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The Benton Gun Club currently hosts 13 different types of shooting matches. Most of our
matches are conducted once per month on a particular Saturday or Sunday, although a few
matches may be held during the week.
Match times are subject to change at the discretion of the match directors, so be sure
you have the latest schedule. Check our Calendar for specific match times.
Rifle Matches
CMP Rimfire Sporter (New!)
This competition allows individuals to compete with inexpensive rifles in a match that emphasizes
fun and good sportsmanship. Any safe rimfire rifle with any type of action may be used. Rifles
must have standard sporter type stocks, weight at 7.5 pounds or less, have a trigger pull of 3
pounds or more and be equipped with a scope (6X max) or peep sights. The scope and receiver
sighted guns shoot in one class and rifles with open sights shoot in another. Slings are allowed.
Rifles must be chambered for the .22 long rifle rimfire cartridges. Firing is done at 50 and 25
yards, from three positions: prone, sitting (or kneeling), and standing. There are six stages, 60
shots total, including rapid (5 shots in 25 seconds) and slow (10 shots in 10 minutes). *Currently
to get things started and not stifle participation, we are waiving the weight limit, trigger pull weight
limit, and the scope power limit (however for a variable power scopes, they must be set on the
lowest power or 6x whichever is higher).For more information see http://www.6mmbr.
com/rimfirecmp.html. Download a 52-page guide here.
Match Directors: J.L. Squires 501-847-2147, George Toney 501-224-5194
Range 4B
Fourth Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $3 per individual, or $5 per family. $5 per individual for non-members.
NRA approved match: no
High Power Silhouette
High-power rifle matches are not that different from any other silhouette match other than you
are shooting NRA regulation size silhouettes of chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams at 200, 300,
385 and 500 meters with a high power centerfire rifle. Once again with Silhouette shooting it is
not a matter of looking at a hole on a paper target and seeing how close you were to the center,
it’s a matter of shooting the silhouette off the rail.
Match Directors: Hugh Burnett 501-225-0259, Alston Jennings 501-228-7806
Range 1
Fourth Sunday of each month.
Match fee: $5
NRA approved match: yes
Black Powder Cartridge Silhouette
Single shot black powder cartridge rifles from the buffalo era are fired at full NRA regulation size
silhouettes. Chickens are shot off-hand at 200 meters. Pigs, turkeys and rams are shot using x-
sticks (sitting or prone) at 300, 385 and 500 meters. All capabilities of the rifleman, hand-loader
and equipment are challenged by this event.
Match Directors: Harlan Glover 501-607-4341,Paul Montgomery 501-605-7136
Range 1
Fourth Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $5
NRA approved match: yes
Air Rifle Silhouette
Air rifle matches are not that different from any other silhouette match other than you are
shooting NRA regulation size silhouettes of chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams at 40, 50, 75 and
100 meters with an air rifle. Once again with Silhouette shooting it is not a matter of looking at a
hole on a paper target and seeing how close you were to the center, it’s a matter of shooting the
silhouette off the rail.
Match Directors: Charles Sullivan 501-224-2724, Hugh Burnett 501-225-0259
Range 2
First Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $5
NRA approved match: yes
Prone Centerfire and Rimfire
This match will allow any centerfire rifle, any sights, and any rest that can be safely fired from the
prone position. Course of fire will be 20 rounds for record in 20 minutes at 200 followed by the
same course of fire at 300 yards at an NRA approved target until the 600 yard range is
completed. At that time the course of fire will consist of 3 strings of 20 rounds for record at 600
yards with 2 sighters on each string. NRA rules as defined by the NRA High Power Rifle Rule
book apply including classification of guns for awards. http://www.nrahq.
org/compete/RuleBooks/HPR/hpr-index.pdf
Match Directors: George Toney 501-224-5194, Leroy Squires 501-602-0086
Range 1
First Sunday of each month.
Match fee: $3 per individual, or $5 per family. $5 per individual for non-members.
NRA approved match: no
Small-bore Silhouette
Small-bore rifle matches are not that different from any other silhouette match other than you are
shooting NRA regulation size silhouettes of chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams at 40, 50, 75 and
100 meters with a 22 rifle. Once again with Silhouette shooting it is not a matter of looking at a
hole on a paper target and seeing how close you were to the center, it’s a matter of shooting the
silhouette off the rail.
