NRAI 2012 Nationals / Open Shoot.

Cass

N.R.A.I. 2012 Nationals

The N.R.A.I. are pleased to announce the dates, and format for this years Nationals to be held at the M.N.S.C.I.

WindMill Range.

Saturday 5/5/2012
Start | Description | Distance | Duration |
14:00 | Historic Rifle & Hunting Rifle | 100 yards | 1:00 hrs |
15:30 | Target Rifle | 500 & 600 yards | 1:15 hrs |
17:00 | Range Closed | | |


Creedmoor Range

Saturday 5/5/2012
Start | Description | Distance | Duration |
10:00 | F-Class (Long Range) | 800, 900, 1,000 yards | 3:30 hrs |
10:00 | TR (Long Range) | 800, 900, 1,000 | 3:30 hrs |


Sunday 6/5/2012
Start | Description | Distance | Duration |
10:00 | F-Class (Teams Match) | 900, 1,000 yards | 3:50 hrs |
13:50 | Lunch | | |
14:30 | Match Rifle | 1,000 yards | 1:00 hrs |
14:30 | Benchrest | 1,000 yards | 1:00 hrs |
16:00 | Presentations | | |


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Applications forms may be downloaded from the NRAI website.

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National Rifle Association, MNSCI Grounds, Derrymore, Blueball Tullamore Co. Offaly

• Historic rifle will consist of 3 sighters and 20 shots to count at 100 meters (open to all pre1945 rifles) (open)
• Hunting rifle will consist of 3 sighters and 20 shots to count at 100 meters, (open to all hunting calibres smallbore and centrefire) (open)
  
  
• Target Rifle, will consist of 2 sighters and 15 rounds to count at 500 and 600 yards, Calibre limited to .308, .223 only. (Not issued ammo).
  
  
• Target Rifle 800 yards, will consist of 2 sighters and 15 shots to count at 800, 900 & 1000 yards
  Calibre, limited to 308, .223 only. (Not issued ammo)
  
  
• F-Class 800, 900 & 1000 yards, will consist of 2 sighters and 15 rounds to count at each distance. (f-open and f-tr) (includes All Ireland provincial match)
• F-Class teams match: will comprise of teams of 4 shooters from which the team may elect a captain and target coach. (2+15, distance 900 & 1000 yards, pits change will be allowed for teams to change target pullers)
• Match Rifle: will consist of 2 sighters and 15 shots to count at 1000 yards, Calibre limited to .308 only.
• 1000 yard Benchrest, aggregate of two 5 shot groups at 1,000 yards, seven minutes for each 5 shot group, unlimited sighting shots, classes will be F-TR rifle and F-Open rifle.

Entries should be received not latter than 20 April 2011

1. All competitors must possess firearms cert and insurance,
2. All competitors’ rifles being used to shoot mid-range and long range events on the windmill range must zero their rifles on the zeroing range, for more information contact MNSCI.
3. Entries should be made payable to the national rifles association, MNSCI grounds, Derrymore, Blueball Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
4. Late entries i.e. after 1st April will incur a late entry fee of 20%. Entries on the day will be at the discretion of the match director and will incur a late entry fee of 50%. (this excludes F-Class team entry fees which may be mad on day of competition but not latter than 09:30.

Any further enquiries can be made directly to the NRAI at the contact details via the website.

Thanks.

Cass

I'm getting a few PMs asking questions about the specifics of the shoots. So a couple of points for clarity.

Target rifle - People are confusing Target rifle with F-Class. Target rifle is a .308/223 rifle with aperture/peep sights, sling, and jacket. No scope, no bipod so IOW not F-Open or FTR. This is a target rifle (compliments of the NRAI website);



Open Shoots - Only those events marked as "Open Shoots" both on this thread, and on the NRAI application form are open events. Meaning anyone with a current license, suitable rifle, and valid insurance can shoot in them. All other events are NRAI events and anyone wishing to participate must be a member of the NRAI.

Match Rifle - Again this is NOT F-Open/FTR. There are a very specific set of rules regarding the "settings" of the rifle that must be adhered to in order to take part. Have a read of the rules on the NRAI website.

If anyone has any questions feel free to ask, and i'll do my best to answer. :cool:

Cass

Just over 4 weeks to get your entries in. You may download the form, and post in your entries or deliver them in person to the range.

I am checking out the alternative of "pre-booking" by e-mailing the NRAI via the link above informing them of your intent to shoot in your selected discipline(s). However DO NOT take that as acceptable until confirmation has been posted.

