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Rimfire Silhouette

A Rimfire Silhouette Match consists of shooting a total of 40 steel silhouette targets at four distances using a rimfire rifle. The ammunition used is generally limited to rimfire rounds such as .22L/S/LR to avoid damage to the steel targets, although other calibers may be approved by the match director on a case-by-case basis.  Traditionally the match is shot with a scoped rifle in the standing position (although you can use iron sights if you're up for a serious challenge!) at different size animal silhouettes at 40, 60, 77, and 100 meters.  Lately at SLSC we've been running a non-traditional benchrest-style "steel egg challenge" where 2" x 1 3/8" steel egg-shaped targets are used in lieu of animal targets and all shooting is done from benches in a seated position. Additionally, the 100 meter targets are shot at 100 yards due to range limitations.  Typical rifles are either bolt-action or semi-auto although there are no restrictions on action type. It is very helpful to have your rifle sighted-in at 40, 60, 77 meters and 100 yards prior to the match. Sighting shots are not allowed once the match is underway but we do offer a short sighting-in period prior to the match.  The match at SLSC is unsanctioned but generally follows NRA Rifle Silhouette rules.

Upcoming Silhouette Events

Latest Match Report

Sanner’s Lake Rimfire Silhouette Match Report August 2025

Yes it was hot, yes it was humid, and the feeble winds didn’t help the misery index much—but none of that mattered to the shooters, who persevered and put up competitive scores at the August silhouette match at Sanner’s Lake.  The race for the top was the usual close affair, with just one steel egg here and there separating the top shooters but once again it was Greg Banta who didn’t let an early miss at 100 yards rattle him.  He buckled down, drilled the remaining targets, and emerged the winner with 39 eggs dropped.  Congrats to Greg!  Further down in the standings, new silhouette shooters Daniel and Jackson Maine learned the ropes of scope adjustments and other nuances of rimfire benchrest shooting.  The battle went back and forth, but Jackson finally edged out his dad in the tie-breaker by dropping more eggs at 100 yards.  We’re looking forward to seeing them back at the range for more neck-and-neck family competition! 

See all the results and details in the match report below.

SLSC Silhouette Match Report August 2025.docx

Our next match will be on September 21—get your rimfire rifle dialed in and we’ll see you at the range!

Match Photos

A diverse gathering on the firing line:


The rifle range golf cart pays off!

Scraped paint spells the difference between first and second place...if it doesn't fall, it doesn't count!


A colorful collection of targets!


     

Match POC

Mark Swierczek

swierczekml@gmail.com

Record Board

First person to hit all 40 steel eggs (benchrest match):

Joe Mund - June 2019

First person to hit all 40 steel eggs two matches in a row:

Greg Banta - October 2023

High Score (traditional standing silhouette match): 

22 by Jake S on May 2016 and May 2017

"In A Row" Pins Earned (standing silhouette match):

5 Chickens  - Jake S on May 2016

5 Pigs - Jake S on May 2017

*Note - "In a Row" pins are given for a complete bank - crossing banks for 5 in a row does not count.






Match Reports


More Info

Match Director

Match Description

  • A relay of shooters shoots the course of fire for their respective targets/distance and then rotates to the next station and repeats until all four stations have been completed. More details are in the Course of Fire below.

Who
  • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – all ages, under 18 with an adult.  All skill levels are welcome.  Note that a sighted in rifle makes for a much more enjoyable match. 

Where

When

  • Third Sunday of the Month; May – October
  • Gate opens around 12:15PM; setup starts at 12:30, match starts at 1PM.  Note: range is CLOSED for setup and match 

Cost

  • $5

Equipment Needed:

  • .22 (S/L/LR) Rifle with scope (or iron sights if you dare!) sighted in for 40, 60, 77 meters, and 100 yards 
  • 40 rounds ammunition plus additional for sighters
  • One 5-round magazine is sufficient but 2 is more efficient.  Single loading is also acceptable.  

Course of Fire Details

  • Current benchrest-style match: 
    • Two strings of five egg-shaped steel targets (2" x 1 3/8") at 40, 60, 77 meters and 100 yards shot from a bench.
  • Previous standing position match: 
    • Two strings of five steel targets:

    • Chickens – 40 Meters

    • Pigs - 60 Meters

    • Turkey - 77 Meters
    • Rams - 100 Yards

    • Targets are shot in order and limited to five shots for each string.  No extra shots are allowed. 

    • Each string of 5 targets must be completed in 2 mins 30 sec.

    • Minimum of 30 seconds between strings. 

    • After 10 targets have been shot, the shooters will rotate to the next station and repeat until all four distances have been completed.

    • No sighting shots are permitted once the silhouette match is underway.

    Scoring

    • A target knocked over counts as one point with a maximum of 40 points per match.

    • A turned or nicked target does not count for score.  The target must fall off the stand to be scored.

    Sanners Lake Sportmen's Club
    PO Box 1300, Lexington Park, MD 20653

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