CMP Offers New Batch Of Surplus .22LR Target Rifles

The Civilian Marksmanship Program has a large batch of surplus .22LR target rifles available for purchase now. Classic models like the Winchester 52 and Remington 40X are in stock for what may be the last time. Keep reading for all the details.

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Affordable Practice With The CMP Daisy 853 Air Rifle

The Civilian Marksmanship Program offers screaming deals on used, refurbished Daisy 853 competition air rifles. They are only $140 shipped! So I decided to pick one up for positional shooting practice in my basement during the highpower rifle winter off-season. Is this a worthwhile purchase for you too? Maybe, maybe not. Hopefully, this review will help you sort that out.

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CMP Moves Auctions To Gunbroker

Vintage military rifle collectors now have yet another reason to spend time on GunBroker. The Civilian Marksmanship Program has moved its auction operations onto that platform. Keep reading for all the details.

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CMP Drops M1917 Enfield Prices, Adds New 30-06 Ammo

The Civilian Marksmanship Program has a new batch of products, including ammo and receivers. It has also taken $100 of the price of M1917 rifles! Keep reading for all the details.

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CMP Puts Mk13 Mod 3 Sniper Rifle Up For Auction

The Civilian Marksmanship Program has yet another unique military sniper rifle up for auction. This Mark 13 Mod 3 was issued by the US Navy and is in completely authentic as-issued condition. It is not every day that you have the opportunity to bid on something like this!

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New CMP Rimfire League Announced at Lake Erie Arms

Rimfire shooting has always been the go-to starting point for anyone curious about marksmanship. Whether you’re plinking cans in the backyard, working on precision shots at the range, or dipping your toes into competition shooting, the long-lived and affordable .22LR is easy to shoot, and just plain fun. Now, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), in partnership with Lake Erie Arms in Ohio, is looking to bring that same energy indoors with their new CMP Rimfire Rifle League. From what I can gather from the press release below, the new CMP Rimfire League will be perfect for beginners looking for a no-pressure way to try competitive shooting, or seasoned shooters itching for some winter practice. In that case, this new league might just hit the mark for you, and it's one that I hope we get to see spread rapidly to more shooting clubs across the nation.

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CMP Auctioning M1D Sniper Rifle To Benefit Museum Exhibit

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is auctioning off an M1D Garand sniper rifle and accessories. The proceeds of the auction will go to benefit an exhibit about the Army Marksmanship Unit at the National Infantry Museum. It’s hard to find one of these rifles in this kind of condition, and this is a rare opportunity to snag one complete with the scope.

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TFB Review: Nightforce 4.5x Competition Service Rifle Scope

For those who shoot in high power service rifle matches, the dedicated Nightforce scope for that game needs no introduction. It is a common sight on the rifles of people who can afford the best equipment. When Nightforce hit me up with the opportunity to try it out I enthusiastically said yes.

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DARPA XM-3 Sniper Rifle Being Auctioned By CMP

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is auctioning off an actual, complete XM-3 sniper rifle. This is a rare opportunity to own an actual US military sniper rifle with documented combat use. It even includes the original deployment case and Nightforce scope.

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CMP Looks To Build Western Region Range In Utah

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is looking to build a massive shooting range in Payson, Utah. Public records about the plan were posted on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) website, revealing the first firm details about the proposed facility. At almost 600 acres, it would be a major national-level range.

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