Rules: NRA Smallbore Rifle Rule Book
Eligibility: Open to all competitors (Rule 1.7c). Note - Those wishing to participate in this event with a rifle (e.g., semi-automatic rifle) or equipment (e.g., bench rest) which does not adhere to the rules as outlined may do so; however, participation will be "for fun" only and the scores will not be submitted to the NRA for classification.
Entries: Entries are limited to 100 competitors which is the capacity of the range for the time allotted. All entries are requested in advance via online registration. If range space is available, entries will be accepted onsite.
Rifle: Any Rifle (Rule 3.2) with Metallic Sights (Rule 3.7a)
or
F-Class Open (F-O) Rifle (Rule 3.1.1a) with Any Sights (Rule 3.7)
Individual Course of Fire Smallbore:
40 shots at 50 yd (A-23)
40 shots at 50 m (A-26)
20 shots at 50 yd (A-23), 20 shots at 100 yd (A25)
40 shots at 100 yd (A-25)
Individual Course of Fire F-Class Smallbore:
40 shots at 50 yd (A-51)
40 shots at 50 m (A-50)
20 shots at 50 yd (A-51), 20 shots at 10 yd (A-33)
40 shots at 100 yd (A-33)
* Competitors will be responsible for hanging their own targets and supplying their own target clips.
At-Large Team Match: A two-person team match will be held at the conclusion of the individual match. Team scores are calculated by adding the individual scores. The course of fire is the reverse Dewar.
Time: 3-minute preparation period for the first stage and second stage of the Dewar Course. 1-minute preparation period for all other second stages. There will be 20-minutes for each 20-shot stage. There will be a 25 minute break in between matches.
Sighting Shots: Competitors may fire unlimited sighting shots before and/or during record firing (Rule 9.2).
Score Challenges: See Chapter 16 for procedure.
Ties: See Chapter 15 for procedure.
Coaching: Coaching or assisting a competitor during an individual event is not permitted during the individual matches (Rule 9.10).
Cost: Adult $10.00 per individual. Junior/Collegiate $5.00 per individual.
Camping: The range has adequate space for camping, with electric hookup. There are washrooms with flush toilets and showers. Please register online: St. Joseph Valley Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc. - RV Campsite Regsitration
