ARA – American Rimfire Match on the Competition Range – ***PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*** – SCGAA members is $10. Non members $20.
ARA – American Rimfire Match on the Competition Range takes place every third Sunday of the month.
They are currently scheduled for 6/21/26, 7/19/26. 8/16/26, 9/20/26, 10/18/26, 11/15/26, and 12/20/26.
***PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*** – SCGAA members is $10. Non-members $20
What is ARA shooting?The ARA matches are 22lr benchrest competitions. Both the Unlimited and Factory Class have 20 minutes to shoot a 25 bull target with ONE shot per bull at 50 yards for a maximum score of 2500 plus X count. Factory class rifles are defined as any magazine or tube fed rifle in production that is readily available and produced in quantities greater than 500 with MSRP of LESS than $1250.00 or is included on the ARA approved factory rifle list. Additional information can be found on the ARA website – https://www.americanrimfire.com/ Unlimited class rifles are defined as all other 22lr rifles (except railguns), predominately custom firearms but also certain vintage (Winchester 52s, etc.) and all modern production rifles with a MSRP GREATER than $1250.
Scoring the targets is done by “worst edge” scoring. Each bull is scored as follows:
In addition to a total score, each target is scored for total Xs. An X completely takes out the center dot.
ARA Shooting at SCGAA:
Summer matches will start at 8AM, allow 30-45 minutes for set up at a minimum.We will shoot three 25-shot targets plus sighters. Expect to be done well before noon.Cost for SCGAA members is $10. Non-members $20.Bringing your own shooting stools is recommended.An ARA membership number is required of all shooters. It’s free – just need to fill out the form.Membership and lots more info can be found on the ARA website:https://www.americanrimfire.com/Familiarize yourself with the rules – ARA is a little different than other shooting competitions.The rule book is available here:https://www.americanrimfire.com/index.php/rulesHope to see everyone there!