Cincinnati Revolver Club

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.

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

Air Pistol - 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

Smallbore Rifle - 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:

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

Membership Requirements: - 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.