Rimfire Precision Rifle Match coming to Palo Alto

[civiltiger07]

Sometime in the next 2-3 months Palo Alto will start holding rimfire PRS style matches. We are working through match details right now to ensure we have a safe match and match plan in place. Matches will be around 100 rounds.

If you have any questions ask.

 

[ruger35]

Steel targets? Will it be on the 200 yard range with the berms or were y'all thinking multiple distances on 600?

 

[Xeon64]

I am a memember and I am looking at PRS rifles now. Looking forward to this. Anschutz!!!!

 

[civiltiger07]

Steel targets? Will it be on the 200 yard range with the berms or were y'all thinking multiple distances on 600?

Yes steel targets from the 600 yd line.

 

[twinin]

What equipment do you need for this? What are some popular setups?

 

[civiltiger07]

What equipment do you need for this? What are some popular setups?

The bare essentials are a .22LR rifle, scope, and ammo really, but a bipod and a PRS bag (Armageddon Gear/Wiebad) are almost essentials as well.

Base
Ruger Precision Rimfire
Savage 93
Bergaga B14R
CZ 457

Open
Vudoo
Anschutz

There are many other rifles that are used in these matches this is just a few to give you an idea.

As far as scopes go you want a FFP scope that has exposed turrets and some type of BDC reticle. A scope that has a maximum zoom of 16 will work just fine but a lot of competitors use scopes that max at 25. The scope on my rifle goes to 25x but I rarely use that magnification level in matches because it makes it hard when transitioning on targets. I'm usually around 12-15x for stages that require transitioning.

If you have any other questions just ask.

 

[Xeon64]

Would a ruger 10/22 be allowed. Asking because I have several that are all stock. Was looking at KIDD Innovations to mod one for precision shooting.

 

[civiltiger07]

Would a ruger 10/22 be allowed. Asking because I have several that are all stock. Was looking at KIDD Innovations to mod one for precision shooting.

Yes semi-autos are allowed.

 

[cjt0311]

i would love this! currently drive to MS for gunline .22 matches and they are a blast!!

 

[twinin]

I see that Wiebad and Armageddon are popular brands, but what shape or type of bag is best for this? There are so many. Do I want the small rear, the large flat bag for the front etc.?

 

[Mr Smooth]

Interested but haven't developed a dope book on 22lr out of my rifle. Never tried longer than 100 yards. Have dope books on my centerfire rifles but no 22lr. Would be shooting initially for fun but would like any tips available from the forum? Nothing sucks more than asking where did it hit!

Would be shooting quoted mv of 1235 no idea what barrel length but, would use either a 18in or 22in barrel.

It's starting to get hard rather than fun in my mind already.

Any tips appreciated!

 

[cjt0311]

@twinin schmedimum gamechanger or pint size game changer work for basically everything. i also have a mini fortune cookie from weibad but pull the game changer out the most. waxed canvas / heavy fill

 

[Log Island]

@twinin schmedimum gamechanger or pint size game changer work for basically everything. i also have a mini fortune cookie from weibad but pull the game changer out the most. waxed canvas / heavy fill

This. If you’re going to get a bag, spend the money and get a schmedium from Armageddon Gear. I used a standard Game Changer for years; had a bud let me use his schmedium this year to run the same barricades/stages to compare the two….huge improvement.

 

[civiltiger07]

Interested but haven't developed a dope book on 22lr out of my rifle. Never tried longer than 100 yards. Have dope books on my centerfire rifles but no 22lr. Would be shooting initially for fun but would like any tips available from the forum? Nothing sucks more than asking where did it hit!

Would be shooting quoted mv of 1235 no idea what barrel length but, would use either a 18in or 22in barrel.

It's starting to get hard rather than fun in my mind already.

Any tips appreciated!

Competitors usually use standard velocity ammo (<1100fps). This is because when the bullet makes the transition from supersonic to subsonic it can destabilize.

If you are shooting a barrel that has a match chamber the velocity will probably be higher than what is listed on the box because of the tighter bore. If you have a way to measure your muzzle velocity, get a 50yd zero, and plug the data into a calculator you should be able to trust the results. Rimfire bullets usually have a BC in the .15-.17 range. ELEY list the BC of their bullets at .172.

If I didn't explain something well enough or if you have more questions just let me know.

 

[Mr Smooth]

No, great info. I figured with the high velocity 22 I was planning to use there would be transonic issues. I have experienced that with my centerfire rifles at long range, limits their usefulness at the transition.

Thanks for the 50 yard zero advice. Currently don't have a way measure velocity but probably can get close comparing drops at other yardage. A back into it way which has worked before.

Thanks again and stay safe

 

[twinin]

Thanks I ordered the Armageddon Schmedium Game Changer

 

[Richie985]

Sometime in the next 2-3 months Palo Alto will start holding rimfire PRS style matches. We are working through match details right now to ensure we have a safe match and match plan in place. Matches will be around 100 rounds.

If you have any questions ask.

Any word on .22 matches?

 

[cjt0311]

The Palo Alto .22 matches have started they had been posted in the posted a few times in here (competition thread) there is one actually THIS Sunday 11/27.

The matches are the 4th sundays of the month and there is a practice on the 2nd Saturday of the month (obviously not a match Dec Bc of Christmas) @civiltiger07 can get you more info, looking forward to shooting with you

 

[Richie985]

fantastic, thank you.