CMP M1 Carbine Match Description


CMP matches held by Crosse Creek Rifle and Pistol Club will conform to the CMP M1 Carbine Match Course of Fire. Minor alterations are made to accommodate our range.


CMP award pins will be given to competitors according to the CMP cut scores. Click here for cut scores.

M1 Carbine Match Course of Fire

Stage Distance Type of Fire Firing Position Number of Shots Time Limit
Sighting 100 yds.(1) Slow (2) Any (3) 10 (4) 5 min.
First 100 yds.(1) Slow (2) Prone 10 10 min.
Second 100 yds.(1) Rapid (5) Prone from Standing(6) 10 60 sec.
Third 100 yds.(1) Rapid (5) Sitting/Kneeling from Standing(6) 10 60 sec.
Fourth 100 yds.(1) Slow (2) Standing (7) 10 10 min.

 

1. The SR-1 highpower rifle target (200 yard SR target reduced for firing at 100 yards) is used for all stages of fire; all firing is done at 100 yards.
2. In all slow fire stages with the M1 Carbine, competitors may load from a magazine. No more than five rounds may be loaded in a single magazine.
3. Sighting shots may be fired in prone or any safe position. A rest or support may be used for sighters, but not in any other stage.
4. Competitors may fire a maximum of 10 sighting or practice shots. Competitors may elect to fire fewer than 10 sighting shots.
5. Loading in rapid fire stages is done after competitors stand on their firing points. On the command “LOAD,” competitors must close the bolts with the chamber remaining empty and then insert a magazine with five rounds. Competitors may not load a round in the chamber while standing.
6. After competitors have closed their bolts and inserted magazines, the command "TARGETS UP" is given. After this command, competitors may get into the prone or sitting/kneeling position. After they are in the firing position, they must open and close their bolts to load the first round, fire five shots, remove the empty magazine, load the second magazine with five rounds and fire the second five shots.
7. Since starting with five rounds in a magazine is permitted in slow fire series with the M1 Carbine, special care must be taken to control the muzzle when the Carbine is taken down to rest between shots. While doing this, the Carbine should normally be cradled in the arms with the muzzle directed downrange towards the targets.