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03-04-2014, 07:36 PM
2014 NRA Registered Paper Target Match for Black Powder Cartridge Rifle
Location: Reade Range, Allemans, PA
Date: August 9th
Times: Registration 7:30-9:00 AM
Mandatory shooter's meeting 8:45 AM
Match starts at 9:00 AM
Fees: Entry Fee $30.00 (includes NRA Registration Fee)
Rules: All current NRA black powder target rifle rules apply.
Eligibility: Open to all up to range capacity of 100 shooters, 4 relays, initially 1
shooting, 2 scoring, 3 and 4 pit duty. Typically there are 2 man teams,
scoring is done in the pits and targets are alternated (an empty target
on each side of you). Bring your 2 way radios if you have them, you
are allowed contact with your target puller/scorer during the match
Course of fire: Option1: 30 Shot Creedmore Course. Unlimited sighting shots and 10
shots for record in 30 minutes, any position, at 800, 900, and 1000
yds. Target used is LR target.
Option 2: 45 Shot “Palma” Course. Unlimited sighting shots and 15 shots
for record in 45 minutes, any position, at 800, 900 and 1000 yds. Target
used is LR target.
NOTE: Course of fire will be selected by the shooters the morning of
the match depending on weather and attendance.
Equipment: Any black powder cartridge rifle shall not weigh more than 15 lbs.
Period metallic sight, period scope with Malcom style mounts. No click
adjustments in the mount. Shooter may use ground cloth and spotting
scope. A cotton shooting jacket may be used. Appropriate Muzzle
loading target rifles are welcome and will be granted an extra 10
minutes for each record string (Rule 8.4(b)).
Ammunition: Lead alloy bullets, no gas checks. Black powder or Pyrodex may be used.
No duplex loads, no smokeless powder. Ammunition must meet power
factor:
40 Cal. - 400 Gr. bullets @ 1280 FPS
44 Cal. - 430 Gr. bullets @ 1240 FPS
45 Cal. - 450 Gr. bullets @ 1220 FPS or 500 Gr. bullets @ 1200 FPS
Awards: 40% cash Payback
Facilities: Job Johnny restrooms (2), no food or water. Primitive camping is available
at the range.
Safety: All persons on the firing line are urged to wear eye and ear protection.
Open block indicators are mandatory. No alcoholic beverages permitted.
Practice: Friday August 8th. Start at 10:00 AM.
Match Director: Chris Dunphy e-mail HipsAxe at aol dot com
Directions and accommodations see Reade Range web site:
http://www.readerange.org/
Location: Reade Range, Allemans, PA
Date: August 9th
Times: Registration 7:30-9:00 AM
Mandatory shooter's meeting 8:45 AM
Match starts at 9:00 AM
Fees: Entry Fee $30.00 (includes NRA Registration Fee)
Rules: All current NRA black powder target rifle rules apply.
Eligibility: Open to all up to range capacity of 100 shooters, 4 relays, initially 1
shooting, 2 scoring, 3 and 4 pit duty. Typically there are 2 man teams,
scoring is done in the pits and targets are alternated (an empty target
on each side of you). Bring your 2 way radios if you have them, you
are allowed contact with your target puller/scorer during the match
Course of fire: Option1: 30 Shot Creedmore Course. Unlimited sighting shots and 10
shots for record in 30 minutes, any position, at 800, 900, and 1000
yds. Target used is LR target.
Option 2: 45 Shot “Palma” Course. Unlimited sighting shots and 15 shots
for record in 45 minutes, any position, at 800, 900 and 1000 yds. Target
used is LR target.
NOTE: Course of fire will be selected by the shooters the morning of
the match depending on weather and attendance.
Equipment: Any black powder cartridge rifle shall not weigh more than 15 lbs.
Period metallic sight, period scope with Malcom style mounts. No click
adjustments in the mount. Shooter may use ground cloth and spotting
scope. A cotton shooting jacket may be used. Appropriate Muzzle
loading target rifles are welcome and will be granted an extra 10
minutes for each record string (Rule 8.4(b)).
Ammunition: Lead alloy bullets, no gas checks. Black powder or Pyrodex may be used.
No duplex loads, no smokeless powder. Ammunition must meet power
factor:
40 Cal. - 400 Gr. bullets @ 1280 FPS
44 Cal. - 430 Gr. bullets @ 1240 FPS
45 Cal. - 450 Gr. bullets @ 1220 FPS or 500 Gr. bullets @ 1200 FPS
Awards: 40% cash Payback
Facilities: Job Johnny restrooms (2), no food or water. Primitive camping is available
at the range.
Safety: All persons on the firing line are urged to wear eye and ear protection.
Open block indicators are mandatory. No alcoholic beverages permitted.
Practice: Friday August 8th. Start at 10:00 AM.
Match Director: Chris Dunphy e-mail HipsAxe at aol dot com
Directions and accommodations see Reade Range web site:
http://www.readerange.org/