New shooters are welcome. We have many experienced
shooters in our club who are willing to help you through the process for
the first time. Ask the Match Director and we will find a mentor for
you. This is a friendly competition and we want your first experience to
be SAFE and FUN.
Matches are held on the third Sunday of each month on
the High Power Range. Matches start at 9:30 with practice available
prior to the match. Be sure to check the calendar on the Rio Salado
website for any changes. Arrive prior to 9am for sufficient time to
register pay etc.
The match consists of 40 shots: 10 shots at chickens at
200 meters, 10 shots at pigs at 300 meters, 10 shots at turkeys at 385
meters and 10 shots at rams at 500 meters. Target setters are provided.
Rifles 6mm or larger, no muzzle breaks, no belted magnums. See NRA
website for rules and equipment specs etc.
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/silhouette.asp
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