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Rimfire & Centrefire comp Sporting Rifle - August 23rd - MNSCI

  • 26-07-2015 3:09pm
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    Cass
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    Sporting Rifle Competition, Sunday August 23rd, 2015 at the Midlands National Shooting Centre of Ireland (MNSCI)

    As per the post on the last competition thread there will be another sporting rifle competiton held at the MNSCI on Sunday, August 23rd 2015. This date is preliminary but expected to be the actual date.

    This thread will evolve as the date approaches as will the details of the shoots. What i do know is there will be another shoot in the same format as the one held on the 26th July. Any caliber, any sights, any action at two ro three distances. Mag fed, bipod or front sand bag only.

    There is talk of a second, concurrent, competition. It's far to early to speculate on details, but it will involve rimfire shooting as well as centrefire in separate or combined competition.

    The prizes will include a rifle for first place in both competitions and awards for second and third place.


    Jump to post 37, 38 & 39 for competition details.



    the competition will start at 11am sharp and registration will begin at 9:30am. All the usual details needed such as license for the firearms used and insurance.

    I'll update this thread as i get information but would also welcome all input as to how you'd like the competitions to run. In what format, shot count, distances, etc. Bearing in mind one comp will be completely prone, the other comp (rimfire/CF combined) may be three position or benchshot, prone, etc. Any other ideas, opinions, or thoughts you may have would be most welcome and if we can reach a consensus in time for the comp it may well be integrated into the competition.


    As always this is an open competition so all are welcome.
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  • #2
    patsat
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    ANOTHER bottle of whiskey!!

    Had a great day, thanks to all involved with organising the event. Delighted that they are putting an emphasis on this type of competition! I really enjoyed the shoot and delighted to come 3rd although unhappy with my own performance!

    Can I make a suggestion for future shoots, a small trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. It doesn't have to be spectacular but it's nice to get a little thing to remember your achievement!


  • #3
    Cass
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    Good idea. After you drink the bottle you forget you entered then wonder how you got the hangover, and the empty bottle doesn't have the same appeal as a trophy. :D

    I'll be starting a new thread over the next day or two for the new comp. Details will, obviously, be light until the exact format is sorted, however it's more to do with giving lads more than enough notice to attend. I'll be adding a poll on the thread to ask certain questions but any input is gratefully received and may lead to it be included in the competitions so post your thoughts, opinions, and ideas when it's up and running.

    After all they are for ye lads so if enough people want something there is no reason it cannot be implemented. For example i'd like:
    • Shots at 100, 200 & 300 yards.
    • Cold bore shot at 300 then work back to 100.
    • Keep the round count at the 20 mark. It's a nice round number and it's no more than a box of ammo regardless of the caliber. Too many rounds and the day can turn expensive, fast.
    • All shooting to be kept prone (and keep the free handed part at 100 yards)
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  • #4
    patsat
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    Sounds good, on all details we had plenty of time, which was good. Maybe cut the time on one of them so that unless your on the ball the target will drop before you get your 3 rounds off.

    I'd also be a fan of the 300 yards! :D


  • #5
    IrishTarget
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    Id be very interested in the .22 rifle shoot. It would draw a bigger crowd.


  • #6
    Cass
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    Was only talking to some of the lads. I wasn't shooting and noticed no-one needed all the time and only one or two needed even half the time.

    So something along the lines of:
    • 3 & 3 at 100. One detail rested the second free hand. Max time of 45 seconds per detail. Total of 1.5 minutes.
    • 3 & 3 at 200. Both rested. Max time of 1 minutes per detail. Total of 2 minutes.
    • 4 & 4 at 300 yards. Both rested. Max time of 2 minutes per detail. Total of 4 minutes.

    Of course the round count could rise if lads want to shoot more.


