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DATE: July 11-12, 2026
SITE: Heartland Public Shooting Park (6788 W Husker Hwy, Alda, NE 68810)
600 Yard F-Class Bench Match
Check-in: 8 a.m. both days
Competition Begins: 9 a.m. sharp both days
Requirements:
- Eye and Ear Protection
- Empty Chamber Indicator
- Centerfire Rifle under 35 cal.
- 130 Rounds Ammo (100 Rounds for Score)
- Front Rest Bipods
- Rear Bag
AWARDS: Custom Cornhusker State Games gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division.
MEDAL PICKUP: Medals not picked up on site during competition may still be claimed after the Games through the following process:
1. Medal Pickup in Lincoln: Participants who wish to pick up their medal(s) in person must email us at info@nebraskasportscouncil.com to notify our staff of their intent to pick up. After verification of eligibility, the medal(s) will be packaged and available for pickup at the Nebraska Sports Council office.
2. Medal Shipping: If participants are unable to pick up their medal(s) in Lincoln, we offer a shipping option for a $6 fee. To request shipping:
Email info@nebraskasportscouncil.com, and a staff member will follow up with verification and payment instructions OR call 402-471-2544 to verify and process your order and payment over the phone.
DIVISIONS
F-Class shooting consists of two categories: F-Open and F-T/R. In F-Open—the most popular division—rifles must weigh under 10 kilograms (roughly 22 pounds), may be any caliber .35 and under and may be fired from an adjustable front rest (such as benchrest shooters use) plus a rear sandbag. Rifles must be fired from the shoulder, and rail guns are not allowed and no lead sleds. No Muzzle Breaks allowed.
In the F-T/R division, caliber options are limited to standard .223 Rem. or .308 Win. Rifle weight limit is 8.25 kilograms (about 18 pounds). The only front support allowed is a bipod; a sandbag may be used under the rear of the stock. No Muzzle Breaks allowed.
Competition Format and Rules
The course of fire will be:
Shooters will be given a shooting position and relay by the Match Director/Range Officer. The number of relays will be dependent on the number of shooters present. 40 shooters will equate to 4 relays with 10 targets.
There will be five matches comprised of 20 shot record strings, for a total of 100 record shots. You will be given unlimited sighters on your first 20 shots for record in a block time of 90 minutes for four shooters per target. The next four 20 shot matches will be 2 sighters in a block time of 90 minutes for four shooters per target.
Rules: NRA F-Class Rules Apply
The Range Officer (RO) will call the line – “ready on the right, ready on the left, with one round load, the line is hot, commence fire.”
Once you are given the command “commence fire” All sighters and record shots must be fired in the 90-minute block period for all 4 shooters, or a miss will be given for each shot that is left. YOU MUST PUSH THE BEGIN BUTTON ON YOUR DEVICE TO START YOUR RECORD SHOTS!
Upon completion of each string, shooters will remove their gear from the bench and move it to the rear of the line. A new shooter will then place their gear in the assigned location and begin their string of sighters and 20 shots for record. We will repeat this process 5 times – until all shooters have 100 record shots.
Shots will be scored by Shotmarker electronic target systems, and they will be set to use the 600-yard MR-1 FC target. There will be a 7 second delay in the target system, between shots.
When not shooting the competitor will be either on deck (preparing to shoot) or verifying scores for the shooter on your firing point.
You will need to have an electronic tablet, iPad, laptop, or a smartphone so you can see your shots on the target and to verify scores with.
To shoot this match you will need approximately 130 rounds of ammo – depending on the number of sighters you take. You will need a rifle that fits one of the categories and the appropriate rests. You will also need an ECI (empty chamber indicator), scoring device (tablet, iPad, smartphone, or laptop), and eye and hearing protection. Eye and hearing protection are mandatory. If spectators are on the firing line, they will be required to have eye and hearing protection as well.
The Range Officer has final say in all matters and rulings. If you have a problem immediately confer with the RO.
The RO will help you get on target initially, if you need help. The Shotmarker target systems are expensive, and the club does not want our systems damaged. If the shooter consistently fails to keep shots on the target the shooter will be asked to cease fire, and you will forfeit the match.
Registration Fees & Deadlines
Exclusive Online Apparel Store!
- Purchase official gear for the 2026 Cornhusker State Games via the online apparel shop HERE.
- All apparel will be shipped directly to you, so you can rock your official gear in style!
- No packet pickup required – competition info and items will be available onsite or online with details sent straight to your inbox.
Get ready to gear up and represent the 2026 Cornhusker State Games!
PRICING DEADLINES:
$50 for first event until February 18
$55 for first event until April 22
$60 for first event until June 17
$65 for first event until FINAL DEADLINE on July 1
ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: Competition and Summer Fun Freebies (coming soon) courtesy of our sponsors.
PAPER ENTRY FORMS: Paper entry forms will be accepted with a $5 processing fee. Registering online saves time, money and trees.
Further Information
Sport Specific Questions: Please direct inquiries to Sport Director Jason McCormick at jmwaremblem@aol.com.
Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Cornhusker State Games office at 402-471-2544 or info@nebraskasportscouncil.com.
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