Small Bore

Smallbore Rifle Competition

Dan Peliska, Senior Instructor 218-258-3354

Smallbore .22 LR 4 Position Precision Rifle Competition is often considered the ultimate test of a shooter and his equipment. At an indoor small-bore match, competitors use specialized bolt action .22 rifles to fire 10 shots from a distance of 50 feet [indoors], on each of 4 targets [10 bulls per target], from 4 positions, prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing, for a total of 40 shots. Each bull has 5 scoring rings, with a ten ring smaller than the diameter of a .22 shell! A score of 100 is possible on each target, for a possible perfect match total of 400 points.

If you are interested in small-bore competition please contact me, Dan Peliska, Senior Instructor, at 218-258-3354. I will be glad to provide an introduction to the sport on a Saturday morning, by appointment, at the VR&PC Indoor Range located above the bus garage in Eveleth, Minnesota. Some Junior Rifle Team equipment will be available.

Junior Rifle Club

Dan Peliska, Coach 218-258-3354

The Junior Rifle Club was founded in 1947 and has produced many

fine marksmen over the years. Interested girls and boys, age 12 and

up, who have completed their Firearms Safety may participate

in a basic rifle marksmanship class offered each year in December

at the VR&PC Indoor Range located above the bus garage in Eveleth,

Minnesota. Upon completion of the class, participants may go on to

join the Junior Rifle Team, coached by Daniel Peliska. The Junior

Rifle Team practices on Saturday mornings, January through April,

and competes against teams from neighboring communities including

Grand Rapids. Every year the Junior Rifle Team competes in

the National Junior Smallbore Rifle Chanpionships. Junior Rifle

Team equipment is furnished by the club and includes Anschutz.

Competition Grade Bolt Action .22 rifles available to team members

for practice and competition at no charge. Match Grade .22LR ammo

is available this year at $5.00 per box. Junior Rifle Club dues

are $10.00 per year. For more information, call Coach Daniel Peliska, at 218-258-3354.