MiniSniping Frequently Asked Questions

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Questions

Where can I shoot a MiniSniping match?
What airgun do I have to use for MiniSniping?
What ammo is used for MiniSniping?
What sights are used for MiniSniping?
Is there any magnificataion limits on optical sights?
Can a rest be used during a match?
What shooting positions are allowed?
Do I have to shoot at 9mm brass at 35 yards?
Do I have to use a clay base for my targets?
How much clay do I use for the base?
How far do I put the targets into the clay base?
Do I really need wind flags?

Answers

Where can I shoot a MiniSniping match?

Any place it is legal to shoot airguns and you have 35 yards shooting distance with a safe background.

What airgun do I have to use for MiniSniping?

Any safe air rifle or air pistol that shoots a lead pellet. Airguns shooting BBs are not recommended due to the possibility of ricochets.

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What ammo is used for MiniSniping?

Any design of lead or lead alloy pellets.

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What sights can I use?

Any form of sighting system may be used. Optical sights are normally used since it is very difficult to see the targets with the naked eye.

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Is there any magnificataion limits on optical sights?

No. Any magnification is allowed as long as you can mount the optical sight on your airgun.

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Can a rest be used during a match?

The forestock may be supported by a rest. The buttstock must be supported by the shooters hand(s) and/or body.

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What shooting positions are allowed?

Any position is allowed. Shooting may be done from the ground or a shooting bench. Classic minisniping is done from a bench or a table, but if you feel you can do better from some other position such as prone or sitting, go for it!

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Do I have to shoot at 9mm brass at 35 yards?

No, for club or backyard matches you can use a variety of targets at varying distances. The key is that all participants shoot at the same type targets at the same distances for any given match. The point of MiniSniping is to to have fun with the airguns you own whil stretching your shooting skills. So if you're air rifle isn't nearly as accurate as a match rifle, move closer, or if you have a superbly accurate powerful field target rig, move back. The bottom line is to have fun and improve your marksmanship.

Official MiniSniping.org competitions will shoot most matches using 9mm cases at 35 yards. However, other matches will be offered that will use other targets and at varied distances.

Some ideas for other targets:

.22 rimfire, .380 ACP, .45 ACP empty pistol cases
Empty Shotgun Shell hulls
Animal Crackers
1" long 3/8", 1/2" or other hex bolts
3/4" or 1" steel angle cut to 3/8" or 1/2" wide lengths
Plastic Army Figures
Paint Balls
Antacid Tablets

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Do I have to use a clay base for my targets?

You don't have to use the clay base for local matches. You will need to use a clay base for MiniSniping.org eMatches so that all participants shoot under as similar conditions as possible.

The clay base is advised, to prevent the wind or shots hitting the base of the target stand from knocking the empty brass pistol cases over.

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How much clay do I use for the base?

You can use as much or as little as you like. Just a thin layer is all that is really needed, just enough to secure the empty pistol cartridges.

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How far do I put the targets into the clay base?

Usually just to the depth of the cartridge rim. If you stick the pistol cartridges too deeply into thick clay, you may have trouble knocking them over.

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Do I really need wind flags?

No, they are not required. However, a big part of the game is based on judging the wind so using them is very helpful.

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