2700 or Bulleye Pistol competition is one of the most challenging of the pistol disciplines. Using various pistols, slow and timed fire, as well as both 25 yard and 50 yard targets, the 2700 pistol competition is a true target pistol game. Pistol marksmanship as well as endurance is challenged in this historically rich game of marksmanship. MCRC has hosted State Championship Matches as well routinely hosts monthly matches visited by many out of state competitors. Contact Mike Carr email (803)408-0024 for more information.

SCHEDULE: 2700 Bullseye Pistol 3rd Saturday of the month - Starts at 9:30am

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“TOM POU” 2700 PISTOL RANGE

Mid-Carolina Rifle Club’s 2700 Pistol range was named “Tom Pou” range because of Tom’s dedication and love of pistol shooting and the desire of getting a competitive pistol match program started here with our club.

The 2700 Pistol range has 12 covered firing points with hand operated turning targets at 25 yards and stationary targets 50 at yards. During competition when there are more than 12 competitors we use the General Purpose Bay to the right of the 2700 Pistol Range that has 12 covered firing points for 50 yards slow fire and use the 2700 Pistol Range for timed and rapid fire. The type of shooting that is done on this range is called “bulls-eye” shooting or “2700 aggregate.” The target that is used is a single “bulls-eye” (b-6&b-8) target. The 25 yard target, b-8 has the 9, 10, & x rings black and the 50 yard target, b-6 has the 8, 9, 10, & x rings black. The black on the 25 yard target is 5.54 inches in diameter, on the 50 yard target it is 8 inches and the 5 ring which is the lowest point value is 19.68 inches in diameter. When practicing on the range the firer must furnish their own targets and cardboard backing (25 inches square). During matches the targets and backings are furnished by the club.

On the third Saturday of each month excluding December, January, June and July an approved NRA 2700 Aggregate Pistol match is held. In June, the State NRA Registered match is held.

The weapons used must meet the NRA standards. All safeties must operate and function properly, trigger pull not less than 2 pounds on the .22 caliber pistol, 2 1/2 pounds on the center fire weapon (.32 caliber or larger to include the .45 caliber revolver) and not less than 3 1/2 pounds on the .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol. The barrel length including the cylinder may not exceed 10 inches. The sight radius for iron sights may not exceed 10 inches, apex to apex. Any sights, including telescopic, are permitted (with exception of those sights which project an image on the target), and any sighting device that can be programmed to activate the firing mechanism is prohibited.

During competitive shooting on the range the normal course of fire consists of three 900 aggregates. One 900 aggregate is fired with the .22 caliber pistol, one with the center fire pistol and one with the .45 caliber pistol. The weapons may be either a revolver or a semiautomatic pistol. A total of 270 rounds of ammunition is needed (90 rounds with each caliber, as long as you don’t have an alibi). The 900 aggregate is made up by firing the following:

• slow fire match, 2 strings of 10 shots each in 10 minutes per string at 50 yards(possible 200 points),
• national match course, 1 string slow fire 10 shots in 10 minutes, 2 strings of timed fire, 5 shots each, 20 seconds per string, 2 strings of rapid fire, 5 shots each , 10 seconds per string (possible 300 points),
• timed fire match, 4 strings 5 shots each fired in 20 seconds per string at 25 yards (possible 200 points)
• rapid fire match, 4 strings of 5 shots each , 10 seconds per string fired at 25 yards (possible of 200 points) or a total of 900 points for the 900 aggregate.

All firing is done from the standing position with one hand and no portion of the body touching any artificial support.

All competitive shooting is open to anyone who has a desire to compete and whose equipment meets the NRA standards. All tournaments are conducted under the Nra classification system: High Master with a 97 and above out of 100, Master 95 to 96.99, expert 90 to 94.99, Sharpshooter 85 to 89.99, and Marksmen below 85. Individuals without classification will have a temporary classification established after firing their first match. You can fire the entire match or any portion.

Prior to using the pistol range it is requested that you can keep all of shots on the cardboard backing for two reasons, first, to eliminate the possibility of ricochets off the metal target frames, second, to stop any additional damage to the turning target frames. Practice on the plinking range or the General Purpose range next to the regular pistol range.

Safety on the pistol range is very important because the weapon has such a short barrel and is easily pointed in any direction. A firer must always make sure that the pistol is pointed down range. The weapon must always have the cylinder open or the slide back, magazine out and locked to the rear when it is not cased or being fired. Never handle a weapon when someone is down range and never go forward of the firing line until it has been cleared. Always wear hearing and eye protection when on the range.