The CMP is a private
corporation funded by our government. It's primary purpose is to encourage
marksmanship, which it does in a large part by selling surplus military firearms
to Americans. That's right, you too can purchase an M-1 Garand and other
government surplus firearms if you meet certain criteria.
One major criteria for your M-1 purchase is documented participation
in a high-power match sponsored by a CMP-affiliated organization. Several
clubs in MA offer these matches throughout the year. My club -- Riverside,
in Hudson MA -- holds several matches a year. The match is open to the public.
In the past several Epsilon alumni have shot a CMP match together.
If there's enough interest we could coordinate and find another match
to shoot.
What's the match like?
The CMP match consists of 50 rounds shot as follows:
- 10
rounds slow fire, offhand (standing), 100 yds.
- 10 rounds rapid fire, sitting, 200 yds.
- 10 rounds rapid fire, prone, 200 yds.
- 20 rounds slow fire, prone, 600 yds.
Riverside
has a 100 yard rifle range; the longer distances are simulated by shooting
at scaled down targets. The match is typically shot with service rifles
such as the M-1, or their civilian equivalents -- the M-1A (semi-auto version
of the M-14) and the AR-15 (semi-auto version of the M-16). Junior shooters
also use the M-1 Carbine. Riverside will provide M-1s and everything else
you need to shoot the match. They have a short a clinic before the match
for people unfamiliar with the event and/or the rifle. Beginners are
welcome!
The Details:
Riverside CMP matches are detailed here.
- Location: Riverside Gun Club, Hudson MA. Clubhouse phone:
978-568-8175.
- Directions: I-495 to exit 26 (Rt 62). Turn right at bottom
of exit and take 62 East thru downtown Hudson. Rt 62 turns left at the
Wilkins St. traffic light after you get thru downtown - turn left and stay
on 62. The club is 1/4 mi down, on the left. There's a big blue sign. The
range is thru the gate to the right of the clubhouse. Click
here
for a
map and personalized directions.
- Cost: $30. Entry fee covers
everything. The club supplies the rifle, ammo, targets, eye and ear protection.
What to Bring:
Even if you plan on using the club's equipment you may want to
consider bringing some of these items.
- Your
own rifle (and ammo, if not a .30-06)
- Shooting glasses
- Ear muffs
- Shooting scope/binoculars
- Shooting mat. Carpet remnants work well.
- Shooting jacket. Provides add'l upper body rigidity/stability.
Any jacket you can lay on the ground with and tighten up works well. I
use my jean jacket with a sweatshirt underneath to get a tight fit.
- Shooting glove. For offhand support. I've used a both light
leather glove and a work glove like you would use to work in the yard.
- Hooded sweatshirt. Yes, even in the heat. The hood keeps hot
brass from falling down your shirt (ouch - been there, done that!) and the
sweatshirt helps give you a snug fit into your jacket.
- Hat with a brim. Baseball cap keeps hot brass from flying in
your face, falling behind your shooting glasses.
- High-tops. Shoes you can lace up add stability to your ankles.
Leather work boots are good, canvas sneakers are better than nothing.
- Watch with a stopwatch/timer on it. Useful during slow fire to
pace yourself without having to strain to see the master timer.
- Pen, paper
- Staple gun
- Water
Comments:
I've partcipated in a few of these matches before. I've always
enjoyed them. Shooting with/against people I know will make it all the more
fun. Use this space to ask questions, add comments, etc.
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*** brother174 *** 06/12/1999 20:45 EDT ***
This sounds like a lot of fun! I don't plan on buying my own
gun anytime soon. What are the typical costs to rent or use
club guns? Are there lots of gun clubs that have rentals and
such? How about any other equipment? If I plan on shooting
2-3 times a year, does it make sense to buy?
*** brother174 *** 06/12/1999 20:51 EDT ***
What are the laws regarding target shooting in the woods?
Can't we find a safe place and setup some targets? It would
be much cheaper and we could decide our own rules.
*** brother739 *** 06/14/1999 14:20 EDT ***
If you've got some private woods we can use I'd be all for it. Note I said
private woods and not private Woodies!
*** brother739 *** 06/18/1999 10:50 EDT ***
I'm signed up - check's in the mail. Hope to see some of you there.
- Googs '83
*** User255 *** 07/16/1999 15:43 EDT ***
I'm signed up as well. Let the competition begin? What are your
previous scores, or did you miss the target on all 50 shots?
- Jim Melvin
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