For those wishing to enter the open shoots you may use the same methods above. For those not familiar with the range i have added directions below.

Thanks.

bazza888

are you ment enter now with that form and pay on the day?

fish slapped

Ezridax wrote: »

N.R.A.I. 2012 Nationals

Entries on the day will be at the discretion of the match director and will incur a late entry fee of 50%. (this excludes F-Class team entry fees which may be mad on day of competition but not latter than 09:30.[/SIZE]
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Any further enquiries can be made directly to the NRAI at the contact details via the website.

Thanks.

Yes I would say quite MAD :D ... problem is I heading there myself!!:o:o and it is a short journey.

Cass

fish slapped wrote: »

Yes I would say quite MAD :D ... problem is I heading there myself!!:o:o and it is a short journey.

Was wondering how long it would take someone to cop that.

bazza888 wrote: »

are you ment enter now with that form and pay on the day?

You can e-mail the NRAI through their "Contact us" link on the NRAI website or click the link supplied in this post. Provide your name and address and the shoot you want to take part in. Remember for non NRAI members there are only Open shoots available so please check the details before booking your spot so as to avoid disappointment on the day.

bazza888

im going to do the historic rifle,my k31 license was granted just have to get time to go collect it now!!!

Cass

Baptism of fire for it.:D

Hondata92

Ezridax wrote: »

• 1000 yard Benchrest, aggregate of two 5 shot groups at 1,000 yards, seven minutes for each 5 shot group, unlimited sighting shots, classes will be F-TR rifle and F-Open rifle.

Any long range benchrest competitions coming up that will actually be for benchrest rifles rather than ftr/f-open guns

Cass

Contact the NRAI via the link i provided above. This thread is not for the discussion of future events, but about the Nationals.

Cass

2 weeks for applications to be in. 20th April.

Remember you can e-mail the NRAI via the link above and nominate your comp, and then pay on the day.

fish slapped

Hi EZ, I see some of the images now require a Boards Gold account to view.... could you explain what the story is there and was this something put in sine the maintenance done on Saturday morning??? Just in time for today??

Cheers

Fish

long range shooter

Ezridax wrote: »

2 weeks for applications to be in. 20th April.

Remember you can e-mail the NRAI via the link above and nominate your comp, and then pay on the day.

Do you have to sign on for the open shoot too?

Cass

You must sign an application form or e-mail the NRAI for any shoot. It's to make up details based on approx. numbers attending.

long range shooter

Ezridax wrote: »

You must sign an application form or e-mail the NRAI for any shoot. It's to make up details based on approx. numbers attending.

Understand Ezridax,thanks.
I presume I can do this at Mnsci?

dev110

Yes you can.
If you download and fill in an application form from the NRAI website you can then hand it into the MNSCI

applelodge

Hi Lads

What way dos the team shoot work???

fish slapped

Maybe a silly question... it wouldn't be my first ... but if you have a f-tr rig do you have to shoot off a rest in the benchrest comp or can you use your bipod??

Cass

Benchrest is nearly always shot using a front rest, and rear sand bag. I will check out if a person can use their bipod if they wish. I would imagine they can, but it may defeat the purpose of having a benchrest comp if you are basically sitting up shooting FTR. AS soon as i get an answer i'll get back to you.

Tackleberry.

How does the team shoot work, just thinking it would be great to get the Ftr development squad to stick a team in...

dev110

Any word about being able to use a bipod for the BR?

Cass

From everything i've been able to find, which is a lot btw, there is nothing to say you cannot, directly, but other rules seem to indicate you cannot.

For example the rules state the front rest must have a sand bag of no less than one half inch on the base and sides (IIRC). This would seem to eliminate the bipod as it has no sand bag quality to it.

There is also a rule about having any item that attachs to the rifle that may aid in battery/recoil. A bipod would do this, and hence break the rules. Of course there are three main bodies, and mulitple different variations of the sport so best advice is to ask on the day, but be prepared to use the rest.

dev110

May look into getting a front rest

Cass

I'll have mine, and your welcome to it. Not the fanciest of rests, but does the job. Failing that one of the lads there can supply one. No need to spend money, big or not, on a rest that will see little to no use afterwards.

dev110

I don't know what to make of the forecast for the weekend.
Showers and ~15mph wind

Cass

See what happens on the weekend. No point trying to predict conditions so far in advance.;)

fish slapped

Don't worry Dev, those big heavy 190gr rocks you're throwing down range won't be pushed too far off target :D

Just thinking us novices are picking the nationals for our first comp ... :rolleyes: it's in at the deep end ... what a way to go :cool:

Cass

Just a quick Good Luck to all those taking part tomorrow, and Sunday. Weather reports are giving an "interesting" wind condition, but the news seems to be it'll be a dry day (for the most part) which is always nice.:D

Anyway see you all on the firing line.

dev110

Just want to thank the NRAI and MNSCI for organising a great weekend of shooting.
We were lucky with the weather and at times was lovely and warm.
The wind was a real tester and was a great learning experience.

