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Safari Rifle Challenge
World Championships in Libby, Montana
Saturday June 9, 2018 8am - 4pm

The Event: This is a family oriented shoot featuring both life size and moving targets. It is designed to simulate events encountered on an African Safari. Targets will be scored and times will be announced, but since all prizes are awarded by random drawing, you will be competing purely for the glory of sport! Participants will be expected to cheerfully help with reset of targets, powering the moving targets and any other menial labor that may be necessary for the greater good. ALL shooters must be at least 18yrs old and pre-registered. There is a $20 participation fee which will also entitle you to a commemorative match hat.

The Guns: This is a big bore, dangerous game rifle shoot. Essentially .375/9.3 caliber or larger cartridges in single shot, bolt action or double rifles with minimum muzzle energy of 4000 ft/lb. If you have an antique double rifle in a smaller caliber that is capable of taking big game then bring it! Paradox guns firing single lead balls will also be allowed. Sorry, but no handguns, pump or semi-automatic firearms. You will need about 30 rounds.
ABSOLUTELY NO LIGHT LOADS!

The Rules: All guns will be placed in the racks with actions open. When it is your turn to shoot, you will be directed to get your rifle by the range master. SAFETY AND MUZZLE CONTROL ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE! The start position will generally be low ready with a round in the chamber, finger off the trigger and the safety on, unless otherwise directed by range staff. A range master “PH” will stay beside you at all times while on the course. On most stages, there will be a limited amount of ammunition allowed in your gun when starting the stage, extra rounds will have to be loaded from the belt, pocket, butt stock etc. We reserve the right to change the course of fire based on our disposition, your disposition, the untimely demise of the targets, comments from the peanut gallery, weather or whatever other factors may be present. All distances are approximate and subject to change.

The Course of fire: Shooting positions will vary from standing on your hind legs and shooting offhand, to kneeling and seated. Frequently it will be a combination of positions. Some stages may require the use of shooting sticks which will be provided. Many stages will require you to fire at a target, move to another spot, reload and then fire at a second target. All movement will be done with an empty gun and all reloading will be done once you are safely at the next shooting position. If you have any physical issues that preclude a certain activity we will cheerfully accommodate you.

The 10 stage course is specifically designed to NOT favor any particular style of rifle or sight system. Distances will vary between 5 and 75+ yards. Targets will vary from life-size broadside buffalo and elephant heads to clay birds, water jugs and steel gongs.
Location: Libby Shooting Sports Complex on Farm to Market Rd. across from the Libby Airport.

Shooting starts at 8 am SHARP! Please arrive plenty early to check in and get setup. Remember to bring lawn chairs, hat and sunscreen, food and drinks (NO ALCOHOL ON RANGE PROPERTY). Water and soft drinks will be available for purchase in the clubhouse.

Please email safaririflechallengeyahoo.com to sign up or request more information.

Sent my application in today. Looking forward to some fun up there! Terry

The shoot will be here soon. I already have paid registrations from MT,ID,WA,CO,TX,CA and West VA. We look forward to meeting you all. Safe travels, JCS

9.3mm the absolute minimum?
How about its American cousin, .35 Whelen?

It's mentioned that 9.3/375 cal is minimum as is 4K muzzle energy.

I'm fairly close to this and would love to use my No.1 416 in this if I can get time away. Right now I'm living with my dad who has Parkinson's and giving him his care. I'd love to do this if I could get time away somehow. It sounds like fun.

We have a number of people who shoot single shot rifles.

Just a thought, but would it be possible to register multiple times with different guns, providing time allows? This sounds like a lot of fun, I'm not sure I can make the dates at this point.

Lots of people bring two guns and just pick which gun they want to shoot for each stage and have fun.

Would like to try this out. Hope I can make it.

We try to up our target speeds every year. I am pleased to announce that the "warp drives" are complete. Field testing is currently underway!

I sure would love to attend/participate but its not in the cards for me to get there. Will you keep us posted on the results ie. cartridges and rifles used etc.?

You bet.

JCS....you have a PM