Match Directors: Greg Sullivan 501-663-4231, Harold Smith 501-778-2648
Range 2
Third Sunday of each month.
Match fee: $5
NRA approved match: yes
Small-bore Cowboy & Pistol Cartridge Silhouette
These matches feature rifles that shoot pistol cartridges fed through a tubular magazine. Iron
sights, receiver sights or tang sights are the norm. Sorry, no scopes are allowed. "Smallbore
Cowboy Silhouette" matches are limited to .22 rimfire (s, l or lr) rifles. The action can be lever,
pump or semiauto as long as the rounds are fed through a tubular magazine. "Pistol Cartridge
Silhouette" matches are limited to lever action with tubular magazines in any of the straight walled
pistol cartridges, i.e., .22, .22 mag, .38, .357, .41 mag, .44. .45 LC, and a just a couple of the
bottleneck cartridges like .32-20 and .25-20.
Match Directors: Greg Sullivan 501-663-4231, Harold Smith 501-778-2648
Range 2
Third Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $5
NRA approved match: yes
Half Scale Small-bore Silhouette
This is THE match to bring the juniors out to shoot with us. For those under 16, they shoot using
a forearm rest and their scores will normally be very good. The juniors really enjoy hearing the
animals hit and seeing them fall AND they usually beat their Dads or Moms. Remember, that after
each half scale match we fire up the BBQ grill up and cook for a light lunch. Bring some soft
drinks and a chair and join us. On the cold days we bring a Coleman stove and hot chocolate.
We provide the hot dogs or hamburgers, but will accept donations to help defray the cost but it is
not required. Once again with silhouette shooting it is not a matter of looking at a hole on a paper
target and seeing how close you were to the center, it’s a matter of shooting the target off the
rail. .22 LR only. Targets at 40, 60, 77 and 100 meters. Two divisions: Any Sight and Iron Sight.
Match Directors: Leroy Squires 501-602-0086, George Toney 501-224-5194
Range 2
Second Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $5. Ladies and Juniors $2.
NRA approved match: no
"As Issued" Service Rifle Match
The term "As-issued military service rifle" is basically one that was issued to the rank-and-file
soldier and not modified in any way. Examples of these are: Springfield 1903A1 or A3, Mauser
98, SKS, Schmidt-Rubin K31, M1 Carbine, Egyptian Hakim, Trapdoor Springfield, M1 Garand,
M14 , and M16. The exact equipment parameters for this classification can be found in chapter 6
of the CMP Rulebook. The intent of the match is to allow shooters to compete on a level field
with their military surplus rifles. The one exception for our Club matches is that the rifle may be
an exact reproduction rather than a prior military issued rifle. An example of this is the Springfield
M1A or a Rock River Arms/Colt/? AR-15 without a flash hider. The course of fire is 20 rounds for
record fired on an NRA SR target at 200 yards. Two classes will be fired: prone with military sling
and bench rest. So dust off your old military rifles and get a little trigger time in with us.
Match directors: George Toney 501-224-5194, Leroy Squires 501-602-0086
Range 1
First Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $3 per individual, or $5 per family. $5 per individual for non-members.
NRA approved match: no
Pistol Matches
Falling Plate
The Falling Plate Matches are a load of fun and test your accuracy with a handgun in a timed
shooting event. Each shooting lane as two rows of six 6” steel plates (rimfire) or 8” (centerfire)
and are shot from 15 yards with 6 seconds, 20 yards with 7 seconds, 25 yards with 8 seconds
and 30 yards with 9 seconds. You must shoot the steel plate off the rack in order for that plate to
count for your score. The plates you knock off the rack is your score with a perfect score of 48.
Shoot offs will be used to break all ties. Awards are given for overall Match Winner and 1st, 2nd
and 3rd place in each class.
