Shooting Programme 2011
The Shoots
Canterbury Branch Shooting Programme 2011
The Shoots are held at the NZ Handloaders Range, McLeans Island. Commencing at 9:30 am SHARP! Wet or fine!
Shooting Convenor: Phil Moore
Sunday, Oct 29th DSG Preston Memorial Shoot
Sunday, Nov 27th
Sunday, Dec 11th Branch Christmas Shoot
ALL RANGE FEES $10.00 plus $3.00 each shotgun event.
Formats:
This year due to popular demand there is a change to the format for all Sunday Shoots.
1. Military Rifle: Any military rifle, including MSSA, 10 shots.
2. .22 Rimfire Rifle: 10 shots, 100m, any sights.
3. Breech Loading Shotgun – smokeless or blackpowder: 10 shots.
4. Muzzle loading shotgun: 10 shots.
5. Breech loading black powder rifle: any calibre, 13 shots best 10 shots count.
6. Muzzle loading rifle: any muzzle loading black powder rifle, percussion or flint, 10 shots.
Note:
1. These events can only be shot with one rifle or shotgun e.g. military rifle or MSSA but not both, shotgun smokeless or black powder but not both.
2. Postal/National shoot date will be advised separately, possibly in May – Bruce will advise.
General Notes:
1. Ear and eye protection compulsory all events.
2. Cleaning between shots and warming shots allowed.
3. All events are shot at 100m. 10shots unless specified.
4. Spotting scopes permitted.
5. Postal/National Shoot Rules are attached.
6. Read and observe NZHA Standing Orders and sign Range Register.
7. All shoots held rain, hail or snow.
Postal Shoot Dates
February - Military rifle
April - Black Powder Shotgun
May 1st - MSSA Rifle & Rimfire Rifle
May 29th - Muzzle Loading Rifle & Sniper Rifle
July 3rd - Breech Loading Rifle
July 31st - Lever Action Rifle
August - Cadet Rifle
Postal Shoot Rules
1. Muzzle Loading Rifle – Open to any original or replica rifle, any cal, iron sights of the muzzle loading era, lead bullets with black powder propellant only, 5 shots in any unsupported position at 100m, no time limit.
2. Breech loading Rifle – Open to any original or replica rifle, any cal, iron sights only, lead bullets with black powder propellant only, 5 shots any unsupported position 100m, no time limit.
3. Military Rifle – Open to any “A Cat” rifle of any centre fire cal, that is in “as issued” standard military pattern configuration, any type of breech loading action, no optical sights permitted, smokeless or black powder using either lead or jacketed bullets, no tracer or incendiary projectiles permitted, 5 shots any unsupported position 100m, no time limit.
4. Black Powder Shotgun – Open to any muzzle or breech loading shotgun, any gauge, using match, flint or percussion ignition (muzzleloaders) or exposed hammers (breechloaders) no shot concentrators allowed, 10 clays as follows: only one shot per clay permitted. TWO clays from 11m, TWO clays from 12m, TWO clays from 13m, TWO clays from 14m, TWO clays from 15m. All clays are “down the line”/”straight away”. Trap set for minimum throw of 45m.
5. MSSA Rifle – Open to any centre fire rifle as defined by the Arms Amendment Act 1992, sec 2 (Interpretation) subsection (2) & (3), using either lead or jacketed bullets, no tracer or incendiary projectiles permitted, 10 shots – 3 offhand, 3 kneeling, 4 prone in a maximum time of 60 seconds, range 100m no time limit, no optical sights permitted.
6. Lever Action Rifle – Open to any “western” period lever operated magazine centre fire rifle of any cal, using smokeless or black powder with lead or jacketed bullets, 5 shots in any unsupported position at 100m no time limit, no optical sights permitted.
7. Rimfire Rifle – Open to any rifle chambered for the rimfire cals, (.17HMR, .17 Mach 2, .22 Short, Long or LR, .22 Mag, .22 Win Auto) any type of sights permitted 10 shots at 100m, 3 kneeling, 3 standing, 4 prone, no time limit.
8. Sniper Rifle – Open to any centre fire rifle of any type of action with any type of sights, bipods, monopods, or any other type of support permitted, at 100m 5 shots prone, no time limit.
9. Cadet Rifle – Open to any British military pattern basic training/cadet issue single shot breechloading rifle in ‘as issued’ condition (including sights) using .22 rimfire cartridges.
a. Ammunition – any commercial general purpose load, no match grade quality.
b. Range – 25 yards (or metres as available range permits)
c. Targets – Reproduction of the original military issue “Targets Miniature No. 5A (Facings)” as used by school cadets circa 1950’s – 1960’s.
