116 Years of Precision Shooting in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Revolver Club has been a dedicated space for serious target shooters since 1908. What started in the basement of a Brendamour department store on Sixth Street has evolved into a modern, purpose-built facility hosting some of the most competitive precision pistol shooters in the region.
The current record for a 2700-point bullseye match stands at 2680-159x set by H.L. Anderson in 1974 — and no one in the sport's history has ever shot a perfect score.
Indoor Range & Facilities
The CRC operates a 50-foot indoor range designed specifically for pistol, revolver, and rimfire rifle shooters. The modern facility includes:
- •Separated shooting stalls for safety and noise reduction
- •Cable transfer system for target placement and retrieval at 50 feet
- •Electronically controlled turning targets for sustained fire practice
- •Comfortable clubroom for target scoring and camaraderie
- •Refreshments available during matches and practice sessions
Precision Pistol (Bullseye)
- •Weekly Wednesday indoor league (October-March at CRC; April-September at Fairfield Sportsmen's Association near New Baltimore)
- •NRA-sanctioned 1800 Point matches
- •Weekly Handicapped League and Revolver Matches
- •NRA Sectionals
- •Annual City Championship and Revolver Match
- •10-meter air gun matches (10 meters / 33 feet)
- •Weekly league matches Wednesday through Tuesday each week
- •$2 match fee per entry
- •30 shots fired (10 per bull) on 10-meter air pistol targets
- •All lead-pellet air pistols approved; no BBs
- •Open sight, dot sight, or scope permitted
- •Tuesday evening smallbore rifle league (October-March)
- •6:30pm relay start time
- •$4 for members, $5 for non-members
- •Any 22LR rifle allowed; jackets and gloves permitted
- •Course: 4 ten-shot strings standing at A-17 target
- •Open to members and non-members alike
The club accepts lead bullets at less than 800 FPS in these calibers:
| Rimfire | Centerfire |
|---|
| .22 Short, Long, Long Rifle (Standard/High Velocity) | .32 S&W Long |
| .380 Auto |
| 9mm Luger/Makarov |
| .38 Special |
| .40 S&W |
| .44 Special |
| .45 ACP |
NOT Allowed: No jacketed bullets, no +P or magnum cartridges, no ball cartridges, no other rimfire calibers
Club members shoot a range of .22 caliber target pistols. The most common platforms include:
- •Ruger Mark IV — Entry-level option offering value and flexibility. Pre-drilled for scope mounts with hundreds of available accessories, though with higher tolerances than purpose-built models.
- •Browning Buck Mark — Mid-range accuracy at moderate cost. Fixed barrel with built-in scope rail. Abundant accessories and inexpensive magazines available.
- •Smith & Wesson Model 41 — Purpose-built target pistol with ultra-tight fitting internals. Designed with the classic 1911 105-degree grip angle. Match-grade trigger. Older models often have superior hand-fitted triggers and can offer savings if purchased from pawn shops.
Joining the Cincinnati Revolver Club provides access to:
- •Exclusive practice sessions at the indoor 50-foot range (member-only)
- •Discounted entry fees for all matches and league competitions
- •Member-only events and activities
- •Direct access to the firearms and reloading community
- •Quarterly or regular social gatherings and camaraderie
- •Opportunity to improve shooting skills through coaching and peer learning
- •Complete CRC Membership Application
- •Sign Information Release form
- •Agree to Club and Range Rules
- •Sign Release of Liability Agreement
- •Pay annual membership dues (amount available via membership page)
Bullseye is a precision-focused sport where the shooter contributes 80% to the final score and equipment accounts for only 20%. Success requires:
- •Reliable, accurate firearms
- •Quality ammunition (most competitors reload for cost and quality control)
- •Mental discipline and focus
- •Hundreds of hours of practice
- •Understanding of timed and rapid-fire techniques (Timed: 5 shots in 20 seconds; Rapid: 5 shots in 10 seconds)
The sport emphasizes precision over power or speed. Bullseye targets are smaller than the "10 ring" on other shooting disciplines, and competition occurs at 25-50 yards outdoors and 50 feet indoors.
- •What drives bullseye shooters? Not prize money (token at best) or trophies. Most shoot for the satisfaction of attempting something difficult, pursuing continuous improvement, and the camaraderie of a community dedicated to precision.
Cincinnati Revolver Club
4951 Winton Ridge Lane
Cincinnati, OH 45232
Email: [email protected]
The club draws members from throughout the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana tri-state area who share an interest in precision pistol, air gun shooting, smallbore rifle, reloading, ballistics, and firearm safety education.
Interested in joining? Email the club for a facility tour and membership information. New shooters are welcome to inquire about introductory opportunities.