Military Rifle (CMP) League

The RSC Military Rifle Matches have been conducted monthly for the past eight years, providing RSC members and non-members the opportunity to exercise their military-style rifles in a safe and friendly competition. The RSC rifle range has six firing positions on a covered concrete pad with safety eyebrows, with targets set at 100 and 200 yards against twenty-foot high berms for safety. A heated and air-conditioned shoot building is proximate to the range for registration and target scoring. The RSC Military Rifle program is based on the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), and predominately employs NRA and CMP rules and practices for “as-issued” military rifles. RSC’s Military Rifle Matches incorporate both “Course A” (30 rds @ 100 yds, SR-1 targets) and “Course B” (30 rds @ 200 yds, SR targets) courses of fire. Shooters may participate in individual matches, or sign up for the summer or winter leagues, which have awards given for various classes and courses of fire.

RSC also conducts “fun” matches, including “Sniper” and “Call to Battle”, “Prairie Dog Shoots”, and “Playing Card” matches. A wide range of rifles are commonly used, from modern and vintage semi-automatics such as AR-15′s, FN-FAL’s, M1-A1′s, SKS’s, AK-47′s, M1 Garands and M1 Carbines to US and Foreign Bolt Action rifles including Springfields, Enfields, Mausers, Moisin-Nagants, Arisakas, and others.

RSC is a CMP-Affliated Club. Although it’s monthly matches are not CMP- Registered, future plans include CMP-Registered matches, which will be identified as such. Participation in one or more matches entitles the shooter to purchase firearms, ammo, and other items from CMP (website: www.odcmp.com).

Click here for the 2023 Military League (CMP) Flyer: CMP 2023 MIL RIFLE LEAGUE FLYER v1.0

TIME: Saturdays 10:00A-2:00P  (Bold italicized dates are weekdays, 4:00-7:00)

2023 SPRING: Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, Jun 17, Jul 15, Jul 18 (M/U-Tue)
–                       Fun Shoot – TBD
2023 WINTER: Aug 19, Sep 09, Oct 14, Nov 18, Dec 16, Dec 19 (M/U-Tue)
–                       Fun Shoot – TBD

Click here to view photos from a recent match.

Additional Information

RSC CMP matches are open to the Public. Please note that these matches are not a CMP/NRA “registered” shoot. League fees are noted on the attached flyer, and include a discount for RSC membership and multiple events. A shooter may participate on only one match if desired. The League entry fee includes a CMP Membership Card and Qualification Letter, which entitles the holder to purchase firearms, parts, and ammo directly from CMP. Standard “As Issued” military rifles with iron sights (e.g. Garands, M-1 Carbines, SKS, AK-47, AR-15, Springfields, Mausers, Enfields, Nagants, SKS, AK-47, AR-15 type rifles, etc). Rifles can be made available for use with advance notice, and ammo or chamber flags for purchase. Course “A” (20 rounds@100 yds) and Course “B” (30 rounds@200 yds) will be fired. Five sighters will be fired for either course of fire. The League scoring classes will include Modern and Vintage Semi-Auto and Bolt Action.

For more information, please contact Steven Gardner at shc2010@att.net or call 616 745-7800.

Recent News

APRIL 15th MATCH
The second match of the RSC CMP Spring/Summer league was held on Saturday, 15-April. Six shooters participated, with new shooters Tim, Brian, and Mike Roeters, and friend Brandon Vandewege participating.

Top shooter for the day was Tim Mercer with a 232-2x. Brian and Mike dusted off their 30-40 Krag rifles, firing 207-0x and 205-0x, respectively. Dad Tim struggled with a malfunctioning rifle, and finally finished with a K-98 Mauser that had not been previously zeroed. Brandon fired a 228-0x with his M-1 Garand.

Members of the RSC Board of Directors also attended the match as part of their effort to better understand the various shooting venues at RSC. Several ideas were suggested toward improving the CMP matches, including screens to capture ejected brass, and a marking of the range floor to help assure muzzle positions. Thanks to the BOD to their time and interest.

Each match is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so non-RSC members may participate.

An updated scores spreadsheet is attached:  CMP-Score-23 04 15

MARCH 18th MATCH
Three intrepid shooters braved cold, windy weather to initiate the 2023 RSC CMP Spring(?)/Summer League.

Steve Gardner tied his personal best with a 288-7x, followed by a (PB?) 262-4x fired by Ken Adkins. Dave Lyngklip added a 225-1x. All shooters used optic-equipped AR-15 rifles.

PLEASE NOTE: Because of unprecedented weather cancellations in November/December of last year, League shooters were unable to complete all five matches. As such, the match fees for those who had paid for the fall league will be discounted $5.00 for each Fall match they were unable to complete. To clarify, if a league shooter completed only three of five matches last fall, his fee for the Spring/Summer league will be $15.00 ex. $25-($5*2).

Each match is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so non-RSC members may participate.

An updated scores spreadsheet is attached:  CMP-Score-23 03 18

OCTOBER 8th MATCH
The Third match of our 2022 Fall/Winter CMP League was fired on Saturday, 08-October.. Four shooters fired a like number of lines.

Steve Gardner shot a 262-1X, Ken Adkins shot a 237-2X, Dave Lynglkip shot a 225-0X, and Tim Mercer fired a 199-5X.

The next regular CMP match will be held on Saturday, 19-November at 10-2pm. This will be the fourth match of our 2022 Fall/Winter League.

Each match is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so non-RSC members may participate.

An updated scores spreadsheet is attached:  CMP-Score-22 10 08

SEPTEMBER 3rd MATCH
The Second match of our 2022 Fall/Winter CMP League was fired on Saturday. Only three shooters took time from their Labor Day celebrations to fire three lines.

Steve Gardner shot a 265-1X, Tim Hall shot a 248-2X, and Ken Adkins shot a 243-2X.

The next regular CMP match will be held on Saturday, 08 October at 10-2pm. This will be the third match of our 2022 Fall/Winter League. Please see the attached flyer for more detailed information.

An updated scores spreadsheet is attached:  CMP-Score-22 09 03

AUGUST 20th MATCH
Our first match of our 2022 Fall/Winter CMP League was fired on Saturday. Five shooters participated, with Steve Gardner shooting a 269-4X,
Ken Adkins shot a 232-2X, and Jim Lund and new shooter Tim Mercer both fired scores of 231-1X.

PLEASE NOTE THAT Len Laitila WILL HOST A 3-GUN FUN SHOOT ON SATURDAY, 27-AUGUST. PLEASE CONTACT LEN IF MOR INFO IS NECESSARY.

The next regular CMP match will be held on Saturday, 03 September at 10-2pm. This will be the second match of our 2022 Fall/Winter League.

Each match is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so non-RSC members may participate.

An updated scores spreadsheet is attached:  CMP-Score-220820