Grab your deer rifle and your favorite .22 squirrel gun and test your hunting marksmanship prowess in preparation for hunting season.
This match promises to be fun for all - and you might even win bragging rights as the Chapter's Daniel Boone / Annie Oakley ... or possibly Elmer Fudd!
If the number of registrants exceeds the capacity of the match, you will be notified as to where you are on the waiting list.
Match is open to any centerfire rifle that is legal for whitetail deer hunting in Virginia, and any .22 rifle chambered for .22 Long Rifle that is legal for hunting small game (rabbits and squirrels) in Virginia.
Starting position will be determined by lottery.
Targets will be provided by LCC IWLA. Game targets are life-size.
Scoring on game targets: Vitals area=5. Marginal=3. All others=0.
NO SIGHTERS will be fired. This is a hunting match, and you don't get to fire sighters in the field!
| STAGE | DISTANCE | SHOOTING POSITION | # of SHOTS | TIME | TARGET | NOTES | POSSIBLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 yards | Standing | 2 | 5 min | Deer | Centerfire Rifle | 10 |
| Sitting | 2 | Deer | 10 | ||||
| Standing | 2 | Javelina | 10 | ||||
| Sitting | 2 | Javelina | 10 | ||||
| 2 | 50 yards | Standing | 2 | 5 min | Rabbit | .22 Rifle | 10 |
| Sitting | 2 | Rabbit | 10 | ||||
| Standing | 2 | Squirrel | 10 | ||||
| Sitting | 2 | Squirrel | 10 | 3 | 25 yards | Standing | 10 | 5 min | Mouse (!) | .22 Rifle same as Stage 2. Vital hit=1, all others=0. | 10 |
| Total: | 90 |
Refires will be allowed in the event of a malfunction only if they can be completed within the timeframe alloted for the stage.
All scoring decisions by the Match Officials are final.
Failure to follow range commands or instructions of Range Officers and Match Officials may result in expulsion from the match and disciplinary action resulting in suspension or revocation of Chapter membership.
All shooters must display a valid LCC IWLA membership card.