Smallbore Rifle

Welcome to the Smallbore Rifle page. We need more smallbore shooters for our team. The Smallbore group shoots competition on Friday nights at the Indoor range. If you have questions stop by the Indoor Range at 6:30 pm Tuesday nights and talk to Lyle or Brian.

Many individuals become interested in smallbore rifle competition; however, unless they start off with the proper information, they find it difficult to begin. The cost of equipment is generally a stumbling block. Many feel that unless they have the best of everything they can not compete. This is not true. Most start with a minimum investment of a .22 caliber rifle (new or used), spotting scope with stand, sling, glove and shooting coat, and most important, eye and ear protection.

Smallbore rifle competition is held over distances of 50 feet, 50 yards/meters, and/or 100 yards. Match competition can be as quick as 30 shots (10 shots prone, standing, kneeling) in a league or as long as 40 shots at the National Championships. Competition is conducted in as many as four positions - prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing - to as few as one - prone only or standing only. Section 7 of the Smallbore Rifle Rule Book discusses all courses of fire recognized by NRA, while section 17 covers all courses of fire recognized for national records. Smallbore rifle competitions may be fired outdoors or indoors.

The club offers a chance for kids from 9 years old and older to learn the fundamentals of competitive shooting with a 22 caliber rifle. We have plenty of adult supervision, and parents are encouraged to participate with their kids. The smallbore shooters are at the range on Tueday nights from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday nights from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. They can also participate in a postal league.