High Power / CMP / Garand Match Program Information:
When - High Power / CMP: 4th Saturday
Garand Matches: Dates as posted below
Where - Range 8
How Much - $15.00 adult / $8.00 junior plus extra fees
CMP qualifying HighPower rifle matches are conducted on Range 8 the 4th Saturday of each month. The match entry fee is $15.00 for adults and $8.00 for juniors.
Range 8 is a 200 yard range with 15 covered firing points. The targets are operated by shooters in the pits. The match is fired in relays with the following time schedule:
0800 - 0830 Signup/check in for relay 1 and 2
0900
Relay 1 shoots Relay 2 works the pits
1030
Relay 2 shoots Relay 1 works the pits
1130 - 1145 Signup/check in for relay 3 and 4
1200
Relay 3 shoots Relay 4 works the pits
1400
Relay 4 shoots Relay 3 works the pits
There are two (2) basic types of rifles - service and match.
Service rifles: M1, M14, M1A, and AR15. During the rapid fire stages these rifles are loaded with 2 rounds in the first clip/magazine and 8 rounds in the second.
Match rifles: Normally a bolt action center fire rifle with iron sights capable of holding 5 rounds. During the rapid fire stages these rifles are loaded with 5 rounds in the in the first clip and 5 rounds in the second.
Chabot Gun Club has M1 Garand rifles that can be checked out to shoot the match. Please call the office (510-569-0213) before match day to check on the status of loaner rifles. There is no charge to use the rifles, BUT you MUST use Club ammunition which costs $20.00 for enough to shoot the match, 58 rounds.
Shooters who are not familiar with the match/pit procedures are restricted to Relay 3 or 4 and are required to assist in the pits during Relay 1 and 2.
It is recommended that anyone who desires to participate, but lacks experience in match shooting come to a match to observe, ask questions, and see what it is all about first.
Visitors are always welcome!!!
Contact Robert Carter:
Robert Carter, Match Director
View from the firing points of the 200 yard Range.
Garand Matches:
Saturday March 29th
Saturday May 31th
Saturday November 29th
(510) 569-0213
