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1. PURPOSE.
(a) To attract shooters not previously engaged in Competitive Target Shooting.
(b) To improve hunting rifle accuracy and effects of components used therein.
(c) To better acquaint the rifleman with his/her rifle and competitive sportsmanship.
2. RIFLES.
(a) Stocks must not be over 2 1/4 inches wide and convex on all bottom surfaces of the stock.
(b) Re-barreling, restocking and special triggers permitted.
(c) Bolt action receivers must be no wider than 1.400 inches and no longer than 10.25 inches. Projection on diameter not included such as recoil lug, sight bases, safety and similar items.
(d) The rifle barrel and action cannot be constructed in 1 piece.
(e) Method of connecting Hunter Rifle barrel to receiver shall not be greater in length than 1.50 inches. This shall include recoil lug, barrel ring, barrel bracket or combination thereof.
(f) A hunter Rifle barrel must not be less than 18 inches long. The barrel shall have a diameter at and not more than 4 inches ahead of the bolt face, of not more than 1.250 inches and a diameter at any point 4 inches ahead of the bolt face not greater than would be defined by a straight taper between such point 4 inches in front of the bolt face at 1.250 inches and the muzzle at .750 inch diameter at 26 inches from the bolt face. Original factory issue barrels need not meet these specifications. However, any rechambering, rebarreling with new or original barrel would then require that the factory issue barrel meet the above taper specifications.
(g) No blocking or sleeving of action or barrel will be allowed. Glue-ins are not allowed and barrel and action must be removable from the stock without destruction of stock. Nothing my be fastened to barrel except sights, sight bases and original manufacturers attachments.
(h) Bore diameter must be .236 inch (6mm) or more. Case capacity of not less than 45.5 grains of water (.30-.30 capacity) is required.
(i) A magazine shall hold 2 or more loaded rounds of ammunition that will feed, chamber and fire.
(j) Any sights. Scopes must be 6X or less. Variables must be set and taped. Target mounts not allowed.
(k) Rifle and scope not to exceed 10 pounds in weight.
(l) Falling Block/Rolling Block single shot rifles will be allowed in Hunter class competition.
3. CLASSIFICATIONS. There shall be but one class in Hunter Rifle competition. Member clubs may award trophies for factory rifles or light hunting rifles. However, any attempt to limit participation of qualified rifles or to set up separate classes may result in suspension of the Member Club. The intent herein is to encourage the new shooter to participate in Registered Benchrest Competition within the rules set forth herein.
4. COURSE OF FIRE.
(a) Targets (100, 200 & 300 yards) for Hunter Class to be NBRSA approved.
(b) The course of fire shall be 5 record matches a each range aggregate of 100, 100 and 300 yards. The total of the 2 or 3 range aggregates will determine the Grand Aggregate winner. A ``warm-up" match is optional at the discretion of the participating club.
(c) Matches to be fired separately with 20 minutes elapsing from the end of relay to start of same relay in next match. 7 minutes allowed to fire 5 shots.
(d) Penalties: When an identifiable crossfire occurs on another competitor's target, the low value or identifiable shot shall be transferred to the offender's target and a penalty of 1 point deducted. Should the sme competitor crossfire again during the course of fire at this yardage, then he/she will receive no pints for tat crossfire. A competitor who crossfires must not fire on his/her own record bull. To do so may result in disqualification, if it is determined that this was an attempt to conceal a crossfire. On all unfired upon or open record bulls, other than the first crossfire, the competitor shall receive no points. If there is more than 1 shot on the record bull, except 300 yards, then only the lowest shot on that bull will count.
(e) Rifles shall be fired from benches (single loads only) on non-conforming pliable sand bags, both front and rear. Adjustable pedestal with sand bags under forearm are permitted. Blocks, boxes or such to raise sand bags to get proper elevation are permitted. No machine or other rest that can return rifle to battery or which retard recoil will be allowed.
(f) Course of fire for Regional Tournaments to be the same as National match course of fire.
(g) There shall be no penalty for the first shot when it hits outside the sighter bull, if it is reported to the Range Officer before firing another shot.
5. RULES FOR PROCEDURE.
(a) More than 1 rifle may be fired but no re-entry by the competitor is permitted. One rifle may be fired at 1 distance and a different rifle for the other distance. The competitor cannot enter the match twice with either the same or 2 different rifles, this constituting a re-entry.
(b) In case of malfunction of his/her original rifle, a replacement rifle may be used. However, the competitor must, within the time allotted, complete the match.
(c) Range Master is in charge of shoot and with the Referees, will rule on all matters of the shoot. Their decision is final. They have authority to disqualify a shooter for cause, or if his/her rifle or equipment is not within the rules.
(d) Any change in the program must be posted in advance of the relay.
(e) Scores will be posted and 30 minutes allowed for protests.
(f) Safety rules of NBRSA and the NRA and the Host Club will apply.
6. RECORDS.
(a) The NBRSA shall maintain records for the 100 yard aggregate, 200 yard aggregate, 300 yard aggregate and grand aggregates.
(b) The same procedures set forth for the submission of records shall be followed.
(c) NBRSA will recognize any member of any Benchrest Association in the world that is approved by NBRSA.
7. NATIONAL MATCH.
(a) The course of fire shall consist of a ``warm-up" match and 5 record matches at 100 yards and 200 yards with a grand aggregate winner.
(b) Bench rotation shall be used.
(c) Stationary backers must be used, at a minimum distance of 3 feet at 100 yards and 6 feet at 200 yards, and Host Clubs are urged to remove and identify the backers after each relay.
(d) Member Clubs must submit a bid for a Hunter Nationals 2 years in advance at the annual meeting of the Directors. Said bid shall include the date proposed for holding these Hunter Nationals, which must be approved by the Directors.
(e) All rules and procedures set forth for Nationals shall be followed.
(f) National Trophies (Hunter). The Host Club shall be responsible for awarding trophies/awards for at least the following places: 3 Places in Each Aggregate; 5 Places in Grand Aggregates; and for the Most X's at Each Yardage.
(g) ``Trophy Fees" Every competitor (with the exclusion of the Junior shooter) at the NBRSA Hunter Nationals will pay a $2.00 ``Trophy Fee". (See:F.2.(b))
8. TIES.
(a) In case of range aggregate scores, a tie will be broken by reverting to the first record match of that aggregate and progressing from the first record bull until a miss and out situation eliminates 1 of the shooters. In case of the grand aggregate, a tie will be broken by reverting the first record match at 100 yards progressing as above.
(b) For match winners, ties will be broken by reverting to the first record bull of that match and progressing to each succeeding bull until a miss and out eliminates 1 of the shooters, then use the total aggregate score for tie breaker to determine match winners who have identical scores.
(c) Miss and Out means any miss i.e. 10X is better than 10, etc.
(d) In the case of the 300-yard target, ties will be broken by measuring the smallest ``5-shot" group, center to center in .oo1 inch. For group measurements refer: D. TOURNAMENT RULES. 13. GROUP MEASUREMENTS.
9. ANY RULES not in direct conflict to the above stated Hunter Rifle Rules shall be in full force and effect. |
