I needed something for my last stage at my longrange rimfire match this month. I like to have something a bit different to finish it off with that is fun but challenging. It is set at the 62 yard line and after they finish up with their 197 yard stage they come back and shoot this target.
They have up to 5 shots at it, first round hit that splits the bullet and hits both plates is worth 10 points and they are done. If they miss they get another try but only get 8 points for a hit, if they still miss they get another try worth 6 points, another miss then the next hit would be worth 4 points and if they finally split the bullet on their last shot it's worth 2 points. As soon as they split the bullet and hit both plates they are done and scored accordingly.
Yes it can be done, it took me two shots first time I tried. I am surprised that quite a few have done it within their 5 shots.
And the match description I read to all the shooters for the various stages.
Topstraps Rimfire Challenge
All stages are shot with one shot per target, no duplicate hits. All shooters will be allowed to use up to 5 sighters at any distance they wish to use them with no penalty. All stages shot from left to right.
Stage 1: 25 yards. 5 shots needed. Descending Circles. Hits = 1 thru 6 points. Pick your five shots. Max is 20 points.
Stage 2: 37 yards. 5 shots needed. Circles. Hits = 2 points each. Max is 10 points.
Stage 3: 50 yards. 15 shots needed. Left rack Danglers with reset = 2 points each.
Right rack is the Humbler. One shot per target. Value is 1 point for the largest on the left and goes up 1 point each to a max of 10 points for the smallest. Max is 55 points. Total score for this stage is 65 points.
Stage 4: 62 yards. 5 shots needed. Dominoes, hits = 3 points each. Max is 15 points.
Stage 5: 75 yards. 5 shots needed. Small Shoot thru’s. Value is 1 point for largest increasing to 5 points for smallest hole in target. One shot per target. Shoot thru hole to hit white plate. A penalty of -1 point for any hit or nick on the black. If it nicks the black and also hits the white then point value is awarded but also the penalty is applied. Max is 15 points.
Stage 6: 87 yards. 5 shots needed. Bowling pins. Pick which 5 to shoot. Value is 1 point for largest to 6 points for smallest. Max is 20 points.
Stage 7: 100 yards. 10 shots needed. Stars & Diamonds Each hit on a star or diamond is 2 points and a hit on the white circle is 3 points. A hit or nick on the black is a -2 points. If it hits or nicks the black but also hits the white then point value is awarded but also the penalty is applied.
Descending squares. Value is 1 point for largest to 5 points for smallest. Max is 26 points for this stage.
Stage 8: 112 yards. 5 shots needed. Stars. Value is 3 points per hit. Max is 15 points.
Stage 9: 125 yards. 5 shots needed. Candy canes = 3 points each. Max is 15 points.
Stage 10: 137 yards. 5 shots needed. Large Shoot thru’s. Value is 1 point for largest increasing to 5 points for smallest hole in target. One shot per target. Shoot thru hole to hit white plate. A penalty of -1 point for any hit or nick on the black. If it nicks the black and also hits the white then point value is awarded but also the penalty is applied. Max is 15 points.
Stage 11: 149 yards. 5 shots needed. Ascending Circles. Value is 1 point for largest increasing up to 5 points for smallest. These have to be shot left to right. Max is 15 points.
Stage 12: 162 yards. 5 shots needed. Descending Circles. Value is 1 point for largest increasing up to 5 points for smallest. Max is 15 points.
Stage 13: 175 yards. 5 shots needed. White Pizza Pieces. Value is 2 points per hit. Max is 10 points.
Stage 14: 187 yards. 5 shots needed. Horseshoes. Value is 2 points per hit. Max is10 points.
Stage 15: 197 yards. 10 shots needed. KYL (Know your limits) Plate sizes range from 10 inch down to 1 inch. Top row is 10, 9 , 8, 7 and 6 inch circles, bottom row is 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 inch circles. Scoring ranges from 1 point for each hit on the top row and 2 points for each hit on the bottom row. Starting at the largest top left target shoot left to right until you feel you have hit all you can. If you shoot and miss you lose all points for this stage. If you stop you receive your accumulated points. Max score is 15 points.
Stage 16: 62 yards. 5 shots needed. Split the bullet. Shoot at the axe and split the bullet causing it to hit both steel plates on each side of the axe head. First shot to hit both plates is your score for this stage and finishes this stage. First round hit = 10 points, second = 8, third = 6, fourth = 4, fifth shot = 2 points. Only one hit counts for score.
