UPCOMING EVENTS
Medford Rifle and Pistol Club: Fullbore Rifle Weekly Matches
Attention Long Range Rifle Shooters!
The Medford Rifle and Pistol Club’s Fullbore Rifle Shooting Group is excited to announce our transition from weekly shooting practices to scored matches, held year-round at the Jackson County Sports Park.
Match Details:
- Frequency: Weekly
- Distance: 600 yards (with 100 yard .22 matches for fun and as an alternative in low visibility)
- Rounds per Match:
- 600 yards: 2 strings of 22 rounds (2 sighters, 20 for score)
- .22 Match (if visibility is low):
- String 1: Unlimited sighters, 25 for score on International Benchrest targets
- String 2 (optional): Additional .22 match if fog persists
- Match Fees:
- Current: $10 (includes range fee, target repair, insurance)
- After E-targets are implemented (April 2025):
- Non-MRPC members: $20
- MRPC members: $10 (Membership offers cost savings!)
- Match Schedule:
- Current (until March 9th, 2025): Saturdays
- After March 9th, 2025: Wednesdays (late afternoon)
- Match Duration: Approximately 3-3.5 hours (shorter with E-targets)
Shooting Conditions:
- Match Director’s Goal: 52 weekly matches per year
- Covered Firing Points: Provide additional comfort year around.
- E-Targets (Coming Soon): Eliminate target pulling and allow shooting in rain and light snow.
- Alternative .22 Match: Provides a chance to shoot even in dense fog- low visibility conditions.
Match Participation:
- Open to the Public: New shooters are welcome!
- Equipment:
- Rifle with any optics (up to .35 caliber)
- Sight and Hearing Protection (mandatory)
- Muzzle brakes discouraged due to close firing line proximity
- Shooting Positions: Prone or provided shooting benches
- Target Pulling: Shooters currently pull targets for their shooting partner (E-targets will eliminate this)
Contact:
- Match Director: Ken Azevedo
- Email: mrpc.fullboredirector@gmail.com
- Join the Email List: Receive updates on match schedule and start times (especially important before E-targets arrive)
See you at the range!
Location:
- High Power/Long Distance Rifle Range, Jackson County Sports Park
- Access: White steel gate off Kershaw Rd., South of Highway 140
Additional Notes:
- The gate typically opens 30 minutes before the match.
- A safety meeting and squad assignments occur before shooting begins.
- Joining the MRPC offers membership benefits and cost savings.