Category: ViMBAR

August ViMBAR Match 2026

Very hot for this month’s match. Five stages, all ten rounds, starting with:

The tie breaker, Stage One. First the grenade pitch and then six pistol rounds, alternating two targets. Using the tank trap for support, engage a 400yd target until hit twice. Then sweep targets at 300, 200 and 150 yds, one round each and repeat.

A Nevada Sweep on Stage Two, engaging targets at 250, 200 and 300yds. Prone supported.

Engage targets at 200, 300 and 400yds on Stage Three, hit twice and move. Sitting supported.

Sitting unsupported on Stage Four, sweeping targets at 150, 200 and 300yds, one round each and repeat.

Alternate targets at 150 and 200yds on Stage Five, standing position.

The unofficial flavor of the month was the Enfield SMLE / No.1 or Ishapore No.2A.

Possible high score of 59.

 

Shooter Rifle Caliber Score
1. Jack M. Mauser M-1908 7×57 48
2. Klaus T. Springfield ’03-A3 .308 43
3. Lou P. Mauser K98k 8×57 42
4. James D. Swedish Mauser M-38 6.5×55 41
5. Bill B. Swedish Mauser M-38 6.5×55 40
6. Brandon P. Mauser K98k 8×57 39
7. Travis L. Swiss K-31 7.5×55 37
8. Charlie P. Czech Mauser M-98/22 8×57 36
9. Dan H. Enfield SMLE .303 Brit 33
10. Francisco P. Mauser .308 31
11. Mac M. Enfield SMLE .303 Brit 30
12. Anthony M. Springfield ’03-A3 .30-06 26
13. Peter S. Enfield No.4 Mk.II .303 Brit 22 (160.03 secs)
14. Ben A. Mauser K98k 8×57 22 (188.73 secs)
15. Rich R. Enfield SMLE .303 Brit 21
16. Konner M. Enfield SMLE .303 Brit 20
17. Jake H. Finn M-39 7.62x54R 19

 

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July ViMBAR Match 2026

Hot with changing winds for this month’s match. Five stages, all ten rounds, starting with:

The tie breaker, Stage One, started with the grenade pitch and then six pistol rounds alternating two targets. Using the tank trap for support, sweep targets at 150, 200, 300 and 300 yds, one round each and repeat. Last two rounds on a 400yd target.

Prone supported on Stage Two, alternating targets at 300yds.

A Nevada Sweep on Stage Three, engaging targets at 200, 400 and 300yds.No sight adjustment after first shot. Sitting supported.

Sitting unsupported on Stage Four, sweeping targets at 100, 200 and 250yds, one round each and repeat.

‘Shoot-til-you-hit, shoot-til-you-miss’ on Stage Five, with targets at 200 and 150yds. Standing position.

The unofficial flavor of the month was the Mosin Nagant, any model.

Possible high score of 59.

 

Shooter Rifle Caliber Score
1. Jack M. Swedish Mauser M-96 6.5×55 48
2. Bill B. Finn Nagant M-39 7.62x54R 46
3. Mac M. Finn Nagant M-39 7.62x54R 38
4. Adam T. Finn Nagant M-39 7.62x54R 36 (207.59 secs)
5. Lou P. Mosin Nagant M-91/30 7.62x54R 36 (212.70 secs)
6. James D. Mosin Nagant M-91/30 7.62x54R 36 (259.74 secs)
7. Joe B. Springfield ’03-A3 .30-06 34
8. Travis L. Finn Nagant M-39 7.62x54R 33
9. Klaus T. Springfield ’03-A3 .30-06 31
10. J.C. L. Mosin Nagant 7.62x54R 27
11. Christopher G. Enfield No.4 .303 Brit 23
12. Peter S. Mosin Nagant M-91/30 7.62x54R 20
13. Douglas M. Spanish Mauser M-43 .30-06 18
14. Evan S. Mosin Nagant M-91/30 7.62x54R 15
15. Justin A. Mosin Nagant 7.62x54R 7 (DNF)

 

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June ViMBAR Match 2026

Light but gusting winds for this month’s match. Five stages, all ten rounds, starting with:

The tie breaker, Stage One, started with the grenade pitch and then six pistol rounds, shot one handed, at a single 20yd target. Using the tank trap for support, engage targets at 150, 200, 300, 300 and 400yds, one round each and repeat.

Prone supported on Stage Two, engaging a 150yd target with five rounds. Then five more rounds in 20 seconds maximum at a 250yd target.

A Nevada Sweep on Stage Three, with targets at 400, 200 and 300yds. Sitting supported.

Sitting unsupported on Stage Four, sweeping targets at  150, 200 and 250yds, one round ech and repeat.

Alternate targets at 150 and 200yds on Stage Five, standing position.

The unofficial flavor of the month was the Enfield No.1, No.4 or No.5.

Possible high score of 59.

Shooter Rifle Caliber Score
1. Mac M. Enfield No.4 Mk.2 .303 Brit 41 (123.39 secs)
2. Andy W. Enfield No.4 Mk.2 .303 Brit 41 (162.96 secs)
3. Charlie P. Springfield ’03-A3 .30-06 41 (186.01 secs)
4. Ken N. Swiss K-31 7.5×55 35 (112.25 secs)
5. Lou P. Mauser K-98k 8×57 35 (179.93 secs)
6. James D. Swedish Mauser M-38 6.5×55 35 (244.03 secs)
7. Peter S. Enfield No.4 Mk.2 .303 Brit 33
8. Bill B. Enfield No.4 Mk.1* .303 Brit 30 (181.27 secs)
9. Klaus T. Springfield ’03-A3 .30-06 30 (242.56 secs)
10. Douglas M. Enfield No.4 Mk.2 .303 Brit 28
11. Adam T. Enfield No.4 Mk.2 .303 Brit 24
12. Justin A. Enfield No.4 .303 Brit 23 (142.33 secs)
13. Devin W. Enfield No.5 .303 brit 23 (215.47 secs)
14. Steve W. Enfield No.4 Mk.1 .303 Brit 21 (DNF)
15. Travis L. Enfield No.4 Mk.2 .303 Brit 13
16. Steph W. Enfield No.4 Mk.1 .303 Brit 3 (DNF)

 

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