(These are two 102mm 4 ring circles printed 16mm apart on A4 size paper; rings are not numbered but will be scored as 10, 9, 8, 7 from centre ring outwards).
d. Course of fire – All shots prone, no slings or other support, 5 shots at left hand target, no time limit and 5 shots at right hand target time limit 30 seconds (this is simulated rapid aimed fire as with a magazine rifle)
e. Five members per team (as with all other Postal Shoot events).
f. Scores will be divided by two to retain parity with other events.
g. Entry fee shall be the same as for other events.
These rules are to be read in conjunction with the Postal Shoot General Rules.
General Rules
1. All rifle events shall be shot using the UIT 25/50m PPST provided; substitute targets may be used with the organisers‟ permission.
2. Each target shall have the information block completed and signed by both the competitor and range officer.
3. Targets must be checked before returning to ensure that not more than the maximum number of shots for the specific event are on the target, if any target has more than the maximum then the higher scoring shots may be penalised unless the relevant excess shots have been marked by the competitor & range officer. Shots that “cut the line” (ring) shall be scored at the higher value.
4. Slings shall be permitted in rifle events.
5. Spotting by the competitor is permitted.
6. Weapons may be cleaned between shots if desired when black powder is used.
7. Ranges must be open, no closed wind protection permitted.
8. Each branch shall appoint a range officer for the day and it shall be his/her duty to ensure that all rules are strictly observed.
9. Once a competitor has commenced, shooting is continuous; no practice during an event shall be permitted.
10. Shooting shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the NZAHAA Rules (Policy Document SR-1 dated April 30th 1998) sections 4.0, 5.0.
11. An overall trophy will be awarded based on the combined total scores of all events entered.
12. Scores in events 5 (MSSA) & 7 (Rimfire) will be divided by two to achieve parity with the five (5) shot rifle events.
13. Scores in event 4 (Shotgun) will be multiplied by five (5) to achieve parity with the five (5) shot rifle events.
14. Additional to the major trophy, separate awards to the Branches with the highest scores in each event.
15. A trophy shall be awarded to the individual competitor who attains the highest aggregate scores in all events entered by the competitor.
16. There shall be no restrictions on the number of team members who share the use of any specific firearm.
17. An entry fee shall be charged for each event entered by a branch.
18. All targets/score sheets must be returned to the organisers no later than the dated stipulated by the organisers. Any branch unable to complete shooting by that date may be granted an extension of time at the organisers’ discretion.
19. The trophies will be presented to the winners at the NZAHAA Inc. General Meeting.
20. All events to have no more than 5 shooters per team.
These rules are to be read in conjunction with Postal Shoot Event Rules NZAHAA October 2007.
Notice for the shoot on Sunday 27th November 2011
Doug Preston Memorial Trophy Shoot
9:30am Start
Serial 1: Military Rifle:
Any military bolt action rifle, 100m, 10 shots. Centerfire only, and/or any MSSA (Military Style Semi Automatic) or
“A” category Semi Automatic rifle, 100m, 10 shots. Centerfire only .
May shot either serials or both. Highest score registered.
Serial 2: Breach Loading Shotgun:
Breach Loading Shotgun, smokeless or black powder, 10shots.
Shooters may shoot this serial twice, but once with Nitro and once with black powder.
Highest score registered.
Lunch NZHA Clubrooms, Tea & Coffee supplied
Serial 3: Muzzle Loading Rifle:
Any muzzle loading black powder rifle, percussion or flint, 10 shots.
Shooters may shoot this serial twice, but must use a different rifle for each event.
Highest score registered.
Serial 4: Breech Loading Black Powder Rifle: any calibre, 10 shots.
Shooters may shoot this serial twice, but must use a different rifle for each event.
Highest score registered.
Scoring:
Highest Possible Score. 400 points
In the event of a tie, each shooter will fire one shot at a target at 100m. Any rifle of their choice. Closest to the center
wins.
Range Fees Apply for ALL shooters, Rifle $10.00, Shotgun $3.00 per round. All shooters must sign the Range Register
prior to squading an make themselves familiar with the Range Standing Orders displayed. Failure to observe the Range
Rules will be considered a serious breech of Safety.
This programme is prepared to the guidelines published by the Management Committee in the Plainsman dated June
2011.
Phil Moore
Committee Shooting Rep
Bruce Adams
Shooting Convener.
NOTICE:
Branch Christmas Shoot to be held on Sunday 11th December commencing at 9am.