Mauser Match
History:
The Mauser Match was designed
and implemented in 1992. The purpose was
to give our sportsmen the opportunity to complete with high power military
rifles at a relatively low cost. Mauser
rifles as well as many other military bolt action rifles were available at
reasonable prices. Military surplus
ammunition was also widely available.
Today:
The tradition continues. We compete once per month in a friendly, low
key event that attracts many collectors and sport rifle shooters. Please go to the calendar for the dates for
these matches. We share the interest in
the shooting sports, rifle history, food, and fellowship following our matches.
Rules:
The following is a summary of
the Mauser Match Rules: As you can see,
they are simple and meant to be fun for our participants.
(The Rules)
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Open Sights
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Center Fire
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20 Shots Fired Off Hand – Re-Entry
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$3.50 Per Entry, $12.00 For Four
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Eye And Ear Protection Required
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Hood On Front Sight Optional
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Service Grade M1 Garands And
Carbines Qualify
Some commonly used rifles:
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Mausers of all types – world wide
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Russian Mosin Nagants of all types
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1903 Springfields – all
types
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British Enfields – all types
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SKS rifles of all types (Russian, Chinese, etc.)
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Japanese type 38 and 99
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AK-47 and all of their clones
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Etc., etc., etc., -- we are not too particular – some
have even used Winchester Lever Guns if they meet the rules
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Service Grade M1 Garands And
Carbines
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1903 Springfield
Some Examples Of The Rounds
Fired During The Mauser Match
Challenge Matches:
Every month our
participants are invited to “Lay down the gauntlet” for a special challenge
match. These have been for everything
from German, Russian, Japanese,, unique rifle types,
special ammunition, or some special theme matches. Come and join the fun.
Some recent examples:
Unique Rifle Match
Vietnam Match
Gas Operated Rifle
Match
Mosin Rifle Match
WWII Rifle Match
Enfield Rifle Match
Rifleman Of The Year:
We also conduct a “Rifleman Of The
Year” competition. A shooter’s total handicap score for every month is added to
determine the winner. So the key is performance and participation. Our current
champion is Marty Lehman (Four years in a row).
Here are some photos:
We shoot all year
round, so be prepared for all kinds of weather.
For the schedule and times of the Mauser
Matches, please see the calendar section of the Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club
monthly newsletter chillisportsmen.org. We would like to have you participate.
For more information contact:
Justin Howeler
309-692-3866