Benchrest Shooting

A competitive pistol match featuring scored courses of fire. Depending on the format, this may include bullseye (precision), action pistol, or timed/rapid fire stages. Handgun (caliber and type per match rules) Ammunition (typically 50-150 rounds depending on format) Magazine pouches and holster (if action format) Eye and ear protection (required) Arrive early for sign-in and safety briefing If this is your first match, let the match director know -- most clubs pair new shooters with experienced mentors Focus on safety first, speed comes with experience Contact Renton Fish & Game Club for match format, round count, divisions, and entry fees.

Benchrest shooting is the pursuit of ultimate accuracy. Shooters fire from a stable bench rest, seeking the smallest possible groups. Competition is as much about ammunition preparation and rifle tuning as it is about trigger technique. | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | Distances | 100 and 200 yards typical | | Scoring | Group size measurement | | Divisions | Sporter, Light Varmint, Heavy Varmint, Unlimited | | Round count | 25-50 record shots per match | Benchrest or varmint-class rifle Front rest and rear bag Ammunition (match-grade or handloads) Wind flags (or use club flags) Eye and ear protection (required) Contact Memphis Sport Shooting Association, Inc. for match format, class divisions, and entry fees.

An open practice session at Guth S Ville Rod and Gun Club. This is dedicated time for shooters to work on fundamentals, sight in firearms, test loads, or prepare for upcoming competitions. Your firearm(s) and ammunition Targets (or purchase at the range) Eye and ear protection (required) Any accessories you want to test or zero Contact Guth S Ville Rod and Gun Club for range hours, bay availability, and any guest policies.

This is a rifle match at 1000 Islands Sportsmen's Club reserved for club members on March 18, 2026. You'll test your marksmanship against other shooters in a competitive format that pushes your accuracy and consistency at distance. Matches like this are where you find out how your skills hold up under pressure and against real competition. You'll shoot alongside shooters of varying experience and come away knowing where you actually stand on the range.

This is a rifle match at Twin City Shooting Club where you'll shoot against the clock and other competitors to test accuracy across multiple distances. Matches like this are where you find out where your rifle setup actually performs and where your fundamentals need work. The reserved team format means you'll be shooting as part of a squad—good for learning how others approach problem targets and staying honest about your hold and wind calls. You'll need to bring enough rounds to complete the course and a rifle dialed in for the distances on the line.

Youth Rifle match at Precision Valley Fish & Game Association—a rifle competition designed for younger shooters to test marksmanship and compete against peers. Held March 18, 2026 in Perkinsville, Vermont, this is a straightforward way to measure progress and see how you stack up on the line. Exact format details come straight from the match director, but rifle matches like this typically run multiple stages at different distances. You'll shoot for score, and results tell you exactly where your fundamentals stand compared to other shooters in your age group.