good times but not at the cost of attending ultra serious matches
 
Started out as a BR50 class as one of our shooters shot competitively in the US on the ARA target.
The unlimited class speaks for itself and a Sporter Class was introduced using the Canada BR 22 target.
Moved to 100 metres (any rimfire) and 100 yards (22 lr. only) and while there remains a Sporter and Unlimited we also shoot Target Rifle and Semi-Auto.
Target Rifle and Unlimited are shot from a rest and the others from a folding bipod.
The targets used are the one from a CGN Thread.
Rules were drafted but mainly so new shooters would have an understanding.
My rifles are available on the understanding Lead bullets are mandatory.
Some of the rifles are more costly.
 
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