We have started a "rimfire tactical" match in Conover, NC and held our first match this month. It was a great success and we expect more shooters in November. This match is not about speed in any way but a time limit is in place. Bolt actions, semi autos and even single shots can and will be competitive. The match is designed with accuracy and strategy in mind with emphasis on shot placement and "on the firing line" decision making. Info below:
CVRPC .22 RIMFIRE TACTICAL STEEL CHALLENGE
FALL EVENTS
The Catawba Valley Rifle & Pistol Club has three .22 Rimfire Tactical Steel matches scheduled for Fall 2010. The dates are: Saturday, October 9th, Saturday November 13th, and Saturday December 11th, 2010. Sign up begins at 9:30am, Match review at 9:45, and shooting starts at 10:00 am
LOCATION:
Conover, NC. Catawba Valley Rifle and Pistol Club. Directions to the range can be found at www.cvrp.org/dir.htm. The range is conveniently located a short distance off I-40 in Conover, NC (near Hickory, NC). Plenty of graveled parking is available as are indoor restrooms.
ENTRY FEE AND PAYOUT:
• Entry fee of $10.
• Re-entries (not for match score) are permitted if position/time available.
• Payout will be as follows:
o 1st Place 40% of entry fees
o 2nd Place 20% of entry fees
o 3rd Place 10% of entry fees
We also have a random draw two-man team event for those who wish to participate for $5. 100% payback.
COURSE:
All shooting will be from a paved, covered firing line with multiple positions available. Course will consist of 4 stages at distances as follows:
• Stage 1: 57 yards. 5 precision shots on decreasing size plate "machine" (1.5" to .750") prone; 5 (possible) targets Standing position; 2 available "bonus" precision shots. All prone shots are with bipod or non mechanical front rest. No rear rest or bag.
• Stage 2: 112 yards 10 shots barricade/cover position
• Stage 3: 163 yards 10 shots prone with bipod or non mechanical front rest
• Stage 4: 210 yards 10 shots prone with bipod or non mechanical front rest
• Targets are IPSC “style” AR235 steel in sizes ranging from 3.5” to 8.5” in height.
• All targets (including sighter targets) are reactive steel with no paper targets being offered.
• A sighter target will be available at each Stage.
• The course of fire will consist of various size IPSC style targets and will also include “hostage” style scenarios, partially blocked or hidden targets, diminishing size precision reactive targets, and other possible scenarios at the Match Directors discretion.
• Targets will be engaged from the Standing, Barricade/cover, and Prone positions.
• Course of fire will consist of 48 rounds.
You will have 12 targets total at each stage; At Stage 2, 3, and 4, 6 free-standing targets worth 1 pt each, 4 aggressor/hostage style worth 2 pts each - but with a -1 pt hostage kill penalty, and 2 very challenging "bonus" or "option" targets worth 3 pts each - but also with a -1pt hostage kill penalty. So thats 12 available targets with varying difficulty, and with varying risk vs reward. 10 shots, 12 targets, you decide. NOTE: Course and targets may vary slightly at match director's discretion.
EQUIPMENT:
• Match is open to all .22 rimfire rifles including bolt action, semi auto, single shot, lever, and pump actions.
• .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle only. No 17M2 or 17HMR rifles allowed.
• The same gun MUST be fired throughout the course unless verified mechanical or optical failure.
• As targets will be challenging in size and placed at distances exceeding 200 yards, quality optics are recommended.
• Bipods are allowed.
• No mechanical front rests – bipod or pack only. (No large packs that support the full length of the rifle)
• No rear bag, monopod, or rear rest of any kind.
• Shooting mats, elbow pads, etc are allowed.
MATCH COMMANDS:
• At the command. “Shooters to the Line” competitors will have a 30 second prep period.
• At the end of the prep period the competitor will receive a “Load” command at which time he/she will have 30 seconds to load his weapon.
• At the end of the 30 second Load period, the shooter will receive the “Fire” command and have 5 minutes to fire 2 sighter targets, then engage 10 targets for score.
• The sighter targets must be fired before engaging targets for score and are available at each stage.
• The competitor may choose to engage any target on the stage in any order. Competitor review of the scoring below and various strategies dependant on the presented targets at each stage are advised.
• At the end of the relay competitors may move to their next position.
SCORING:
• Targets MUST fall to be scored as a HIT.
• Turned targets still standing will be counted as a miss or “0”.
• Each missed target will be scored as “0” point.
• Each “single man” or "free-standing" man hit will be scored as 1 point.
• Hostage target hit (knocked over) will be scored as minus 1 (-1) point.
• Hostage target aggressor “kills” will be scored as 2 points. Bonus target aggressor kills will be scored as 3 points.
• In the event of a “tie” for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place, a “Tiebreaker Stage” will be added and will be at the match directors discretion. Expect targets from 57 to 240 yards.
SAFETY:
• CVRPC requires the use of open chamber indicators/flags at all times except after the load command has been given.
• ALL bolts and actions must remain open at all times except when “on stage”.
• Failure to display open actions and Open Chamber Indicator will result in 1 warning, followed by disqualification.
• Eye and hearing protection must be worn by competitors, spotters, and bystanders.
• No horseplay or unsafe gun handling will be tolerated.
CONTACT: Please contact apache308 on this site or sroexp1@embarqmail.com for further information or preregistration. NOTE: We will be initially be limited to 25-30 slots. Pre registration is recommended but not required.
Thanks and come on out and shoot this extreme 22 event!
