Mudcrab Historic Rifle Shoot @ O.F.A.S.T.S.

SYNOPSIS, SCHEDULE

The Mudcrab Historic Rifle Shoot aims to connect shooters with history through a fun, open class, shooting contest for rifles from the past. Contestants will try their luck with open sighted rifles from history made before 1955 that saw use in major military actions like Korea, World War II, and World War I.

The shoot will take place at 5:00 PM on Saturday, June 25th

RIFLE SPECIFICATIONS

Participants will provide their own rifles or have the opportunity to rent Mudcrab Rifles. A LIMITED AMOUNT of walk-on shooters may rent Mudcrab Rifles for the price of ammo set by the range. 

• Rifles used must be a vintage military rifle made before 1955 in safe working order.
• Replicas of antique firearms made before 1900 will also be allowed.
• Rifles must be their original configuration. Sporterizations are not allowed. 
• Rifles must be used in an open sight configuration. No optics are allowed

Example rifles: Mosin Nagant, M1903 Springfield, Arisaka, Mauser, Enfield

CONTEST RULES

• Shooters are timed.
• 10 targets out to 500 yards.
• 20 shots in 5 minutes, 2 shots per target.
• You may pre-load magazines. 
• You may use a spotter.
• You may fire from the standing, sitting (with support), or prone (with support) position.
• Shooters get up to 4 practice shots to familiarize themselves with their rifle on non-competition targets.
• Rifle Owners shoot first, rental rifles shoot last.

PRIZES

• Mudcrab Golden Ticket (First Place)
• Mudcrab Airsoft or Paintball Season Passes (Second Place)
• “Top Gun” Mugs (Top shooters in each era of rifle)
• Best Dressed Prize 
• Additional prizes and trophies provided by OFASTS.
• Firearms related prizes from local sponsors.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

With the exception of a limited number of walk-on shooters, all participants must PRE REGISTER. All shooters MUST check-in during the event to get their armband and waiver.