    As for the rimfire/CF comp. We only touched on the topic before i left so it's not even started in terms of planning. However thinking is along the lines of a weight limit on the rifle or even a caliber limit. IOW varmint calibers only. Other thoughts are rimfire & varmint caliber.

    We are also toying of the idea of running all the comps as individuals so lads can pick and choose which ones they want to enter with the allowance of re-entries to the comps that support it.
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  • #7
    Ziggieire
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    I dont like the idea of a weight limit. i am sure i would be unable to enter as well as a good few of the lads there. if that happened.


  • #8
    Cass
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    Ziggieire wrote: »
    I dont like the idea of a weight limit. i am sure i would be unable to enter as well as a good few of the lads there. if that happened.
    No more than my own or the Father's.


    The weight limit would only be considered (and i use the word considered and not used because all of this is possibilities and not definites) for the rifles used in the rimfire/C/F comp and not the one that would be held on the Creedmoor range like today.

    IOW that one would still work as we had today with no limits on anything.

    As said we have a few weeks to hammer out the details. Another thought was 50mtr for the .22lr's and 100 for the hmr/wmr family. So if you have a .22lr and i have a hmr i'd shoot at 100 and you at 50 but it'd be the same comp.

    Again the idea is to throw out loads of ideas and see which stick.
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  • #9
    badaj0z
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    Cass wrote: »

    [*]All shooting to be kept prone (and keep the free handed part at 100 yards)
    [/LIST]

    As the idea behind this competition is to keep it associated with shooting under field conditions, then the emphasis on "rested" and "prone" is inconsistent. Quickly improvised positions are more likely, hence sitting, kneeling and standing should be included. I understand that many shooters do not like the "wobble" associated with these positions but they are necessary if you shoot in the field.


  • #10
    Cass
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    There are S.T.A.G.S shoots that incorporate kneeling, standing and prone in them. We don't want one type of shooting to merge so much into another that the two styles become essentially the same thing. Hence the reason to stick to one position for this particular shooting.
    As the idea behind this competition is to keep it associated with shooting under field conditions, then the emphasis on "rested" and "prone" is inconsistent.
    Associated with, but not exactly like. Some "creative" discrepancy is allowed for.
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  • #11
    patsat
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    badaj0z wrote: »
    As the idea behind this competition is to keep it associated with shooting under field conditions, then the emphasis on "rested" and "prone" is inconsistent. Quickly improvised positions are more likely, hence sitting, kneeling and standing should be included. I understand that many shooters do not like the "wobble" associated with these positions but they are necessary if you shoot in the field.

    I agree with you to an extent, but I think the Wdai, Deer Society and Stalk Ireland shoot covers that very well.

    I'd like to see the same format but with most emphasis on speed and a bit more distance. The Safari and Fox snap shoot were brilliant, although I loved it maybe people were out off by the 500 yards in the fox shoot so maybe limit things to 300.


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  • #12
    badaj0z
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    patsat wrote: »
    I agree with you to an extent, but I think the Wdai, Deer Society and Stalk Ireland shoot covers that very well.

    .

    That may be true but my understanding is that these shoots are closed to members only. The weight debate is interesting in that heavy rifles are a disadvantage when shooting without artificial rests. A string shot standing up,
    unrested, becomes an interesting challenge with a 17 lb rifle. Trying to place a competition in the spectrum of styles is also an interesting discussion. At one extreme we have bench rest, close to that we have F class. At the other extreme we have silhouette shooting. You could argue that one end is mainly equipment and the other end is mainly the person so where do you want the balance?


  • #13
    nastros
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    How about no 200 maybe so you go straight from 100 to 300 that way it puts that little extra difficulty into it as you dont have the 200 to verify your drops are right. Id even love to see it further out to 500 or even 600 but as patsat said it may end up with people not having the legs for it. The beauty of the current setup is the entire thing can run without the need for swapping and having pit changes. That means the match could accommodate a lot of shooters without much waiting around.


  • #14
    Ziggieire
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    I second the idea of a 100 to 300 jump.


