BAIRNSDALE PISTOL CLUB INC.
MATCHES
We have a great variety of matches to shoot at Bairnsdale Pistol Club.
AIR PISTOL
* Shot indoors over 10 metres.
* 60 shots for Men 40 for Women and Juniors.
* Quiet and Gentle - No loud "Bangs" and almost no recoil.
* An excellent way of learning and maintainingthe fundamentals of pistol shooting - whether an 'old' or a 'new' shooter.
* Cheap- A 500 pellet pack is less than $10 and will last over 7 matches!
STANDARD PISTOL
* Shot outdoors in a covered range over 25 metres.
* Shot with standard .22 cal.rimfire ammunition.
* 60 shots in 5-shot series on turning tagets. This means the targets turn andface the shooter for a specified amount of time before turning away.
* Series 1-4 "Precision" -five shots in 150 seconds (total of 20 shots)
* Series 5-8 "20 second" - five shots in20 seconds (total of 20 shots)
* Series 9-12 "10 second" - five shots in 10 seconds (total of 20 shots)
* Low recoil and noise (EAR and EYE protection MUST be worn).
* Cheap-3packs of 50cost about $10 in totaland will last2 matches.
CENTRE FIRE / SPORTS PISTOL
* Shot outdoors in a covered range over 25 metres.
* Shot with .32cal. or greater centrefire pistols OR .22cal. rimfirepistols.
* 60 shots in 5 shot series on turning tagets. This means the targets turn andface the shooter for a specified amount of time before turning away.
* Series 1-6 "Precision Stage" five shots in 150 seconds (30 shots total).
* Series 7-12 "Rapid Fire Stage"one shot in 3 seconds with 7 seconds between shots (30 shots total).
RAPID FIRE MATCH
* Shot outdoors in a covered range over 25 metres.
* Shot with .22 rimfire calibre pistols.
* 60 shots in 5 shot series on turning tagets. This means the targets turn andface the shooter for a specified amount of time before turning away.
* Series 1-2 One shot on each of five targets within8 seconds.
* Series 3-4 One shot on each of five targets within6 seconds.
* Series5-6 One shot on each of five targets within4 seconds.
* Series7-12 Repeat Sequence for series 1-6.
SINGLE ACTION - AKA COWBOY OR WESTERN ACTION
* Shot with single-action pistols, rifles, and shotguns (ie these must be recocked for each shot).
* Uses Pre-1900 original or replica firearms to bring back "The Good Old Days".
* Combination match using 1 or 2 pistols, a lever-action Rifle and a side-by-side shotgun.
* A race against the clock in a pre selected sequence of shots. For example a matchcould involve shooting five pistol shots from left to right on five targets; ten rifle shots from right to left on five (more distant)targets; and finishing with two shotguns shots at two othertargets. Not nearly as complicated as it sounds, and GREAT FUN!
* Members can choose to dress up in "western" style clothing and to take on a character such as "Calamity Jane" or "Bogong Jack".
* We had a dedicated Single Action Range complet with Saloon, Bank, Sheriff's Office and Livery Stable.
This is our fastest growing discipline, with men and women competing against each other.
FREE PISTOL
* Shot outdoors in a covered range over50 metres.
* Shot with .22 rimfire calibre pistols.
* 60 Precision shots in over an hour.
BLACK POWDER
* Shot over 25 metres.
* Shot with "Cap and Ball" Pistols. ie no cartridges like other pistols. Each chamber in the revolver is loaded with "Black Powder" and a lead ball. A percussion cap is then fitted that ignites the powder.
* Spectacular match - with lots of sparks and smoke.
* There is a variety of specific matches for this style of shooting.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR MATCHES?
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