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200-yard Precision Rifle Match

At the Blue & Gray Rifle & Pistol Club

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SATURDAY March 16, 2019

MATCH RULES AND FORMAT

 

1. WHO CAN SHOOT:  The match is open to all scoped centerfire rifles .35 caliber and below (typically .338 and smaller). You may supplement your rifle's scope with a separate spotting scope if you wish. Rifles with muzzle brakes are allowed but must be declared as such to the Match Director prior to when shooting times are assigned, or there will be a 15 point penalty applied. When practical, shooters with muzzle brakes will be separated from other shooters or at least grouped together at one end of the shooting line.

There will be three separate classes for scoring:

[1] smaller than .30 caliber non-BR (.260, .243, .223, .222, .22-250, 6.5-08, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm, etc.)

[2] .30 caliber non-BR (.308, .30-06, .300 WinMag, .338, etc.)

[3] Benchrest (such as 6 PPC, 6 BR, 6 XC, 6.5-284, 6.5x47, 30 BR, 22 BR, 22 Dasher, etc),

2. RIFLE RESTS. You may use front and/or rear rifle rests during the match. The front and rear rests cannot be attached/connected to each other in any way (no "Lead Sled" types).

ANY form of front rest may be used, including bench-type, but if you do use an adjustable bench-type front rest, it must be placed directly on the ground rather than in conjunction with another support platform such as a board or block. Any form of rear rest is acceptable for this match.

Slings may be used in place of or in combination with any acceptable rests. Using only a sling with a benchrest caliber classes the rifle as non-benchrest.

3. The ORDER OF THE COURSE OF FIRE (order of engaging targets) is fixed and mandatory, and the total time to engage all stages will be limited.  The total time alloted is 20 MINUTES TO SHOOT 31 ROUNDS in the order of stages as described below in #6.

4. MISCELLANEOUS

No “sighter shots” or “warm-up shots” are allowed during the match or before the match on match day unless specifically allowed in Rules/Format #6. Otherwise, all shots are for score, with the number of shots at each stage and target strictly limited as stated below in #6.

One penalty point (and any score achieved with the penalty round fired, always presumed to be the "best" shot on the target regardless of where the actual "extra" shot hits) will be deducted for each and every round fired in excess of the mandatory number of rounds to be fired at each stage or target, and/or 5 penalty points for any shot engaging another competitor's target (presumed to be the "worst" shot on the target towards that competitor's scoring if actual crossfire problem shot can not be determined... that competitor can only benefit from the stray shot). It is each shooter's responsibility to identify any crossfires on their target, point them out to adjacent shooters AND the match director at the end of the relay so that they can be marked accordingly on the target sheet for proper score adjustments.

An ACCIDENTAL OR EARLY/LATE DISCHARGE in an unsafe direction will result in disqualification for the day. SAFETY FIRST!! An accidental or early/late discharge in a safe downrange direction results in a 10-point penalty (or a 15-point penalty if you've done it at our matches previously).

5.  All competitors will shoot from a PRONE POSITION; shooting mats are suggested and encouraged.

EXCEPTIONS may be made if you have physical limitations that keep you from being able to shoot prone (or to get back up once you're down there). This has to be a true physical limitation, not just a personal preference! Let the match director know when you pre-register and we'll arrange for you to shoot from one of the 200-yd concrete benches. In such a case, bench-type adjustable rests may NOT be used -- other than hard rests built into or firmly attached to your rifle (such as bipods or monopods), you will be restricted to soft rests only. Up to 3 physically-limited shooters can normally be accomodated per match.

6. COURSE OF FIRE AND SCORING:

The shooter will engage only the targets on the numbered target stand assigned. The course of fire will consist of all shooters engaging targets at nominal 200-yard distance and in the following order:

Remember plinking at cans and bottles as a kid? The FIRST shot of the day is to be at a soup can to the right of your target sheet. You get only ONE shot at it, and it needs to be your FIRST shot of the day and BEFORE any sighters or fouler shots. Knocking the can off the target stand with a hit is worth 5 points but if it's knocked over because you hit the wood under it and the can was untouched by the bullet, you get a -5 point penalty (don't do it).


AFTER your single shot at the soup can, any number of shots may optionally be used as non-scored "sighter" shots, using the small target paster dot in the upper left-hand corner of the target sheet. These must be accomplished AFTER timing starts and AFTER your soup can shot; no additional time is set aside for "sighters". If a "sighter" inadvertently engages a scored target, it will be counted or penalized, as appropriate.

The next 25 scored shots will consist of five shots at each of five “color-splash” targets attached to one target backer/stand for each shooter, 25 shots total in this segment. The shooter will engage the five bullseye targets on his/her numbered target stand assigned, in any order, but completing all five shots at a single bullseye target before moving to another. Presented will be one 8-inch target (click here for sample), followed by one 7-inch target (click here for sample), followed by one 5-inch target (click here for sample), followed by two 4-inch targets (click here for sample) .

