This is a quick overview of the competitions shot at Old Sarum and Andover ranges.
America Match
Sighting series (25m) 1 x series of 5 shots in 2.5 minutes. *
Practice 1 (25m) 2 x series of 5 shots in 2.5 minutes.
Practice 2 (25m) 2 x series of 5 shots in 30 seconds.
Practice 3 (25m) 2 x series of 5 shots in 20 seconds.
* We usually do this into the sand as we often shoot this after a ‘precision’ comp.
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Timed & Precision
Any sights
Targets: 1 x DP2 (GCRF, LBP & LBR)
Position: Standing unsupported (no slings allowed)
Ready position: 45 degrees
Practice 1: 25m
The target will make one appearance of 2 minutes.
The competitor will fire 12 shots, starting loaded with 6 rounds and reloading with 6 rounds within the 2 minutes.
Practice 2: 15m
The target will make 6 appearances of 2 seconds each, with intervals of 5 seconds.
One shot is to be fired at each appearance.
The competitor must return to the ready position between appearances.
This practice will be shot twice.
Practice 3: 10m
The target will make 3 appearances of 3 seconds each, with intervals of 5 seconds.
Two shots are to be fired at each appearance.
The competitor must return to the ready position between appearances.
Range Commands (for all three practices)
At start of practice:
With 6 rounds load and make ready.
Are you ready?
If anyone calls Not ready! then respond
Not ready called. (Resolve problem, call Are you ready? again)
Stand by. (Targets turn away, shooters adopt the ready position)
Up. (Targets appear)
Down. (Cease firing, Targets turn away, shooters adopt the ready position)
At end of practice: Unload and show clear.
FIREARMS MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE FIRING POINT UNTIL CLEARED BY THE RCO
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Multi-Target
Any sights
Targets: 2 x DP1 (GRCF, LBP & LBR)
Position: Standing unsupported (no slings allowed)
Ready position: 45 degrees
Practice 1: 25m
The targets will make one appearance of 15 seconds, during which the competitor will fire 6 shots on the left hand target.
Practice 2: 20m
The targets will make one appearance of 10 seconds, during which the competitor will fire 3 shots on each target.
Practice 3: 15m
The targets will make 3 appearances of 3 seconds each, with intervals of 5 seconds.
At each appearance 2 shots are to be fired on the right hand target.
The competitor must return to the ready position between appearances.
Practice 4: 10m
The targets will make one appearance of 8 seconds, during which the competitor will fire 3 shots on each target.
Range Commands (for all four practices)
At start of practice:
With 6 rounds load and make ready.
Are you ready?
If anyone calls not ready! then respond
Not ready called. (Resolve problem, call Are you ready? again)
Stand by. (Targets turn away)
Up. (Targets appear)
Down. ( Targets turn away, shooters adopt ready position)
At end of practice: Unload and show clear.
FIREARMS MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE FIRING POINT UNTIL CLEARED BY THE RCO
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25m Offhand
Any sights (spotting scopes may be used)
Targets: PL7 (GRCF & LBR), PL14 (LSR & LBP)
Position: Standing unsupported (no slings allowed)
Ready position: 45 degrees
Sighters
Unlimited sighters may be fired in 5 minutes at the top target.
Practices: 1-3
The competition is conducted in three identical consecutive practices. In each practice, 10 shots are to be fired at the target in 5 minutes.
Practice 1 10 shots in 5 minutes at the middle target.
Practice 2 10 shots in 5 minutes, 5 on the middle target, 5 on the bottom target.
Practice 3 10 shots in 5 minutes at the bottom target.
Range Commands
At start of sighters and each practice:
Load and make ready.
Are you ready?
If anyone calls Not ready! then respond
Not ready called. (Resolve problem, call Are you ready? again)
Stand by. (Targets turn away, shooters adopt the ready position)
Up. (Targets appear)
Down. (Targets turn away)
At end of all 3 practices:
Unload and show clear.