  • #15
    patsat
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    Ziggieire wrote: »
    I second the idea of a 100 to 300 jump.

    I'd like to see that too.


  • #16
    patsat
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    badaj0z wrote: »
    That may be true but my understanding is that these shoots are closed to members only. The weight debate is interesting in that heavy rifles are a disadvantage when shooting without artificial rests. A string shot standing up,
    unrested, becomes an interesting challenge with a 17 lb rifle. Trying to place a competition in the spectrum of styles is also an interesting discussion. At one extreme we have bench rest, close to that we have F class. At the other extreme we have silhouette shooting. You could argue that one end is mainly equipment and the other end is mainly the person so where do you want the balance?

    The Stalk Ireland Shoot is open to everyone with a license and insurance. You have to join to Wdai to shoot their shoot but that's not the end of the world.


  • #17
    Cass
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    The point about this specific discipline/shoot is it's not meant to cover all aspects of sporting/stalking/field shooting. As i said above and in the other thread there are other shoots in the MNSCI that cater to most of the different styles and to avoid too much cross over between them which results in one shoot becoming the exact same as the other we set certain aspects and alter others.

    The F-Class shooting in the Midlands has taken up a lot of time, energy and money over the years. That is well and truly up and running and able to tick along at it's own pace. The clay pigeon range, while not completely finished, is now also well up and running, so the focus is now going back to sporting rifle shoots to include rimfire, centrefire, STAGS, running targets, McQueens, etc.

    The shoot on the weekend presented the first of these comps and due to it's popularity will be continued. There will be another comp run on the same day and the idea is to attract people back into the shooting. It must be such a format so as to facilitate the majority of people.

    I for one am not comfortable with my kneeling or standing/free hand shooting (that is no one's fault but my own and something i need to work on). I know many others that are the same. There are those that like/prefer this kind of shooting but so as not to deter new shooters, and those like myself we try to keep it simple, but challenging at the same time.

    Down the road the STAGS shoots, running targets, etc will be ran and as i said some time ago depending on which comps draw the most interest there is a possibility of a league being formed.
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  • #18
    nastros
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    Dont the bulls eye competitions cover a lot of the kneeling and standing shooting anyway.


  • #19
    Cass
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    They do.

    That is point i'm making about all this. There are loads of different comps to choose from. Until we get all of them up and running, fully, we work on the ones people have shown the most interest in and go from there. Rest assured they will all get going eventually.

    I'll be adding a poll shortly with plenty of options. Pick the one that best suits your likes. I'll limit it to one choice per vote, but i'll add as many as i can without making it confusing.

    One thing first, is everyone happy enough with the 20 round limit? I know a few would like more, but i think 20 is just right.
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  • #20
    nastros
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    20 round makes sense to me especially if there is talk of having a few competitions in the one day. If I wanted to shoot more than one competition im already into probably 40 rounds.


  • #21
    1jay1
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    I'd like to be able to shoot my "factory" single shot "sporting rifle" - RPA Interceptor 6.5x55 - it's my only CF hunting rifle. I missed out on the shoot yesterday as I don't have a mag fed rifle and I'd love to enter a shoot like this.
    Any plans to allow single shot sporting rifles in the future?


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  • #22
    German pointer
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    As I use a muzzel break when hunting I find my accuracy affected when I have to take it off for competitions and I'm probably not the only one in this boat. Could there be 2 stages of each shoot. Stage 1 lads with mods and unbreaked guns shoot and lads with breaked guns shoot stage 2. Everyone gets to shoot as they do in the field without the muzzel breaks upsetting the unbreaked shooters. And this would only add a little time to the overall shoot.
    Givein the inconsistencies in various AGS divisions in getting mods licenced, that help "tame" larger calibers the shooters that have mods have I think an advantage over the lads who can't use mods.
    This I think would help even the playing field so to speak and let lads shoot the hunting competitions the same way they shoot their quarry in the field.