Match Directors: Larry Morgan 501-888-2749, Brad Cunningham 501-888-4996
Range 6
First Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $5
NRA approved match: no
Speed Steel
This action pistol match is the ultimate test of speed and accuracy with a handgun. 1 to 18 steel
targets are placed from 10 to 20 yards and at the start signal you must draw and shoot each
target as fast as possible. We have also added a rimfire division. This new division starts from
the low ready and the strings are kept short so there are no reloads on the clock. With lots of
shooting and no targets to paste or reset, this is a fast moving match with loads of fun. Divisions:
SSP, ESP, CDP, Revolver, Limited, Open.
Match Directors: Jerry Aycock 501-888-9170, Jonathon Warner 501-804-6152
Range 5
Third Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $10
NRA approved match: no
International Defensive Pistol Association
The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is the governing body of a shooting sport
that simulates self-defense scenarios and real life encounters. It was founded in 1996 as a
response to the desires of shooters worldwide. The organization now boasts membership of more
than 11,000, including members in 19 foreign countries. One of the unique facets of this sport is
that it is geared toward the new or average shooter, yet is fun, challenging and rewarding for the
experienced shooter. The founders developed the sport so that practical gear and practical guns
may be used competitively. An interested person can spend a minimal amount on equipment and
still be competitive. The firearms are grouped into five (5) divisions: 1) Custom Defensive Pistol (.
45ACP semi-automatics only); 2) Enhanced Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber semi-
automatics); 3) Stock Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber double action, double action
only, or safe action semi-automatics); 4) Enhanced Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double
action revolvers); and 5) Stock Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double action revolvers).
Equipment for delineations in the revolver divisions. Shooters are then classed by like-skill levels
with progression from Novice (NV); to Marksman (MM); to Sharpshooter (SS); to Expert (EX); and,
finally, to Master (MA).
Match Directors: Ryan Reed 501-952-9897, Patrick Holsted 501-766-4942
Range 5
Fourth Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $10
IDPA approved match: yes
Shotgun Matches
Shooting Clays
We set up a portable machine that throws clay pigeons. Shooters move among five stations,
which are arranged in a half-circle path behind the throwing machine. Two matches per month.
One is a fun match, the other is for score.
Match Directors: James Squires 501-847-2147, Bill Morris 501-778-1617
Fun match: First Saturday of each month.
Club match: Third Saturday of each month.
Range 7
Match fee: $5
NRA approved match: no
matches are conducted once per month on a particular Saturday or Sunday, although a few
matches may be held during the week.
Match times are subject to change at the discretion of the match directors, so be sure
you have the latest schedule. Check our Calendar for specific match times.
Rifle Matches
CMP Rimfire Sporter (New!)
This competition allows individuals to compete with inexpensive rifles in a match that emphasizes
fun and good sportsmanship. Any safe rimfire rifle with any type of action may be used. Rifles
must have standard sporter type stocks, weight at 7.5 pounds or less, have a trigger pull of 3
pounds or more and be equipped with a scope (6X max) or peep sights. The scope and receiver
sighted guns shoot in one class and rifles with open sights shoot in another. Slings are allowed.
Rifles must be chambered for the .22 long rifle rimfire cartridges. Firing is done at 50 and 25
yards, from three positions: prone, sitting (or kneeling), and standing. There are six stages, 60
shots total, including rapid (5 shots in 25 seconds) and slow (10 shots in 10 minutes). *Currently
to get things started and not stifle participation, we are waiving the weight limit, trigger pull weight
limit, and the scope power limit (however for a variable power scopes, they must be set on the
lowest power or 6x whichever is higher).For more information see http://www.6mmbr.
com/rimfirecmp.html. Download a 52-page guide here.
Match Directors: J.L. Squires 501-847-2147, George Toney 501-224-5194
Range 4B
Fourth Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $3 per individual, or $5 per family. $5 per individual for non-members.
NRA approved match: no
High Power Silhouette
High-power rifle matches are not that different from any other silhouette match other than you
are shooting NRA regulation size silhouettes of chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams at 200, 300,
385 and 500 meters with a high power centerfire rifle. Once again with Silhouette shooting it is
not a matter of looking at a hole on a paper target and seeing how close you were to the center,
it’s a matter of shooting the silhouette off the rail.
Match Directors: Hugh Burnett 501-225-0259, Alston Jennings 501-228-7806
Range 1
Fourth Sunday of each month.