Had a great laugh all weekend and the little 'battles' that were going on were priceless.

German pointer

dev110 wrote: »

Just want to thank the NRAI and MNSCI for organising a great weekend of shooting.
We were lucky with the weather and at times was lovely and warm.
The wind was a real tester and was a great learning experience.

Had a great laugh all weekend and the little 'battles' that were going on were priceless.

+1 on that. I had a good day there on Saturday. Entered the Hunting section and did very bad but enjoyed the crack. and it was pure magic to see Michelle Gallagher win the classic shooot with the Sweedish Mauser.

Hondata92

Does anyone have any results from the weekend or know where they are available from

Cass

Results will be up on the NRAI website within a day or so.

The comp was good. turn out was a little down, but that was to be expected with people's belt tightening, and the bank holiday weekend.

Results were a mixed bag overall. It won't be hard find my name just look to the bottom of the list.:o Was a little cautious in my new load, and it ended up too slow for 900+ yards. So i withdrew.

After saying that others done extremely well with dev110 exceeding his own, and others expectations for his first comp. Wind was very tricky and it was not a case of looking just for changes in speed, but direction. Wind shifted from 1 o'clock to 11 then to 12.

Was good fun, and everything went smoothly. Did not make it on Sunday so am anxious to see results myself.

fish slapped

As with EZ, problems with my load forced me out on the 900, but well done to DEV. was a good learning experience and got to meet some new faces. ... now wheres my kinetic hammer :(

dev110

Even though I did pass my expectations for my first comp I had ammo problems at 1000. Would make a good wind call which would have given me a 5 but the round decided to drop into the 3
I know it wasn't me so need to check my reloading process. Can't wait for the next comp where I hope to improve scores a little more.

.243

dev110 wrote: »

I know it wasn't me so need to check my reloading process

whats this, a workman blaming his tools

dev110

Well I have to blame something

Cass

Ya can get your own excuses. I already used that one above.:p:D

fish slapped

Any of the photos taken on the day up??

dev110

Results are up on the NRAI website in monthly bulletin

Cass

The Benchrest results were interesting. The FTR rifles were a good 5 inches smaller than the smallest F-Open. With 16" between smallest FTR, and largest F-Open.

Maybe FTR is the new F-Open.:D:p

Does anyone know if they shot in the same conditions/time, etc?

tomcat220t

Interesting results ,all round .
Tables are most certainly turning ,imo!

dev110

Ezridax wrote: »

Does anyone know if they shot in the same conditions/time, etc?

The whole BR comp was shot over 45 mins or more and in that time the wind changed alot.

I had to keep an eye on the match rifle (2x15) and as a result I shot in the last detail of the BR where the wind seemed consistent, 1 o clock ~10mph.

I do know that out of all the FTR shooters only 5-6 scores were actually counted as the rest were spoiled, misses on the board, only 4 shots fired, etc.

I came in with a 30 inch group and wished I had used HPS ammo instead of the ammo I had trouble with the day before but I don't know if it was vertical or wind that got me.

It is clear that the FTR shooters are working hard and closing the gap on the F-Open and in some cases beating them.

declan1980

I didnt know there was a hunting rifle category. What distance was that shot at?

Cass

/cough

Ezridax wrote: »

Saturday 5/5/2012
Start | Description | Distance | Duration |
14:00 | Historic Rifle & Hunting Rifle | 100 yards | 1:00 hrs |
15:30 | Target Rifle | 500 & 600 yards | 1:15 hrs |
17:00 | Range Closed | | |

• Hunting rifle will consist of 3 sighters and 20 shots to count at 100 yards, (open to all hunting calibres smallbore and centrefire)

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declan1980

Sorry about that Ez, I was just too lazy to read back

Cass

All that hard work for nothin.:mad:















Well when i say hard work i mean copy and paste. (with permission Minister Sherlock :rolleyes:) )