FIREARMS MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE FIRING POINT UNTIL CLEARED BY THE RCO
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ME 1
Rimfire Centrefire Targets – 4 x (PL12), 2 UP, 2 DOWN
10m 1 shot on each target 3 secs 4 secs Top Left/Top Right Targets
2 shots on each target 4 secs 6 secs
3 shots on each target 6 secs 8 secs
15m 1 shot on each target 4 secs 5 secs Top Left/Top Right Targets
2 shots on each target 5 secs 7 secs
3 shots on each target 7 secs 10 secs
20m 1 shot on each target 5 secs 6 secs Bottom Left/Bottom Right Targets
2 shots on each target 6 secs 8 secs
3 shots on each target 8 secs 12 secs
25m 1 shot on each target 6 secs 7 secs Bottom Left/Bottom Right Targets
2 shots on each target 7 secs 9 secs
3 shots on each target 9 secs 14 secs
The above timings are ‘guesstimates’ to be trialled, they may need shortening, especially at the shorter distances
Each competition is 48-50 rounds.
Targets – PL12, or DP2/DP2A – T&P1 targets. DP2 if they fit on board.
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ME 2
Targets PL12
Rimfire Centrefire
25m 6 shots from Right shoulder )
6 shots from Left shoulder ) to include a reload (Top) Left target 30 secs 50 secs
20m 6 shots from Right shoulder )
6 shots from Left shoulder ) to include a reload (Top) Right target 25 secs 45 secs
15m 6 shots from Right shoulder )
6 shots from Left shoulder ) to include a reload (Bott) Left target 20 secs 40 secs
10m 6 shots from Right shoulder )
6 shots from Left shoulder ) to include a reload (Bott) Right target 15 secs 30 secs
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ME 3
Targets PL12 or DP1/DP1a – as Multi-Target
25m 5 shots from Right shoulder – Offhand Top Target
5 shots from Left shoulder – Offhand
5 shots from Right shoulder – Kneeling Centre Target
5 shots from Left shoulder – Kneeling
5 shots from Right shoulder – Sitting Bottom Target
5 shots from Left shoulder – Sitting
5 shots from Right shoulder – Kneeling Centre Target
5 shots from Left shoulder – Kneeling
5 shots from Right shoulder – Offhand Top Target
5 shots from Left shoulder – Offhand
Total time for all shots is 480 seconds (8 minutes) – GR(CF)
Total time for all shots is 300 seconds (5 minutes) – Rimfire
The above timings are guesstimates to be trialed.
Anyone unable to assume a certain position, may shoot from the next most difficult position, IE:
If you can’t kneel, you may shoot standing.
If you can’t sit, you may shoot kneeling.
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ME 4
ME 4 .22 Rimfire rifle – Targets DP1a. 50 shots DP1a targets, Top, Centre and Bottom (A4) (A4) (2xA4)
25m “With 6 rounds, load, but DO NOT make ready”
18 Shots in 60 seconds, including reloading
6 shots kneeling (only ‘Make Ready’ once in the kneeling position).
6 shots standing unsupported – from the LEFT shoulder.
6 shots standing unsupported – from the RIGHT shoulder.
15m “With 6 rounds, load and make ready”
12 shots in 20 seconds, including reloading.
10m “With 10 rounds, load and make ready”
Practice 1: 2 x 8 secs exposure, with approx 5 secs between. 5 shots per exposure.
Practice 2: 2 x 7 secs exposure, with approx 5 secs between. 5 shots per exposure.
ME 4 Gallery Rifle (CF), LBR, LBP (CF & RF) – Targets DP1. 48 shots (LBP – 54) DP1 targets, Top, Centre, Bottom (A3) (A3) (2xA4)
25m “With 6 rounds, load, but DO NOT make ready”
12 Shots in 90 seconds, including reloading. LBP, LBR – 18 shots
6 shots kneeling (only ‘Make Ready’ once in the kneeling position).
3 shots standing unsupported – from the LEFT shoulder. LBP, LBR – 6 shots from LEFT hand.
3 shots standing unsupported – from the RIGHT shoulder. LBP, LBR – 6 shots from RIGHT hand.
15m “With 4 rounds, load and make ready”
8 shots in 35 seconds, including a reload with 4 rounds. LBP, LBR – 25 secs.
8 shots in 30 seconds, including a reload with 4 rounds. LBP, LBR – 20 secs.
10m “With 5 rounds, load and make ready”
Practice 1: 2 x 8 secs exposure, with approx 5 secs between. 5 shots per exposure.
Practice 2: 2 x 7 secs exposure, with approx 5 secs between. 5 shots per exposure.