4/16/2021 0 Comments Nra Silhouette Handbook
The silhouette sports all originated in Mexico in the 1940s or so when live animals were used and the prizes were the animals themselves.Eventually, for a number of reasons, the competitions converted to steel targets and the first metallic silhouette championship match was held in 1952 in Mexico City.By the late 1960s, the sport was gaining interest in the Unites States as well and in 1973 the NRA sponsored the first NRA Metallic Silhouette Championships in Tuscon, Arizona.Scoring is as simple as hits and misses if the target falls, it is scored a hit.
As you might guess, the sport is challenging but also quite fun and rewarding due to the instant feedback provided when a target is hit. It really is pretty awesome to see a target fall followed by the distinct CLANG sound that lets you know that you just connected with your target from 500 meters from the standing position. NRA silhouette rules specify that rifles must have a bore diameter of at least 6 mm and that magnum or other belted cartridges are not allowed. The idea behind these rules is that projectiles smaller than 6 mm might not have sufficient energy to knock the targets down and magnum or belted rounds could damage or even penetrate them. There is no requirement that optical sights be used but due to the relatively small size of the targets, they generally make the sport more enjoyable since they allow the competitor to clearly see the targets. Normally, as will be the case for RBGC matches, the 40 shot course of fire outlined previously will be fired twice once with a lighter rifle called a hunting rifle or hunter gun and once with a heavier rifle called a standard rifle or heavy gun. ![]() Standard rifles can be a maximum of 10 lbs. A number of competitors, particularly when just getting started in the sport, opt to shoot a rifle that meets the more stringent hunting rifle requirements in both the hunter and standard matches. Depending on how many targets are available, this string of fire can be followed immediately (after a 30 second break) by another READY command for the second 5 targets or a time in which the range is made safe so targets can be reset. ![]() During this time, competitors are allowed to confirm zeros with an unlimited number of rounds but once the match starts, no sighting shots are allowed. Shooters under the age of 18 are welcomed but must complete a waiver (available at match registration) including a parent or guardians signature. In addition, the young shooter must be accompanied by the parent while participating. Basically all you need is a rifle, ammunition and the appropriate safetyprotective equipment. This year, since attendance has been low and much of the consistent participation is from out of state competitors (that cant make it to every single match), the number of matches has been reduced in an attempt to ensure enough participation. We would love for the program to grow to the point where matches could be held every month and even include registered matches (in the form of State Championships, etc.) so if you are reading this and are even slightly curious about the sport, come on out and give it a try. The program includes additional details but the short version is that practicesight-in begins at 9 AM, followed by the hunting rifle match at 10 AM and the standard rifle match after completion of the first match (around noon).
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