MATCH RULES AND FORMAT
1. WHO CAN SHOOT: The match is open to all scoped centerfire rifles .35 caliber and below (typically .338 and smaller). You may supplement your rifle's scope with a separate spotting scope if you wish. Rifles with muzzle brakes are allowed but must be declared as such to the Match Director prior to when shooting times are assigned, or there will be a 15 point penalty applied. When practical, shooters with muzzle brakes will be grouped together or at least separated from other shooters.
There will be two separate classes for scoring:
[1] .308 and heavier [2] all others 2. RIFLE RESTS. You may use front and/or rear rifle rests during the match. ANY form of rests may be used for this match. 3. The order of the course of fire (order of engaging targets) is fixed and mandatory, and the total time to engage all stages will be limited. The total time is 20 MINUTES TO SHOOT 30 ROUNDS in the order of stages as described below in #6. 4. No “sighter shots” or “warm-up shots” are allowed during the match or before the match on match day unless specifically allowed in Rules/Format #6. Otherwise, all shots are for score, with the number of shots at each stage and target strictly limited as stated below in #6. One penalty point (and any score achieved with the penalty round fired, always presumed to be the "best" shot on the target regardless of where the actual "extra" shot hits) will be deducted for each and every round fired in excess of the mandatory number of rounds to be fired at each stage or target, and/or 5 penalty points for any shot engaging another competitor's target (presumed to be the "worst" shot on the target towards that competitor's scoring if actual problem shot can not be determined... that competitor can only benefit from the stray shot). 5. All competitors will shoot from a prone position; shooting mats are suggested.
6. COURSE OF FIRE AND SCORING: The shooter will engage only the targets on the numbered target stand assigned. The course of fire will consist of all shooters engaging targets at nominal 200-yard distance and in the following order: Any number of shots may optionally be used as non-scored "sighter" shots, using the small (aprox 1") target dot in the upper left-hand corner of the target sheet. These must be accomplished AFTER timing starts; no additional time is set aside for "sighters". If a "sighter" inadvertently engages a scored target, it will be counted or penalized, as appropriate.
There will be 30 scored shots which will consist of five shots
at each of six “Orange Peel color-splash” targets attached to one target backer/stand for each
shooter, 30 shots total, shot for score.
The shooter will engage the targets on his/her numbered target stand assigned
Points will be scored as follows (number of rings may vary by target size):
- X (center) Ring = 5 points
- 2nd Ring = 4 points
- 3rd Ring = 3 points
- 4th Ring = 2 points
- a hit to the ORANGE area around the target = 1 point
Note: Determination of ring hit and resultant score will be at the sole discretion of the Match Director. In general, if a bullet hole (not the color splash) breaks past the dividing line into the black of a higher score ring, that ring is considered hit. In any case, the Match Director will use consistent methodology when scoring all similar targets of all competitors.
Total scored rounds fired per competitor is 30. Maximum match score possible = 155 points. In the case of a tie in overall match score, the top-score shooter with the smallest 5-shot group from their five bullseye targets will be considered the winner. Each competitor can shoot as many as three slots, as long as each is with a different rifle, and no more than two are in a single caliber class. 7. UPON COMPETITOR COMPLETION OF SHOOTING THE COURSE OF FIRE & AFTER THE MATCH DIRECTOR CALLS THE RANGE “COLD/SAFE”, ALL COMPETITORS IN THAT GROUP ARE REQUIRED TO GO TO THE BERM, COLLECT THEIR OWN TARGETS AND SET UP TARGETS FOR THE NEXT GROUP OF COMPETITORS. Up to SEVEN shooters will simultaneously shoot the entire match course of fire from the prone position line. When the match director gives the command, competitors will go downrange to the berm to collect their targets and set up the targets for the next group of competitors. Immediately upon returning from the berm, each shooter is required to write his or her name (and caliber, if shooting multiple slots) on the BACKING SHEET of his/her bullseye targets, and hand them to the match director. Each shooter will also confirm to the match director their number of hits or misses (or knock-overs if applicable) to the clay targets for scoring purposes if they chose clays as their supplemental set, and note it on the backing sheet. 8. HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE MATCH: Competitors will register for the match by email to the match director Jim Moses, james19362009@live.com after match announcement, and no later than noon on the Thursday prior to the match. Earliest registrations get priority as far as scheduled shoot times (usually first groups of the day unless you request otherwise). Walk-on registration may be accomodated on a space available basis. If you have questions, Moses can also be reached by phone at 256.534.7968.
All competitors will each pay to the match director a match fee of $10.00 per rifle 9. SCHEDULING: ALL SHOOTERS will arrived at the range at 8:30am on match day for squadding.
Competitor "shoot times" will be scheduled on a first come first served basis by the Match Director (preference is given to those whose preregistrations were received first -- which generally means an earlier shoot time on match day unless you state otherwise). In order to ensure match safety and due to range limitations we can expect to run no more than one group of shooters every 45 minutes through the match. Therefore, there will be a limit to the number of competitors that can shoot the match. In the case of high probability of rain, notice will be sent by email the night before the match and the match will be postponed or rescheduled. For those that pre-paid and can not attend the rescheduled date/time, they have a choice of a full refund or to have it held as a credit until their next PR200 match. 10. SAFETY ON THE SHOOTING LINE: SAFETY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION AT ALL TIMES DURING THE MATCH. IN ORDER TO PROMOTE SAFE SHOOTING AND AVOID CONGESTION AT THE SHOOTING LINE OF FIRE. SPECTATORS AND/OR SHOOTERS WHO ARRIVE EARLY OR STAY AFTER THEIR DESIGNATED “SHOOT TIME” WILL BE REQUIRED TO STAND BEHIND SHOOTER AREAS AND/OR CONCRETE PADS. Exceptions may be made for "coaches" of novice or junior shooters only with the specific approval of the Match Director. 11. COMPETITOR ARRIVAL & ARRIVAL TIME: For this match, ALL SHOOTERS are to arrive at 8:30am for squadding (shooting position and time). All shooters must be ready to bring to their assigned/designated prone shooting area all equipment, including their rifle, no less than 10 minutes before their assigned "shoot time". If everyone in the current shooting group is ready, we may start shooting a few minutes earlier than the published time. ALL RIFLES WILL HAVE CHAMBER OPEN WITH CHAMBER EMPTY INDICATOR IN THE RIFLE UNTIL THE MATCH DIRECTOR GIVES THE COMMAND TO DO OTHERWISE. LIKEWISE, BOLTS WILL REMAIN PULLED BACK, ALL MAGAZINES OUT OF THE RIFLE, ALL SEMI AUTO CHAMBERS OPEN AND ALL ROUNDS OF AMMO OUT OF ALL FIREARMS - ALL CHAMBERS EMPTY UNTIL THE MATCH DIRECTOR GIVES THE COMMAND TO DO OTHERWISE. (If you do not have an Empty Chamber Indicator, they will be available at the range for purchase at $2 each.) 12. Failure of any shooter to be ready to commence fire in accordance with the range officer or match director's direction at the designated "shoot time" will result in disqualification of the shooter and forfeiture of the competitor's opportunity to participate in the match that day unless a later slot becomes avilable. 13. At each “shoot time”, all competitors in the group will shoot the match simultaneously. 14. Match results will be tabulated and announced by email, and be made available for the website and/or newsletter.
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