I've been getting more and more interested in trying out competitive shooting in a rifle class. I live near two gun ranges, but neither one has more than a two hundred yard range. I've never shot competitively and wanted to know what to expect and what should I do to get ready?
2007-05-02 09:23:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Join a club. Lots of information here
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/
2007-05-02 09:26:48 · answer #1 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bound's hubby here:
It is actually easy to get started in rifle competition. My gunsmith got me started in Highpower competitions 19 years ago with an old M1903A3 National Match rifle which I used as a Match Rifle.
The most important thing you must do is to acquire a rifle suitable to competition. This could be anything from an M1903/'03A3 Springfield, an M1 Garand, etc. For your first target rifle, you do not want to spend a monumental amount of money, in the event you end up not liking the game. The biggest requiremants for any rifle, be it a service rifle or a match rifle is that is have adjustable sights and have the capability of holding 5 rounds of ammunition and capable of a rapid reload of another 5 rounds (for a match rifle) or firing 2 rounds plus a rapid reload of 8 rounds for a service rifle.
First, there are a couple of things you can do to better prepare you for a rifle match:
1) Get (and read) a copy of the NRA High Power Rifle rule book.
2) Subscribe to the NRA's "Shooting Sports USA" magazine, which lists all of the matches in the country.
3) While it is not mandatory, it is adviseable, to join the NRA.
Please be advised, an M1903A3, as is, will be very good for 200 yard (CMP-type) matches. However, you may have difficulty being competitive at 300 and 600 yards with the standard rear sight on the '03A3. What many people have done in the past is to replace the GI rear sight with a Lyman 48 or Lyman 48LS micrometer sight, which is a very good but long discontinued sight. When I started competition with my '03A3, I had a Lyman sight on it, and had a Timney trigger installed. I also reloaded and shot the old military 173 grain full metal jacketed boat tail (FMJBT) match bullet or the Sierra 168 grain MatchKing.
It would be best to find a small local club for your first match and call the match director. Small friendly clubs are the best place to start, because they will be patient and generally willing to offer more information and advice than you will be willing to accept at first. The worst place to go for your first match is to a large (regional or state championship) match fired on a military base. You can shoot competitive (reduced course) matches at 200 yards only, but 600 yard ranges are much more challenging and fun!
If you have any specific questions, feel free to e-mail us!
Good luck!
2007-05-02 18:18:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given you funds, you may no longer purchase a much better new rifle than the CZ452. you may %. one up for $350-450. The iron factors of interest on the 452 are firstclass. The accuracy of this rifle is on par with a low-end Anschutz. except you have the dough for an Anschutz, there is not any different rifle to even evaluate. I do propose the Savage Mark II for around $one hundred fifty, however the CZ will out shoot the Savage any day of the week.
2016-12-28 07:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started in the CMP John C. Garand matches.
Then I learned about Silhouette shooting from Mexico and it's the best!
Growing very popular in the US, can be either .22 or centerfire, great social competitions and a lot of fun even if you come in dead last.
Women and younger shooters really take to the sport, so there's a lot of families involved.
2007-05-02 10:43:37 · answer #4 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The NRA is the National Rifle Association. On their website, they tell of your local shooting clubs as well as local competitions. This is the best source of information. I shoot competitively and have a great time doing it. Good Luck!
2007-05-02 10:39:03 · answer #5 · answered by mattascs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out the rod&gun club.
http://www.rodandgunclub.com/
it's an international association for outdoor enthusiasts. the members are very knowledgable and sincere about all aspects of outdoor recreation including shooting. clicking on the link i have provided will send you in the right direction. i don't shoot competitvely but i am a member and have learned an awful lot from the member's that i am affiliated with about re-loading and how to tune a rifle to meet my needs when hunting. they also have "shoots" on a basic level that will let you know whether you have what it takes to be a competitive shooter. and the wealth of knowledge that shows up for meetings and events is amazing. just attending will increase your abilities and confidence.
best of luck, have fun and be safe.
2007-05-02 11:44:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a competitive shooter with air rifles, air pistols and .22's. The air rifle and pistol are NRA sanctioned events at a local range. The .22's are less formal. I also shoot field targets and skeet sometimes too.
http://dmoz.org/Recreation/Guns/Competition_Shooting/
2007-05-02 11:05:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Contact the National Rifle Association.
they will give you the name of programs and groups in your area.
The gun range you go to might even have a sign up sheet for local compatition. contact the manager
2007-05-02 11:32:46 · answer #8 · answered by dakkunan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join the Civilian Marksmanship Program. http://www.odcmp.com/
2007-05-02 10:17:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
find the local NRA club. they always have things like that
2007-05-05 07:07:40 · answer #10 · answered by Tyler W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