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Hunter Rifle Silhouette

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For more information about this match:
contact Marty Hageman or contact Dan Berg.

The DBCL HRS match is open to DBCL members and non-members.  There are eight events.  Attend all or as few dates as you like, as this is not a league.

Dates and Times for 2025 HRS Matches

  • Sunday March 23rd – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Sunday April 20th – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Sunday May 11th – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Sunday June 15th – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Sunday July 20th – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Sunday August 24th – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Sunday September 7th - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Sunday October 12th – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • End of season HRS Banquet - Sunday October 12th – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    Held in the DBCL Bar.  Pizza, Soda, Beer, and participation Raffle Prizes.

Hunter Rifle Silhouette Match - held on the 100/200 Yard Range

The match is based on NRA Rifle Silhouette Rules with adaptation to the DBCL 100/200-yard range.  There is also a simulated Prairie option for shooters who prefer to shoot from a bench (course of fire below).  We will walk you through the course of fire and answer any questions you may have.

We focus on providing a challenging activity for both experienced shooters and the less experienced and youth shooters. Come out and engage in friendly competition, meet your fellow club members, mentor a young or new shooter, develop shooting skills, and enjoy the outdoors.

Hunter Rifle Silhouette Targets

5 animal steel rifle silhouette targets are placed at distances.
Rim fire rifle targets: Chicks @ 25, Pigs @50, Turkeys @75 and Rams @100 (yards)
Center fire rifle targets: Chicks @ 50, Pigs @100, Turkeys @150 and Rams @200 (meters)

Hunter Rifle Silhouette

The shooter is allowed 2-1/2 minutes to take one shot at the 5 silhouettes at each of the 4 ranges. Shooting at all ranges except 200 meter must be OFF HAND. 200 meter silhouettes may be shot off hand, sitting, kneeling or prone, without mechanical rifle support. (4 sets of 5 silhouettes, 20 rounds required).

Match score: total silhouettes down.

Prairie Silhouette Match

This is a simulated Prairie Dog shoot, shot while standing, prone or seated at a bench. Shooting sticks, bipod or blocks/bags allowed. One shot is allowed at each of 5 silhouettes at 4 ranges, shooting continuously from nearest to farthest range. (4 sets of 5 silhouettes, 20 rounds required).

Match score: total silhouettes down and total time.

Firearms Allowed

Any action types (bolt, single shot, semi auto, or lever) are allowed. You may compete with either iron sights or scope.  Sling use is allowed.

22-WMR and 17-HMR rifles must shoot Centerfire silhouettes.

PLEASE, NO PENETRATING AMMO or CENTERFIRE MAGNUM CALIBERS due to silhouette DAMAGE!


HRS Safety

ALL DBCL RANGE SAFETY RULES will be enforced. PLEASE read them.  Remember: All firearms must be uncased and cased in front of the RED line on a bench with muzzle pointed down range.

  • All DBCL Safety Procedures will be in effect.
  • Range bell and RED line rules MUST always be followed!
  • No handling of any uncased firearms while Range light and bell are ON or while anyone is down range.
  • All firearms must be uncased and cased in front of the RED line on a bench with muzzle pointed down range.
  • ALL uncased Firearms must have a chamber flag inserted and a detachable magazine removed when not in use, Chamber flags are available for use.