Match fee: $5
NRA approved match: yes
Black Powder Cartridge Silhouette
Single shot black powder cartridge rifles from the buffalo era are fired at full NRA regulation size
silhouettes. Chickens are shot off-hand at 200 meters. Pigs, turkeys and rams are shot using x-
sticks (sitting or prone) at 300, 385 and 500 meters. All capabilities of the rifleman, hand-loader
and equipment are challenged by this event.
Match Directors: Harlan Glover 501-607-4341,Paul Montgomery 501-605-7136
Range 1
Fourth Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $5
NRA approved match: yes
Air Rifle Silhouette
Air rifle matches are not that different from any other silhouette match other than you are
shooting NRA regulation size silhouettes of chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams at 40, 50, 75 and
100 meters with an air rifle. Once again with Silhouette shooting it is not a matter of looking at a
hole on a paper target and seeing how close you were to the center, it’s a matter of shooting the
silhouette off the rail.
Match Directors: Charles Sullivan 501-224-2724, Hugh Burnett 501-225-0259
Range 2
First Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $5
NRA approved match: yes
Prone Centerfire and Rimfire
This match will allow any centerfire rifle, any sights, and any rest that can be safely fired from the
prone position. Course of fire will be 20 rounds for record in 20 minutes at 200 followed by the
same course of fire at 300 yards at an NRA approved target until the 600 yard range is
completed. At that time the course of fire will consist of 3 strings of 20 rounds for record at 600
yards with 2 sighters on each string. NRA rules as defined by the NRA High Power Rifle Rule
book apply including classification of guns for awards. http://www.nrahq.
org/compete/RuleBooks/HPR/hpr-index.pdf
Match Directors: George Toney 501-224-5194, Leroy Squires 501-602-0086
Range 1
First Sunday of each month.
Match fee: $3 per individual, or $5 per family. $5 per individual for non-members.
NRA approved match: no
Small-bore Silhouette
Small-bore rifle matches are not that different from any other silhouette match other than you are
shooting NRA regulation size silhouettes of chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams at 40, 50, 75 and
100 meters with a 22 rifle. Once again with Silhouette shooting it is not a matter of looking at a
hole on a paper target and seeing how close you were to the center, it’s a matter of shooting the
silhouette off the rail.
Match Directors: Greg Sullivan 501-663-4231, Harold Smith 501-778-2648
Range 2
Third Sunday of each month.
Match fee: $5
NRA approved match: yes
Small-bore Cowboy & Pistol Cartridge Silhouette
These matches feature rifles that shoot pistol cartridges fed through a tubular magazine. Iron
sights, receiver sights or tang sights are the norm. Sorry, no scopes are allowed. "Smallbore
Cowboy Silhouette" matches are limited to .22 rimfire (s, l or lr) rifles. The action can be lever,
pump or semiauto as long as the rounds are fed through a tubular magazine. "Pistol Cartridge
Silhouette" matches are limited to lever action with tubular magazines in any of the straight walled
pistol cartridges, i.e., .22, .22 mag, .38, .357, .41 mag, .44. .45 LC, and a just a couple of the
bottleneck cartridges like .32-20 and .25-20.
Match Directors: Greg Sullivan 501-663-4231, Harold Smith 501-778-2648
Range 2
Third Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $5
NRA approved match: yes
Half Scale Small-bore Silhouette
This is THE match to bring the juniors out to shoot with us. For those under 16, they shoot using
a forearm rest and their scores will normally be very good. The juniors really enjoy hearing the
animals hit and seeing them fall AND they usually beat their Dads or Moms. Remember, that after
each half scale match we fire up the BBQ grill up and cook for a light lunch. Bring some soft
drinks and a chair and join us. On the cold days we bring a Coleman stove and hot chocolate.
We provide the hot dogs or hamburgers, but will accept donations to help defray the cost but it is
not required. Once again with silhouette shooting it is not a matter of looking at a hole on a paper
target and seeing how close you were to the center, it’s a matter of shooting the target off the
rail. .22 LR only. Targets at 40, 60, 77 and 100 meters. Two divisions: Any Sight and Iron Sight.
Match Directors: Leroy Squires 501-602-0086, George Toney 501-224-5194
Range 2
Second Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $5. Ladies and Juniors $2.
