The second annual Nechako Outdoors Blackjack Challenge will take place Saturday April 18th 2026 at the Nechako Valley Sporting Association range (3501 Quail Road, Vanderhoof) - Register online or call us at 250 567 9885, 33 shooters maximum to keep the event running on time. Entry fee is $30
This year there will be a 300 meter ten shot group with 1 sighter shot on a Shotmarker electronic target first thing in the morning before the Blackjack event begins
Blackjack : 200 & 300 meter steel plates, starting at 12" and down to 2"
Hit to move on to the next smaller target, scoring is on a point system (12" 1pt, 10" 2pt, 8" 3pt, 6" 4pt, 4" 5pt, 2" 6pts - hit all six targets for 21 points - BLACKJACK!) If time and ammunition remains, the 2" target can be engaged for additional 6 point impacts. Shooters will have 2 minutes to fire up to 12 rounds at each target distance.
Hit to move on to the next smaller target, scoring is on a point system (12" 1pt, 10" 2pt, 8" 3pt, 6" 4pt, 4" 5pt, 2" 6pts - hit all six targets for 21 points - BLACKJACK!) If time and ammunition remains, the 2" target can be engaged for additional 6 point impacts. Shooters will have 2 minutes to fire up to 12 rounds at each target distance.
- Open to all centerfire rifles, shot off a bench with a front & rear rest.
- 35 rounds of ammunition required
- Winner gets half the pot, other half will be donated to the NVSA for range upgrades
- Safety meeting starts at 8am
- Lunch will be available for $10