Where to Start

New to SPARC? Everything you need to get started with the series.

What is SPARC?

Scoped Precision AR Competition

A precision rifle series that tests speed and accuracy at known distances, from different positions. Marksmanship-focused—not a fitness test.

How a match runs

· 5+ stages, 90-second par per stage
· Known distances (no range estimation)
· Target impact to move onto the next target; after 3 attempts you may opt to skip
· Unlimited rounds within par time
· Squads move through stages together

370

average target distance

average positions/stage

average stages/match

90s

par/stage

What We Test

Stages are designed to test shooter's skills under time pressure and scored based on final time.

Position & Stability

Solid, repeatable positions from barricades and props.

Speed Under Pressure

Clean shots within par time.

Target Acquisition

Engage at given distances and angles.

Precision & Accuracy

Impact to move on; 3 attempts then you may skip.

Stage Strategy

Read the course of fire and adapt on the clock.

How Scoring Works

1. Stage Time

Your stage time is recorded. +20 seconds is added for every non-engaged target.

2. Match Result

All stage times are combined. The fastest total time wins the match.

3. Match Points

Winner = 100 points. All other shooters earn points based on their time relative to the winner.

Example:

Winner time 400 sec

Your time 500 sec

(400 ÷ 500) × 100 = 80 points

4. Season Standings

· Top 3 matches count toward the season
· Finale counts double (up to 200 points)

Divisions

Semi-auto only; one rifle per match

General Purpose Rifle (GPR)

· Barrel < 16.5" (excl. muzzle device)
· No adjustable parallax; 1.5x base, 10x max
· Most LPVOs qualify

Open

· Anything that doesn't fit GPR
· .308 or less; under 3200 fps

Read the full rules →

Example Stage

Real stage from a past match. This is what a stage brief looks like.

Mexican Lunch Table

3 targets—2 positions

Impacts6

Par90s

Description

Shooter will begin standing with all gear in hand, mag in, bolt back. Shooter will then take a position on the table (either left or right side) and engage targets Left, middle, right with one impact each. Shooter will then move to the other side of the table and engage targets middle, left, right with one impact each.

Targets (3)

456y

Left

471y

Middle

509y

Right

Course of fire