IPSC RIFLE

Rifle Shooting

GECO rifle cartridges are built for the hands-on types. The .223 Rem. and .308 Win. calibres are a highly reliable choice for demanding IPSC competitions and practice. Here, the name GECO is synonymous with impressive accuracy and unbeatable quality.

Compared to IPSC sport shooting with handguns, dynamic shooting with rifles and shotguns is a relatively recent development in our neck of the woods. But contestants are required to complete a more specialised safety and rules test, as these long guns are completely different in terms of their handling. Naturally, the basic principles of IPSC shooting we have already encountered remain preserved, although the target distances are often changed (especially in IPSC rifle competitions). The stage designs also vary, for instance the IPSC shotgun competitions also feature static and clay pigeon targets.

SEMI-AUTO OPEN DIVISION

The two Semi-Auto Open (with optics) and Semi-Auto Standard (with mechanical sights) divisions are the classes with the largest number of participants in dynamic rifle shooting. Self-loading rifles belonging to the AR-15 type in the low-recoil calibre .223 Remington clearly dominate the field, also because there is a huge tuning industry for the countless modular, easily convertible makes/models based on this classic by Eugene Stoner.

Calibres raging from 5.45 mm to no more than 8 mm are permitted in all centrefire rifle classes. 320 factor points are considered “major” and 150 factor points “minor”. Match rifles in the Semi-Auto Open Division may be equipped with optics (often a combination of telescopic sights as primary optics and reflex sight as secondary optics for fast shots at close range) as well as compensators and bipods.

SEMI-AUTO STANDARD DIVISION

Firearms in the Semi-Auto Standard Division exclusively use mechanical sights, which places particularly high demands on the shooter, especially for long-range shots, for example at 300 metres. Compensators are also permitted to reduce muzzle instability, but their dimensions must not exceed 26 x 90 mm. The maximum magazine capacity for the IPCS rifle divisions in Germany is always 10 rounds.

MANUAL ACTION OPEN DIVISION

The number of entrants in the two manual action divisions is quite modest compared to their semi-auto counterparts. A rifle with a classic bolt action for the Open Division may be equipped with optics and compensator and can also be fitted with a bipod.

MANUAL ACTION STANDARD DIVISION

The maximum magazine capacity for rifles with bolt action and mechanical sights is just 5 cartridges. Muzzle attachments and bipods are not permitted.

AMMUNITION FOR MATCH WINNERS

GECO is the official ammunition supplier of many past and future major IPSC events such as European and World Championships.

GECO is committed to the world of dynamic sport shooting far beyond its portfolio of specialised ammunition. Besides its organisation of – and committed participation in – many events, the company also provides five top-level IPSC shooters from various European countries with generous support. In addition, GECO provides the name for the prestigious IPSC Level III competition, the GECO Masters in Germany.

Centrefire rifle cartridges

GECO TARGET FMJ

GECO TARGET FMJ is particularly suitable for use with semi-automatic weapons with a high rate of fire. Maximum accuracy guaranteed. Particularly suitable for IPSC.