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Welcome to the Aurora Sportsmen's Club NRL22 Match page

What is NRL22?

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NRL22 Matches are shooting competitions that will test your rifle marksmanship as you manage various barricades and obstacles to engage targets from 30 – 200 yards.  Matches are divided up into 5 - 7 stages where you will engage steel targets from different supported and unsupported positions as well as managing various barricades for support.  Target sizes are designed to be challenging.  Target distances for published NRL22 Course of Fire is known to shooters and additional stages are sent out Friday before the match to registered shooters. You should know your DOPE out to 200 Yards to be successful.

Matches are focused on skills development and casual competition in a relaxed atmosphere. Each month is a different course of fire. If you are not familiar with NRL22, it is a great (and cheap (ER) way to experience precision rifle shooting.

You will be placed on a Squad with an assigned Squad Leader who will ensure each stage is briefed and there is general order throughout the match – each squad ROs themselves so there are expectations to help with safety, score keeping, times and spotting for the shooter on the line when you’re not shooting. 

NRL22 Membership

You don’t have to be a member of NRL22 organization to shoot. We encourage shooters to become members so they can have the opportunity to see their national standing, take part in monthly prize drawing by NRL22 organization and have the ability to qualify for NRL22 Nationals which take place each year in various US locations. 

When are the matches?

Matches are typically held on Sundays, year-round except for potentially the month of the NRL22 Nationals (this is usually the month of May and we make the call as we get closer). Sometimes we change the dates but will provide notice if we do. 

For 2025 our match dates are January 26, February 16, March 16, April 5, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21. We will send out notices if our schedule changes.

What is the timeline for a typical match?

Zero range opens at 0800 with mandatory Safety Brief no later than 0845 with match starting at 0900. Matches typically take 3-4 hours to complete, depending on number of participants and squad sizes. You must attend the safety brief and adhere to all the safety rules.

What about Rifle / Equipment and Ammo?

Bolt action rifles are the most common firearm of choice, but Semi-automatic platform rifles are welcome.  Bolt action rifles and semi-automatic rifles will be scored the same. Tube magazines are not allowed. Only 22LR and Air Rifles are allowed (no .22MAG).

Shooters should bring a scoped rifle, bipod, ammo, and good DOPE / Ballistic Solver.  Shooters can also use support bags and slings but are not required.  Certain stages may limit the use of support bags and props. Chamber Flags / Ear / Eye protection, appropriate clothing/footwear for gravel and outdoor range. Matches are typically around 100 rounds – with the extra stages and confirming zero before the match. You must compete in all stages with the same rifle.

Are there different Divisions?

Yes, we run 5 Divisions: Open, Base, Ladies, Old Guns, and Young Guns.

Link to rules for each division is https://nrl22.org/about/rules       

What is the cost for a match?

Match Fees: $30 – Non-ASC Member, $20 ASC Member, $5 Off for Ladies/LEO/MIL. Young Guns (16 and under) shoot free but must be supervised by an adult.

You must be member of ASC Club on Practiscore for the member discount to be reflected in the pricing at registration.

What happens to my scores?

Scores from the NRL22 published COF will be submitted to NRL22 within 5 days after the match for national ranking. ASC NRL22 keeps their own season standing for all the stages and matches shot throughout the year for end of season awards.

I would like more information…

NRL 22 Monthly COF - https://nrl22.org/downloads

NRL22 Rules - https://nrl22.org/about/rules

NRL22 FAQ - https://nrl22.org/faq

ASC NRL22 Registration - https://practiscore.com/clubs/aurora_sportsman_club

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

James Nierodzik

312-933-9701

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Hunting at Aurora Sportsmen's Club

Department Head - Harley Siddall: 630-962-9243 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Click here for Waterfowl Blind Reservations

Hunting on Aurora Sportsmen's Club (ASC) Property

Rules and Fees (updated Summer 2021)

General details

1. Hunting/fishing on Club property is allowed according to IDNR regulations, in compliance with State and Federal laws, and as described below. Some hunting activities require a separate ASC permit. ASC permits will be issued by electronic mail.

2. Hunting permits are requested by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Certain permits are limited. Refunds will be given for those hunting permits required, only if hunting permit quotas have been filled and requested permits are not available.

3. Permit application fees may be: 1) mailed to Harley Siddall C/O The Aurora Sportsmen’s Club, Attn: Hunting/Fishing Program 2551 IL Route 38 Malta IL 60150 or, Please include self addressed stamped envelope for return service of permit.  Guest hunting fees may be paid at the ASC office inserted in the metal cash box on the counter. Include a note with: name, key number, and “hunting guest fees”.  Hunting/fishing fees are waived for anyone with current U.S. Military active duty identification. Guests with wristbands may fish with an ASC Member.