Note: Determination of ring hit and resultant score will be at the sole discretion of the Match Director. Unless stated otherwise, if a bullet hole (not the color splash) breaks past the dividing line into the black (or red) of a higher score ring, that ring is considered hit. Target scoring gauges will be used when scoring shots with questionable placement relative to a target ring. In any case, the Match Director will use consistent methodology when scoring all similar targets of all competitors. The entire red area on this month's Glow Shot 8-inch targets represent their center scoring rings. The green diamond center of the 7-inch target is only treated as a sighting dot. Likewise, the solid red or orange center sighting dot appearing on the 5-inch target and white center sighting dot on the 4-inch targets do NOT count as a "scoring ring".

Points will be scored as follows (number of rings may vary by target size and type):


- X (center) Ring of 7" target = 6 points, going down one point less each ring (30 points max possible on this target)


All other bullseye targets have a 25 point maximum on each one with scoring as follows:

- X (center) Ring = 5 points

- 2nd Ring = 4 points

- 3rd Ring = 3 points

- 4th Ring = 2 points

- a hit to the black/edge around 5" target = 1 point



       

typical target backing sheet
for this match

This month we have another Know-Your-Limits ("KYL") Top Shot Challenge. For your final five shots, you must CHOOSE between 5 individual dots (one 2" [1-MOA] dot and four 1" [1/2 MOA] dots) OR the single 2" dot target OR a single 3" dot target. Once you choose, you must stay with that target setup for all of your final five shots.

If you choose the five dots, take one shot at each dot in the five pattern. Each hit (break of the dot paper) is worth 10 points. Maximum possible score is 50 points.

If you choose the 2" dot, take five shots at the same mid-size dot. Each hit (break of the dot paper) is worth 5 points. Maximum possible score is 25 points.

If you choose the 3" dot, take five shots at the same large dot. Each hit (break of the dot paper) is worth 3 points. Maximum possible score is 15 points.


Total scored rounds needed per competitor is 31  (but you may want to bring extra rounds in case you want to use sighters after your soup can shot). Maximum match score possible = 185 points. In the case of a tie in overall match score, the top-score shooter with the smallest 5-shot group from their regular bullseye targets will be considered the winner.

7. UPON COMPETITOR COMPLETION OF SHOOTING THE COURSE OF FIRE & AFTER THE MATCH DIRECTOR CALLS THE RANGE “COLD/SAFE”, ALL COMPETITORS IN THAT GROUP ARE REQUIRED TO GO TO THE BERM, COLLECT THEIR OWN TARGETS AND SET UP TARGETS FOR THE NEXT GROUP OF COMPETITORS. 

Up to TEN (but usually limited to SIX) shooters will simultaneously shoot the entire match course of fire from the prone position line. When the match director gives the command, competitors will go downrange to the berm to collect their targets and set up the targets for the next group of competitors. Immediately upon returning from the berm, each shooter is required to write his or her name (and caliber or slot/group number, if shooting multiple slots) on their target sheet, and ALSO the result of the soup can shot ("can hit", "can missed", "can penalty") and give it to the match director. If you don't put anything for the can shot, it will be marked as -5 points (don't expect the match director to remember what you did).

8. HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE MATCH:

Competitors will register for the match by email to the match director Mike Charness, mcharness@comcast.net after match announcement, and no later than 2pm on the Thursday prior to the match. Earliest registrations get priority as far as scheduled shoot times (usually first groups of the day unless you request otherwise). Limited walk-on registration may be accomodated on a space available basis, either as fill-in for no-shows or cancellations, or if there is room in the last scheduled group of the day. If you have questions, Mike can also be reached by phone at 256.880.2277.


Each competitor can shoot as many as three slots. If you shoot the same rifle more than once, only your FIRST slot will be considered for prize eligibility. To maintain full eligibility for prizes for multiple slots, each slot must be with a different rifle, and no more than two in a single caliber class (benchrest as one class, non-BR .30 caliber rifles as one class, and smaller than .30 caliber non-BR as the other class), If you do choose to shoot three rifles in a single caliber class, you are welcome to do so but you are not eligible for prizes and any prize for that class will go to the next highest scoring shooter in that class.

All competitors will each pay to the match director a match fee of $15.00 for the first shooting slot no later than at the time the shooter signs in prior to shooting the match, to cover the cost of targets, supplies and any prizes/awards. FOR THIS MATCH ONLY, you can shoot a SECOND slot (same shooter) FOR FREE (if you want a third slot, add just $5 for it).. The first shooting slot is discounted down to $10 if you live an hour or more from the range or as a senior citizen discount if you are age 60+ and retired (notify Match Director at sign-in). Prepayment is optional... but it is preferred so we don't have to deal with it on match day. If you do wait and pay on match day, please try to bring the exact amount due as the Match Director can't guarantee the ability to make change depending on how others have paid. Pre-payment can be made via mail or PayPal, and should be received no later than the Thursday before match day. If you prepay but then have to cancel before the Thursday before match day when the schedule goes out and target sheets are made up, you're entitled to a refund or credit towards a future match. Even if you do not prepay but cancel after the schedule goes out or just "don't show", there will be a $5 materials fee per slot for the target sheet(s) that were made up for you unless we have a late sign-up that uses your slot(s). Pre-payment is NOT optional if you've been a no-show more than once.

