Posted: 6/20/2009 5:15:14 PM EDT
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Our club does a D-Day match every year, unfortunately I had to miss it to attend my bro's wedding. The pictures were taken by another club member.
Start the Slide Show! (30 Pictures) MATCH INFO RIFLE: Any rifle used during the invasion of the Normandy Coast June 6th, 1944. Only rifles with Iron sights may be used. Fixed bayonets are optional. Swedish Mausers accepted. NO OTHER RIFLES WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE LINE. COURSE OF FIRE: 80 shots – HUMAN SILHOUETTE TARGET There will not be any sighting rounds allowed Stage 1: Any position, 30 record, 300 yards, 5 minutes Stage 2: Any position, 25 record, rapid fire, 200 yds, 3 Minutes Stage 3: Any position, 25 record, rapid fire, 100 yds, 150 seconds (2 ½ minutes) EQUIPMENT: Rifle, field gear (canteen, bayonet, ammo belt), No - stools, spotting scopes (binoculars okay), shooting mats (shelter halves okay). CLASSIFICATION: ALL SHOOTERS WILL COMPETE IN ONE CLASS. AWARDS: There will be awards for each of the top five shooters. FYI: More pictures of the club's facilities in this thread. We're located in Scarborough, ME. All matches are open to the public if you're in town! |