  • #23
    badaj0z
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    Democracy in action Cass. You are creating a new class for competitive shooters. We all know the rules for the existing classes. They are laid down in rule books and only changed at the AGM Of the governing bodies. ISSF is the classic example. Bench rest and F Class are similar. You are creating a new type of competition with a white slate and I compliment you on this. Most people posting so far(including me), would like a setup which suits them. What you have to find, is the (happy) medium, which suits most people and annoys the least people. Good luck with this and I will participate in whatever you create.


  • #24
    Cass
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    badaj0z wrote: »
    Democracy in action Cass. You are creating a new class for competitive shooters.
    I'm not creating anything lad.

    There are dozens of shooting disciplines including F-Class, Benchrest, Gallery rifle, Pistol, Clays, etc, etc. All with their own set of rules (either national or international).

    What the guys in the Midlands are trying to do is set up a comp that people not only want to attend, but can do so regardless of the rifle/rig they have. All i'm doing is acting as go between for what ye lads would like to see and what the Midlands can accommodate.
    What you have to find, is the (happy) medium, which suits most people and annoys the least people.
    Exactly. hence the reason for this thread and why i'm asking for as many opinions, ideas and thoughts as people have.

    As i said i don't have any direct control, over the comps. The lads on Sunday will tell you i was a spectator like the rest. So i cannot guarantee that all ideas will be used, but i can guarantee that all ideas will be passed on.
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  • #25
    patsat
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    German pointer wrote: »
    As I use a muzzel break when hunting I find my accuracy affected when I have to take it off for competitions and I'm probably not the only one in this boat. Could there be 2 stages of each shoot. Stage 1 lads with mods and unbreaked guns shoot and lads with breaked guns shoot stage 2. Everyone gets to shoot as they do in the field without the muzzel breaks upsetting the unbreaked shooters. And this would only add a little time to the overall shoot.
    Givein the inconsistencies in various AGS divisions in getting mods licenced, that help "tame" larger calibers the shooters that have mods have I think an advantage over the lads who can't use mods.
    This I think would help even the playing field so to speak and let lads shoot the hunting competitions the same way they shoot their quarry in the field.


    Would you believe the shooter to my left and the right 2 down to my right had brakes on there rifles!! I would have no problem letting them be used.


  • #26
    Cass
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    German pointer wrote: »
    As I use a muzzel break when hunting I find my accuracy affected when I have to take it off for competitions .
    I don't see any reason why not considering where we are shooting from, and if they are used in lieu of a suppressor then there is good reason to allow them.
    1jay1 wrote: »
    I'd like to be able to shoot my "factory" single shot "sporting rifle" - RPA Interceptor 6.5x55 - it's my only CF hunting rifle. I missed out on the shoot yesterday as I don't have a mag fed rifle and I'd love to enter a shoot like this.
    Any plans to allow single shot sporting rifles in the future?
    I spoke to you about this a couple of weeks ago on the phone and i explained the reasoning behind this decision.

    However, and as i said then, i'll ask for such factory rifles to be allowed.
    patsat wrote: »
    Would you believe the shooter to my left and the right 2 down to my right had brakes on there rifles!! I would have no problem letting them be used.
    Never seen that, but as said above i only advertise the events and take comments. As i said on the original thread each shoot is subject to change on the day so they must have been allowed.

    If so then it should make having them allowed for the next shoot that much easier.
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  • #27
    German pointer
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    I thought I saw in a previous post that breaks could not be used in a competition but glad they can be. People would need to know in advance of the competition as to weather they can be used or not.
    Because TBH not much point in a lad turning up with a break on and having to take if for the competition and screwing up his POI


  • #28
    patsat
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    Been thinking about this a good bit, and came up with the following idea.

