The EOHC Fall Milshoot competition, held on September 15 from 10:00am - 2:30pm (Rifle and Open), and 2:30pm - 4:00pm (Handgun). Sighting in from 9:00am - 9:45am for rifle and 2:00 - 2:30 for handgun. Matches go Rain or Shine.
Prizes and Displays
We want to keep it simple, with a focus on friendly competition, developing a sense of community, increasing interest in the shooting sports and of collection and preservation of milsurps.
Door prizes will be awarded by way of a random draw from among participants as follows:
Participants in the Open Event (all participants are eligible)
Two separate draws for scopes donated by Higginsons Powder: Tasco PH2533D: 2.5x32mm & Tasco PH3950D: 3-9x50mm
Participants in the Rifle Event (only those possessing a valid PAL may participate) - an Enfield Model of 1917 (P17), Canadian marked VG condition (as pictured), donated by Marstar
Marstar will be attendding this event.
Participation Cost:
Rifle - $5.00
Open - $5.00
Handgun - $5.00
Lunch will be a simple affair - Catered pizza and drinks at the participant's expense.
No advance registration required. You do not need to be a member of EOHC.
Permitted Rifles
Only unmodified milsurps of WWII or earlier design with iron sight may be used - no "bubbas" or sniper guns. Must be as issued, full military wood & sight, no exceptions. Based on this definition, for example a 1950's Garand, Mosin M44, Irish Contract No4 MkII and Spanish Mauser bolt gun are in, but the SKS, FN-49, and a Scope, Mojo'd or peep-sighted Yugo 24/47 are out. If you are not sure if your gun qualifies, please ask. Sling use is permitted and encouraged.
Course of Fire – Rifle
There will be four stages of 10 rounds each at 100 yards, and one (new) stage at 200 yards for a total of five stages. Three minutes is allotted for the 10 rounds (including reloading) at 100 yds, five minutes for the 200 yd event:
At 100 yards: 10 standing, 10 kneeling or sitting, 10 prone, 10 snap (five second "exposure", followed by 10 second "hidden")
At 200 yards: 10 freestyle. Shooter may choose any safe position of their choice, but may not employ shooting aids, such as shooting sticks, bipods and rests of any kind (other than your own body).
Each shooter will fire a total of 50 shots with a maximum possible score of 500. Targets will be Shooting Federation of Canada 50 yard slow fire pistol targets. No spotting scopes or spotters calling out shots is permitted. All action and handling of firearms will be strictly controlled by an EOHC-appointed Range Safety Officer. Please read and be prepared to follow EOHC Range Safety Rules. Safety is paramount. See www.eohc.ca for that information as well as directions to the club. Competitors provide the firearm and ammo - a mat for the prone and kneeling/sitting stage is strongly suggested. There exists the potential for kind souls to lend a firearm if the participant provides the ammo (a minimum of 60 rounds is suggested). If you lack an appropriate firearm, I suggest you post your request here and then take it from there by PM.
For the Open Match
Same as for Rifle, but anything goes, e.g. any rifle, any sighting system, and shooting aids such as bipods are permitted (as long as they are in place for all stages).
For the Handgun Match
Permitted Handguns – Semi-automatic pistols and revolvers, including replicas, in military or para-military use during WW II or earlier. This will include 1911’s (including military pattern Norincos), Browning High Power, Tokarev (including Norincos), Makarov, Luger, Walther P-38, Radom, Webley, Enfield, S&W M&P in .38 S&W, Nambu, etc. No "pimped out" versions, standard configuration only.
Course of Fire – Handgun
There are five stages of 10 rounds each with three minutes allotted (including reloading).
Targets at 15 and 25 yards. Slow Fire – At 15 yards, strong hand only, five rounds in two minutes.
Reload on command and another five rounds in two minutes. Total 10 rounds.
Slow Fire – At 15 yards, weak hand only, five rounds in two minutes.
Reload on command and another five rounds in two minutes. Total 10 rounds.
Rapid Fire – At 15 yards, strong hand only, five rounds in 30 seconds.
Reload on command and another five rounds in 30 seconds. Total 10 rounds.
Free Style Slow Fire – At 25 yards, free style, five rounds in two minutes.
Reload on command and another five rounds in two minutes. Total 10 rounds.
Free Style Rapid Fire – At 25 yards, free style, five rounds in 30 seconds.
Reload on command and another five rounds in 30 seconds. Total 10 rounds.
Each shooter will fire a total of 50 shots with a maximum possible score of 500.
Targets will be Shooting Federation of Canada 50 yard slow fire pistol targets.