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 2024 Military League (CMP) Flyer, including dates and times of matches: CMP 2024 MIL RIFLE LEAGUE FLYER v1.0
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
December 19th & 16th MATCHES
The final matches of the 2023 RSC CMP Fall/Winter league were fired on Saturday, 16-December, and Tuesday, 19-December.
Top scores for the December matches were a (personal best) 270-3x for Ken Adkins (who also fired a 263-0x), a (PB) 252-2x for Tim Hall, and a very good 250-4x for Mike Roeters.
Four shooters completed all five league matches. Ken Adkins won the “Modern Rifle A (Optic) class with an average score of 245, Lou Skar finished second with a 235.8, and Tim Hall took third with a 234.4. Brian Roeters won the “Vintage Semi-Auto) class with an average score of 204.8. Congratulations to each of these winners – fine shooting!
Thanks to all who participated in 2023!
There will not be a match in January or February. The next match will be Saturday, 16-March, from 10:00-2:00.
The Match spreadsheet is attached: CMP-Match-Score-23-12-19
November 18th MATCH
Three shooters fired three lines last Saturday. Doug Creager led the way with a 247-1x, trailed by Ken Adkins firing a 233-2x, and new shooter Charles VanderSloot fired a solid 154-0x with his Moisin-Nagant.
The fifth match of the 2023 RSC CMP Fall/Winter league will be Saturday, 16-December. Shooting times will be 10:00-2:00.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE A MAKE-UP MATCH ON TUESDAY, 19-DECEMBER, FROM 4:00-6:00. THIS WILL ALLOW ADDITIONAL MATCHES TO BE FIRED TO ALLOW LEAGUE SHOOTERS TO FINISH THE LEAGUE.
Each match is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so non-RSC members may participate.
The Match spreadsheet is attached: CMP-Match-Score-23-11-18
October 14th MATCH
Three intrepid shooters braved cold, wind, and rain last Saturday. Only three lines were fired, with Brian Roeters leading the pack with a fine 246-2x. Mike Roeters followed closely with a 244-1x, and Tim Hall fired a 226-1x. Many thanks to Ken Adkins and Paul Austin for helping to facilitate this match!
The fourth match of the 2023 RSC CMP Fall/Winter league will be Saturday, 18-November. Shooting times will be 10:00-2:00.
Each match is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so non-RSC members may participate.
The Match spreadsheet is attached: CMP-Match-Score-23-10-14
September 9th MATCH
Seven shooters enjoyed beautiful early fall weather last Saturday. Eight lines were fired, with Mike Roeters leading the pack with a fine 247-2x. Tim Hall followed closely with a 245-2x, and Lou Skar fired a 228-2x.
The third match of the 2023 RSC CMP Fall/Winter league will be Saturday, 14-October. Shooting times will be 10:00-2:00.
Each match is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so non-RSC members may participate.
The Match spreadsheet is attached: CMP-Match-Score-23-09-09
July 15th MATCH
The RSC CMP Spring/Summer league finished last week, will Tim Hall firing a fine 261-4x to lead the pack. Ken Adkins followed closely with a 259-2x. Mike Roeters turned in a 162-1x using a SINGLE SHOT 1873 “TRAP DOOR SPRINGFIELD (think Custer’s Last Stand!). He had to fire ten rounds in eighty seconds! Great shooting, Mike!
The next league will start Saturday, 19-August. It will run from 10:00A-2:00P.
Each match is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so non-RSC members may participate.
A Spring/Summer League Final spreadsheet is attached: CMP-SPRING-SUMMER-FINAL
June 17th MATCH
The fourth match of the RSC CMP Spring/Summer league was held on Saturday, 17-June. Eight shooters fired ten lines, with new shooter Brian Bammert leading the pack with a fine 268-1x, followed by Tim Hall who shot a 259-1x and 252-1x. Newcomer Doug Creager shot a 230-4x.
The next match is planned for Saturday, 15-July from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. There will also be a make-up match on Tuesday, 18-July from 4:00P to 7:00P for those who need to fire additional lines to complete the league.
Each match is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so non-RSC members may participate.
An updated scores spreadsheet is attached: CMP-Score-23 06 17
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