4. All persons hunting or fishing, regardless of age or membership status, must remain under direct supervision of an adult member or spouse who has a current ASC membership badge and key card. Adult guests must sign waivers; guests under 18 must have parent signature on a club waiver. Members are responsible for the fees and the conduct of their guests and family members.

5. A dog training area is provided Northwest of the shotgun entrance (old golf driving range & clubhouse site) Please pick up after your dog. This area also includes the pond in that area for retrieving from the water.

6. Motorized vehicles are allowed as listed below in the hunting rules. For the purpose of these rules a “golfcart” shall be considered the same as a ATV/UTV/RTV. Violation of these rules can lead to a loss of hunting privileges at ASC.

7. No pen-raised birds may be released on ASC property under any circumstances.

8. Failure to abide by these rules may result in loss of fishing/hunting privileges on ASC property with no refunds, shall be reported to the Investigative Committee, and may result in disciplinary action.

9. Trapping is by special ASC permit. Inquire with the Hunting Department.

Hunting Details

1. Hunting is allowed on ASC property in accordance with State and Federal law. ASC controls hunting by limiting types of hunting to zones and designated areas or stands/blinds. ASC Permits are required for Firearm Deer Seasons & Pheasant. No permit is required for waterfowl, small game, or varmint.

2. Members must sign in and report their locations daily via text messages to 630-962-9243. Failure to sign in before hunting will result in loss of permits with no refund. Game taken must be reported by text message to or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. within 24 hours that it is taken.

3. Hunting is allowed everywhere on the property and adjacent acreage that was sold with a covenant. No one may fire a shot or arrow without confirming that there is no person or property that can be injured/damaged by the projectile.

4. Hunters may not leave field dressing remains visible to the public or in ASC trash containers.

5. Members may place hunting gear on the property at their own risk only during the appropriate seasons. Ground blinds cannot be rigged to prevent access, must be carried in and out by hand, and cannot interfere with other club activities or agriculture. Personally owned tree stands are not allowed. ASC reserves the right to use, move and dispose of gear left on the premises.

6. Guests must sign a waiver form. Parents must sign for minors.

7. Members are allowed to place game cameras on ASC property. Cameras must be tagged with, at a minimum, name and membership number for identification. Locations of cameras shall be reported to the Hunting Department via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

8. Parking for hunting activities is allowed in designated or listed areas. Hunters are not allowed to drive vehicles across ASC fields except as is specifically provided below;

a. Waterfowl hunters may use 1 vehicle/ATV/UTV/RTV to deploy and retrieve hunters and gear while hunting from fields (Field #1 & Field #2).

b. Waterfowl hunters may use 1 ATV/RTV/UTV to ferry equipment to fixed blinds – NO automobiles are to be used.

c. Deer hunters may use an ATV/UTV/RTV to retrieve a deer and bring it to a parking area.

d. Deer hunters may use an ATV/UTV/RTV to gain access to blinds & stands on the South side of the property.

e. Disabled hunters may use an ATV/UTV/RTV to participate in hunting activities as approved by the Hunting Department.

f. There is no driving of vehicles across the Sporting Clays course.

g. Ensure that you park off of road ways so as not to block access for emergency vehicles or others.

ASC Dove and Unprotected Species Hunting

1. Each ASC dove hunter may bring up to four (4) non-member guests per day who must remain within close proximity and line of sight of the member, under member’s immediate supervision.

2. The guest fee for hunting doves is $25.00 per day per guest and includes only doves and unprotected species. A guest wristband is not required. There is no fee for youth under age 18.

3. Game taken must be reported via text message to 630-962-9243 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. within 24 hours that the game is taken.

 

ASC Waterfowl and Unprotected Species Hunting

1. Each ASC waterfowl hunter may bring up to four (4) non-member guests per day who must remain under member’s immediate supervision. The guest fee for waterfowl hunting is $25.00 per day per guest and includes only waterfowl and unprotected species. A guest wristband is not required. There is no fee for guest under age 18.

2. The Waterfowl blinds are available on a first come, first-served, shared basis as outlined below. Waterfowl hunting is permitted on all ponds and in the crop fields so long as agriculture operations are not disturbed.

3. Game taken must be reported via text message to 630-962 9243 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. within 24 hours that the game is taken.

