Various Types of Competitions

[STSClays]

Is there a list somewhere that lists the various types of shooting competitions and gives a brief description of what it entails?

If not, can some start putting one together so newbies know what to look for or see what may pique their interests. Something along the lines of:

Class: Name of Class
Calibers Used:22LR-50Cal
Typical Distances Involved25-1000Yards)
Typical Type of Rifles Used: Brands/Models
Barrels Used: Rates of Twist/Barrel Lengths
Rifle Weight: Min-Max allowed weight
Equipment Required: (scopes/iron sites/spotters/rests etc)
Equipment NOT Allowed: (scopes/iron sites/spotters/rests etc)
Type of target used: Paper (which one is used) Steel (shapes and sizes)
Objective of the match: What are you trying to accomplish and what is a perfect score
Amount of rounds fired: Amount of rounds typically used (Sighters and in competition)
Areas where Typically Popular: Regions where this is popular (country and world)
Format: How the shoots are run (Sequence of shots for example Time Limit or Not etc.)
Shooting Position: Prone/Bench/Bipod/Rests etc
Range Locations: Confirmed ranges that hold these competitions in your area

Hopefully, everyone will copy and paste the above items so the format stays the same.

I understand that there maybe regional/club differences in the rules but it would be nice to use this format and then place your comments below. If you have an added item you would like to list just post it at the bottom.

 

[82boy]

The problem is many have club match's and they tailor the rules to fit the club, and they can very widely. The best advise a newbie can get is go to a match near them, and see what it is all about.

 

[82boy]

Benchrest (Point blank) NBRSA/IBS sanctioned.

Class: Light Varmint
Calibers Used: Mostly 6ppc (caliber limits are 30 caliber and under.)
Typical Distances Involved: 100-200 yards occasionally 300 yards.
Typical Type of Rifles Used: Custom actions (Bat or Panda mostly) fiberglass stocks
Barrels Used: Depends on the competitor List include Krieger (Most popular) Hart, Bartline, Shilen. Twist rates are anywhere from 15 to 13 twist most common is 1 in 14 twist. Barrel are usually around 22 inch's long. No Muzzle breaks. Some may use tuners.
Rifle Weight: No minim can not weight more than 10.5 lbs.
Equipment Required: Mechanical rest, rear sand bag, loading equipment,
Equipment NOT Allowed: hydraulic triggers, one piece rest, mono pods, bi pods.
Areas where Typically Popular: All over the USA, highest amounts are in the Midwest (Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania), Texas, Arizona, California, Tennessee, Missouri. Also popular in Australia, Britain, and Iceland.
Format: Per yardage and class, there will be a line of shooters shooting at paper targets in a 7 minute time period. In this time the shooter can shoot as many slighter shots as wanted, but must complete 5 shots on the record target.
Shooting Position: Off of a bench seated
Range Locations: See NBRSA and IBS web sites.
Target used IBS or NBRSA group target
Objective of the match is to shoot 5 different targets, with 5 shots in each, attempting to make small groups.
Amount of rounds fired, 25 rounds for record, per yardage is mandatory, amount of sighters is up to the shooter.
For sanctioned match's a yearly membership card for that sanctioning body is required. IBS is $45 a year NBRSA is $50 a year.
Practice range is usually open the day before the match, most match's run two days, most match's are around $20 per yardage and per class.

 

[82boy]

Benchrest (Point blank) NBRSA/IBS sanctioned.

Class: Heavy Varmint
Calibers Used: Mostly 6ppc (caliber limits are 30 caliber and under.)
Typical Distances Involved: 100-200 yards occasionally 300 yards.
Typical Type of Rifles Used: Custom actions (Bat or Panda mostly) fiberglass stocks
Barrels Used: Depends on the competitor List include Krieger (Most popular) Hart, Bartline, Shilen. Twist rates are anywhere from 15 to 13 twist most common is 1 in 14 twist. Barrel are usually around 22 inch's long. No Muzzle breaks. Some may use tuners.
Rifle Weight: No minim can not weight more than 13.5 lbs.
Equipment Required: Mechanical rest, rear sand bag, loading equipment,
Equipment NOT Allowed: hydraulic triggers, one piece rest, mono pods, bi pods.
Areas where Typically Popular: All over the USA, highest amounts are in the Midwest (Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania), Texas, Arizona, California, Tennessee, Missouri. Also popular in Australia, Britain, and Iceland.
Format: Per yardage and class, there will be a line of shooters shooting at paper targets in a 7 minute time period. In this time the shooter can shoot as many slighter shots as wanted, but must complete 5 shots on the record target.
Shooting Position: Off of a bench seated
Range Locations: See NBRSA and IBS web sites.
Target used IBS or NBRSA group target
Objective of the match is to shoot 5 different targets, with 5 shots in each, attempting to make small groups.
Amount of rounds fired, 25 rounds for record, per yardage is mandatory, amount of sighters is up to the shooter.
For sanctioned match's a yearly membership card for that sanctioning body is required. IBS is $45 a year NBRSA is $50 a year.
Practice range is usually open the day before the match, most match's run two days, most match's are around $20 per yardage and per class.

