…where Cape Bretoners meet and welcome Shooters from all over the world
When: Saturday, Oct. 4th, 2025
Where: MRPC Range
4 stages (different shooting events) in the morning.
A BBQ for lunch.
4 stages in the afternoon.
All shooting with rimfire rifles on steel plates.
Medals in different categories.
Spare rifles available. Email mikekelly3939@gmail.com if you need one
If they want to camp overnight on the range, that’s fine. There is an outhouse and a BBQ available.
Thanks and Regards
Mike
Where: 760 Upper Leitches Creek
When: Saturday, July 26th.
Registration 9:30 am
Range briefing at 10:00 am sharp
First rounds down range 10:05 am
Hotdogs serviced – Medals in all Divisions and Categories
Shooters have 2 minutes per stage to complete all shots.
A comprehensive match briefing is provided at the start; each stage is explained immediately before it begins.
Scoring: Each hit equals 10 points.
Shooting positions: On stages 1–4 and 6, shooters may select any position (standing, kneeling, sitting, etc.).
Stage 1: Tired of Tires
Engage targets from the top (5 shots) and inside (5 shots) of a tire.
Distance: 25m
Target: 4″ gong
Shots: 10 (5 per position)
Stage 2: Ladder / Duelling Tree
Engage targets from steps of a ladder.
Distance: 30m
Shots: 16 total
8 shots from the top ladder platform at a duelling tree (knock over plates)
8 shots from highest step to knock plates back
Begin each string with the lowest/largest target
Stage 3: Twisted Tank Trap
Engage from three positions: left side, center, and right side of a tank trap.
Distance: 50m
Shots: 12 (4 per position)
Three strings at steel gongs, each starting with left-most target
Mandatory magazine change during stage
Stage 4: Left/Right (Deer Stand)
Fire 5 shots from one side of a window; switch to opposite shoulder/hand for final 5 shots on the other side.
Distance: 50m
Target: 6″ gong
Shots: 10
Stage 5: Lay Low
Prone position only; engage four gongs positioned left to right (from largest to smallest).
Distance: 100m
Targets: 3″, 2.5″, 2″, 1.5″ gongs
Shots: 10; must hit a gong before advancing to the next smaller target
Stage 6: Da Fence
Engage targets from two windows.
Distance: 25m
Shots: 10 (5 from each window)
Top window: engage 4″ gong (5 shots)
Lower window: engage 3″ gong (5 shots)
In the event of a tie after all stages, a tiebreaker is held: shooters engage a duelling tree from the sitting position at 50m. The first to clear all targets wins.
DIVISIONS AND CATEGORIES
We have 5 Competitive Divisions:
– Open Division is for competitors shooting a combined Rifle and Optic with a cost over $1600 USD MSRP. This is based on the listed $USD MSRP published by the manufacturer, not the user purchased price. It is only for the rifle and optic. No rings, rails or mounts are to be included in the cost calculation. It is up to the shooter to accurately select the correct division.
– Production Division – shooters competing with rifle and optics below the $1600 combined USD MSRP (as listed on the company’s website).
o You may not replace your original barrel unless replacing it with an original barrel with the same specifications.
o You may bed your rifle’s action
o You may tune your current trigger but are not allowed to use an aftermarket/replacement trigger.
o You may not replace your stock with a performance stock or chassis.
– Semi-auto – any and all .22 lr semi-automatic rifles, regardless of price.
– Airgun – any and all .22 calibre air rifles, regardless of price, will compete in the Airgun division.
o Pellets and slugs must be mass produced and cannot exceed 49 grains.
o For safety reasons, tethered air tanks are not allowed.
– Stealth – The stealth division is for competitors who desire to compete but require an altered string or course of fire. This may be due to range of motion issues or new competitors requiring extra coaching/assistance to adopt shooting positions or make impacts. Stealth competitors are allowed to alter the shooting position, sequence and, within reason, allotted more time to complete their string of fire.
We have 3 alternate Categories you may choose to compete in, in addition to your chosen division. You can select any and all that apply.
Ladies – regardless of age
Senior – Anyone turning 55 years or older at the start of the season in the season is eligible to shoot in the Seniors category.
Youth – Anyone 18 years or younger for the entire season is eligible to shoot in the Youth category.
Medals will be awarded for the Top Lady, Top Senior and Top Youth.
Sunday, June 29th, 2025: What a day to remember—Metro’s inaugural practical .22 Shooting Match went off with more bangs, clangs, and yoga poses than a geriatric CrossFit class! Six stages of pure rimfire pleasure, and most of the competitors haven’t laughed this hard since someone tried to zero a scope with the lens caps on.
To everyone who said, “I’d love to shoot, but I’m scared I’ll embarrass myself”—trust me, you missed your chance to blend in. None of us had a clue what we were doing, and that was half the fun. Watching a bunch of us seasoned “vintage models” attempt to shoot from a tank trap was like witnessing a herd of turtles navigate a jungle gym. If you ever wondered whether the age group 50+ and tactical shooting mix, the answer is: not gracefully, but we nailed it!
