At TCMSA, we conduct competitions in several different disciplines. This is a brief description of each discipline so that anyone who may be interested in competing can get an idea of what each entails. Also please note that competitors do NOT have to be a member of the club to compete at our events, they can shoot as a guest as long as they agree to follow the safety rules. This is an excellent way for potential new members to get a look at the range and decide if they would like to join our association.
CMP EXCELLENCE IN COMPETITION
Match Director: Gaylord Baker
Price: $5
Civilian Marksmanship Program Highpower matches are fired from 3 positions: standing, sitting, and prone, and are open to any military rifle, or their civilian equivalent, equipped with iron sights. That includes any rifle issued to any military in the world. The NRA Any Rifle / Any Sight match is the exact same course of fire, with the same targets, so we shoot these matches at the same time as two separate classes.
The course of fire is 50 rounds for the score, plus sighter shots fired only before the match begins (generally limited to 5 rounds, but we will allow more if you need them). The stages are 10 rounds in 10 minutes standing, 10 rounds rapid fire sitting, (fired in 60 seconds with a mandatory reload), 10 rounds rapid fire-prone, (fired in 70 seconds with a mandatory reload), and 20 rounds in 20 minutes prone. In a full yardage match, the standing and sitting stages would be fired at 200 yards, the rapid prone stage would be fired at 300 yards, and the slow prone stage would be fired at 600 yards. Since we only have 200 yards available, we shoot all stages at 200 yards, with the prone stages fired on reduced size targets to simulate the longer yardages.
Links: CMP | Competition Rulebook | NRA Rulebook
BENCHREST
Match Director: Loren Mack
Price: $5 per yardage
Benchrest matches, as the name implies are fired from a sitting position at the bench. Any centerfire rifle of good
accuracy can be used. Sanctioned matches may have rifle restrictions such as overall weight, length, and dimensions, however we allow any rifle for club matches. A benchrest setup includes a front rest, a rear rest (usually filled with heavy sand), and the rests cannot be attached to each other, or to the rifle. Club matches allow either a front bipod or a conventional front rest. Summer matches are shot at 100 & 200 yards (April through September) and Winter matches are shot at a single yardage, either alternating or by group consensus.
The course of fire is 25 rounds for score with unlimited sighters. The stages are an initial warmup stage that does not count towards your final score, and 5 subsequent stages for score. Each stage is 7 minutes long requiring 5 shots for score. There is a break between stages for ~20m to allow for hand reloading if you’d like to do so.
THREE GUN
Match Director: Pat Everham
Price: $10
Three Gun matches consist of three different stages and a different type of firearm for each stage. There are pistol, shotgun, and rifle stages. Each stage varies from 17 to 25 targets, and each stage has its own station (place you’ll be shooting from).
Generally a centerfire pistol with good capacity, a pump–action or semi–automatic shotgun, and a semi–automatic rifle chambered in .223, 5.56, or .308 are used. You’ll need at least 2 boxes of pistol ammunition, two boxes of shotgun shells, and 100 rounds of rifle ammunition.
This is an open and friendly competition with competitors that enjoy helping you learn the ropes and be competitive as much as they enjoy competing. If you don’t have all the gear, or the right gear, loaner firearms are available. You will need to provide your own ammunition if using a loaner firearm. The ammunition list is as follows:
- Pistol: 9mm, only brass cases. No Russian ammunition. Minimum 100 rounds.
- Shotgun: 12ga target loads, 2–3/4”, #7–1/2 or #8 sized lead shot (no steel). Minimum 50 rounds.
- Rife: .223, brass cases only. No steel core bullets, and no Russian ammunition. Minimum 100 rounds.
Contact: Pat Everham 509-591-2828 patratmkk@charter.net
Links: 3 Gun Rules | 3 Gun Match | Area 1 Multi-Gun | Brian Enos Forums | Colorado Multi-Gun | MGM Ironman | Midwest 3 Gun | Ozark Three Gun | Rocky Mountain 3 Gun | USPSA
NRA HIGHPOWER SPORTING RIFLE
Match Director: Dave Baalman
Price: $3
NRA Sporting Highpower is fired from standing, sitting and prone positions similar to CMP, but there is no restriction on the firearm type or the sight style. The match is open to any centerfire rifle weighing less than 9.5 pounds, and scopes are allowed. Since we are just shooting club matches, we will not be weighing competitor’s rifles to make sure they meet the weight restriction. The course of fire is 32 rounds for score plus sighers fired only before the match begins. The stages are 8 rounds in 8 minutes prone, 8 rounds in 8 minutes standing, 8 rounds rapid fire sitting (fired in two stages, 4 rounds each, 30 seconds each), and 8 rounds rapid fire prone (fired in two stages, 4 rounds each, 30 seconds each). There is no mandatory reload like in CMP, so any rifle capable of holding four rounds will do, and in fact, some people shoot single shot rifles with no trouble in the rapid-fire stages. No padded shooting coats are allowed, and no padded shooting gloves are allowed, so there is a bit less equipment investment than in CMP. The entire match is fired at 100 yards using the NRA SR-1 target.