4. Blinds. Blinds may be reserved using the Hunting Reservation Form aurorasc.wufoo.com/forms/asc-waterfowl-h...-EueO9ZbUYvRp5CKt0Xc . Blinds are reserved for ½ day blocks i.e. AM & PM. AM reservations run until 12 Noon. PM reservations run from 12:30pm till end of legal shooting time. If you are not in your reserved blind 1 hour after legal shooting time for AM reservations or 2:00PM for PM reservations, the reservation is forfeited. Individuals may reserve the same blind not more than two days in a row. If that blind has not been reserved by 9pm on the second day, they may reserve it for the following day. Please indicate if your blind is “full” or if you are willing to share with other hunters. Our blinds will fit 4 people comfortably and 5 depending on your size. Members may not block out “batches” of weekends as we try to give all hunters a chance. If you wish to hunt from a blind more than one weekend during the month, you may make a request of the Hunting Department. Those requests will be acted upon the Thursday evening (7pm) prior to the weekend if no other reservation requests have been received.

a. Blind Locations & Designation. Blinds are designated as;

    i. #1 located on the east end of the Archery Range.

    ii. #2 located East of the Shotgun Entrance. (Layout blinds may be used)

    iii. #3 located west of the Shotgun gate facing the 600 yard backstop.

    iv. #4 located South of Sport Sporting Clays Station #7

    v. #5 located just East of Action Shooting Sports bay #1. (coming soon)

b. Each blind has a range card that show allowable shooting zones. Remember to always know your target, fore ground, background and what is beyond your target. There is absolutely no shooting over any road, or other ASC participants or activities.

5. Parking. Parking is allowed in designated areas for waterfowl hunting. If you are hunting Blind #1 you may park in the Archery Parking Area – DO NOT DRIVE across the archery range. If you are hunting Blinds #2 & 3 you may park where the old golf driving range is located. If you are hunting Blind #4 You may park on the Southeast side of the large pond. If you are hunting Blind #5 you may park on the East end of the Action Shooting Area.

Parking is subject to weather and ground conditions. Do not park in an area so as to create ruts and with the possibility of getting stuck. ASC does NOT run a towing and recovery service. Violations of the parking and vehicle rules can result in a loss of hunting privileges at ASC. Also be mindful of other hunters so as not to park to affect their hunting.

6. Hunting from coffin blinds, fields and shoreline. Waterfowl hunting is permitted in the Fields on the South Side of Rueff Road. The area is broken up into two hunting plots. Field #1 is from Rueff Rd to the Southern most edge of the Lake. Field #2 is that area from the Southern most edge of the Lake to the Southern Boundry of ASC property, East of the drainage ditch

a. While hunting from coffin or layout blinds in these fields, hunters may hunt in any direction so as not to shoot across any road or in the direction of other ASC members/Guests engaged in other activities.

b. While hunting from shorelines beware there is no wading on the large lake or the pond behind the 600 yard range. These bodies of water are very deep. You will need a boat in order to retrieve decoys and or game. Hunting is permitted from the shoreline of the Lake and the Pond behind the 600 so long as hunters are not shooting across any road or in the direction of other ASC members/Guests engaged in other activities.

7. Waterfowl hunters arriving late should be mindful of other hunters already in their location and should do their best to minimize disruption entering their field or blind. This may mean that you have to park farther away and pack in your gear by foot. If it is within legal shooting time and other hunters are between you and your spot, do not drive to your location, pack your gear in on foot as quickly and quietly as possible.

8. Decoys. You are free to bring and use decoys. Please retrieve your decoys after your hunt unless you are hunting the same blind two days in a row or special arrangements have been made with the Hunting Department. Remember that the Lake and Pond behind the 600 yard range are very deep and you will need a boat to retrieve decoys in these areas. DO NOT WADE INTO THESE BODIES OF WATER! ! !

ASC Varmint and Furbearer Hunting – (Small Game Except Pheasant/Quail)

1. 1. Each ASC hunter may bring up to three (3) non-member guests per day who must remain under member’s immediate supervision. A guest wristband is not required. There is no fee for guest hunters under age 18.

2. The guest fee is $25.00 per day per adult guest. A guest wristband is not required. There is no fee for youth under age 18.

3. Game taken must be reported via text message to 630-962-9243 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. within 24 hours of game taken.

 

Pheasant/Quail Lottery Permits

1. Lottery entries for permits are $20.00. Special “Upland” permits will be awarded by random selection with no additional fee. Permits maybe applied for from September 1st to September 17th.

