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Reade Range and Western Pa.30 cal League have scheduled the 1ST ever Pa.State Championship for the M1, 1903 Springfield & vintage military rifle match September 7, 2013. This match has been sanctioned, encouraged,and recognized as long overdue by the Pa. Rifle & Pistol Association.

We will be following the CMP format and rules for these rifles. Each rifle will have its own championship, but the winner of the 3 gun aggregate will be the PA State Champion.

For those who have never competed at Camp Perry for the National matches, this is your chance to do a similar event at the state level.

Each rifle type will be a 30 round match with an additional 5 sighting shoots, 10rds prone slow fire, 10 rds rapid from standing to prone with magazine change, 2 or 5rd loaded on empty chamber, and 10 rds standing-off hand, per rifle as per CMP rules at 200 yards. Rifles will be examined and triggers weighed prior to the match,and must be as-issued according to CMP rules. Information can be obtained at http://www.readerange.org/ and Civilian Marksmanship Program rules can be found at http://www.odcmp.com/

Pre-registration is necessary ,so don't delay. Please note [those who may be travelling and wish to stay overnight] should make those reservations now [as there may be a Penn State Home game that weekend and rooms may be sparse at last moment]

We are planning an EIC match on Sept 8 for those wanting a full weekend of shooting. Here is an opportunity to shoot these fine historic rifles that saved this country with a bunch of shooters who enjoy them. These rifles are hard kicking, without match triggers and sights and just fun to shoot. Although they may not be as appealing and nor as accurate as AR-15 type rifles at longer distances, the game still comes down to who can do the 10's and X's.

There will be a regular league M1Garand/Springfield match June 15th if you want to get some trigger time in a low-pressure environment.

The PRPA will be holding a junior high power rifle clinic on Saturday, June 29^th.  The clinic will be open to all experience levels.   Shooters will be divided into two groups depending on experience.

Beginners will be taught the basics, such as: safety, course of fire, rules, pit duty, proper use of equipment, proper shooting positions, etc.…….

For the experienced shooters we will emphasis more advanced aspects of high power, such as: proper shot follow through, calling shot placement, proper use of prep time, finding exact elevation and no-wind zeros, wind reading , strategies for shooting in the wind, etc.…

We will be shooting an 80 round match, so bring 100 rounds of match ammo.  There will be some rifles and equipment available for participants who don’t have their own.  Please let me know if you have any equipment needs at least a week before the clinic.

If you are interested in attending, or are interested in helping, please contact me via e-mail at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thank You
Michael Bottiger