The Rimfire Sporter Match is a recreation-oriented competition using smallbore sporter firearms such as small game or "plinking" rifles commonly owned by almost all gun enthusiasts. This is a classic three-position match where all you need is a rifle and a couple of boxes of ammo, although additional equipment such as a shooting mat, extra magazines and a spotting scope are helpful. The course of fire is sufficiently straightforward such that new shooters can successfully complete it while experienced shooters will still find it interesting and challenging. Shooting is done at 50 and 25 yards on a target with a 1.78" ten-ring and an 18" outer one-ring. The target is large enough for a beginner to hit within the scoring rings, yet challenging enough such that only one competitor in the history of the match has ever fired a perfect score. See below for more info including our upcoming matches. Additional info can be found in the CMP Rimfire Sporter Rifle Guide. Note that rimfire sporter matches at SLSC are not CMP-sanctioned so we allow some leeway with regard to match rules and procedures, e.g. starting position, trigger pull weight, alibi reshoots, etc.
SLSC Rimfire Sporter Match Report
May 10th, 2025
A crisp and clear May morning greeted the nearly-full line of seven competitors who ventured out to the first Rimfire Sporter match of 2025 at the Sanner’s Lake Rifle Range. And when the shooting started it was Greg Banta and his 10/22 pulling into the lead with excellent prone slow and sitting scores while Matt Reider kept the race close with his bolt action Savage. But once again it all boiled down to the standing stages, particularly the final rapid fire standing stage that determined the final outcome. See all the scores and details below.Rimfire Sporter Match Report May 2025.docx
Also of note was first time Rimfire Sporter competitor Joshua Ledman shooting a borrowed iron-sighted lever action rifle and turning in a very respectable score. Nice job!
The next Rimfire Sporter will be on June 14th, see you there!
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SLSC Record ScoreJake S - June 15, 2019 - 596-36X | Match AdminMatch Reports
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