BRRC CMP Vintage Sniper Match

Purpose of Match: The spirit and intent of the Vintage Sniper Match is to provide modern target rifle competitions for competitors who use original or replica military sniper rifles.  This match is a two-person team event designed to replicate and test marksmanship skills similar to those employed by traditional military sniper teams.  Any rifle configuration or item of equipment that is not mentioned in these rules or that is contrary to the spirit and intent of these rules is prohibited.

2026 Match Dates:  Sundays. 19 April, 20 September (VS replaces our GSM matches on these months.)

Rules: CMP Games Rifle and Pistol Competitions Rules, Vintage Sniper Rifle Team Match will apply.  These rules can be read and/or downloaded on the CMP website, RULES. 

Targets: Shots at 300 yards will be fired on SR-3 targets; Shots at 600 yards will be fired on MR-1 targets. Official CMP scorecards will be used to report scores. We use ShotMarker electronic targets to assist with scoring. Entrants not shooting are required to perform scoring duties, which requires a Wi-Fi capable device (smart phone, tablet, laptop.)

Course of Fire: The course of fire consists of five minutes of unlimited sighting shots, then 10 shots for record for each team member at 300 yards. Subsequently, five minutes for unlimited sighting shots and 10 shots for record for each team member at 600 yards.  Each team fires a total of 40 shots for record.  For a complete description of the course of fire, refer to: Course of Fire

Equipment: The rifle must be a manually operated or semi-automatic rifle of U. S. or foreign manufacture that was either an original military rifle issued for sniping or a commercial replica rifle of the same type and caliper. See CMP “Games” Rule Book for a full description. These rifles were deployed up to around 1953. CMP rules now allow for ‘Category B’ Vintage Sniper rifles, “Vietnam Era”, deployed between 1954 – 1976. Specifications for these rifles can be found HERE

Only authorized sandbag rests (Rule 6.4.3) or slings (Rule 6.3.3) may be used.  No mechanical or adjustable rests, bipods, or rear rests or other means of support may be used.  Front bag rests may not provide a channel in which to rest the rifle.  Both the shooter and spotter may have their equipment on the team’s firing point during firing.

BRRC will provide sandbags for use during this match. Creedmoor Sports offers rest bags similar to those used during CMP Travel Games VS matches. You may use those is you wish.

Ammunition: Bring your own safe ammo.  No ammo with any ferrous metal content is allowed. 

Start Time:   Registration and Safety briefing at 0700. Commence firing 0800.

Entry Fee:  $10 for members, $25 for non-members. Active-duty military shoot free.

Entry Process:  Advance entry via the BRRC website, up to 24 hours prior, is preferred. This allows squadding, firing point assignments, and the like to be done in advance.  Go to the event calendar, select Vintage Sniper Match, then follow the instructions for on-line entry.  You will be asked to provide your email address, phone number and CMP Competitor Number.

There will be a limit of 10 teams.

Age Restriction: 16 and older.

Match Cancellations: Rain, high wind, high fire-danger, or brush fires in the area may force cancellation. This includes rain prior to match day, which can make the range dirt roads impassable. We make every effort to provide a minimum of 24 hours advance notice of a cancellation. Please monitor our website and your email.

Liability Waiver:  Non-BRRC-Member competitors must sign a BRRC waiver of liability before being allowed to compete.   Waiver may be downloaded here, signed, and brought to match. 

CMP Affidavit of Eligibility: Please note that a copy of the CMP Affidavit of Eligibility must be on file for each participant. This is a "one time" requirement by the CMP. If you have an affidavit on file with BRRC, you do not need another. If you haven't submitted an affidavit, then download the form here.

Contact Information: Visit our website at www.brrc.org.  You can also send an email to cmp@brrc.org.