IR 50/50 Rimfire Bench Rest Match
This match is not an officially sanctioned USRA-IR50/50 match
but is similar in rules and requirements. IR 50/50 is a bench rest match
shot with scoped .22LR rifles at either 50 meters or 50 yards. At Sanners
our matches are shot at 50 yards. The 25 targets on each score sheet are
shot within 30 minutes. One shot per target square is allowed. Sighting
shots are taken as needed. Three relays (one target sheet each) are shot per
match for a total of 75 shots for record. We break down our classes into
Sporter, 10.5lb, and 13.5lb – see below.
Current Match Report
Sanner’s Lake IR5050-style Rimfire Benchrest Match Report 5 June 2022 A beautiful but breezy day brought out a nearly-full firing line of competitors testing their rimfire benchrest skills at the June IR5050 match at Sanner’s Lake. Greg Banta used his wind reading skills to good effect, keeping the bullets flying from his Vudoo V-22S arcing towards the ten ring more often than not to take the combined score win with a superb 738-30X, with his last string notching a nearly-perfect 249-12X to take the individual win as well, as he edges ever closer to the elusive perfect 250. Likewise Jeff Potts and his custom CZ 457 worked with the wind to put together a string of very consistent scores in the 230’s to take second place with a strong 700-22X. Further down the ladder the competition remained tight even as the persistently painful gusts kept blowing those little 22LR bullets around! See all the scores and details below. Thanks to everyone for shirking their household duties and making a go of it at the range. Next match is on July 3rd, and what better way is there to celebrate the birth of our country with some rimfire benchrest action? See you there! |
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Match Director
Mark: swierczekml@gmail.com
Match Description
- Three relays (target sheets) of 25 targets each shot over 30 mins at 50 yds with a scoped .22LR rimfire rifle from the bench rest position.
- Open to the public.
Where
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SLSC Rifle Range: Directions to SLSC and map of SLSC Grounds
Schedule
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First Sunday of the Month; May - September
- Arrive at 12:30PM for sign in and set up
- Safety brief at 12:50PM
- Match start 1:00PM
Cost
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$3 for one relay or $5 for three relays
Classes
- SPORTER - Rifle and scope must weigh 7.5 lbs. or less. Scope must be 6.5 power or less. Variable scopes will be checked by match director. Rifle must have a detachable magazine installed in the action. Stock must be designed to be shoulder fired.
- 10.5 LB - Rifle and scope must weigh 10.5 lbs. or under. Any scope magnification is allowed.
- 13.5 LB - Same rules as 10.5 pound class apply. Rifle and scope must weigh 13.5 lbs. or under.
Equipment Needed:
- .22LR rifle as described in one of the classes above, sighted in for 50 yds.
- 75 rounds .22LR ammunition plus sighting rounds (for all three relays).
- Front and rear rest (optional)
Course of Fire Details
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Course of fire is 25 shots for record at 50 yards in 30 minutes, from the bench at each target sheet, three targets total.
- One shot per target square is permitted.
- The target is an official USRA-IR50/50 target.
- Three target sheets (relay) are shot per match.
Scoring
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If a bullet hole touches a line or X on the target bull, shooter receives the highest point. Inner most ring counts as ten points, and each succeeding ring counts one point less. Outer most ring counts as 3 points. The dot in the middle of the inner most ring counts as an X. This image shows proper scoring.
- If more than one shot appears in target square, shooter receives lowest score minus one (1) point.
- If a shot intended for a sighter crosses into a record bull square it will be scored as a record shot if it is completely within the bull square.
- Perfect score: 250 and 25X's.