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, 7mm, etc.) [2] .30 caliber non-BR (.308, .30-06, .300 WinMag, .338, etc.) [3] Benchrest (such as 6 PPC, 6 BR, 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 30 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. However, for this match, "fouler" shots put directly into the berm may be used after timing starts and are not counted as sighters. 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.
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:
The next 25 scored shots will consist of five shots at each of five “Orange Peel color-splash” targets attached to the shooter's target backer/stand, 25 shots total, shot for score. The shooter will engage these bullseye targets on his/her numbered target stand assigned, in order of large-to-small, or small-to-large -- your choice. Presented will be two 8-inch targets (click here for sample), followed by one 5.5-inch target (click here for sample), followed by two 4-inch targets (click here for sample),
Total scored rounds needed per competitor is 30. Maximum match score possible = 165 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 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) and "chicken hit" results, if any on his or her TARGET BACKING SHEET, and give it to the match director. If you don't make a written notation on your target sheet for the chicken, it will be scored as missed -- 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 noon 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, as long as each is with a different rifle, and no more than two are 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 may do so but you are not eligible for prizes and any prize(s) 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 and add $5 for a second caliber slot for a total of $20 for two, and add $5 for a third caliber slot, totaling $25 for three 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.
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.
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. 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.
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 pop-up "Shooter's Shade", a custom black/gray or red/gray large range/duffel bag embroidered with our PRECISION logo, a History Channel "Top Shot" tshirt (L or XL only) or "Top Shot" mug, Caldwell low profile electronic shooter's earmuffs, a limited edition MTM "Zombie" ammo can, a Gander Mountain $15 gift card, an AR-15 30rd magazine from Brownells, a Cabela's Dry Storage Ammo Box, 500 .30 caliber cotton flannel patches, a 4oz bottle of "Shooter's Choice" bore cleaner, a $10 credit towards future match fees, or a PRECISION logo t-shirt (depending on size availability), cap or coffee mug. 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). 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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This month's first three SCORED shots of the day will be at a 3 inch dot in the upper left corner of the target sheet. Each hit (colored paper broken) is worth 5 points. Any other result is worth zero points.
