.22 Rifle Silhouette

Chris Westover 402-202-0333 c-westover@hotmail.com

NOTE: All events are now listed on the calendar only. For best results contact the match director to confirm any last minute changes.

RIFLE SILHOUETTE MATCH

The basic course of fire is: 10 chickens, 10 pigs, 10 turkeys and 10 rams. The animals are fired upon within a specific time limit.

Each animal-target is set up in two groups of five, and is fired upon from a single firing line.

The shooting sequence follows:

  • At the “READY” command, the competitors may handle their rifles, set their sights and load their firearm.
  • After fifteen seconds, the “FIRE” command is given.
  • Each competitor has 2½ minutes to fire one shot at each target in sequence from left to right. Out of sequence “hits” are scored as misses; for example: the second shot hitting the third silhouette is a miss.
  • Once the 2½ minutes has expired the “CEASE FIRE” command is given.
  • There is a 30-second waiting period, and then the next five silhouettes are shot.

After the ten targets are fired upon. The shooter resets the targets for the next shooter, and then moves onto the next sequence of animal-targets. Small-bore rifle is fired from 40 to 100 meters on targets one-fifth the standard size, with .22 caliber long or long-rifle cartridges only.

All rifle silhouette shooting is done from the standing position, without the aid of any artificial support such as heavy shooting jackets and/or slings.

Shooters in NRA-sanctioned tournaments are divided into classes that are based on previous tournament results. This assures that all shooters compete for awards against shooters of similar ability. Silhouette shooters are divided into Masters, AAA, AA, A and B classes with the highest scoring shooters being assigned to Master class. New shooters compete in a special: “unclassified” class for the first 40-round match.

The rules are simple and easy to understand – either the target is hit and falls, or it is missed. The shooting positions are easy to learn, but difficult to execute. Anyone can shoot silhouettes, but practice and skills are required to win. For shooters and spectators alike, instant feedback of a hit makes the game especially enjoyable.

What type of equipment is needed?

  • Any good quality .22 caliber rifle
  • Any .22 caliber standard velocity ammunitions. (The standard velocity ammunitions are more consistent and accurate.)
  • Preferred sights are scopes ranging from 4-power on up.
  • A shooting companion to help spot where the bullets are striking is truly helpful.

NOTE: THE 100-YARD AND PISTOL RANGES ARE NOW OPEN DURING THIS SHOOT!