Category: ViMSAR

August ViMSAR Match 2026

A reasonable turnout for this month’s match, considering it’s mid summer here in Vegas. Five stages, all ten rounds. Snipers shot the same course of fire unless otherwise stated.

The tie breaker, Stage One, started with the grenade pitch and then six pistol rounds alternating two targets. From the bench, engage targets at 400, 300, 200 and 150yds, Nevada Sweep.
Prone supported on Stage Two, alternating targets at 300 and 200yds.
Sitting supported on Stage Three, engaging a target at 400yds until hit twice. All remaining rounds on a 200yd target.
Sweep targets at 300, 150 and 200yds on Stage Four, one round each and repeat. Sitting unsupported.
Engage targets at 200 and 150yds on Stage Five. Hit twice and move. Standing position. Snipers had the same course of fire with targets at 400 and 300yds, sitting supported.
The unofficial flavor of the month was the Italian BM-59.
Possible high score of 59.


Rifle Match

Shooter Rifle Caliber Score
1. Lou P. H&R M-14 .308 42
2. J.C. L. Springfield M1A .308 39
3. Dan H. SKS 7.62×39 34
4. Travis L. BM-59 .308 31
5. Mac M. BM-59 .308 30
6. Bill B. BM-59 .308 29
7. Peter S. Springfield M1 .30-06 28
8. Lawrence A. Springfield M1A .308 26 (122.34 secs)
9. Devin W. Springfleld M1 .308 26 (125.25 secs)
10. Christopher G. Springfield M1A .308 25
11. Klaus T. Springfield M1A .308 24
12. Lawrence D. SKS 7.62×39 23
13. Keith S. Springfield M1A .308 21 (257.82 secs)
14. Steve W. Springfield M1A .308 21 (??? secs) (DNF
15. Stephanie W. Springfield M1A .308 17 (DNF)

Sniper Match

Shooter Rifle Caliber Score
1. James D. Springfield ’03-A4 .30-06 51
2. Douglas M. Yugo Mauser M-24/4 7×57 48
3. Bryant D. Yugo Mauser M-48 8×57 22
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June ViMSAR Match 2026

Hot with light cross winds for this month’s match. Snipers shot the same course of fire unless otherwise stated. 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, engage targets at 200, 300, 300 and 400yds. Nevada Sweep.

Prone supported on Stage Two, alternating two 300yd targets.

Sweep targets at 100, 200 and 400yds on Stage Three. One round each and repeat. Sitting supported.

Sitting unsupported on Stage Four, engaging targets at 300 and 200yds. Shoot-til-you-hit, shoot-til-you-miss’.

Engage targets at 250 and 200yds on Stage Five, two rounds each and repeat. Standing position. Snipers had the same course of fire with targets at 400 and 300yds, sitting supported.

The unofficial flavor of the month was the FN FAL.

Possible high score of 59.


Rifle Match

Shooter Rifle Caliber Score
1. Mac M. FN FAL .308 45
2. Charlie P. Springfield M1 .30-06 42 (171.18 secs)
3. Adam T. Springfield M1 .30-06 42 (176.70 secs)
4. Travis L. Ljungman AG-42B 6.5×55 39
5. Bill B. FN FAL .308 33
6. Lou P. FN FAL .308 29
7. Peter S. Springfield M1 .30-06 28
8. Lawrence A. Springfield M1A .308 23
9. Andy W. FN FAL .308 12 (DNF)

Sniper Match

Shooter Rifle Caliber Score
1. Klaus T. Springfield M1A .308 42
2. James D. Springfield ’03-A4 .30-06 39
3. Tony D. Springfield M1A .308 32
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May ViMSAR Match 2026

Sunny with light cross winds for this month’s match. Five stages, all ten rounds. Snipers shot the same course of fire unless otherwise stated.

Stage One, the tie breaker, 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, 300 and 400yds, one round each and repeat.

Prone supported on Stage Two, alternating targets at 300 and 200yds.

Sitting supported on Stage Three, alternating targets at 400 and 200yds.

A Nevada Sweep on Stage Four, engaging targets at 300, 150 and 200yds. Sitting unsupported.

Engage a 250yd target on Stage Five until hit four times. All remaining rounds on a 200yd target. Standing position. Snipers had the same scenario with targets at 400 and 300yds, sitting supported.

The unofficial flavor of the month was the Egyptian Haxim.

Possible high score of 59.


Rifle Match

Shooter Rifle Caliber Score
1. Adam T. Springfield M1A .308 47
2. J.C. L. Springfield M1 .30-06 37
3. Lou P. C-308 .308 33
4. Andy W. Hakim 8×57 30
5. James N. Springfield M1 .30-06 29
6. Peter S. VZ-52 7.62×45 28 (80.78 secs)
7. Devin W. Hakim 8×57 28 (94.10 secs)
8. Bill S. Springfield M1 .30-06 25 (138.70 secs)
9. Travis L. Hakim 8×57 25 (211.46 secs)
10. Mac M. Hakim 8×57 23

Sniper Match

Shooter Rifle Caliber Score
1. James D. Springfield ’03-A4 .30-06 48
2. Charlie P. Springfield M-1903 .30-06 45
3. Douglas M. Yugo Mauser M-24/47 6.5×55 37
4. Klaus T. Springfield ’03-A3 .30-06 36
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