They have up to 5 shots at it, first round hit that splits the bullet and hits both plates is worth 10 points and they are done. If they miss they get another try but only get 8 points for a hit, if they still miss they get another try worth 6 points, another miss then the next hit would be worth 4 points and if they finally split the bullet on their last shot it's worth 2 points. As soon as they split the bullet and hit both plates they are done and scored accordingly.
Yes it can be done, it took me two shots first time I tried. I am surprised that quite a few have done it within their 5 shots.
And the match description I read to all the shooters for the various stages.
Topstraps Rimfire Challenge
All stages are shot with one shot per target, no duplicate hits. All shooters will be allowed to use up to 5 sighters at any distance they wish to use them with no penalty. All stages shot from left to right.
Stage 1: 25 yards. 5 shots needed. Descending Circles. Hits = 1 thru 6 points. Pick your five shots. Max is 20 points.
Stage 2: 37 yards. 5 shots needed. Circles. Hits = 2 points each. Max is 10 points.
Stage 3: 50 yards. 15 shots needed. Left rack Danglers with reset = 2 points each.
Right rack is the Humbler. One shot per target. Value is 1 point for the largest on the left and goes up 1 point each to a max of 10 points for the smallest. Max is 55 points. Total score for this stage is 65 points.
Stage 4: 62 yards. 5 shots needed. Dominoes, hits = 3 points each. Max is 15 points.
Stage 5: 75 yards. 5 shots needed. Small Shoot thru’s. Value is 1 point for largest increasing to 5 points for smallest hole in target. One shot per target. Shoot thru hole to hit white plate. A penalty of -1 point for any hit or nick on the black. If it nicks the black and also hits the white then point value is awarded but also the penalty is applied. Max is 15 points.
Stage 6: 87 yards. 5 shots needed. Bowling pins. Pick which 5 to shoot. Value is 1 point for largest to 6 points for smallest. Max is 20 points.
Stage 7: 100 yards. 10 shots needed. Stars & Diamonds Each hit on a star or diamond is 2 points and a hit on the white circle is 3 points. A hit or nick on the black is a -2 points. If it hits or nicks the black but also hits the white then point value is awarded but also the penalty is applied.
Descending squares. Value is 1 point for largest to 5 points for smallest. Max is 26 points for this stage.
Stage 8: 112 yards. 5 shots needed. Stars. Value is 3 points per hit. Max is 15 points.
Stage 9: 125 yards. 5 shots needed. Candy canes = 3 points each. Max is 15 points.
Stage 10: 137 yards. 5 shots needed. Large Shoot thru’s. Value is 1 point for largest increasing to 5 points for smallest hole in target. One shot per target. Shoot thru hole to hit white plate. A penalty of -1 point for any hit or nick on the black. If it nicks the black and also hits the white then point value is awarded but also the penalty is applied. Max is 15 points.
Stage 11: 149 yards. 5 shots needed. Ascending Circles. Value is 1 point for largest increasing up to 5 points for smallest. These have to be shot left to right. Max is 15 points.
Stage 12: 162 yards. 5 shots needed. Descending Circles. Value is 1 point for largest increasing up to 5 points for smallest. Max is 15 points.
Stage 13: 175 yards. 5 shots needed. White Pizza Pieces. Value is 2 points per hit. Max is 10 points.
Stage 14: 187 yards. 5 shots needed. Horseshoes. Value is 2 points per hit. Max is10 points.
Stage 15: 197 yards. 10 shots needed. KYL (Know your limits) Plate sizes range from 10 inch down to 1 inch. Top row is 10, 9 , 8, 7 and 6 inch circles, bottom row is 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 inch circles. Scoring ranges from 1 point for each hit on the top row and 2 points for each hit on the bottom row. Starting at the largest top left target shoot left to right until you feel you have hit all you can. If you shoot and miss you lose all points for this stage. If you stop you receive your accumulated points. Max score is 15 points.
Stage 16: 62 yards. 5 shots needed. Split the bullet. Shoot at the axe and split the bullet causing it to hit both steel plates on each side of the axe head. First shot to hit both plates is your score for this stage and finishes this stage. First round hit = 10 points, second = 8, third = 6, fourth = 4, fifth shot = 2 points. Only one hit counts for score.
