PVGCI Matches - - Equipment & Course of Fire
Palomino Valley Gun Club, Inc., a non-profit corporation, conducts several types of shooting matches at the Washoe County Regional Shooting Facility (just northwest of mile-marker 25 on Pyramid Highway). Matches are operated for the enjoyment of all who participate with absolute requirements of safety, responsibility, and cooperation with the match director/range master. All firearms on the line must be unloaded, grounded, action open, and not handled during periods when the range is cleared. Where practical, a chamber flag will be inserted to aid visual check that actions are open and unloaded. If you have questions – ask , we are here to help.
Match fees collected are used primarily for improvements and maintenance of the County Range by members of PVGCI. Many of the range facilities and equipment items have been provided, constructed, or upgraded by PVGCI and its members.
Match rules and course of fire changes are possible. Contact the Match Director for up to date information.
100-Yard Highpower (reduced scoring rings), 50- & 80-Round Matches JOE MELCHER 324-4349
Basic Equipment
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Eye & ear protection.
•.30 caliber or smaller, centerfire rifle. Iron sights. Service, sporting, or match class. May arrange in advance to borrow a rifle at no charge. Slings on service rifles must be military type. 2 magazines for auto-loading rifles with detachable magazines or 2 loading clips for
M-1’s or bolt action rifles.
•Spotting scope. May be rented at public range office.
•Mat for ground contact comfort (prone & sitting).
•55 rounds of ammunition (min) for the 50-round Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) matches. 85 rounds (min) for the 80-round NRA-Approved matches.
•Fee: $10 PVGCI members, $15 non-members.
•Notarized "CMP Eligibility Affidavit & Liability Agreement" is needed for the CMP match. Contact the match director or the CMP (www.odcmp.com) for this form.
Course of Fire
•100-yard range all shots.
•One sighter target, and 4 record targets, supplied. Targets have scoring rings sized to score 200-, 300-, and 600-yard ranges.
•Slow-fire offhand (sling not used), "200-yd" (SR-1) target: 10 (or 20) rounds, single load, 10 (or 20) minutes.
•Rapid-fire sitting, "200-yd" (SR-1) target, 10 rounds, magazine-loaded, sling allowed: At a standing position, load 5 (or 2 for M1 rifle). Begin 60-second time allowance, take sitting position, fire 5 (or 2). Load 5 (or 8), and complete firing. Repeat course for 80-round match.
•Rapid-fire prone, "300-yd" (SR-21) target, 10 rounds, magazine-loaded, sling allowed: At a standing position, load 5 (or 2). Begin 70-second time allowance, take prone position, fire 5 (or 2). Load 5 (or 8), complete firing. Repeat course for 80- round match.
•Slow-fire prone, "600-yd" (MR-31)target: 20 rounds, single load, sling allowed, 20 minutes.
•Scoring: Score each target and count X-ring hits; total all targets and Xs.
Over-the -Course Highpower
(Most matches are non-affiliated "club" matches.
Dave Pfendler
Phone: (775) 771–2390
Basic Equipment
•Same as the 100-yard Highpower.
Course of Fire
•Targets are at 200-, 300-, and 600-yard ranges; and occasionally 1000 yards (Long Range Highpower)
•Two sighters for each (4) course of fire.
•Courses of firing are the same as for the 100-yard Highpower.
Military Silhouette
JOHN DRAKE 323-9079
Basic Equipment
•Eye & ear protection.
•Military rifle of pre-1946 design, in original configuration including sights, no scopes. Military type sling OK.
•Mat for prone shooting.
•40 rounds of ammunition plus enough for sighting at four ranges (500, 385, 160, and 100 meters).
•Fee: $10 PVGCI members, $12 non-members.
Course of Fire
•Prone, 40 rounds.
•Ten Silhouette targets each type: Rams @ 500 meters, Turkeys @ 385 meters, Pigs @ 160 meters, and Chickens @ 100 meters.
•Four firing-line places; one for each type target.
•Shoot 5 rounds at same type target in 2 ½ minutes, 30-second rest / reload, then 5 rounds at same type target in 2 ½ minutes.
