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Rimfire Benchrest Competition
Rimfire Benchrest Competition is fired with .22 rimfire rifles,
off a bench using sand bags to support the rifle. Matches are contested in 3
classes, acccording the weight of the rifle and scope (7.5 lbs., 10.5 lbs. and
Unlimited). The match consists of 25 shots fired for score in 30 minutes at a
distance of 50 yards.
2008 Match Schedule
The match dates for the Rimfire Benchrest matches are set for the third
Saturday of the month, starting in April. If there is a scheduling conflict,
the dates may have to be changed, but the match directors will make every
effort to contact competitors for updates. The range will open at 8 am and the
match will start promptly at 9:30 am.
- April 19
- May 17
- June 21
- July 19
- August 16 - NC State Match
- September 20
Course of Fire:
25 record shots at 50 yards in 30 minutes from a bench at one target.
Match Definition
A match contests three classes: Sporter Class, 10.Lb.
Class, and Unlimited Class. A competitor can compete only one time
in each class.
Equipment
The legality of any method, device, or equipment will be
determined by Rimfire Benchrest Association
A. Rifle .22 Rimfire - Chambered for Short, Long, or Long
Rifle.
B. Ammunition Ammunition must be a lead projectile in .22
Rimfire short, long, or long rifle caliber and available for purchase at usual
retail or mail order outlets. Competitors using hand loaded ammunition and/or
ammunition produced with jacketed bullet, or ammunition not available from
usual outlets will be disqualified.
C. Wind Flags Wind flags can be utilized. Shooters must
place wind flags in position before match begins. Wind flags cannot be moved or
taken down until match is over. If a flag is in a shooter's line of sight, the
Match Director or referee will lay the flag on the ground. This must be done
before commence fire. Any type of string line flag system is not allowed.
D. Sand Bags Front rest must be topped with some form of
sandbag. Rear rest must be a sandbag. Sandbags must be made of leather or
cloth. The front and rear rests will not be connected to each other, the bench
or the gun. Only sandbags can touch sides and bottom of stock. When rifle is
raised straight up, the front and/or rear rest must not raise up with rifle. If
the front and/or rear rest raise up with rifle, the front and/or rear rest must
be weighed with rifle to determine eligibility. Front and rear rifle rest must
be placed directly on top of the bench but not attached to the bench. Sand bag
and rest rules do not apply to the Unlimited Class.
E. Target The Official Rimfire Benchrest Association
TARGET purchased from Rimfire Benchrest Association must be used. Targets are
to be taken down by the target crew and given directly to scorer.
Classes
A. Sporter Rifle and scope must weigh 7 1/2 lbs. or under.
Scopes limited to 6.5 power maximum. Variable scopes must be set at the legal
power and taped by a referee. Rifle must be a repeater and must be capable of
holding two or more rounds in a clip or magazine. Rifle must be able to feed
from the magazine or clip by bolt operation. Rifle must have a working safety.
Stock must be made of wood and be readily identifiable as wood if inspected by
a referee. Stock must be 2 1/4" or under at its widest point. Holes can not be
drilled or cut in exterior of stock to make the legal weight. Rifle must be
designed to be shoulder fired. Rifle barrel cannot be fluted. No vibration
tuning devices allowed. No electronic or mechanically assisted triggers
allowed.
B. 10.5 Lb. Unlimited scope power. Gun and scope must weigh
10 1/2 lbs. or under. Stock must be 3" or under at its widest point. Barrel,
action, or sleeve can be bedded. Bedding can be by glue-in or bolt in. Gun must
be designed to be shoulder fired. No electronic or mechanically assisted
triggers allowed.
C. Unlimited Unlimited scope power and weight. Rifle must
sit entirely on bench and cannot be attached to the bench. No electronic or
mechanically assisted triggers allowed. Any type of front and/or rear rest may
be used.
Awards
Awards will be given to the first 3 places in each class plus the
winners of the two-gun and three-gun aggregates.
Entry Fees, General Information
Match participation is open to both DPRC members and
non-members.
The entry fees for the matches will be $8.00 for the first gun,
$7.00 for the second gun, and $5.00 for the third gun.
There is limited parking in back of the firing line so we are
asking competitors to unload their equipment and then return their vehicles to
the main parking lot.
For more information, contact Tom Flowers at (336) 585-1846 or send an e-mail to
rimfire "at" dprc.org
Match Reports
All match reports are available in Adobe Acrobat format (.pdf). If
the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your system, you can download it
from the Adobe site:
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