Links: NRA Rulebook for High Power Sporting
22 Long Rifle, 100 Yard Match
Match Director: Gaylord Baker
Price: FREE
The course of fire is 40 rounds for the record at 100 yards, with unlimited sighters. This is a brand new discipline for our Club, and the first matches will be used to determine the direction and classifications that will be used in future matches. The match is open to any 22 long rifle, any sights, and can be fired from the bench or in the prone position, using slings, bipods or rests. All feedback from participants will be used to shape future matches. The Club has purchased A-25 100 yard rimfire targets, and the first matches this year will be free to all. You only need ammunition and a rifle.
Mini Palma
Match Director: Gaylord Baker
Price: FREE
Time Limits
The time limit is 55 minutes total per match. The match can run one of two methods.
Method 1. 15 minutes for the 800-yard stage. A five-minute break. 15 Minutes for the 900-yard stage. A five-minute break. 15 minutes for 1000 yard stage.
Method 2. Block time of 55 minutes with no called breaks.
Sighter Rules
The first stage of 800 yards is allowed unlimited sighters. The second stage is allowed 2 sighters only. The third stage is also allowed 2 sighters only. A penalty of 10 points is imposed for each sighter over the allowed two. For each stage, the left target is for sighters, the right is for the record.
Each stage requires 15 rounds for record.
Shooter Categories
Palma Class. Palma class rifles in .22 LR. The shooter is required to utilize the prone sling position. Iron sights only, open or aperture sights.
F-Class T/R. Rifles will be .22 LR. The rifle may have scope installed, a bipod may be attached to the rifle for support, and a rear bag may be used. Refer to NRA F-Class T/R rules.
F-Class open. Rifles will be .22LR. Shooters may use a front and/or rear supporting device not attached to the rifle. Bipods are not allowed. Refer to NRA f-Class open rules.
Spotting scopes are allowed for all categories. Shooters in both F-Class categories can shoot from either prone or bench.
CMP Rimfire Sporter Games
CMP Rimfire Sporter Games
Match Director: Gaylord Baker
Price: Free
The course of fire requires 60 rounds for record plus sighters. All positions fire 10 rounds slow fire and two 5 round strings of rapid fire. The positions are prone at 50 yards, sitting or kneeling at 50 yards and standing/offhand at 25 yards. All slow fire stages are 10 minutes, all rapid fire stages are 25 seconds for auto loaders and 30 seconds for the bolt, pump and lever guns.
You are limited on equipment, no shooting jackets or gloves allowed. Eye and ear protection is required. You can use an ordinary work or sports glove and sling. A kneeling roll can be used in the kneeling position. Shooting mats are allowed and spotting scopes are helpful. The rifle must be under 7.5 pounds. The rifle can be bolt action, pump action, semi auto, or lever action.
The rifle classifications are:
O-Class Conventional pistol grip and barrel mounted sights
T-Class Conventional pistol grip with scope not greater than 6 power. A variable scope greater than 6 power will be set at 6 and taped so as not to move.
T-Class Conventional pistol grip with receiver mounted aperture sights
TU-Class Any of the following will be classified TU.
Thumbhole stock
Adjustable butt plate
Adjustable cheek piece
Pistol grip
Orthopedic pistol grip
Pistol Bullseye
The classic Bullseye pistol match is a 3-gun “2700” (90 shots each and a maximum of 10 points per shot), fired with .22 LR, center-fire (minimum caliber 0.32), and 45 ACP pistols. Each caliber takes between 1.5 and 3 hours to complete.
The course of fire consists of slow-, timed- and rapid-fire. The slow-fire event is 10 shots in 10 minutes shot at 50 yds. Timed is 5 shots in 20 seconds, shot twice, and rapid is five shots in 10 seconds, shot twice. Both are shot at 25 yds.
These are open class events and any pistol of the proper caliber held by only 1 hand may be used. Most all shooters use semi-automatic pistols. Iron sights or red dots are the norm. There are many YouTube videos discussing fundamentals, training, pistols,… just search for bullseye or precision pistol shooting. NRA and CMP do dictate some pistol qualifications (e.g., trigger pull).
TCMSA competitions will generally be a one gun 900 event – posted on the TCMSA Calendar. Eligible shooters need either to present an NRA/CMP Bullseye/Precision Pistol Classification Card or have completed a Bullseye Orientation, scheduled upon request.
For more information, you can contact Match Director Mark Mansell at 509-366-5251