 

[82boy]

Benchrest (Point blank) NBRSA/IBS sanctioned.

Class: Varmint for score
Calibers Used: Mostly 6ppc and 30 BR. (caliber limits are 338 caliber and under.)
Typical Distances Involved: 100-200 yards occasionally 300 yards.
Typical Type of Rifles Used: Custom actions (Bat or Panda mostly) fiberglass stocks
Barrels Used: Depends on the competitor List include Krieger (Most popular) Hart, Bartline, Shilen. Twist rates are anywhere from 15 to 19 twist most common is 1 in 18 twist. In 30 BR. Twist rates are anywhere from 15 to 13 twist most common is 1 in 14 twist for 6 PPC. Barrel are usually around 22 inch's long.
Rifle Weight: Most places use a heavy varmint weight restriction of 13.5 lbs.
Equipment Required: Mechanical rest, rear sand bag, loading equipment,
Equipment NOT Allowed: hydraulic triggers, one piece rest, mono pods, bi pods.
Areas where Typically Popular: All over the USA, highest amounts are in the Pennsylvania, Missouri, Iowa, Tennessee, Texas, and even in Iceland, and Australia
Format: Per yardage and class, there will be a line of shooters shooting at paper targets in a 7 minute time period. In this time the shooter can shoot as many slighter shots as wanted, but must complete 5 shots on the record targets.
Shooting Position: Off of a bench seated
Range Locations: See NBRSA and IBS web sites.
Target used IBS or NBRSA score target
Objective of the match is to shoot 5 different targets, with 5 bull's-eye's on each, putting 1 shot per bulls-eye in attempt to shoot closest to center.
Amount of rounds fired, 25 rounds for record, per yardage is mandatory, amount of sighters is up to the shooter.
For sanctioned match's a yearly membership card for that sanctioning body is required. IBS is $45 a year NBRSA is $50 a year.
Practice range is usually open the day before the match, most match's are done in one day.

 

[82boy]

Benchrest (600 yards ) NBRSA/IBS sanctioned.

Class: Light gun
Calibers Used: Mostly 6 Dasher, but other calibers used such as 6 BR, 6x47 Lapua, 6BRX, and many others
Typical Distances Involved: 600 yards
Typical Type of Rifles Used: Custom actions, and modified factory actions, both fiberglass , and laminate wood used.
Barrels Used: Depends on the competitor List include Brux, Krieger, Hart, Bartline, Shilen. Twist rates are usually 1 in 8 for 6mm. Depends on the caliber and bullets used. Some will have barrel at 30 inches long.
Rifle Weight: No minim can not weight more than 17 lbs
Equipment Required: Mechanical rest, rear sand bag,
Equipment NOT Allowed: hydraulic triggers, one piece rest.
Areas where Typically Popular: All over the USA, highest amounts are in the Missouri with 4 ranges. 600 yard ranges are few and far between this will require some driving.
Format: a 2 minute slighter period, where shooters will shoot at steel gongs, clay pigeons, or marked targets depending on the range. After the 2 minute slighter period the shooter will then have 7 minutes to shoot 5 shots on target.
Shooting Position: Off of a bench seated
Range Locations: See NBRSA and IBS web sites.
Target used IBS or NBRSA 600 yard target
Objective of the match is to shoot 4 different targets, with 5 shots in each, attempting to make small groups, and/or get the highest score.
Amount of rounds fired, 20 rounds for record, per yardage is mandatory, amount of sighters is up to the shooter.
For sanctioned match's a yearly membership card for that sanctioning body is required. IBS is $45 a year NBRSA is $50 a year.
Practice range is usually open the day before the match, most match's one day, most match's are around $20 per class.

 

[82boy]

Benchrest (600 yards ) NBRSA/IBS sanctioned.

Class: heavy gun
Calibers Used: You name it. Mostly 6 Dasher.
Typical Distances Involved: 600 yards
Typical Type of Rifles Used: Custom actions, and modified factory actions, both fiberglass , and laminate wood used. Some will use aluminum stocks as well.
Barrels Used: Depends on the competitor List include Brux, Krieger, Hart, Bartline, Shilen. Twist rates are usually 1 in 8 for 6mm. Depends on the caliber and bullets used. Some will have barrels 30 inches long. Barrel blocks are aloud.
Rifle Weight: No minim or maximum. Many shoot light guns in this class, true heavy guns typically weight in the 75 to 100 lbs area.
Equipment Required: Mechanical rest, rear sand bag, mechanical rear rest is aloud.
Equipment NOT Allowed: hydraulic triggers, one piece rest.
Areas where Typically Popular: All over the USA, highest amounts are in the Missouri with 4 ranges. 600 yard ranges are few and far between this will require some driving.
Format: a 2 minute slighter period, where shooters will shoot at steel gongs, clay pigeons, or marked targets depending on the range. After the 2 minute slighter period the shooter will then have 7 minutes to shoot 5 shots on target.
Shooting Position: Off of a bench seated
Range Locations: See NBRSA and IBS web sites.
Target used IBS or NBRSA 600 yard target
Objective of the match is to shoot 4 different targets, with 5 shots in each, attempting to make small groups, and/or get the highest score.
Amount of rounds fired, 20 rounds for record, per yardage is mandatory, amount of sighters is up to the shooter. Some NBRSA heavy guns will shoot 10 shot targets.
For sanctioned match's a yearly membership card for that sanctioning body is required. IBS is $45 a year NBRSA is $50 a year.
Practice range is usually open the day before the match, most match's one day, most match's are around $20 per class

