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May 2025 CZ/BRNO 25/50 Yard Scoped On Line Benchrest Match

1.4K views 26 replies 8 participants last post by  Dunlop  
#1 ·
We were thin on the ground for both matches in April. Here is the call for the May scoped match. I hope the improving spring weather will bring out a few more participants.

Be safe, shoot straight, and have fun.

Guidelines are same as last month:

CZ or BRNO scoped sporters, in a factory configuration - less than or equal to 9.0 lbs when weighed with the magazine removed. The CZ 452, 453, 455, and 457 Varmint models should qualify unless your glass and rings are more than 2 pounds. Pro Varmint, At One, and Varmint MTR models may be tough to get in under the weight limit.

Any safe trigger. Maximum magnification of 9x on the scope, for 25 yard targets. (Those with variable scopes set them to 9x or lower).

No aftermarket barrels or stocks - only CZ's original stocks and barrels. It is also prohibited to swap the stocks or barrels of different CZ models such as taking the stock from a Varmint and putting it on a Trainer. If the original CZ stock or barrel is damaged, then it can be replaced with the same exact factory part for the specific model. There are other BR games on RFC for dramatically altered rifles. We are trying to encourage competition with unmodified or minimally modified scoped CZ sporters. Custom stock bedding performed on a factory stock, including compound-bedding (pillared or non) and plain pillar bedding is prohibited as well.

Target is the USBR Target (The Green Monster)

22 long rifle

Fired from a benchrest using separate front and rear support and a bi-pod is fine if the shooter prefers. Gun vices and one piece rests are not allowed.

Time limit - 1 hour for unlimited sighters and the 25 rounds for score
Wind flags are fine.
You may shoot on an indoor range if it is your only option, but please report that fact in your post.

Option 1: Distance to target is 25 yards, all guidelines above apply.
Option 2: Distance to target is 50 yards, all guidelines above apply except scope magnification is unlimited.

You may post multiple targets if each is fired with a different CZ. For example, a shooter could post one with his/her CZ Varmint and another with his/her CZ American and a third with a scoped Ultra Lux. You may shoot up to FOUR targets with EACH rifle AT EACH DISTANCE and post the highest score fired with each one. Post up any target you shoot if you choose so we can all praise you for your perseverance and improvements. Just don't forget to go back and mark only your best as "Official Entry" before the end of the month.

Post a pic of your target (required) and the equipment you used (recommended) in this thread by May 31, 2025.

Honor system, and we couldn't ask for a more honorable bunch.

Use this format to post your score(s)

Official Entry
25 Yards
04-02-24
250-15X
Mr. Showoff (Joe)
CZ 453 Varmint, Leupold 6x24x50@9x
Caldwell Rock front, Protektor rear
95*F, 0 mph, sunshiney day

How to score:
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A scoring board is helpful, as is a scoring plug (or gauge). An internet search on scoring gauge should reveal multiple sources.
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TARGETS?
Good question!

Shooting Targets - American Target Company
(third row down on the right)

For anyone from Canada who would like to join in, I suggest you try an internet search (USBR Target Canada seems to work). The sources of GMs up north seem to be variable.

You can also find practice targets on this forum. Look under "Little Monster" at:

www.rimfirecentral.com


Target Websites (user submitted)
 
#8 · (Edited)
Official Entry
25 Yards
5/18/2025
245 - 7x (plugged)
Barrelhorses (Brian)
CZ 452 American, Weaver V-24 at 9x
Caldwell Rock Jr front, Cabelas rear bag
SK Rifle Match
75°F, 9 mph, mostly sunny

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50 yards was quite humbling.

50 Yards
5/18/2025
216 - 2x (plugged)
Barrelhorses (Brian)
CZ 452 American, Weaver V-24 at 16x
Caldwell Rock Jr front, Cabelas rear bag
SK Rifle Match
75°F, 9 mph, mostly sunny

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#13 ·
Official Entry
25 Yards
5-23-25
234-3X
Mainely Shooter (Ralph)
CZ 457 Varmint, Vortex Crossfire II 6-24 x 44 @ 9x
Caldwell Rock BR front, generic rear bag
44oF, light wind, Cloudy w/occasional light drizzle

Oh Well, it is what it is. Hopefully it will get better from here.

Some good weather coming next week and I hope to get to shoot a 50 yd target.


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#14 ·
It wasn't a particularly successful day with the green monster yesterday. My excuse is I'm old and I get tired - that and my native ability. I may get to try again this month.

Close ones were plugged.

25 Yards
05/25/25
233-5X
Dunlop(Graham)
CZ 452 American, Vortex Crossfire II @ 9X, Lapua Center-X
Sinclair base. Greenlaw top, Protektor rear bag
80, overcast, still

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#15 · (Edited)
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Official Entry
25 Yards
05-27-25
243-6X
Midwest Swiss
CZ 457 Pro Varmint, Clearidge 6x20x40@9x
Has a factory 3.5 lb trigger pull.
Caldwell front, Protektor rear
Ammo SK Match
Brand new rifle, cleaned the bore and did some shooting.
Best of 2 targets the flyer 🤷🏻‍♂️ did me in other wise not to bad just have get some more rounds down the barrel.
1st target 240-5x Eley Team
New trigger is on order.
 
#26 ·
Normally I give a try at 50 yards as an afterthought, when I''m tired and don't expect much. Today I took the target straight to 50 and shot two green monsters and two open sight targets. Here is the better of the scoped targets.

Official Entry
50 Yards
05/31/25
212-1X
Dunlop(Graham)
Cz 452 American, Vortex Crossfire, 12X
Armageddon gear front bag, Protektor rear
Lapua Center-X
Sunny, light breeze 80ish

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That Armageddon Gear bag works great for the open sight target - 5 shots on one bull. It's a little harder to manage moving from bull to bull on the green monster.