Disciplines

Varmint League

Varmint League

These matches are fired on the 600 yard range from the 300 yard shooting line.
These matches offer a great opportunity to get your scoped rifles out and put some rounds down range and enjoy some fun and a little friendly competition.
Any modern centerfire rifle no larger than .35 caliber is allowed.  Rifles must be scoped and reasonably zeroed.
All varmint matches are fired prone or from a bench (bring your own bench) from 300 yards with bipods, any front rests and sandbags.

Winter Matches

Winter matches: 2nd Saturday Nov-April.  Registration begins at 8:00am at the 300 yard firing line (not the clubhouse).  Matches start at 9:00am and finish by 11:00am.  Match fees are $15.00 for members and $17.00 for non-members.  For those who enjoy a challenge, there is also an additional event for an extra $2.00.  Shoot the fly, this is a full size house fly that you get 4 shots to hit.  Legs don’t count, you must hit the body of the fly.  To shoot just the match, you will need 20 rounds of ammunition for score and unlimited sighters.  To shoot the fly you will need an extra 4 rounds of ammunition.  Following the match we will score the targets and distribute the winnings, top 3 places in factory and top 3 places in custom and also the results of the fly. If the fly isn’t hit the monies will be rolled over to the next match. A factory gun must consist of a barrel, action and stock sold by manufacturers such as Remington, Savage or other.
Due to the size of the 300 yard firing line and time constraints we are limited to 17 shooting spots. The first 17 shooters who respond to my match notice will be guaranteed a spot, after 8:15am on match day any shooter not there to set up and sign in, those spots will go to unregistered shooters who show up and want to compete.  This is an effort to prevent people from coming to the match and being disappointed.  Friday before the match I will send out an email listing those who have pre-registered.

Summer Matches

Summer matches: 1st Tuesday May-Oct.  Registration begins at 3;30pm at the 300 yard firing line (not the clubhouse) for the 1st relay.  We have a second relay that starts at 6:00pm. This allows some extra time for those who are working but still want to shoot.  Match fees are $15.00 for members and $17.00 for non-members.  To shoot just the match, you will need 20 rounds of ammunition for score and 6 rounds max for sighters.  Following the match we will score the targets and distribute the winnings, top 3 places in factory and top 3 places in custom and an additional payout will be awarded to the smallest 5 shot group on any target or the sighter target.  The sighter target can have no more than 5 shots on it.  A factory gun must consist of a barrel, action and stock sold by manufacturers such as Remington, Savage or other.
Due to the size of the 300 yard firing line we are limited to 17 shooting spots. When you respond to me that you plan on shooting that day, also tell me which relay, the 4:30pm or 6:00pm.  This is an effort to prevent people from coming to the match and being disappointed.  Monday before the match I will send out an email listing those who have pre registered and the times they requested.

What to bring

  •    Ground mat (deflated air mattress works great) if shooting prone.
  •    Portable shooting bench, if not shooting prone.
  •    Front bipod or rest and rear sand bag. No 1 piece rifle rest that  supports  both the front and rear of the rifle.
  •    Hearing and eye protection.
  •     Chamber flag (open bolt indicator) required or bolt removed from rifle during ceasefire times.
  •    Ammo: maximum of 20 rounds for record both WVL and SVL, unlimited sighters and 4 rounds for the fly WVL, 6 rounds sighter for SVL.
  •    Warm clothes for the WVL.

AR Varmint Matches

Rules

  1. Firearm must be an AR gas operated platform.
  2. Maximum caliber size 0.35”.
  3. No one piece rifle rests, front tripod or bipod and separate rear support.  You can shoot prone or off a bench (supplied by the shooter).
  4. Rifle must have scope of the owners preference.
  5. No target cameras except during sighter period.  During the match, receivers will be turned off.
  6. Spotting scope can be used, but no shot calling by non-shooters during the match except for sighters.
  7. Targets will consist of 1 sighter and 4 prairie dogs.  Prairie dog targets are 80% of the size of the 600 yard benchrest targets.
  8. A brass catcher is recommended but not required.
  9. During cool downs, action will be open and an empty chamber flag will be inserted.
  10. Maximum number of rounds loaded in any one magazine will be 10.

AR Varmint Match Fees: $15.00 club members, $17.00 non-members.

Relay 1

  • Registration starts at 8:00 followed by setting up target frames and targets.
  • Match starts at 9:00.  10 minutes for unlimited sighters, 10 minute cool down followed by 10 minutes for 10 shots for record on the two left hand targets.  5 shots in each target.
  • 10 minute cool down.
  • 10 minutes for 10 shots for record on the two right hand targets.  5 shots in each target.
  • A total of 20 shots for record.

Relay 2

  • Registration starts at 9:45.
  • Match starts at 10:15.  10 minutes for unlimited sighters, 10 minute cool down followed by 10 minutes for 10 shots for record on the two left hand targets.  5 shots in each target.
  • 10 minute cool down.
  • 10 minutes for 10 shots for record on the two right hand targets.  5 shots in each target.
  • A total of 20 shots for record.

Contact Summer Match Directors
Joe Lohse

Email: joseph.lohse14@gmail.com
Phone 513-965-1709

Phil French
Email: fossilfrench@outlook.com
Phone: 937-287-4766

Contact Winter Match Directors

Joe Lohse
Email: joseph.lohse14@gmail.com
Phone: 513-965-1709

Phil French
Email: fossilfrench@outlook.com
Phone: 937-287-4766

Inaugural AR Varmint Match Participants
300 Yards (7/27/2024)