APRIL 19th benchrest MATCH RESULTS

All Centerfire classes will shoot the April, May, July and August matches at 100 yards.  The June and September matches will be shot at 200 yards.  You may shoot unlimited sighters, but not on a record bull.

All classes have a 30 minute time limit with unlimited sighting shots.

Fee for each class is $7.00. Youths 17 & under shoot for free.

Tie Scores: In the event of a tie score, the X count will be used to determine the winning score. If the score and the X count are both tied, the top left scoring bull of the number one target will be used to determine the winner.

Wind Flags: Wind flags must be placed below or out of the line of fire and set up before the match. (Due to scheduling concerns, you might not always shoot the same lane in all classes). Wind flags may be removed or repositioned between relays providing it is done promptly as to not disrupt the shooting schedule.

Shooting Rifle in Multiple Classes:

The same rifle may be shot in more than one class as long as it does not exceed the rules. No class may be re-shot to try to improve your score, but if bench space and time allow, you may re-shoot for no score. However, your first score counts.

Semi-Automatic Guns: Any Semi-Automatic guns require a shell catcher or shield to be provided by participant.

Bolts Out Until Advised: Bolts must be out or a visible chamber flag placed in your rifle at all times until the range master gives the order to “Insert your bolts”.

Cross-Fires: In the event of a cross-fire, immediately notify the range officer.

Spotting scopes: Spotting scopes may be used by the shooter. Youth shooters 14 years old and under may have a spotter directly behind or besidehis/her bench (as long as they do not disturb other shooters on the line).

Shooters Under 17: Anyone under 17 must have an adult with them who is in direct supervision of them.

NOTE: In the following classes, unless specific gun equipment is listed, it is not permissible for use.

300 YARD MATCHES

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"RUN WHAT YA BRUNG"

Center Fire Classes will shoot at the same 100 or 200 yard distance in all classes.   Any guns with muzzle brakes, compensators, flash hiders or barrel ports will be allowed only if there are 3 or more participants to hold a separate class.  This class will be shot as a separate relay so not to disturb other shooters in the competition.

Silencers/suppressors and tuners will be allowed in the Open class as long as it has no side discharge and the gasses must exit straight forward, and that there would be no extra blast or noise that would disturb the other competitors.

Factory Class Rules:

Any Factory produced rifle "off the shelf", "out of the box".  

 Definition:  Any rifle from a company that produces more than 1,000 rifles per year.  

10 shots (two shots each per 5 scoring bulls on either 100 or 200 yard target).  

Any Caliber, Any Scope, Any Trigger.

Can bed the original barrel and action to the original stock. 

Can re-crown the original barrel.

Can refinish original stock.  No shape change.

No tuner allowed.

No one-piece rest allowed.  No accuracy assist allowed.

Modified Class Rules: 

20 Shots (1 shot each on Eaton 100 yard 20-bull target or two shots each on two 200 yard IBS 5-bull targets).
Any Caliber, Any Scope, Any barrel, Any trigger.  
Must use factory produced action.  Action can be trued.
Aftermarket stock allowable.  Must have round bottom stock no more than 2.5" side.  Can be bedded.
No tuner allowed.  No accuracy assist allowed. No one-piece rest allowed.

Open Class Rules:

20 shots (1 shot each on Eaton 100 yard 20-bull target or two shots each on two 200 yard IBS 5-bull targets.)

Any caliber, Any scope, Any barrel, Any trigger.  Custom action allowed.

Any Stock (3" flat bottom stock allowed).

Tuner allowed, accuracy assist allowed, any rest allowed (including one-piece rest).

Open Varmint Class Rules:

20 shots (1 shot each on Eaton 100 yard 20-bull target or two shots each on two 200 yard IBS 5-bull targets).

.257 Caliber and lower.

Any scope, Any trigger, Any barrel.  Custom action allowed.

Tuner allowed, Accuracy assist allowed.  Any rest allowed (including one-piece rest).

All Rimfire Classes will shoot at 50 yard distance. 

Iron Sight Class Rules:

20 shots (two shots each per 5 scoring bulls on IBS 100 yard target) 2 targets required.

Any rimfire caliber.  

No scope.  Peep or tang sights are allowed. No magnifier allowed.

Any barrel and action allowed, Any trigger allowed, Tuner allowed. 

Up to 3" wide stock allowed.  Up to 3" accuracy assist allowed.

No one-piece rest allowed.  Rear rest may not be connected.  Bi-pod allowed. 

No weight limit.

Hunter/Sporter Class Rules:

25 shots (1 shot each per 25 scoring bulls on Eaton 50 yard target).

.22 S, L. or LR Caliber.

Scope limit of 6.5X.  (variables must be set at a maximum of 6.5X, approved and taped.)

Must be original factory production parts for the rifle.

Any trigger.

Factory stock (the one that came with the rifle). Must have a convex bottom and no more than 2-1/4" wide at its widest point.  Bedding allowed.

No more than 8.5 lbs. (including scope, but without bipod.)

No tuner allowed, No accuracy assist allowed. No one-piece rest allowed.  Bi-pod allowed. Rear rest may not be connected.

Ammo is limited to $10 or less per 50 round box price (not brick or case price) as shown in the current Midway catalog.

Scoped Target Class Rules:  (New for 2023) Open Class guns no longer allowed.

25 shots (1 shot each per 25 scoring bulls on ARA 50 yard target)

.17 to .22 Caliber.

No scope limit.  No weight limit.

Must use original factory barrel and action.  

Any trigger.

Factory original.  Bedding allowed.

No tuner allowed.

Accuracy assist allowed.

No one-piece rest allowed.  Rear rest may not be connected.  Bi-pod allowed.

No ammo limit.

Open Class Rules:

Two targets will be shot.  Targets MUST be numbers "1" and "2".  (1 shot each per 25 scoring bulls on two separate ARA 50 yard targets.  Each target will be shot in a 30 minute time limit.

.17 to .22 caliber.

No scope limit.  No weight limit.

Any barrel and action allowed.  Any trigger allowed.  

After market stock allowed, up to 3" flat bottom.

Tuner allowed.  Accuracy assist allowed.

One or two-piece rest allowed.  Bi-pod allowed.

No ammo limit.