MATCH RULES AND FORMAT
1. WHO CAN SHOOT: The match is open to rifles of all modern rimfire calibers (typically 22 short, 22 long, 22 long rifle, 22 WMR, 17 HMR, 17 HM2 and 17 WSM). You may use open sights or scope, and you may also use a separate spotting scope if you wish. Muzzle devices are acceptable, including suppressors.
There will be up to five separate Classes available for scoring: [1] .22 iron sights
"Open/Iron Sights" in Class 1 include any type 22 rifle with non-scope, non-magnified sights, including v-notch, peep sights, buckhorn, bloop tube, and others. [2] .22 scoped SPORTER rifle "Sporter Rifles" in Class 2 include factory sport rifles used for target, hunting and other recreational shooting. Modifications to a factory rifle, such as improved trigger, bedding of stock/action, etc, are ok. Note: Class 2 ("Sporter") is intended to be similar to NRL22's "Base Class" and ARA "Factory Class" but with extra leeway: The MSRP (or replacement value if no longer in production) of the rifle plus scope (alone, without counting the value of other accessories) must be $1500 or less. [2A] .22 scoped SEMI-AUTO rifle Scoped semi-auto 22's have a separate scoring class. However, if there are less than three semi-auto slots participating in a given match, they will be combined with Class 2 "Sporter" (independent from the $1500 MSRP limit). [3] .22 scoped MATCH rifle ("Unlimited") "Match Rifles" in Class 3 include premium-built rifles (manufacturers such as Anschutz, Grünig-Elmiger, Vudoo, Volquartsen, etc, or premium models from more conventional manufacturers such as Winchester or Remington and others designed as single-shot match rifles) or combination of bolt rifle and scope with an MRSP or replacement value of >$1500 that takes it out of the Sporter Class and into this more "Match/Unlimited" class. If your rifle is not on ARA's Factory Class list, especially if it's a single-shot, OR if your rifle is listed as a branded model exception on that list, it's almost certainly in this Match/Unlimited class (though the Match Director may make exceptions for JUNIOR age shooters). [4] non-22 Rimfire (such as .17 HMR),
Contact the Match Director if you have any questions regarding the classification for your rifle. If not predetermined, classification will be made by the Match Director at registration or at scoring.
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 for this match, including soft, bipod or bench-type. You may use your front rest with supports or risers to get it to the height and stability that you need. Any form of separate rear rest is acceptable for this match.
Slings may be used in place of or in combination with any acceptable rests.
3. The COURSE OF FIRE is fixed and the total
time to engage all stages will be limited. These matches are generally designed so that you can complete them with ONE 50-round box of your chosen rimfire ammo, including all scored shots and allowance for sighters and/or foulers. For this month's match, the total time allotted is 25 MINUTES TO SHOOT 42 SCORED ROUNDS as described below in #6.
4. MISCELLANEOUS
No “sighter shots” or “warm-up shots” are allowed *before* the match on match day. However, sighters *are* allowed *during* the match, with any limitations or restrictions on them specified in Rules/Format #6.
You may use magazine feed or single shot feed. Removable magazines must be kept out of the rifle until/unless otherwise stated by the match director. Integral magazines must be left empty until otherwise stated by the match director.
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.)
Unless otherwise specified, 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 BENCH POSITION.
For some of our PRR matches, we shoot prone in front of the 50-yard benches, but for THIS match, we will be shooting from the benches themselves. It is suggested that you bring your own shooting stool or suitable chair for comfort, but upturned 5- and 6-gallon buckets and other seats will also be available to use on a first-come-first-served basis.
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 50-yard distance for this match plus one scored shot at 25 yards and as stated below:
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; no additional time is set aside for "sighters". If a "sighter" inadvertently engages a scored target, it will be counted or penalized, as appropriate. "Fouler" or "barrel warming" shots intentionally put directly into the berm may be used after timing starts and are not counted as sighters.
EXTRA POINTS OPPORTUNITY: For this match, a 10 point bonus is awarded if you do not use more than FIVE sighter shots. (No limit on fouler shots.)
The first 40 scored shots will consist of five shots at each of eight “color-splash” or “shot spotter” targets attached to one target backer/stand for each
shooter, 40 shots total in this segment.
The shooter may engage the eight primary 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
6-inch target (click here for sample), followed
by one 5-inch target (click here for sample), followed
by one 4-inch target
(click here for sample),
followed by a different 4-inch target
(click here for sample).
followed by one 3-inch yellow and black bullseye target (click here for sample),
followed by one 3-inch red and black bullseye target (click here for sample),
followed by two 3-inch black and green bullseye 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 the dividing line between scoring rings, the higher score area 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. Center sighting dots are generally not treated as separate scoring rings but if hit on some matches may provide bonus points. The center red sighting dot on this month's 5-inch target does NOT count as separate scoring ring, nor does the white center sighting dot of the blue 4-inch target. The inside of the heavy black circle of the 6-inch target is the outer edge of its center 1" scoring ring. The heavy black ring of the yellow 3-inch target is its center scoring ring, the entire red area of the black 4-inch target and the entire 1-inch black area of the red 3-inch target are their center scoring rings.
Points will be scored as follows (number of rings may vary by target size and type):
- X (center) Ring of 6" target = 10 points, going down one point less each ring as they extend outwards. Shots breaking the line of the inner-center thin circle get an extra 2 points each. (60 points max possible on this target)
- X (center) Ring of 5" target = 5 points, going down one point less each ring. Shots breaking the red center sighting dot get an extra 1 point each. (30 points max possible on this target)
- X (center) Ring of blue 4" target = 5 points, going down one point less each ring. Shots breaking the white center sighting dot get an extra 1 point each. (30 points max possible on this target)
- X (center) Ring of black 4" target = 5 points, going down one point less each ring. Shots breaking the smaller center inner red ring get an extra 1 point each (30 points max possible on this target)
- X (center) Ring of yellow/black 3" target = 5 points, going down one point less each ring. Shots breaking the yellow center sighting dot get an extra 1 point each. (30 points max possible on this target)
- X (center) Ring of red/black 3" target = 5 points, going down one point less each ring. Shots breaking the red center sighting square get an extra 1 point each. (30 points max possible on this target)
The two other bullseye targets in this segment have a 25 point maximum on each one, with scoring of the center ring 5 points each hit, going down one point per ring as they extend outwards.
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