2. Each permit holder may take by legal means a total bag limit of two (2) cock pheasants and one (1) quail unless the permit issued allows a higher number. Permit holds may bring up to three guests (including a guide) in possession of appropriate licenses to assist in the hunt. The guest fee for each adult with a gun is $10.00. There is no fee for children under 18. The bag limit applies to the whole group, not to each hunter. A fine of $100.00 per bird will be charged for each bird exceeding the permit bag limit.

3. Pheasant hunt dates will be for a week, from Sunday to Saturday, randomly assigned to permit holders. Permit holders may trade dates with other permit holders. Members with permits may combine their hunt dates and hunt together HUNTERS MAY NOT COMBINE BAG LIMITS (2 COCK PHESANTS AND ONE QUAIL PER PERMIT). YOUR PERMIT IS ONLY VALID ON THE DATES IT IS ISSUED FOR

4. Hunters must depart the field promptly upon reaching their bag limit so that the game will not be pushed out of the area.

5. A bird wounded is a bird taken and counts toward the bag limit whether the bird is retrieved or not.

6. Hunters must yield to farming activities, volunteer workers and anyone shooting Trap, Skeet, Hand throwers, Patterning board, Archery or Sporting Clays course and Waterfowl hunters.

a. Pheasant hunters shall not walk in front or around occupied waterfowl blinds so as not to disrupt those hunts.

7. Game taken must be reported via text message to 630-962-9243or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. within 24 hours of the game taken.

 

ASC Deer Hunting – Archery and Firearm

Deer Hunting is suspended for the 2019-2020 season.

1. Deer archery and deer firearm hunting at ASC are limited to members, their spouses, and their children or grandchildren under age 18 who must be accompanied by an adult member. ASC permit holders with children who are on active duty in any United States branch of military service may bring them to hunt deer.

2. Deer hunting fees: gun- $50.00, archery- $50.00, combination - $75.00. Fees must be paid in advance to receive a permit. A limited number of permits will be issued.

3. Fees and applications due may be submitted as noted above from September 1st through September 17th. Permits will be limited this is a lottery process. 3 firearms permits per season will be issued as well as10 bow permits.

4. Guests are not permitted to take a deer at ASC. Guest may accompany a member so long as the guest signs a waiver form, wears a guest wristband and is not in possession of a firearm or bow during the hunt.

5. Hunters must have IDNR License and tags valid for DeKalb County.

6. Game taken must be reported via text message to 630-962-9243 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on the same day that the game is taken.

7. Hunter must check in with an email or text message as to the area they are hunting. Areas, stands and blinds may be reserved on a first come first serve basis. Blinds may be reserved via text to Dept head 630-962-9243. Blinds are reserved for ½ day blocks i.e. AM & PM. AM reservations run until 12 Noon. PM reservations run from 12:30pm till end of legal shooting time. If you are not in your reserved blind 1 hour after legal shooting time for AM reservations or 2:00PM for PM reservations, the reservation is forfeited. Individuals may reserve the same blind not more than two days in a row. If that blind has not been reserved by 9pm on the third day, they may reserve it for the following day.

8. Deer hunters arriving late should be mindful of other hunters already in their location and should do their best to minimize disruption entering their field or blind. This may mean that you have to park farther away and pack in your gear by foot. If it is within legal shooting time and other hunters are between you and your spot, do not drive to your location, pack your gear in on foot as quickly and quietly as possible.

9. Deer hunters may use an ATV/UTV/RTV to retrieve a deer and bring it to a parking area.

10. Deer hunters may use an ATV/UTV/RTV to gain access to blinds & stands on the South side of the property.

11. Only bucks are to be harvested. Bucks must have at least Four scorable points of one inch or more on one side in order to be harvested.

12. One buck per permit limit.

13. Bow season on ASC property will not begin until November 1, each year.

14. Season will close upon the harvest of 2 Deer.

15. GAME WOUNDED COUNTS AS GAME TAKEN! 

ASC Club Pistol

In 2024, this match moves to the third Sunday of each month - April through October.

This monthly match is open to members and non-members and is great for both beginners and experienced shooters. Juniors are especially welcome.

The match is fired from 25 yards. We hang six targets, with one marked as practice for sighters. Unlimited sighters are allowed, shot whenever you like them (before, after, between targets for score). 5 shots for score are fired at each of the other five targets with no time limit.

Shoot the match with a rimfire handgun, and again with a centerfire if you like. $5 per match, ($10 per day range fee for non-members.) The funds collected will be split between the club and a small prize pool. No fees or prize pool for juniors.

