2019 Groundhog Matches

2019 Groundhog Matches

Factory Varmint Class

• factory (not custom shop), heavy barreled varmint/target rifles
• all AR/MSR rifles (forend modification allowed) included in this class
• factory marked barreled actions with original chamber
• FUNCTIONAL SAFETY REQUIRED
• stock, trigger and muzzle device replacement allowed
• no benchrest or flat bottomed forend stocks; no forend benchrest adapters
• any factory caliber under .35, any ammunition, any scope power

Unlimited Class

• any caliber under .35, any scope power, maximum forend width 3.1 inches

Course of Fire

• 20 rounds, combined score of four targets, one each at 100, 200, 300 and 400 yards
• full groundhog target at 200, 300 and 400 yards, peeking groundhog at 100 yards
• match fee, $15.00 for four targets, groundhog silhouette targets with sighter targets
• five record shots on each target, 20 record shots total, unlimited sighters
• 7 minute time limit for each target
• LOWEST five holes on targets with excessive hits scored
• THE SAME RIFLE MUST BE USED FOR ALL 4 TARGETS
• ENTRY ON MULTIPLE RELAYS IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
• firing from the bench, with separate front and rear rests
• spotting scopes and coaching allowed
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd places paid; in case of ties awards will be split

IF YOU CANNOT KEEP ALL OF YOUR SHOTS WITHIN THE BACKSTOP, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE FIRING

Gate opens at 9:00.  Range opens for sight in at 10:30.

Date and Time

Sunday, May 12, 2019 @ 11:00 AM

Sunday, June 9, 2019 @ 11:00 AM

Sunday, July 14, 2019 @ 11:00 AM

Sunday, August 11, 2019 @ 11:00 AM

Sunday, September 15, 2019 @ 11:00 AM

Sunday, October 13, 2019 @ 11:00 AM

2019 400 Yard Deer Hunter Matches

2019 400 Yard Deer Hunter Matches

AR/MSR Class

• any caliber, any ammunition, any scope power, brass catcher recommended

Deer Rifle Class

• tapered sporter barrels of 0.67 inch maximum muzzle (not thread) diameter
• Functional Safety Required, muzzle brakes allowed
• stock suitable for hunting use (no benchrest stocks or adapters)
• stock bedding or replacement allowed, trigger adjustment or replacement allowed
• any centerfire caliber, hunting bullets only, no match or hollow-point bullets
• scope power, 10x fixed or variable (scope power settings may not be changed during the match); spotting scopes recommended
• GIFT CARD AWARDED IN THIS CLASS FOR SEASON HIGH SCORE

Factory Varmint Class

• factory (not custom shop) heavy barreled varmint/varmint rifles
• factory marked barreled actions with original chamber, functional safety
• stock trigger and muzzle device replacement allowed
• no benchrest or flat bottom forend stocks, no forend benchrest adapters
• any factory caliber under .35, any ammunition, any scope power

Unlimited Class

• any caliber under .35, any scope power, maximum forend width 3.1 inches

Course of Fire

• 400 yards, 20 rounds, combined score or two targets with ten shots each
• match fee:  $15 for two targets
• "life size" deer target (scored at 5, 3, 1, 0 points)
• ten shots on each record target, NO sighter shots, 20 minute time limit
• LOWEST ten holes scored on targets with excessive hits
• firing from the bench, with separate front and rear rests
• spotting scopes and coaching allowed
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd places paid in each class;  in case of ties awards will be split

IF YOU CANNOT KEEP ALL OF YOUR SHOTS WITHIN THE BACKSTOP, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE FIRING

Gate opens at 9:00.  Range opens for sight at 10:30

Dates                                                   Times

Sunday, May 19, 2019 @ 11:00 AM

Sunday, June 16, 2019 @ 11:00 AM

Sunday, July 21, 2019 @ 11:00 AM

Sunday, August 18, 2019 @ 11:00 AM

Sunday, September 22, 2019 @ 11:00 AM

Sunday, October 20, 2019 @ 11:00 AM