 

[82boy]

Awesome! Exactly what I was hoping to see!

You need to add some other areas to your questions.
1. Type of target used.
2. Objective of the match
3. Amount of rounds fired

 

[STSClays]

Thanks for your replies! I will be removing my posts that do not follow the format to unclutter the thread but I wanted to thank you for your time and suggestions on the forum!

I have added the items you sighted plus a couple of more.

Thanks

 

[82boy]

Thanks for your replies! I will be removing my posts that do not follow the format to unclutter the thread but I wanted to thank you for your time and suggestions on the forum!

I have added the items you sighted plus a couple of more.

Thanks

There is a few other things you should add to this list.
1. is a membership required? IE. sanctioning body NBRSA, IBS, NRA
2. If so what is the cost of the membership?
3. what is the cost for Match fees.

 

[Lapua40X]

I like the idea of having a "catalogue" explaining how various matches work. Clearly, the rules will differ from time to time, place to place, but having an idea of what is generally included makes it easier to decide whether it's even worth the time to visit a particular match to get all the fine details about it.
Might be nice to have it at the "sticky" top listed features in the lead of the competition forum. But somebody would have to take responsibility for maintaining accuracy and continuity. Best of luck STSCLAYS

 

[STSClays]

I agree!

 

[Killshot]

Might also break down the Course of Fire.
Example; in the case Benchrest you have 7mins to fire 5 record shots with 20 shots total for the event - are the other three targets shot consecutively or in a relay fashion?

I think this would make a great Sticky.

 

[82boy]

Might also break down the Course of Fire.
Example; in the case Benchrest you have 7mins to fire 5 record shots with 20 shots total for the event - are the other three targets shot consecutively or in a relay fashion?

I think this would make a great Sticky.

Depends on the range. Some will shot targets back to back in relays, and some will shoot each target in relay.

 

[Eddie Harren]

Killshot, the BR matches, that I shoot are 5, 5 shot groups for a total of 25 shots. IBS and NBRSA group.

 

[GSPV]

Format: Ultimate Benchrest.
Classes: Factory, Modified, Custom and Unlimited.
Calibers Used: 30 cal or smaller.
Typical Distances Involved: 100-300 yards.
Typical Type of Rifles Used: Varmint-style rifles, typically.
Barrels Used: No rule other than 30 cal or smaller. Common: Factory varmint barrels in factory, NBRSA/IBS HV profile in others.
Rifle Weight: 13.5 lb max weight except in unlimited class which is, well, unlimited.
Equipment Required: Some form of two-piece rest. Could be sandbags, could be benchrest-style front rest and rear bag. Most everyone uses wind flags.
Equipment NOT Allowed: Not much . That's part of the charm of UBR.
Type of target used: Paper score-type target. Distinct, scaled targets for 22, 243 and 308 bore sizes.
Objective of the match: UBR uses 6 bulls per target, 11 point "X" times 4 targets per yardage for a potential score of 264. Typically 2 yardages per match. So, a potential grand aggregate of 528. There can be a Warm Up match, typically of one target or a 3 to 5 minute sight-in period before the first target.
Amount of rounds fired: There are 48 shots for record. Suggest that you take 100 rounds to be safe.
Areas where Typically Popular: KY, TN, VA, WV area.
Format: See above.
Shooting Position: Seated at a bench.
Range Locations: See http://www.ultimatebenchrest.com/

I'd like to add that the driving force of the format is to get people out to shoot and have fun. There is a class for you, there aren't a lot of rules, everyone is friendly, fees are LOW, lunch is generally provided.

 

[STSClays]

Thanks for all of the good replies so far!

 

[fgcook]

I really appreciate this. I am not new to shooting or competition but my experience was in shotgun sports, Skeet, Trap, 5 Stand and Sporting Clays. Recently I have picked up the intoxicating habit of long range...Love it, but am intimidated on competeting as I really don’t know anyone in my area that competes. This forum helps a great deal and I agree, you need to get out there and ask questions...that is how I did it in Skeet shooting. But with so many disciplines and acronyms it is difficult to find a place to start. Thanks for the effort and information.