The Match takes place as shown on the schedule below - Third Sunday of each month, April through October - Sign in from 11:30am to 2:30 PM.  Shooting begins at noon or once setup is completed.

The Match will be held on the East Side Bullseye range.

2024 Dates:

  • April 21st
  • May 19th
  • June 16th
  • July 21st
  • August 18th
  • September 15th
  • October 20th

Registration is not required. Please have cash on the day of the event.

Course of Fire:

Firearm: Any pistol

  • Any rimfire handgun or any caliber centerfire handgun, single shot, revolver or semi-auto

Sights:  Any sights

  • Metallic, any (open, peep, etc.)
  • Electronic, any (dot, laser, etc.)
  • Telescopic, any type

Distance: 25 yards

Target: ASC "Club" target - scores X through 5; 1" 'X', 2" 10 ring, 4" 9 ring, etc.

Stance: Free standing (Cannot lean against bench, posts, etc.). One handed or two-handed grip permitted.

Course of Fire: 5 Targets, 5 shots in each target with no time limit. Unlimited sighters (at any time) on pre-marked sighter club target.  You are allowed any number of shots per target, until you get 5 hits in the scoring rings.  Excessive scoring hits result in the low 5 scoring hits being counted.

Scoring: Point scoring

  • High score - high X: 250-25X maximum.

Match Director: Bob McLear

Questions? Contact Bob McLear (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Across The Course Matches

In NRA Across the Course (XTC) High-power Rifle Competition, shooters compete with either a Service Rifle or a Match Rifle. The Service Rifle division
is limited to the M1, M14, M16, M110 or their commercial equivalents such as an AR15, AR10 or M1A. Match Rifles typically are of custom make,
conforming to the desires of the shooter. They are freer of regulations than are the Service Rifles. Shooting is typically done with metallic aperture, or
peep, sights. New NRA rules allow the use of optics in NRA XTC matches. Match Rifles need to have either an internal magazine or external magazine
capable of reloading 5 rounds quickly. CMP Excellence in Competition (EIC) matches (AKA "Leg" matches) require the use of the United States Service
Rifle (M1, M14, M16, or commercial equivalents) with standard iron sights. Shooters competing XTC, usually fire at distances of 200, 300, and 600 yards•
(exception in Montana is Anaconda, where all firing is done at 200yds using reduced targets). In a typical 800 point aggregate match, the course of fire is
a total of 88 shots. Twenty record shots are fired in each stage, plus two sighting shots. Each shot is worth a maximum of ten points, with the entire
match being worth a total of 800 points. Stages include off-hand (standing), sitting rapid fire, prone rapid fire and prone slow fire.
 
•The first stage of fire consists of two sighting shots and 20 shots for record in 20 minutes. These shots are fired at a distance of 200 yards in
the standing/offhand position. The target used has a 3 inch X-ring, a 7 inch ten-ring. Each succeeding scoring ring is three inches wide. The
aiming black is 13 inches wide, consisting of the 9, 10, and X rings. The lowest value ring is the 5-ring. X's are scored a value of ten and are used
for tie breaking purposes.
 
•The second stage of fire consists of two ten-shot strings fired rapid fire from the sitting position with a time limit of 60 seconds for each string.
This string is also done at 200 yards using the same target as was used for offhand. The string can start with the shooter either in the standing or
sitting position. Once the clock starts, the shooter gets into position and shoots the 10 shots. If the shooter is using a semi-automatic rifle, 2 shots
are fired then a magazine change is required and the remaining 8 shots are fired. If the shooter is using an NRA type rifle, 5 shots are fired then a
re-load is performed and the remaining 5 shots are fired.
 
•The third stage of fire is rapid-fire prone (lying down) at 300 yards. Each of two ten-shot strings are fired in a time limit of 70 seconds. The
dimensions of the target are the same as the 200 yard target, with the exception of an additional ring of black to facilitate aiming.The string can
start with the shooter either in the standing or prone position. Once the clock starts, the shooter gets into position and shoots the 10 record shots.
The shooter uses the same re-load procedure as with the 200 yard rapid sitting.
 
•The final stage is fired at a distance of 600 yards. Twenty shots for record are fired slow-fire from the prone position in 20 minutes. The target
used has a 6 inch X-ring, and 12 inch 10-ring. The 9 and 8 rings are each three inches wider. Each ring of value below that is six inches wider. The
aiming black consists of the 7, 8, 9, 10, and X rings, which constitutes a 36 inch aiming black. (Some info courtesy of Mark Havlik, Minnesota Rifle
and Revolver Association)