Next match April 3, 2021
We are the Sandy Ford Service Rifle Tournament, an NRA sanctioned high power rifle competition sponsored by the Sandy Ford juniors and the Sandy Ford Sportsman's Club located in central Illinois outside the town of Streator. The scores fired in our tournaments are reported to the NRA and count toward classification. We are affiliated with the CMP and our matches also qualify for rifle purchases from the civilian Marksmanship Program. Our course of fire is the National Match Course, it is fired on a 100 yd. range. Reduced targets are used to simulate the full 600 yd. All NRA rules apply. 1st. 2nd. and 3rd. place awards in service rifle category will be given. Awards may be given in NRA Match Rifle category at the Directors discretion.
Required Materials
A USGI M1 Garand, M-14/M1-A, AR-15 A2/A4, AR-10 or their commercial equivalents. Note, M-1 carbines, 1903/A3, 1917, Mini-14's, Mini 30's, foreign bolt actions and service rifles as well as commercial rifles may be used in match category but may not be eligible for awards. 60 rds of ammunition, at least three magazines if using an auto loader, stripper clips if using a bolt gun, eye and ear protection, an open bolt indicator, (we can provide one for $1.00) a sling, and common sense.
Recommended Materials
A shooting mat, spotting scope or binoculars, long sleeve jacket or shirt, cap, extra ammunition. If you are new to this, please see our "Getting Started" and "Range Commands" page.
The National Match Course
We fire a total of 60 rounds. The first 10 are sighters and do not count for score, they are optional and may be fired in any position. There are 5 stages to the course. The first stage is 10 rounds slow fire, in the standing position, loaded one at a time. The second stage is 10 rounds rapid fire, in the sitting position. The third stage is 10 rounds rapid fire, in the prone position. The last two stages are fired together they are 20 rounds slow fire, in the prone position loaded one at a time. Instruction will be given before each stage, not to worry if you are new to this, we will take you through it.
Please see "New Competitor Policy" below.
Specifics
Our tournaments are open to English speaking United States Citizens. Match dates are the first Saturday of the month, April-October (Please confirm dates with our ("Tournament Schedule"). Registration 8:45-9:15 AM. Match starts 9:30 AM Or when ready.
New Competitor Policy
In the past, new competitors who have never fired a match were allowed to compete for the first time without having to watch a previous match first. This will no longer be the policy. However, I will wave the requirement to watch a match first before competing in certain circumstances. Some of those circumstances could be, but is not limited to:
If a new competitor is familiar with the service rifle he or she will be using and has previously reviewed the "Range Commands" and "Getting Started" sections on our website.
If a new competitor has competed before, or holds a classification in a similar type of competition.
If a new competitor has contacted the Match Director previously (well before the day of the match) and has been approved.
In addition, a new competitor will be expected to have the necessary equipment he or she needs, and to know the rules. They should also arrive early. We are a very helpful community, and a competitor may be able to borrow a needed piece of equipment so that they may compete in their first match, but they should get prior confirmation of said equipment.
This policy change is being made in the interest of and with regards to all competitors who attend. The purpose is to expedite the match and avoid hold-ups on the line and late starts. It is my personal objective to make the Sandy Ford Service Rifle Tournaments an enjoyable experience for both new and regular competitors who attend.
Frank Krupa
Director Sandy Ford Service Rifle Tournaments
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