March 21, 2025

Rimfire Challenge

Rimfire Challenge Competitions

The RCSA Rimfire Challenge, formerly known as the NSSF Rimfire Challenge, introduces individuals to the fun and excitement of shooting in a family-friendly format. All levels of competitors from novice to experienced will enjoy shooting Rimfire Challenge.

Shooters are required to compete using a rifle and handgun from any manufacturer in .22 Long Rifle caliber. The course of fire is to shoot 5 to 7 steel targets that are no smaller than 8″ in size. The competitor will shoot 5 strings with one plate being designated as the stop plate.  The 4 lowest-scored strings will be totaled as your score. A competitor can compete in Open and/or Limited Divisions.

RCSA Rimfire Challenge competitions will include stages for both rifle and handgun chambered for .22 Long Rifle only.

Upcoming Rimfire Challenge Matches

  • Saturday March 22
    Mystic Rod and Gun Club - March 2025 Match
    Mysitc Rod and Gun Club, 112 Breakneck Hill Rd, Griswold, CT, 06351, United States
  • Saturday March 22
    9:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Michigan City Rifle Club Semi-Monthly Rimfire Challenge
    Michigan City Rifle Club, 4833 US Hwy 20, LaPorte, IN, United States
  • Saturday March 29
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Old Fort Gun Club - March RCSA Match
    Old Fort Gun Club, 4999 Westville Road, Van Buren, AR, 72956, United States
  • Sunday March 30
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    South Kent Sportsmen’s Club – March RCSA Match
    South Kent Sportsmens Club, 2536 140th Ave, Dorr, MI, United States
  • Saturday April 5
    11:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Cavern Cove Rimfire Challenge Monthly Match
    Cavern Cove Competitive Shooting, 373 Ambush Trail, Woodville, AL, 35776, United States

Full Rimfire Challenge Calendar…

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