Rimfire Sporter Match
New for 2017, BERPC will be holding a CMP Rimfire Sporting Match. Rimfire Sporter normally is a .22LR-only match; however, scores will not be submitted to the CMP for this match, so other rimfire calibers will be allowed (see details below). Rules for the competition can be found on the CMP site.
This great introduction to the rifle shooting sports is open to all club members, and there is no match fee. While there is some required and recommended equipment, don't let the lack of a rifle keep you away. The club has two rifles, and other members will be bringing loaners. All you need is 100 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection, and something to lay on.
Course of Fire
The match consists of six (6) courses of fire with 10 rounds each, for a total of 60 rounds for the match. Extra rounds for initial sight-in are recommended. The slow and rapid fire courses will be shot back-to-back at the same target. A 10 minute sight-in period at 50 yards will occur prior to the match, with a 5 minute sight-in period at 25 yards prior to the standing courses of fire. The specific courses of fire are as follows:
- Prone - Slow Fire
- 10 rounds @ 50 yards
- Par Time: 10 minutes
- Prone - Rapid Fire
- 10 rounds (2 strings of 5) @ 50 yards
- Par Time: 25 seconds for semi-automatics, 30 seconds for bolt-action
- Kneeling/Sitting - Slow Fire
- 10 rounds @ 50 yards
- Par Time: 10 minutes
- Kneeling/Sitting - Rapid Fire
- 10 rounds (2 strings of 5) @ 50 yards
- Par Time: 25 seconds for semi-automatics, 30 seconds for bolt-action
- Standing - Slow Fire
- 10 rounds @ 25 yards
- Par Time: 10 minutes
- Standing - Rapid Fire
- 10 rounds (2 strings of 5) @ 25 yards
- Par Time: 25 seconds for semi-automatics, 30 seconds for bolt-action
Target
The target for this match is an 18" diameter circle with 10 scoring rings going from 1 to 10 and a bullseye. The 1-6 rings are white, the 7-9 rings are black, and the 10 ring and bullseye are white. At 50 yards, the black rings are the same MOA size as the black center of a High Power Rifle target.
Required & Recommended Equipment
Required Equipment
Rimfire rifle weighing no more than 7.5 lbs in any of the following calibers: .22 Short, .22 Long, .22LR, .22WMR, .17HMR, .17WSM. Rifles may be bolt-action or semi-automatic (including tactical-style MSR), with iron sights (notch, aperature, etc.) or a scope. Scopes can be any magnification, but cannot be set higher than 6X during the match.
- Eye and ear protection
- Minimum of 60 rounds; 100 rounds recommended (sighting-in period will require additional rounds)
Recommended Equipment
Some equipment that may be useful, but is not required, includes:
- A shooting mat, foam pad, or blanket is recommended as the prone and kneeling/sittings positions are on concrete. NOTE: Inflatable pads may not provide a stable shooting platform.
- A spotting scope can be useful, especially during the sight-in period.
- Slings are permitted in the prone and kneeling/sitting positions, but not in the standing position.
- Shooting jackets and gloves are NOT permitted.
When and Where
When: October 7th. Match begins at 7:30 AM and lasts for just under two hours; setup begins at 7:00 AM. Shooters should show up at 7:00 to give themselves enough time to get prepared for first shots at 7:30.