NEWLY ADDED: If you have an equipment failure during the match and are unable to finish the target set, let the Match Director know immediately following "RANGE IS CLEAR" command and if you paid a match fee of more than $5 for the set, the overage will be refunded to you on the spot and you can take your incomplete target sheet home. The $5 "retained" is merely to cover the supplies used for your target sheet.

Any accumulated surplus will be periodically turned over to the Blue & Gray Rifle & Pistol Club.

9. SCHEDULING:

The match director will schedule in advance the time of day that each shooter will commence the course of fire and shoot the match, and distribute the schedule to all participants no later than the Thursday prior to match day via group email.   These will be at fixed 45 MINUTE INTERVALS STARTING AT 9:15am.

 

Competitor "shoot times" will be scheduled on a first come first served basis by the Match Director (preference is given to those whose registrations were received first -- which generally means an earlier shoot time on match day unless you state otherwise).

In order to ensure match safety and due to range limitations we can expect to run no more than one group of shooters every 45 minutes through the match. Therefore, there will be a limit to the number of competitors that can shoot the match.

In the case of high probability of rain, notice will be sent by email the night before the match and the match will be postponed or rescheduled. For those that pre-paid and can not attend the rescheduled date/time, they have a choice of a full refund or to have it held as a credit until their next PR200 match.

10. SAFETY ON THE SHOOTING LINE: SAFETY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION AT ALL TIMES DURING THE MATCH.

IN ORDER TO PROMOTE SAFE SHOOTING AND AVOID CONGESTION AT THE SHOOTING LINE OF FIRE.   SPECTATORS AND/OR SHOOTERS WHO ARRIVE EARLY OR STAY AFTER THEIR DESIGNATED “SHOOT TIME” WILL BE REQUIRED TO STAND BEHIND SHOOTER AREAS AND/OR CONCRETE PADS. Exceptions may be made for "coaches" of novice or junior shooters only with the specific approval of the Match Director.

11. COMPETITOR ARRIVAL & ARRIVAL TIME:

All shooters are required to arrive no less than 20 minutes prior to their appointed "match shoot time". Upon arrival, each shooter must immediately sign in, filling out full name, whether or not he or she is a member of BGRPC, caliber(s) to be shot, contact info, etc.

All shooters must be ready to bring to their assigned/designated prone shooting area all equipment, including their rifle, no less than 10 minutes before their assigned "shoot time". If everyone in the current shooting group is ready, we may start shooting a few minutes earlier than the published time.

ALL RIFLES WILL HAVE CHAMBER OPEN WITH CHAMBER EMPTY INDICATOR IN THE RIFLE UNTIL THE MATCH DIRECTOR GIVES THE COMMAND TO DO OTHERWISE. LIKEWISE, BOLTS WILL REMAIN PULLED BACK, ALL MAGAZINES OUT OF THE RIFLE, ALL SEMI AUTO CHAMBERS OPEN AND ALL ROUNDS OF AMMO OUT OF ALL FIREARMS - ALL CHAMBERS EMPTY UNTIL THE MATCH DIRECTOR GIVES THE COMMAND TO DO OTHERWISE. (If you do not have an Empty Chamber Flag, they will be available at the range for purchase at $2 each.)

12. Failure of any shooter to be ready to commence fire in accordance with the range officer or match director's direction at the designated "shoot time" will result in disqualification of the shooter and forfeiture of the competitor's opportunity to participate in the match that day unless a later slot becomes avilable.

13. At each “shoot time”, all competitors in the group will shoot the match simultaneously.

14. Match results will be tabulated and announced within 2 days after the day of the match (though normally the afternoon of match day) by email, and be made available for the website and/or newsletter. Any prizes/awards will be available for pickup or will be given at the next match attended.

15. PRIZES/AWARDS: If we have at least 15 slots filled, it will be a "prize" match. Eligible winners will have their pick of a custom large range/duffel bag embroidered with our PRECISION logo, Electronic shooter's earmuffs, an Endura Cool towel, a limited edition MTM "Zombie" ammo can, a Midway USA target stapler, a Cabela's Dry Storage Ammo Box, 500 .30 caliber cotton flannel patches, a 4oz bottle of "Shooter's Choice" bore cleaner, a package of 360 1-inch "target centers" stickers, a $10 credit towards future match fees, or a PRECISION logo cap or coffee mug, or PRECISION logo t-shirt or polo shirt (depending on style and size availability, currently have a mix of XL, and XXL). If we have 15 to 19 shooting slots filled, a prize will be awarded to within the largest class only. If we have 20 slots taken, a prize will be awarded in all qualified classes. No shooter is eligible to receive more than one prize per match, even if they choose to compete with multiple rifles, and the prize will pass to the next highest eligible shooter in that second class (a "spread the joy" approach). For a caliber class to be considered for a prize, it must have at least three participants (not just three slots) for score. If two classes have the same number of slots taken, preference is given to the one with the higher number of participants, and if that is the same, then the one with the higher scoring shooter.

 



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