Saturday May 5th, 15 competitors gathered at the Antwerp Conservation Club, to have a go at small bore silhouette…what is this you ask?
Animal cut outs (silhouettes) are placed on the rifle range and shot at with 22lr rifles. We use NRA sized targets, about 1/5th life sized, chickens at 25 yards, pigs at 50 yards, turkeys at 75 yards, and rams at 100 yards. There are 10 of each target, and you have a time limit of 5 minutes, for 10 shots (1 shot per target) all shots fired offhand (standing unsupported). The excitement comes from each target knocks down when it is hit.
Sounds easy, right? The high score that day was 15 out of 40. This game will humble you and fast. But that did not stop the excitement of trying to knock down all the targets. Of the 15 competitors we had them ranged in age from 10 years old to past 70 years old. This game is great for families, as every one has an equal chance to do well and no expensive equipment or purpose built rifles are needed. All you need is any (safe to shoot) 22lr, a box of cheap ammo, and you have a chance of winning this match.
The interest in this match must be good, as we had 2 people (father and son) come from Lima, OH, 2 juniors (kids under the age of 17) plus a few locals who just came out to watch.
We, at your Antwerp Conservation Club, have a lot going on this summer, with high power rifle, 22lr rifle & pistol, shotgun trap, and high power handgun, there is something for every one. Please check our calender of events at antwerpconservationclub.com
