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New to 22 BPCR Silhouette Shooting?

So if your just getting started in the 22 black powder rifle silhouette game here are some things that you will need. Keep in mind this is a two-person sport. During a relay each shooter will have a spotter. They work as a team. If you don’t have someone you want to spot for you shooters at the match will help. When looking for items listed below please visit the sponsor tab on the home page.

First and foremost

You will need a rifle that is acceptable and meets the rules for shooting and competing. A replica single shot rifle, originally made for black powder cartridges, of United States manufacture prior to 1896 and being typical of the era. The hammer must be exposed. No Schuetzen style rifles are permitted. For more details and guidelines review the rules and regulations page or reach out to one of the board of directors.

Second

Your rifle will need to have some sort of sights. This can be Vernier or ladder type, typical of the era, either open or peep, mounted on the tang or barrel. If you are going to use a scope on your rifle, there are parameters that need to be met. For more details and guidelines review the rules and regulations page or reach out to one of the board of directors.

Third

You will need a set of good shooting sticks. There are several places that you can purchase shooting sticks for this sport. Most of the shooters build their own sticks. Keep in mind there are parameters that have to be met when building your sticks. For more details and guidelines review the rules and regulations page or reach out to one of the board of directors.

Fourth

You will need a shooting matt to lay down on when shooting in the prone position. There are several great manufactures out there that make shooting matts.

Fifth

You will need a spotting scope when shooting. There are several great manufactures out there that make spotting scopes. For more details and guidelines review the rules and regulations page or reach out to one of the board of directors.