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Rimfire Silhouette

A Rimfire Silhouette Match consists of shooting at steel silhouette targets at four distances using a rimfire rifle. The ammunition used is generally limited to rimfire rounds (such as .22L/S/LR) although other calibers may be approved by the match director on a case-by-case basis.  A silhouette match is normally shot in the standing position at various animal-shaped targets at 40, 60, 77, and 100 meters.  At SLSC, however, this match has evolved into a non-traditional benchrest-style "steel egg challenge" where we shoot 2"x1-3/8" egg-shaped steel targets from benches in a seated position. Additionally, the 100 meter targets are shot at 100 yards due to range limitations.  Typical rifles are either bolt-action or semi-auto although there are no restrictions on action type. It is very helpful to have your rifle sighted-in at 40, 60, 77 meters and 100 yards prior to the match (target stand post holes are provided at these distances on lane 5 at the rifle range).  Telescopic sights are recommended, but you can use iron sights if you're up for a challenge!  Sighting shots are not allowed once the match is underway but we do offer a short sighting-in period prior to the match.  The match at SLSC is unsanctioned but generally follows NRA Rifle Silhouette rules.

New for 2026: we've doubled the number of eggs for your shooting pleasure!  Instead of 10 steel eggs at each distance for a total of 40 targets per match, we'll now be shooting 20 eggs at each distance for a total of 80 targets per match!  Additionally the time limit has been reduced to two minutes per string of ten targets.  All other rules remain the same.  Recommend bringing at least 100 rounds to the match to allow for sighting-in shots, etc.  Match-type ammunition is recommended for accuracy, but whatever works in your gun is fine.  

Latest Match Report

Sanner’s Lake Rimfire Silhouette Match Report – August 2026

The dreary clouds and on-and-off drizzle didn't deter three dedicated shooters who ignored the forecast and made it to the range to knock down small steel eggs at the August Silhouette Match at Sanner's Lake.  Luckily the rain held off when it mattered most, allowing the shooters to concentrate on something other than not getting wet.  And as it turned out, concentration was the key to this match, as several unforced errors (mostly related to scope adjustments, as usual!) resulted in a race that came down to the final shots fired.  When the final egg dropped, it was Mike Wentz and his Bergara B14R hanging on to take the win, as David Nazemi and his 10/22 couldn’t quite close the gap on the 100 yard eggs.  Congrats to Mike and David!  Just behind them, Kayla Wentz split the difference between dialing and holding over and ended up with her best scores at the longer distances.  That’s not the way it usually works, but it shows the potential is there for excellent overall scores in the future!

See all the results and details below. 

Place

Name

Rifle

40m

60m

77m

100y

Total

1

Mike Wentz

Bergara B14R

20

16

20

19

75

2

David Nazemi

Ruger 10/22

20

18

17

14

69

3

Kayla Wentz

CZ 457

10

16

17

18

61

        Notes: 20 targets at each distance, 80 targets total.  

        Ties are broken by most hits at each distance, nearest to farthest, and then by longest consecutive string of hits.

Our next match is on 20 September...that’s the second-to-last match of the year, so come out and give it a try!


Match Photos

     

Match POC

Mark Swierczek

swierczekml@gmail.com

Upcoming Silhouette Events

Record Board

First person to hit all 40 steel eggs (benchrest match):

Joe Mund - June 2019

First person to hit all 40 steel eggs two matches in a row:

Greg Banta - October 2023

High Score (traditional standing silhouette match): 

22 by Jake S on May 2016 and May 2017

"In A Row" Pins Earned (standing silhouette match):

5 Chickens  - Jake S on May 2016

5 Pigs - Jake S on May 2017

*Note - "In a Row" pins are given for a complete bank - crossing banks for 5 in a row does not count.



More Info

Match Director

Match Description

  • A relay of shooters shoots the course of fire for their respective targets/distance and then rotates to the next station and repeats until all four stations have been completed. More details are in the Course of Fire below.

Who
  • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – all ages, under 18 with an adult.  All skill levels are welcome.  Note that a sighted in rifle makes for a much more enjoyable match. 

Where

When

  • Third Sunday of the Month; May – October
  • Gate opens around 12:15PM; setup starts at 12:30, match starts at 1PM.  Note: range is CLOSED for setup and match 

Cost

  • $5

Equipment Needed:

  • .22 (S/L/LR) Rifle with scope (or iron sights if you dare!) sighted in for 40, 60, 77 meters, and 100 yards 
  • 80 rounds ammunition plus additional for sighters
  • One 10-round magazine is sufficient but 2 is more efficient.  Single loading is also acceptable.  

Course of Fire Details

  • Current benchrest-style match: 
    • Two strings of ten egg-shaped steel targets (2" x 1 3/8") at 40, 60, 77 meters and 100 yards shot from a bench.

    • Targets are shot in order and limited to ten shots for each string.  No extra shots are allowed. 

    • Each string of 10 targets must be completed in 2 min.

    • Minimum of 30 seconds between strings. 

    • After 20 targets have been shot, the stage is complete.  After resetting targets the shooters will rotate to the next station and repeat until all four distances have been completed.

    • No sighting shots are permitted once the silhouette match is underway.

    • Previous standing position match: 
      • Two strings of five steel targets:
    Chickens – 40 Meters

    Pigs - 60 Meters

    Turkey - 77 Meters

    Rams - 100 Yards


    Scoring

    • A target knocked over counts as one point with a maximum of 80 points per match.

    • A turned or nicked target does not count for score.  The target must fall off the stand to be scored.

    The Agony of the Near Miss!

    Sanners Lake Sportmen's Club
    PO Box 1300, Lexington Park, MD 20653

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