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.
Latest Match ReportSanner’s Lake Silhouette Match Report – September 2024 A very pleasant if somewhat breezy Southern Maryland late-summer afternoon resulted in a solid seven shooters and super scores at the September rimfire silhouette match at Sanner’s Lake. The battle was tight from the start as everybody seemed to leave an egg standing here or there, so once again it came down to the last series of shots before the winner was finally clear. Congratulations to Andrea for taking the top spot with an excellent score of 39 eggs dropped! And congratulations to the rest of the shooters for keeping the competition tight...just one or two eggs here and there separated the next four places which kept the pressure on and the entertainment factor high. Check out all the scores and details below. SLSC Silhouette Match Report September 2024.docx The next match is on October 20th, the last silhouette match of the year, so don’t miss it!
Match PhotosScraped paint spells the difference between first and second place... ...if it don’t fall, it don’t count! Match POCMark Swierczek | Record BoardFirst 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 |
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