    The F-class stuff seems to be decided on who can read the wind the best. They have sighters to get on target and go from there. (Obviously kit and ammo is important)

    Bench rest has a much bigger emphasis on how accurate your kit is.

    The Stalking type shoots and bullseye. are really all down to how well you shoot in those positions, a good shooter with a bad rifle will out shoot a bad shooter with a good rifle.

    How about having a bigger emphasis on the cold bore shooting. It would mean the skill is knowing where your bullet is going to land at different distances.

    If it was still 20 rounds shot at 100, 200 and 300 it would keep the round count relatively low at each distance meaning a good 1st shot is rewarded.That would help lads with sporter barrels get more competitive and as long as they know their drops and have good wind reading they would have no problem out shootings a lad with a target rifle with less knowledge of his rifle.

    It would kind of replicate long range varminting I suppose and of course it would be great to push it out to 500 but that might not appealing to a lot!


  • #29
    nastros
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    Did the cold bore shot last day not count for a fair few points? Issue with 500 is that anything past 300 will likely require lads to go zero their rifles on the day making the coldbore pointless. That being said id like to see the competition shot at 400, 500 and 600 but may not attract as many.


  • #30
    hiddenmongoose
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    patsat wrote: »



    How about having a bigger emphasis on the cold bore shooting. It would mean the skill is knowing where your bullet is going to land at different distances.



    It would kind of replicate long range varminting I suppose and of course it would be great to push it out to 500 but that might not appealing to a lot!

    I didnt get to make the comp as things came up last minute.However this as patsat mentions above is something I would really be interested in,Some coldbore/first round/2nd followup hit shooting out to 4-500, coupled with some positional shooting for the closer shots.It would be very realistic,round count could still be maintained low(20 rounds).
    This kind of comp would make everything count for your first shots at each target, wind/drop,solid shooting position and it would also stretch the legs like a touch of lr varminting.


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  • #31
    patsat
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    nastros wrote: »
    Did the cold bore shot last day not count for a fair few points? Issue with 500 is that anything past 300 will likely require lads to go zero their rifles on the day making the coldbore pointless. That being said id like to see the competition shot at 400, 500 and 600 but may not attract as many.

    Not the 100 yards shot, it was for its own competition.

    At 200 yards the 1st shot counted, but there was 9 shots after it meaning a lad could have a terrible 1st shot... Correct and then score well.

    If it was spread over 100, 200 and 300 it would mean less shots at each distance which would give good 1st shots a much higher reward.


  • #32
    nastros
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    Oh sorry I get you now I still like the idea of 100 to 300 jump with lot of points for your first 300 shot.


  • #33
    Pkiernan
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    I had a great time at the shoot last weekend - really brilliant fun.

    Without being negative, I thought some of the rifles were a bit "bench-resty" if you know what I mean :-)

    I was also surprised that you could use front sand bags.


    The thing I would do different would be to make it a bit more "deerhunting-like". I wouldn't allow sand bags - maybe just bipods or backpacks, like you'd have on a hunt.
    Maybe have a 300 yard section.

    I wouldn't have anything past 300 yards though.

    I thought the number of rounds fired was perfect.

    Thanks to all involved!!


  • #34
    Cass
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    Pkiernan wrote: »
    I had a great time at the shoot last weekend - really brilliant fun.
    Good to hear.
    Without being negative, I thought some of the rifles were a bit "bench-resty" if you know what I mean :-)
    I know exactly what you mean and i'm as guilty as the next person for having such a rifle. The thing is people are moving away from the "traditional" rifles associated with deer hunting. Now the rifles don't have to be deer rifles only, but the idea of a 6.5lb rig (you know the traditional style hunters rifle setup) is not as common as it used to be. Most lads i know are shooting rigs that weigh a minimum of 10lb and have some modification done and have stock, scopes, etc that you would normally associate with target shooting. However the comp is "blind" to what lads use to the greater extent.
    I was also surprised that you could use front sand bags.
    That was to allow lads with no bipods or that don't use it some sort of front rest without actually having a benchrest style rest.
    The thing I would do different would be to make it a bit more "deerhunting-like". I wouldn't allow sand bags - maybe just bipods or backpacks, like you'd have on a hunt.
    Maybe have a 300 yard section.

