Offhand Matches - Fired at a variety of distances and target types, offhand shooting is done in the standing position without the aid of any rest. The most common distances are 25 yds and 50 yds. A 100 yd match is truly a challenge. The most common target is the paper bullseye, ranging in size from as big as a pie plate to as small as a baseball. Some special matches may have restrictions on the type of sight or action used on the rifle.
Targets usually have a buffalo image with medium to small size bullseyes.
This is a good match for young shooters since they can use the X-stick to support the rifle. The steadiness of the X-stick also allows one to test the limits of a rifle's accuracy. Benchrest - Generally fired at ranges of 50yds and 100yds with the aid of a shooting bench and stool, targets provide a separate bullseye for each shot because the shots land on top of each other if fired at a single bull. This is the ultimate in muzzleloading accuracy and eccentricity. Benchrest competitors are forever in search of the perfect one-hole group, and they approach that goal regularly.