Shooting Match Info

[Baldrick314]

I've been looking at getting into a rifle shooting competition but so far I haven't found anything that interests me too much. I don't want to be too serious, just something a bit challenging to test my skills. Ideally I wouldn't want to have to fork out a heap of money for new gear either.

I find the bench rest matches at my local quite boring and was wondering if there's a match that's more oriented toward factory rifles shooting off bipods instead of custom builds off fancy rests?

Any info or suggestions of enjoyable matches would be welcome

[1290]

naaaaah what you might be interested in is Military Rifle 3P, over 100, 200 and 300m, open sights, 30 rounds
Theres movement, changing positions, changing range, reloading and sight adjustment under the timer...

You'll see your skills improve, no bench crap...and all you'll need is a Mauser, Enfield, Mosin or similar

[Chronos]

naaaaah what you might be interested in is Military Rifle 3P, over 100, 200 and 300m, open sights, 30 rounds
Theres movement, changing positions, changing range, reloading and sight adjustment under the timer...

You'll see your skills improve, no bench crap...and all you'll need is a Mauser, Enfield, Mosin or similar

This^^^ either MSD or CSD

SSAA combined services discipline shoots military rifles, tactical rifles and service pistol as well.

There's field rifle and metallic silhouette which will challenge you more than shooting off a bipod.

Chronos

[Baldrick314]

Thanks for the info guys. Will have to look into the match and see if my range shoots it/ where I can shoot it

[yoshie]

Big game is fairly fun, 308 minimum rifle.

[1290]

Looks like you've got a couple of rifles you could use for the military shoot, You'd probably be one of very few with a Steyr...

[Baldrick314]

Looks like you've got a couple of rifles you could use for the military shoot, You'd probably be one of very few with a Steyr...

True. Have you shot one though? The sights are hard enough to use at 100 yards let alone 300

[1290]

Looks like you've got a couple of rifles you could use for the military shoot, You'd probably be one of very few with a Steyr...

True. Have you shot one though? The sights are hard enough to use at 100 yards let alone 300

Never shot a man-licker but I'm sure the sites are the least of the problems.....just try finding the 300m target with the naked eye.....

[Baldrick314]

Never shot a man-licker but I'm sure the sites are the least of the problems.....just try finding the 300m target with the naked eye.....

Yeah that would be an issue too. The sites on the M95 would be better suited to a pistol that you never planned to shoot further than 10 yards. They're tiny!

Mine's in pretty good nick though, I've managed to get a couple 1" groups at 100 yards from it so maybe I should suck it up and try a match with it

[1290]

Never shot a man-licker but I'm sure the sites are the least of the problems.....just try finding the 300m target with the naked eye.....

Yeah that would be an issue too. The sites on the M95 would be better suited to a pistol that you never planned to shoot further than 10 yards. They're tiny!

Mine's in pretty good nick though, I've managed to get a couple 1" groups at 100 yards from it so maybe I should suck it up and try a match with it

1inch groups at 100yds??? That would be a definite match winner..... go for it, failing that go with the moist nugget!!

[Baldrick314]

1inch groups at 100yds??? That would be a definite match winner..... go for it, failing that go with the moist nugget!!

That's when I had all the time in the world to shoot though, not under pressure. Still it has the potential as long as I do my bit

The nugget's a carbine that had a very rusty bore, I don't think she'd perform too admirably or be comfortable to shoot!

[Chronos]

Do t worry too much about service rifle accuracy mate, the service target is 4 foot square so you should have no trouble getting on paper at 300m and the V bull is 5" so most service rifle will shoot possibles, it's us shooters that get in the way

Chronos

[Sakoh]

Yeah the rifles would be better off without us

[headspace]

Mate you might find that a lot of ranges are running a calls called "hunter benchrest". It's a sort of "run what you brung" thing and a special class where you can use your hunting rifle and don't have bring things that should be on wheels.
JD

[Baldrick314]

Mate you might find that a lot of ranges are running a calls called "hunter benchrest". It's a sort of "run what you brung" thing and a special class where you can use your hunting rifle and don't have bring things that should be on wheels.
JD

Thanks mate. That sounds like the kind of thing I'm looking for. Will ask at the range next time I get there

[bluerob]

Mate you might find that a lot of ranges are running a calls called "hunter benchrest". It's a sort of "run what you brung" thing and a special class where you can use your hunting rifle and don't have bring things that should be on wheels.
JD

Central Coast Muzzle Loaders are a great rifle club. The have various "hunting" shoots on, varying from bench rest to prone. Guess it all depends on where you live and how far your happy to drive. I watched a bloke playing with a .300 Win Mag and his targets were rabbits.....

