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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. Although the match is referred to as a "rimfire" match the ammunition used is limited to .22L/S/LR to avoid damage to the steel targets.  Traditionally the match is shot with a scoped rifle (although you can use iron sights if you're up for a serious challenge!) in the standing position at different size animal silhouettes at 40, 60, 77, and 100 meters.  Lately at SLSC we've been running a non-traditional "steel egg challenge" where small 2" x 1 3/8" steel egg-shaped targets are used in lieu of animal targets and are shot from benches in a seated position. Additionally, the 100 meter targets are shot at 100 yards due to range limitations.  Typical rifles used are either bolt-action or semi-auto. 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.

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Latest Match Report

Sanner’s Lake Silhouette Match Report – July 2024

Warm and humid weather combined with stagnant winds made for clammy conditions at the July rimfire silhouette match at Sanner’s Lake but six competitors shook off the sweat and laid down excellent scores across the board.  The lack of wind meant the bullets (mostly) flew straight and true so it was on the shooters to do their part behind the gun and they (mostly) did that!  Which meant the race was tight from start to finish with the top spots up for grabs right down to the last egg falling.  And just when Greg Banta appeared to have the win in hand he nearly snatched defeat from the jaws of victory when a misadjusted scope caused him to miss his first three eggs at 60m!  He eventually figured it out, though, and salvaged the string to end up in an overall tie with Dave Heilmeier, both with a total of 36 eggs dropped.  Best score at 100 yards is the tie-breaker, though, giving Greg match winner honors.  Congrats to Greg!  Further down the standings it continued to be neck-and-neck, with just a dropped (or not dropped) egg here and there making all the difference in the final tally.  See all the scores and details below.

SLSC Silhouette Match Report July 2024.docx

The next match is on August 18th, plenty of time to get your precision plinker sighted-in and ready for action.  See you there!

Match Photos




     

Match POC

Mark Swierczek

swierczekml@gmail.com

Record Board

First person to hit all 40 steel eggs:

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): 

22 by Jake S on May 2016 and May 2017

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

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

Schedule

  • Third Sunday of the Month; May – October
  • Gate opens around 12:15PM; match starts at 1PM.  

Cost

  • $3

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 Detail

  • Two strings of five egg-shaped steel targets (2" x 1 3/8") at 0, 60, 77 meters, and 100 yards shot from a bench.
  • Previously: 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.

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    PO Box 1300, Lexington Park, MD 20653

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