A specialty match is a stand alone single stage match that utilizes the main match guns in a speed and accuracy contest. This type of match also involves guns not found in the main match. Guns such as single actions, hammerless colt automatics,1917 smith or colt, vintage sniper rifles, and even modern pcc have a place here.  Participation is voluntary to enter any or all. By many competitors these are found to be a big deal with participation exceeding 90% of the main match participants. Specialty matches were previously called side matches. We think they are more important than an afterthought  just to fill time and burn ammunition. Specialty matches are as important to the competitors shooting them as is the main match.

A word about specialty matches. Not all are offered at every big match. They are picked by the
match director. The MD will modify and fit the specialty matches to suit the facilities and time
allotted.

BAMM bolt action military match. The original match that started it all!
5-15 rounds
Start loaded bolt open
Distance depends on targets and facilities. usually 40 to 100 yards
Shooter engages targets with speed and accuracy. Could be from bench, offhand, movement or
moving target. Lead ammo.

GAMM Garand action military match. Showcases the Garand. Usually starts loaded with 8
rounds sometimes involving a reload. These are great fun on moving targets and stationary
alike.
Starting loaded bolt closed”combat ready”
Distance usually 40 to 100 yards
Could be off bench, off hand or moving. Lead ammo.

CAMM M1 carbine action military match. A handy lite little carbine put thru the competition
phases
This match could be off bench, off hand, moving, etc.
5 to 30 rounds most usually around 10 to 15
Distances 25 to 100 yards.
Usual start is loaded with prescribed rounds. “Combat ready”

LAMM lever action military match. This is a match for rifle caliber lever action including all the
Winchesters, Savage 99, Marlin 336, Henry, Remington model 14/141
This match could be off bench, off hand, moving, etc.
5 to 10 rounds with a possible forced reload.
Distances 25 to 100 yards.
Start varies but most times will be up to “combat ready”
Long range pistol caliber lever action. A match for the pistol cal levers used in competitions
Could be shot from bench but usually offhand with movement possible.
5-10 rounds
Distances 20-75 yards depending on target size.
Start varies but most times chamber empty because of the severe muscle memory on levering.

Popgun. WW2 and earlier true pocket pistols in caliber 22,25,32,380. Think Colt hammerless,
Savage, Walther pp, ppk, 1910, Ruby etc.
Usual start position standing, pistol in hand, barrel on table. Chambered round.
Loaded with 7 rounds.
Distance depends greatly on target size 5 to 7 yards
At beep engage the prescribed scenario
3 targets is common with 3 double taps last shot on center.
Never a reload.

Wheelies. The specialty match for the 1917 Smith & Wesson, 1917 colt and the webleys with
shaved cylinders in 45 acp using either half or full moon clips.

Start position standing or sitting, pistol in hand, barrel resting on table
At beep shoot prescribed sequence reload and repeat
Targets distance 5 to 10 yards depending on size and target material
Popular to have 3 targets at 7 yards. Double tap reload repeat.

Trench Sweep, Jungle Run a shotgun specialty match
20-25 targets, open round count
Lite birdshot no heavy kickers needed or wanted.
Lots of movement.
Moving thru natural or manmade terrain engaging targets as they become available.
Reloading as needed to engage the targets.

Texas 36,30 etc. speed pistol featuring the 1911
Setup in various ways but the core of it is fastest time to clean the stage.
Various sized targets with plate racks and dueling trees playing major roles
Movement could be minimal or more.
Open round count.
Start position up to condition 1 holstered, hands at side.
Long range pistol features the 1911 at distance
25 to 60 yards target size dependent
7 to 14 rounds
Standing , up to condition 1, pistol in hand or holstered depending on scenario.

PCC4ME this is for all pcc’s including modern and bootlegger guns.
Lots of times broken down by “optics or Irons” or by modern or bootlegger
Open round count
At least 1 mag change mandatory
30 to 90 targets various sizes, reactionary and static.
15 to 50 yards
Requires movement.

Thumb Busters A pair of single action pistols
10 rounds
7 to 10 yards
Start varies could be from holster, from table or in hand barrel resting on table.
5 cartridges in each pistol.
Shoot prescribed series of targets.