The Muzzle Loaders isn't a requirement (you don't have to shoot black powder). They also have a pistol club that has the high calibre permit (if you own a .44 mag, you've got a place to shoot.

[Pom]

Sounds like good fun.

Too much structure and rules turn these things into a book keeping exercise instead of a fun activity

[Baldrick314]

Central Coast Muzzle Loaders are a great rifle club. The have various "hunting" shoots on, varying from bench rest to prone. Guess it all depends on where you live and how far your happy to drive. I watched a bloke playing with a .300 Win Mag and his targets were rabbits.....

The Muzzle Loaders isn't a requirement (you don't have to shoot black powder). They also have a pistol club that has the high calibre permit (if you own a .44 mag, you've got a place to shoot.

that's gold. That club is only about 45 minutes from me. I'll have to check it out

[Tiiger]

You can't shoot a .44 mag at most pistol ranges then?

[bluerob]

You can't shoot a .44 mag at most pistol ranges then?

This is for NSW. I haven't read up on other states.

.38 is the limit. You can apply for a permit to own larger calibres (like .45 or .44 mag), but, you must shoot a recognized match like metallic silhouette.

I'm not a mouth piece on behalf of Central Coast Muzzle Loaders, but, it's a great club, good facilities and there's heaps of options/disciplines you can get involved in. Shotgun range is great.

[bluerob]

Central Coast Muzzle Loaders are a great rifle club. The have various "hunting" shoots on, varying from bench rest to prone. Guess it all depends on where you live and how far your happy to drive. I watched a bloke playing with a .300 Win Mag and his targets were rabbits.....

The Muzzle Loaders isn't a requirement (you don't have to shoot black powder). They also have a pistol club that has the high calibre permit (if you own a .44 mag, you've got a place to shoot.

that's gold. That club is only about 45 minutes from me. I'll have to check it out

It really is a great complex. I think there's about 5 different clubs that use this facility. I'm looking to also join Gosford City Rifle Club for F-Class and Benchrest .22. Because of medical issues, I can't play in all disciplines that I'd like to.

45 mins ain't that bad (that's how long it takes me - we aren't neighbors are we? ).

Come down on Tuesday mornings (rifle practice and shot gunning) or check the website (ccml.net.au).

You won't be disappointed.

[Seik]

I'm not a mouth piece on behalf of Central Coast Muzzle Loaders, but, it's a great club, good facilities and there's heaps of options/disciplines you can get involved in. Shotgun range is great.

They don't pay you, your just get free ammo?

Doesn't count that way right?

[bluerob]

I'm not a mouth piece on behalf of Central Coast Muzzle Loaders, but, it's a great club, good facilities and there's heaps of options/disciplines you can get involved in. Shotgun range is great.

They don't pay you, your just get free ammo?

Doesn't count that way right?

Nope, just a Surgeon action and Kreiger barrel each year. I have to get the other bits.

[AusC]

Sign me up! I'll be a spruiker for them for that pair every year

[Hilux2003]

Mate you might find that a lot of ranges are running a calls called "hunter benchrest". It's a sort of "run what you brung" thing and a special class where you can use your hunting rifle and don't have bring things that should be on wheels.
JD

Hunter Benchrest can get quite competitive. Some of the locals at WRSC actually submit their targets for scoring!
Some of the hunters come out to sight in & then get involved occasionaly in a "friendly hunter shoot" - nothing really serious, just along the lines of "mine is better than yours, etc..............

Some even try the 300m Fly - but it tends to put a few off, as they cannot get on target.
Most of the local 'spot-lighting' crew (including me) don't shoot past about 100m - for a 'sure shot' - out to eliminate, not just injure. Some have not really shot past 150-200m, so 300m (bullet drop, etc.) can cause problems.

We try & help individuals, as they ask or we just 'butt-in' (sometimes you can't just stand back & shudder).

Hunter Benchrest targets exist & the comp. calls for one shot at each bull on a ring scoring target. We normally shoot 5 at each because (at a club shoot) none of us has a hunter rifle which will (in the field) put all in the one hole.

[Releb]

Hunter Benchrest can get quite competitive. Some of the locals at WRSC actually submit their targets for scoring!

I get the feeling there might be a bit of a "bench rest rifles are over rated" vibe there on occasion