•All shooters rotate to the next type target, and repeat firing sequence for this new group of 10 targets at the new range.
•Scoring: One point for each target knock-down.
High Power Rifle Silhouette - NRA Rules
DAVE ROBERTS 329-3112
Basic Equipment
•Eye & ear protection. No: shooting jacket or gloves, no sling.
•Rifle, .243 (6mm) or larger bore, weight less than 10lb2oz, scope sight. (Typical calibers are .30-06, .308, 7-08. Standard "high power", not hunter class).
•40 rounds of ammunition plus enough for sighting at four ranges (500, 385, 300, and 200 meters).
•Fee: $10 PVGCI members, $12 non-members, $5 Juniors.
Course of Fire
•Standing(offhand), 40 rounds.
•Ten Silhouette targets each type: Rams @ 500 meters, Turkeys @ 385 meters, Pigs @ 300 meters, and Chickens @ 200 meters.
•Four firing-line places; one for each type target.
•Shoot 5 rounds at same type target in 2 ½ minutes, 30-second rest / reload, then 5 rounds at same type target in 2 ½ minutes.
•All shooters rotate to the next type target, and repeat firing sequence for this new group of 10 targets at the new range.
•Scoring: One point for each target knock-down.
Varmint Silhouette
SCOTTY STRACHAN 721-1308
Basic Equipment
•Eye & ear protection.
•Rifle, any centerfire caliber .17-or-larger ("varmint" caliber or bullet weight recommended), sling (attached at both ends), iron or scope sight. NO "AP" rounds, any FMJ please clarify with Match Director.
•Binoculars or spotting scope if available.
•40 rounds of ammunition, plus another 10-20 for sighters and potential shootoffs. Suggest previously zeroing rifle to strike one inch high at 100 yards, or, you may adjust sight as you wish.
•Fee: $15 PVGCI members, $18 non-members, $5 Juniors.
Course of Fire
•Each line of Targets: Squirrel at 110 yards, Crow at 110 yards, Rabbit at 175 yards, Woodchuck at 175 yards, and Coyote at 210 yards.
•Shooter shoots one target of each type during a string. A relay consists of one shot at each of your five targets in a 3:15 minute period. Shoot four strings offhand, and four strings sitting.
•Scoring: one point for each target hit, target does not need to be knocked down. High scores for Standing, Sitting, Overall, and Junior are awarded.
Additional Notes
•This is a "walking varmint" oriented match. Generally speaking, equipment that would be used in the field is legal for use in the match.
•Slings may be used in both the standing and sitting positions: field, military, or tactical-type slings are OK, as long as you can get into it fast.
•No Highpower jackets, or other gear that you would not take for a walk in the fields, any questions simply clarify with the match director.
•The ideal calibers for this are the .223, .22-250, and .243 class, however people have shot this match successfully with everything from a .22 Hornet to a .308.
•Scheduling: refer to the main calendar for dates, please be at the range by 8:00am.
600-Yard Benchrest Club match
Bob Hoppe 347-3358
Basic Equipment
•Eye & ear protection.
•Factory and custom class rifles of any type. "Factory" means original barrel and stock, and may include trigger modifications, accurizing measures, and scope sight.
•Individual front and rear rifle supports (sandbags, adjustable stands).
•Spotting scope. May be rented at public range office.
•Ten rounds of ammunition for record per target plus sighters.
•Fee: $10 PVGCI members, $15 non-members. $5 to re-fire for final record.
Course of Fire
•6 minutes to fire unlimited sighters.
•10 minutes to fire 10 shots for record.("blind" shooting during record string, no spotters)
•Scoring: Scoring ring count, and group diameter. Prizes for highest score and smallest group in each class.
•Format varies: competitors sometimes opt to shoot separate group and score targets.
•The first match of the year usually includes an "egg-shoot" at 600 yards. Bring plenty of ammo. The winner receives the coveted "PVGC Egg Scrambler" trophy.