NRA approved match: no
"As Issued" Service Rifle Match
The term "As-issued military service rifle" is basically one that was issued to the rank-and-file
soldier and not modified in any way. Examples of these are: Springfield 1903A1 or A3, Mauser
98, SKS, Schmidt-Rubin K31, M1 Carbine, Egyptian Hakim, Trapdoor Springfield, M1 Garand,
M14 , and M16. The exact equipment parameters for this classification can be found in chapter 6
of the CMP Rulebook. The intent of the match is to allow shooters to compete on a level field
with their military surplus rifles. The one exception for our Club matches is that the rifle may be
an exact reproduction rather than a prior military issued rifle. An example of this is the Springfield
M1A or a Rock River Arms/Colt/? AR-15 without a flash hider. The course of fire is 20 rounds for
record fired on an NRA SR target at 200 yards. Two classes will be fired: prone with military sling
and bench rest. So dust off your old military rifles and get a little trigger time in with us.
Match directors: George Toney 501-224-5194, Leroy Squires 501-602-0086
Range 1
First Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $3 per individual, or $5 per family. $5 per individual for non-members.
NRA approved match: no
Pistol Matches
Falling Plate
The Falling Plate Matches are a load of fun and test your accuracy with a handgun in a timed
shooting event. Each shooting lane as two rows of six 6” steel plates (rimfire) or 8” (centerfire)
and are shot from 15 yards with 6 seconds, 20 yards with 7 seconds, 25 yards with 8 seconds
and 30 yards with 9 seconds. You must shoot the steel plate off the rack in order for that plate to
count for your score. The plates you knock off the rack is your score with a perfect score of 48.
Shoot offs will be used to break all ties. Awards are given for overall Match Winner and 1st, 2nd
and 3rd place in each class.
Match Directors: Larry Morgan 501-888-2749, Brad Cunningham 501-888-4996
Range 6
First Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $5
NRA approved match: no
Speed Steel
This action pistol match is the ultimate test of speed and accuracy with a handgun. 1 to 18 steel
targets are placed from 10 to 20 yards and at the start signal you must draw and shoot each
target as fast as possible. We have also added a rimfire division. This new division starts from
the low ready and the strings are kept short so there are no reloads on the clock. With lots of
shooting and no targets to paste or reset, this is a fast moving match with loads of fun. Divisions:
SSP, ESP, CDP, Revolver, Limited, Open.
Match Directors: Jerry Aycock 501-888-9170, Jonathon Warner 501-804-6152
Range 5
Third Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $10
NRA approved match: no
International Defensive Pistol Association
The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is the governing body of a shooting sport
that simulates self-defense scenarios and real life encounters. It was founded in 1996 as a
response to the desires of shooters worldwide. The organization now boasts membership of more
than 11,000, including members in 19 foreign countries. One of the unique facets of this sport is
that it is geared toward the new or average shooter, yet is fun, challenging and rewarding for the
experienced shooter. The founders developed the sport so that practical gear and practical guns
may be used competitively. An interested person can spend a minimal amount on equipment and
still be competitive. The firearms are grouped into five (5) divisions: 1) Custom Defensive Pistol (.
45ACP semi-automatics only); 2) Enhanced Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber semi-
automatics); 3) Stock Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber double action, double action
only, or safe action semi-automatics); 4) Enhanced Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double
action revolvers); and 5) Stock Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double action revolvers).
Equipment for delineations in the revolver divisions. Shooters are then classed by like-skill levels
with progression from Novice (NV); to Marksman (MM); to Sharpshooter (SS); to Expert (EX); and,
finally, to Master (MA).
Match Directors: Ryan Reed 501-952-9897, Patrick Holsted 501-766-4942
Range 5
Fourth Saturday of each month.
Match fee: $10
IDPA approved match: yes
Shotgun Matches
Shooting Clays
We set up a portable machine that throws clay pigeons. Shooters move among five stations,
which are arranged in a half-circle path behind the throwing machine. Two matches per month.
One is a fun match, the other is for score.
Match Directors: James Squires 501-847-2147, Bill Morris 501-778-1617
Fun match: First Saturday of each month.
Club match: Third Saturday of each month.
Range 7
Match fee: $5
NRA approved match: no
