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Rifle Events

Nenameseck Rifle Events

Rifle events include a variety of shooting disciplines ranging from casual leagues to competitive matches. Events may feature precision shooting, silhouette targets, offhand shooting, steel targets, and seasonal leagues designed to challenge accuracy, consistency, and marksmanship skills in a safe and enjoyable environment.

 

Event: JUNIOR RIFLE

Dates: January-March (Check Calendar for Event Dates) 
Duration: Sunday for 12 weeks.
Times: —
Location: Clubhouse
Range Status:  Indoor pistol range closed for duration of event.
Details:

  • Our Junior Shooting Sports Program is designed for youth ages 12–20 years old to learn focus, precision, and discipline — all while having a great time with our brand new air rifles!
  • Learn extreme precision from a fixed shooting position and explore optics & rests.
  • Develop balance, coordination, and focus while shooting from unsupported positions.
  • Enhance hand-eye coordination and quick thinking through distance estimation and problem-solving.
  • A fun, safe, and structured way to build confidence, focus, and marksmanship — all while enjoying the excitement of shooting sports this winter!

Cost: $100 for the full program & Preregistration is required. Club membership not required.
Notes: All equipment is supplied by the club.
Food: None
Contact: Calvin Cieslak at (413) 544-4374 with any questions

Event: 22 WINTER RIFLE LEAGUE

Dates: January-March (Check Calendar for Event Dates) 
Duration: Wednesday for 12 weeks.
Times:

  • Morning Relays: 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 AM &
  • Evening Relays: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 AND 8:30 PM

Location: Clubhouse
Range Status:  Indoor pistol range closed at 9AM-11:30AM & 4:30PM-9PM
Details:

  • EACH COMPETITOR WILL HAVE 30 MINUTES TO SHOOT 40 ROUNDS. (22 LONG RIFLE OR AIR RIFLE .177 and .22
    CALIBER)
  • THE COURSE OF FIRE WILL BE FOUR TARGETS AT 25 YARDS, 10 SHOTS AT EACH TARGET. (Fifth target is for
    unlimited shots, not for score.)
  • ALL SHOOTING IS FROM THE OFFHAND POSITION WITHOUT SLINGS OR ARTIFICAL SUPPORT.
  • THERE WILL BE TWO CLASSES TO COMPETE IN, IRON SIGHTS AND SCOPED RIFLES.

Cost: $5 per week & Open to the Public
Notes: 22 LONG RIFLE OR AIR RIFLE .177 and .22 CALIBER – Scope or Iron Sights
Food: None
Contact: rkjoyce6@hotmail.com
or call/text to 774-230-0359.
Please indicate which relay you would prefer.

Event: SUMMER RIFLE LEAGUE – (3-Position&Offhand)

Dates: June-July (Check Calendar for Event Dates) 
Duration: Wednesday for 6 weeks. 
Time:

  • 1st line on the outdoor range starts at 6pm
  • 2nd line on the outdoor range starts at 7pm

Location: Outdoor Rifle Range
Range Status:  Outdoor rifle range closed for the time of the event.
Details:

3 Position & Offhand Rifle League

  • Rifle league featuring four classes: centerfire, rimfire, offhand, and 3-position. Shooters using scopes and iron sights compete together on NRA High Power Offhand (SR-1) targets.
  • The course of fire consists of slow fire in three positions: prone, sitting or kneeling, and offhand. Sling use is permitted in prone and sitting positions but not in offhand. Spotting scopes are allowed.
  • Shooters will fire up to 5 sighter shots followed by 10 shots for record in each position. Time limits are 10 minutes per stage. All positions include a 3-minute preparation period. A total of 30 shots are scored, with the highest 10 shots on the lower target and all 20 shots on the upper target counting toward the final score.
  • Flexibility is allowed for shooters who have difficulty with certain positions, with the option to shoot from an alternate, more challenging position.
  • Safety rules apply at all times, including the use of empty chamber indicators (except during prep and shooting), proper muzzle control, and loading only on command. Semi-automatic rifles are limited to a maximum of 5 rounds loaded at a time.
  • No artificial rifle supports are permitted. Heavy padded shooting jackets or gloves are not allowed, though light jackets, sweatshirts, and standard work gloves are acceptable.

Cost: $10 per week & Open to the Public. Preregistration is required.
Notes:
Food: None
Contact:
Dick Hamilton
cell # 413-687-0146
home # 413-283-4240

Event: SILHOUETTE MATCH

Dates: May-October (Check calendar below for event dates) 
Duration: Sunday @ once per month 
Time:

  • Registration: 8:30AM
  • Event Starts: 9AM

Location: Outdoor Rifle Range
Range Status:  Outdoor rifle range closed for 8AM-12PM
Details:

  • Silhouette match featuring .22 LR rifle or pistol, shot in the offhand position at steel animal targets set at increasing distances.
  • Course of fire includes:
  • 10 chickens at 25 yards
  • 10 pigs at 50 yards
  • 10 turkeys at 75 yards
  • 10 rams at 100 yards
  • Rimfire cartridges only (.22 short, long, or long rifle). No Stingers, hyper-velocity, or .22 magnum ammunition allowed.
  • All shooting is done offhand, with 5 rounds fired in timed strings. After each bank of 10 shots, shooters move to the next set of targets, completing a total of 40 shots. Scoring is straightforward—targets are either knocked down or remain standing.
  • Shooters may use a spotter positioned behind them to assist with shot placement. Multiple classes are available for scoped and iron sight rifles, as well as scoped and iron sight pistols.
  • The course typically takes about 40 minutes to complete, and participants may re-enter or compete in multiple classes.

Cost: $10 for 1st Entry, $8 for 2nd Entry & $5 for 3rd Entry & Open to the Public.
Notes: 22lr Rifle or Pistol – Scope or Iron Sights
Food: None
Contact:
Dan Cetin
Email: dcetin@arland.com

Event: NATIONAL 50 (N50) BENCHREST

Dates: April-November (Check calendar below for event dates) 
April 11 – CANCELLED
May 9th – CANCELLED
June 13
July 11
August 8
September 12
October 10
November 14
Duration: Saturday & once per month.
Time: Registration at 7:30AM & Event starts at 8AM
Location: Outdoor Rifle Range
Range Status:  Outdoor rifle range closed for the time of the event. 7AM-1PM
Details:

  • See official rules for event & rifle requirements at: https://www.national50.net
  • Target distance 50 yards. 
  • 22 Rimfire or Air Pellet Rifles

Cost: $10 per Adult & Open to the Public.
Notes:
Food: None
Contact:Calvin Cieslak at (413) 544-4374 with any questions

Check the calendar for upcoming dates, times, and range availability.