Smallbore Rifles

With the popularity of smallbore .22lr hunting rifles, it was inevitable that the smallbore rifle silhouette discipline would follow high power and eventually become more popular. Similar to the “High Power Rifle discipline, there is a “Standard Rifle” and “Hunter Rifle” class Smallbore Rifle sanctioned by the NRA and the SRAC. In Mexico, there is a “Standard Rifle” class as well as a light rifle class hunter rifle with metallic leaf sights utilizing larger targets.

For more information on Silhouette Smallbore Ammo and Scopes, click on the links below:

Evolution of Smallbore Silhouette Rifles

(Wigger’s pillar bedding comments and carbon fiber stocks)

Silhouette Smallbore Rifle Regulations

Within the USA, the NRA Silhouette Rifle Rulebook establishes uniform standards for NRA sanctioned silhouette smallbore competition. The Silhouette Rifle Association of Canada (SRAC) utilizes the NRA Silhouette Rifle Rulebook for sanctioned matches.

(Mexico Standard Rifle comments)

Smallbore Silhouette Rifle:

The Smallbore Silhouette Rifle is identical to the description of the High Power Silhouette Rifle, except that the rifle shall be chambered for only factory loaded .22 caliber short, long or long rifle rimfire cartridges. Hot loads, such as “Stingers”, are not permitted.

Smallbore Hunter Silhouette Rifle:

The Smallbore Hunter Silhouette Rifle is identical to the description of the High Power Hunting Silhouette Rifle, except that (a) the rifle may be a single-loading rifle, (b) the weight may not exceed 8 1/2 pounds, (c) the rifle shall be chambered for only factory loaded .22 caliber short, long or long rifle rimfire cartridges, and (d) barrel turners or additional weights are not permitted. Tapered barrel?

If you have any further questions, please click on the link below to the Official NRA Rifle Silhouette Rulebook (Revised January 2020)

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Smallbore Rifles for Silhouette Competition

2021 NRA SB National Championship Survey – Rifle Manufacturers

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