    I wouldn't have anything past 300 yards though.

    I thought the number of rounds fired was perfect.

    Thanks for that. I'll add them to the list of ideas i'm collecting.

    However i would say it again that with STAGS shoots, McQueens, Deer stalker shoots, etc, this comp is designed as a simple enough sporter class looking for accuracy and precision at various distances without it falling into F-Class style and yet not treading on the other sporting comps by having kneeling, etc. IOW it needs to be able to stand as it's own comp and not some bastardised version of an existing comp.

    I've a full list of ideas and am heading over to the range shortly to pick up the Father's new rifle. When there i'll pass on the ideas i have so far and let the lads mull it over. Hopefully we'll have a format within the next week or so.
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  • #35
    jmcp
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    what is required from shooters from the north


  • #36
    Cass
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    Of the top of my head:
    1. European Firearms Pass
    2. Non resident license application
    3. Letter of "support" from the range
    4. Apply to local Super (in Tullamore)
    5. Await license
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  • #37
    Cass
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    As per the title of the post i have a provisional format for the shoot on August 23rd. As always this may change slightly on the day, but for the moment this is how it will be run.

    There will be two competitions run concurrently on the same day. One will be a centrefire competition and the other a rimfire competition. I have split the notices into two posts so there is not too much info in the one post. They are below this post.


    1st prize for the centrefire competition is a brand new .308 cal bolt action rifle. There will be awards and prizes for the first and second runner up.

    1st prize for the rimfire competition is a brand new .308 cal bolt action rifle. There will be awards and prizes for the first and second runner up.


    Registration will be in the clubhouse from 9:30 am with the competition starting at 10:30 am sharp.
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  • #38
    Cass
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    Centrefire Competition

    Distance (yds) | Amount of Rounds | Total for Distance | Position | Rested / Unrested |
    Note
    300
    |
    1
    |
    1
    |
    Prone
    |
    Rested
    |
    Cold Bore Shot
    |
    300
    |
    3 & 3
    |
    6
    |
    Prone
    |
    Rested
    |
    Fire 3, reload, Fire 3
    |
    200
    |
    3 & 3
    |
    6
    |
    Prone
    |
    Rested
    |
    Fire 3, reload, Fire 3
    |
    100
    |
    3 & 3
    |
    6
    |
    Prone
    |
    Rested & unrested
    |
    Fire 3 rested, reload, Fire 3 Unrested
    |


    Rested means bipod/sandbag ONLY. NO front rests. NO back bags. Unrested means no bipod/sandbag/backbag and all rifles will be held free hand. All bipods will be required to be removed or folded up. NO legs hanging down.

    Total round count for the centrefire comp will be 19 rounds. Re-entry may be possible. It will depend on the interest and turn out on the day.
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  • #39
    Cass
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    Rimfire competition

    The rimfire competition will be split into two categories, .22lr & hmr/wmr, but all will be counted as the one competition.

    .22lr ONLY.

    Distance (mtrs) | Amount of Rounds | Total for Distance | Position | Rested / Unrested |
    Note
    50
    |
    20 & 20
    |
    40
    |
    Prone
    |
    Rested & unrested
    |
    20 rds, rested, on first target & 20 rds, unrested, on second target
    |
    100
    |
    20
    |
    20
    |
    Prone
    |
    Rested
    |
    20 rds at one target
    |

    HMR & WMR ONLY

    Distance (yds) | Amount of Rounds | Total for Distance | Position | Rested / Unrested |
    Note
    100
    |
    20 & 20
    |
    40
    |
    Prone
    |
    Rested & Unrested
    |
    20 rds, rested, on first target & 20 rds, unrested, on second target
    |
    200
    |
    20
    |
    20
    |
    Prone
    |
    Rested
    |
    20 rds at one target
    |


    Rested means bipod/sandbag ONLY. No front rests. No Rear bags. Unrested means no bipod/sandbag/backbag and all rifles will be held free hand. All bipods will be required to be removed or folded up. NO legs hanging down.

