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Bench rest Championships 11/04/2010

Results 2010

Scheduled shoots are held on the second Sunday of the month. Refer to the range calendar for specific events. These events cater for .22LR rimfire rifles. The .22 Magnum can be used on all paper targets but not on the Metallic Silhouette, due to target damage.

Bring your rimfire rifle, plenty of ammo and a sense of humor.

Remember, you do not have to compete or enter the scheduled event to attend and have fun. Sighting in and practice can be slotted in - before, during and after events, time permitting.

Calander year runs from April this year, to March the following year.

2009/10 Rimfire Club Championship comprises the total points scored in the following        events:
       Best 2 results in Scoped 3 Position - possible 300/event
       Best 2 results in BR Hunter - possible 250/event
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       Metalic Silhoutte run as a seperate round, as majority of shooters do not contest this event.

Types of rifles for Championship:

Sporter - factory designated as "sporter" or reproduction with scope to maximum 10 power.
                examples: Bruno 2E with 3-9x scope, Stirling model 14 with 4x32 scope.
               (any rifle with scope capable of over x10 is in Target Class.)

Target - factory designated as "target/varmint", custom built or heavy barrel with scope "any power".
            examples: Bruno models 4 & 5, Bruno Varmint, Sako Varmint, etc.

Classes: Open, Womens, Juniors & Senior.

Junior training

Event types

BR Hunter - benchrest shoot for hunting rifles. Targets have 10 to 6 rings, with 5 scoring targets on the one card, plus 1 sighter target. Ammo required - 25 rounds/target + sighters.

Scoped 3 Position - The positions are prone, sitting & standing, which simulate the most used in the field for hunting. Targets used are the standard S.S.A.A. 25 / 50 metre type and for variety, outlines of rabbits, crows, foxes and other feral animals. Shot at 50m - 100m. Ammo required - 30 rounds + sighters.

Bench rest - shot at paper targets from a table rest. Targets are usually at 50 metres with some events at 100 metres. These events are aimed at consistent accuracy, the goal is to put all rounds through the same hole (or as near as possible). Scored on group size.

Rimfire Blowfly - a large target with a "blowfly" within the 10 ring.
Shot at 100 or 200 metres from the bench and is very challenging to hit the "fly".

Metallic Silhouette - shot from a standing unsupported position, i.e. no slings, shooting jackets, etc. Targets consist of metal cutouts of various animals, 5 of each type at each distance. Chickens at 40 metres, about 60 mm high. Pigs at 60 metres, about 80 mm high. Turkeys at 77 metres, about 120 mm high. Rams at 100 metres, about 140 mm high.

A demanding event to get "right" but rewarding in that the result of a shot can be seen as the target falls over when hit properly. You don't have to wait and count the holes. Ammo required - 20 rounds for a "half match", 40 rounds for a "full match".

Please Note: Due to range conditions & attendance - some events may be cancelled or moved to another date & time.
There are usually two events (sometimes three) run on the Rimfire day. If you intend to compete in a particular event, be on time.