N.B.R.S.A. 600 & 1000 Yard Benchrest
Bob Hoppe 347-3358
Basic Equipment
•All NBSRA rules apply. Competitor must be an NBSRA member to participate. Membership is available at match registration. Fees - $40.00 per gun
•Eye and ear protection
•"Light Class" 1000 yard bench gun is any scope-sighted centerfire rifle capable of shooting 1000 yards and keeping bullets on a 42" piece of paper with circular scoring rings on it. Yes, your factory Winchester (or Remington, Sako, Weatherby, etc.) can shoot in this class. Guns in this class are limited to .40 caliber-and-under, 17 pounds total weight. No restriction on scopes. No "clamshell" (reverse facing) muzzle brakes.
•Heavy class – .40 cal and under. You must be able to carry it to the bench; after that just about anything goes. You may shoot a light gun in heavy class and many do.
•Front and rear rifle rests- can be pedestal-type, but each must have a sand bag in contact with the rifle front and rear that complies with NBRSA rules.
•100 rounds of ammo per gun. More if you like to shoot lots of sighters.
•Wind flags are used by many shooters. If you have them, bring them. Odds are there will be something visible for you to use as a wind-aid (range flags are always there).
•"I'm gonna have fun attitude".
Course of Fire
These are 2 day matches: Saturday & Sunday for record w/Friday sign up and sight in.
•3 targets per day per gun. 6 total targets each class entered.
•Saturday: 3 Light Gun targets, 5 record rounds per target. Unlimited spotted sighters during sighter period. Record rounds are not spotted. 3 Heavy Gun targets, 10 record rounds per target. Unlimited spotted sighters during sighter period. Record rounds are not spotted.
•Sunday: repeat with reversed relays.
•Trophys are awarded for 1st – 3rd place in each class for group and score, smallest group, highest score, and 12 target combined aggregate.
F.C.S.A. 50 cal 1000 Yard Matches
MIKE SCHREIER Phone: 775-856-1144 or 771-8060 schreiermike@yahoo.com
Must be a member of the FCSA to participate, membership available at match
registration. Fees - $45.00 at registration, $40.00 pre-registration per class.
Basic Equipment
•Eye & ear protection.
•This sport is limited to center fire rifles using brass cartridge cases and bullets of .510" diameter.
•All FCSA match rules apply, rule book available to match participants at match. There are three classes of competition:
1.Unlimited Gun - No weight limit, no design limit
2.Heavy Gun - Must weigh less than 50 lb. ready to shoot, must be shot off of separate front and rear rests, must be chambered in either .50 BMG or any wildcat based on the .50 BMG brass and using a .510 dia bullet
3.Light Gun - Same as heavy except gun must weigh less than 32.5 lb. ready to shoot, fore end of stock may not exceed 3 1/2" wide, must be able to chamber the FCSA Light Class chamber gauge
Course of Fire
•Consists of a two-day match in which a competitor fires three five-shot record targets in each class that he chooses to shoot each day.
•A competitor may shoot two classes at a match (shooting more than two classes requires prior approval from the match director) for a total of six targets per class for the match.
•Approximately 50 rounds of ammo are needed per class. All other match procedures similar to NBRSA matches, all club safety rules and required equipment apply.
N.B.R.S.A. 100, 200, & 300 Yard Benchrest
Jan Sarras 331-3650
Basic Equipment
All NBRSA rules apply. Competitor must be an NBSRA member to participate. Membership is available at match registration. Fees are $40.00 per day (per NBRSA as of January 1, 2005)
Eye and ear protection.
Classes: Sporter, Light Varmint, Heavy Varmint and Unlimited as defined in the NBRSA rule book.
Safety: Actions shall be open until the command “Place bolts in rifle” is given.
Firing: No round shall be placed into the chamber until the “Commence Fire” command has been given.
All bench assignments will be drawn randomly.
Bench rotation will be used at all matches.
Course of Fire @ 100, 200, & 300 Yards
These are 2 day matches
• 5 - 5 Shot groups at 100 yds, all classes.
• 5 - 5 Shot groups at 200 yds, all classes.
• 5 - 5 Shot groups at 300 yds, all classes.