Big thanks to Gary and Joe for the props, and Sheldon for RO’ing. We shot from ladders, tank traps, benches, and through ports—basically, if you could climb on it or crawl under it, we shot from it. We learned more about eye relief than we ever wanted to know, and a few guys discovered “stability techniques,” which I’m pretty sure was just code for “lean on the nearest sturdy object and pray.”
The best part? It was cheap, it was fun, and it was the perfect warm-up for the upcoming Hunters Cup and next PRS match. Plus, we refueled with BBQ that was almost as smokin’ as the barrels.
To quote Mike: “In summary: I left as a better shooter—mostly because I now know I can hit a target while contorted like a pretzel. That’s what matches are for!”
Bolt Action
Joe MacHoll: First Place (the legend grows)
Gary Latimer: Second (so close, he could smell victory’s aftershave)
Richard Young: Third (right on Gary’s heels and possibly his shoelaces)
Semi Auto
Mike Holland: First Place (dominated so thoroughly, we checked his rifle for rocket fuel)
Over All Winner
The original Text and photos
were presented by Mike Kelly
on Facebook
Mark your calendars for July 12, 2025!
Location: Bull Meadow “A” Range, Upper Rawdon, NS
Registration: 08:15 am at the target gallery
The Nova Scotia Rifle Association (NSRA) is hosting the PR (Precision Rifle) Open—a dynamic competition designed to test your marksmanship, focus, and grit. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or new to the sport, this is your chance to learn, push your limits, connect with fellow shooters, and enjoy a day of friendly rivalry.
Precision rifle competitions are about more than just scores—they’re about personal growth, discipline, and the thrill of overcoming new challenges. Every round fired is a chance to learn, adapt, and improve. Events like the PR Open foster a welcoming environment where everyone, from newcomers to veterans, can share tips, celebrate achievements, and inspire one another to keep aiming higher.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of one of the most exciting rifle competitions. Sharpen your skills, meet fellow enthusiasts, and experience the satisfaction of hitting targets at distances at the Bull Meadow Range you never thought possible.
I can’t wait to see you on the firing line.
If you plan on attending either let Gary Latimer know at gwlatimer@gmail.com or nsraserviceconditions@gmail.com.
Email me if you have any questions or want to participate. We will also find a way to get you there. Travelling together is much more fun. Most of us go on Friday, stay on site in a tent (campfire in the evening!) and drive home Saturday evening or Sunday morning.
Shoot straight,
Gary Latimer
Rifle Section Coordinator
Where: 760 Upper Leitches Creek
When: Sunday June 29th.
Registration 9:30 am
Range briefing at 10:00 am sharp
First rounds down range 10:05 am
Hotdogs serviced – Medals in all Divisions and Categories
We have 5 Competitive Divisions:
– Open Division is for competitors shooting a combined Rifle and Optic with a cost over $1600 USD MSRP. This is based on the listed $USD MSRP published by the manufacturer, not the user purchased price. It is only for the rifle and optic. No rings, rails or mounts are to be included in the cost calculation. It is up to the shooter to accurately select the correct division.
– Production Division – shooters competing with rifle and optics below the $1600 combined USD MSRP (as listed on the company’s website).
o You may not replace your original barrel unless replacing it with an original barrel with the same specifications.
o You may bed your rifle’s action
o You may tune your current trigger but are not allowed to use an aftermarket/replacement trigger.
o You may not replace your stock with a performance stock or chassis.
– Semi-auto – any and all .22 lr semi-automatic rifles, regardless of price.
– Airgun – any and all .22 calibre air rifles, regardless of price, will compete in the Airgun division.
o Pellets and slugs must be mass produced and cannot exceed 49 grains.
o For safety reasons, tethered air tanks are not allowed.
– Stealth – The stealth division is for competitors who desire to compete but require an altered string or course of fire. This may be due to range of motion issues or new competitors requiring extra coaching/assistance to adopt shooting positions or make impacts. Stealth competitors are allowed to alter the shooting position, sequence and, within reason, allotted more time to complete their string of fire.
We have 3 alternate Categories you may choose to compete in, in addition to your chosen division. You can select any and all that apply.
Ladies – regardless of age
Senior – Anyone turning 55 years or older at the start of the season in the season is eligible to shoot in the Seniors category.
Youth – Anyone 18 years or younger for the entire season is eligible to shoot in the Youth category.
Medals will be awarded for the Top Lady, Top Senior and Top Youth.
Stage 1- Left/Right.
Shooter will take one shot on one side of the table. Shooter will move to the other side of the table and take another shot. Then back to the original side of the table. Until eight rounds have been fired four on each side of the table.
When the shooter is engaging from the left side of the table, the shooter, will shoot from the left shoulder. When the shooters engaging from the right side of the table, the shooter, will shoot from the right shoulder.
Stage 2- top tire, inside tire,
Shooter will engage targets from the tires set up on the range
Stage 3 – Tank Trap
Shooter will engage targets from the tank trap
More Stages to follow.
You want to learn to shoot well ‘real world’ this is where you start!