LRPC Air Rifle
50-yd and 100-yd Benchrest Match

Air gunning is becoming a rapidly growing discipline in the shooting sports in the United States. These matches are intended to demonstrate the impressive accuracy achievable with modern air rifles while introducing shooters to the air gun community. Air rifles can also provide a highly effective way to practice precision shooting skills used in firearm competition and hunting.

These are standalone matches designed to showcase precision while encouraging friendly competition and camaraderie. Each match is scored independently rather than contributing toward season standings.

Both members and non-members are welcome to participate. If the match fills, club members receive priority registration.

A full set of match procedures and rules is available in the Air Rifle Match Rules document below.

Schedule, Timing, and Fee

Match Dates

  • 2nd Saturday from April through August except May:

    • Apr 11, June 13, July 11, Aug 8

Watch the Club Calendar and website Current Notices for updates.

Registration: 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM
Safety Briefing: 7:45 AM
Match Begins: 8:00 AM

Match Fee

  • $45 (Members and Non-members), Lunch is provided

All participants must sign a waiver.

Course of Fire

Distance: 50-yard or 100-yard benchrest

Match Format

  • 3 target cards at 50 yards, maximum score 750/75X, scored electronically by Eley X-Shot

  • 2 target cards at 100 yards, maximum score 500/50X, scored manually using .30 or .357 plug, depending on the largest caliber used

  • 25 scoring bulls per card (plus sighter bulls)

  • 20-minute time limit per card

Participants are responsible for sighting in their rifle prior to match day to ensure shots strike the target.

Equipment Rules

Most competitors use purpose-built precision PCP rifles designed for benchrest shooting at 50 and 100 yards.”

Allowed

  • Pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifles only*; spring, CO2 guns, and BB guns are not suitable for this match

    • 50 yards: Maximum .30 caliber

    • 100 yards: Maximum .357 caliber

    • *.22 LR allowed, but limited availability. Please contact Calvin Lewis for available spots (Match Coordinator, see below for contact information)

  • Any optic (no magnification limit)

  • Pellets or slugs

  • Any rifle rest

  • Wind flags within your lane

Air Tanks: High-pressure air tanks must be secured with a no-roll carrying device (cradle, bag, cart, or similar).

Blind draw for bench designation.

Safety

All Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club safety rules apply.

Additional procedures specific to PCP air rifles and high-pressure air tanks will be reviewed during the safety briefing. Range Safety Officers will monitor all safety protocols throughout the match.

Failure to follow club or match safety rules may result in disqualification and removal from the match.

Additional Information

Click here to view/download the complete LRPC Airgun Match Rules and Regulations (this will open a pdf document in a new tab).

For additional information, contact the Match Coordinator:

Calvin Lewis
Cal9908@yahoo.com
863-797-3410