2025 NILO Open Sporting Clays Coming In June

The 7th annual NILO Open will take place at NILO in Brighton, Ill., June 6-7, 2025.

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posted on May 30, 2025
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Only Winchester AA shells are fired at the NILO Open. The shoot entry fee will include 100 AA shotshells for each 100-target event.
Photo courtesy NILO/Winchester

The seventh annual NILO Open sporting clays competition will take place at NILO, Winchester’s hunting and shooting sports facility in Brighton, Illinois, from June 6-7, 2025.

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One of the Midwest’s premier sporting clays events, the 7th Annual NILO Open will be held at historic NILO in Brighton, Ill., June 6-7, 2025.

More from Winchester: “Considered one of the premier sporting clays events in the Midwest, the NILO Open plays host to hundreds of clay target shooters of all skill levels. More than $50,000 in prizes are to be awarded to the top shooters.”

Shooters at this year’s NILO Open in June can expect to pay a $175 registration fee for each day of competition, which covers 100 sporting clays targets, ammunition, a gift bag and lunch.

The match will feature five-person squads, with individual registrants placed on a five-person squad.

Flight start times each day of the competition will be 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

The 2025 NILO Open includes a 100-target sporting clays event, 50-target FITASC event and 50-target Super Sporting event. There will also be side games available at the 2025 NILO Open, including Super Sporting, Five-Stand and Flurry.

“The NILO Open continues to be one of the finest sporting clays competitions in the Midwest and is a great opportunity for families to experience the pristine grounds of NILO”, Winchester Ammunition Senior Director of Marketing Jason Gilbertson said. “NILO has a rich history of being a premier destination for hunting and shooting in the U.S. and we’re thrilled for everyone to experience this best-in-class event.”

Winchester thanks the sponsors of the 2025 NILO Open, including, Winchester Ammunition, White Flyer Targets, Browning, Farm & Home Supply, Alltrista, Wieland, Purina Pro Plan, Foam Supplies, Inc., Ervin Zanders and Welch Outdoors.

Something to note: The NILO Open is a National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) registered shoot, but you do not need to be a registered shooter to participate.

Secure your spot today for the seventh annual NILO Open. For more information or to register, email [email protected] or call 618-466-0613.

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