    Total round count for the rimfire comp will be 60 rounds. Re-entry may be possible. It will depend on the interest and turn out on the day.
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  • #40
    German pointer
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    When you say rested bipod only does that exclude front bags?


  • #41
    Cass
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    Sorry dude. Posts edited.

    Bipod or simple front sandbag. NO front rest and NO back bag.

    I'm working on finalising the issues with muzzle breaks and single shots. I reckon it'll fine to use them, but just want to get a definite answer on that before i post it here.
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  • #42
    Cass
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    To help lads out both for the upcoming competition and the upcoming Deer season the MNSCI are offering two "Zeroing days" for both members and non members alike.

    The two days will be Saturday the 15th August 2015 and Saturday the 29th August 2015. You may use either or both days. All ranges will be made available for the entire day (for non members there will be a nominal fee to cover cost of targets, etc. and it will be small). There will be range officers and staff available to assist with shooting, equipment, help, advice, etc.

    Anyone interested need only turn up on the day, produce their insurance details, and get shooting.
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  • #43
    fabwing
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    I usually shoot the 100 and 200 yards 300 is a bit much for me its hard to keep everybody happy, best of luck with the comp


  • #44
    Cass
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    That is the idea of the 300 detail. Take people out of their comfort zone.

    Most people can shoot 100 and 200 with a relative degree of ease. The results of the last comp showed this. I regularly shoot 100 and 200 then jump straight to 800+. I rarely shoot 300 and while i have an idea, i don't know what my drops are so will have to get over and check it out.

    As you said we are not going to please everyone, but (and if you understand what i'm trying to say) we're not trying to. We want people to push themselves, to shoot outside their comfort distances, and depending on the feedback we'll continue these shoots and develop them.

    There is already talk of having another shoot beforr Christmas (sometime in the first week of December). We want to make it a huge shoot. With details ranging from 100 -600, 800 - 1000, 50 -200, etc, etc. It;ll be held in conjunction with the annual F-Class and benchrest shoots the MNSCI hold each year, but this time it'll all be open shooting so anyone can have a go at any distance.
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  • #45
    ejg
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    I think the 300 is a great idea, tiny bit of wind would be nice too...
    I'd struggle with the unrested part but that makes it interesting.
    edi


  • #46
    hiddenmongoose
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    " questions,
    Will a sling be allowed for the prone shots without bipod/bag?
    is the range yards or meters?


  • #47
    Cass
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    hiddenmongoose wrote: »
    Will a sling be allowed for the prone shots without bipod/bag?
    No. Unrested means completed unrested. Also many people don't have slings for unrested, prone shooting, so to allow it and only have a few that can use it is an unfair advantage for some. To make it a level playing field its none for anyone.
    is the range yards or meters?
    Cenrtrefire course will be on the Creedmoor range which is yards.
    Rimfire course will be on the sheltered range which is metres.
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  • #48
    hiddenmongoose
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    Cheers for that.I had planned on making the last comp but at the last minute couldnt make it .Il def make this one lol!


  • #49
    Ziggieire
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    Can i enter in both rimfire .22lr and centerfire on the day ?


  • #50
    Cass
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    Yup.
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  • #51
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    Cass wrote: »
    Sorry dude. Posts edited.

    Bipod or simple front sandbag. NO front rest and NO back bag.

    I'm working on finalising the issues with muzzle breaks and single shots. I reckon it'll fine to use them, but just want to get a definite answer on that before i post it here.

    Any update on the finalized rules?


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