HBSA Long Range .22 Rimfire and Historic Miniature Rifle Competition
INTRODUCTION:
An Open competition at 200yards and 300 for all ages of Rimfire and Historic Miniature rifles
Multiple entries with different rifles are encouraged
MATCH CONDITIONS:
Competitors must produce an NRA Shooter Competency Certificate before they will be permitted to shoot
HBSA Rules 1995 apply. However, orthoptic accessories, a padded glove and a sling may be used
All firearms must be appropriately licensed and be “in proof” for the ammunition to be used
In MRSB classes, a wrist rest may be used , but the butt of the rifle may not be rested nor touch the ground
In Historic classes, a stiff shooting jacket is permissible but must be worn unbuttoned
Firing position is prone or supine, but disabled competitors so registered with the NRA may use a table and chair or stool from which to shoot on the firing point
Details are limited to 40 minutes, and the time allowed for each shot will be 45 seconds (NRA Rule 351)
Multiple entries with different rifles (max. 2) are encouraged
Match or string shooting may be chosen by mutual consent
DISTANCES: 200 yards and 300 yards
TARGETS: NRA/HBSA Historic 200 & 300 yard Round Bull or Tin Hat ( please choose when you book)
COURSE OF FIRE:
Before each detail commences, one minute will be allowed for blow-off (warming) shots into the stop butt
Up to THREE marked practice shots
TWO convertible sighters
FIFTEEN shots to count
CLASSES
HISTORIC MRSB: Classic & Veteran Miniature Rimfire Rifles with ANY contemporaneous sights
HISTORIC TRSB: Classic & Veteran Miniature Rimfire Rifles with IRON contemporaneous sights (no wrist rest permitted)
MRSB: Any 22RF rifle, any sights
TRSB: Any 22RF rifle, iron sights only (no wrist rest permitted)
SRSB: Classic & Veteran Miniature Bore Training & Converted Service Rifles (0.22”rf, .297”/.230”, .310” Cadet &c, service pattern sights only, no wrist rest permitted )
PRIZES:
Commemorative Certificate for winner of each Class and for lower places dependent upon the number of entries.
GENERAL:
The Matches are squadded: competitors should report at the firing point ten minutes before your shooting time. Those not firing in a Detail may be required to act as Range Officers. Latecomers may not be able to shoot.