Raleigh, North Carolina
2008 Match Bulletin
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Raleigh, North Carolina
High Power Rifle |
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Time: Registration opens one hour prior to the match start times listed below.
Dates:
| Saturday, February 23, 2008 | 10:00 a.m. | HP Smallarms of the World Match | |
| Saturday, March 22, 2008 | 10:00 a.m. | NRA Approved 50 rd Match | |
| Saturday, April 26, 2008 | 10:00 a.m. | NRA Approved 50 rd Match | |
| Saturday, May 24, 2008 | 10:00 a.m. | NRA Approved 50 rd Match | |
| Saturday, June 14, 2008 | 10:00 a.m. | State Games of North Carolina – Non-NRA Match | |
| Saturday, July 26, 2008 | 10:00 a.m. | NRA Approved 50 rd Match | |
| Saturday, August 23, 2008 | 10:00 a.m. | NRA Approved 50 rd Match | |
| Saturday, September 27, 2008 | 10:00 a.m. | NRA Approved 50 rd Match | |
| Saturday, October 25, 2008 | 9:30 a.m. |
John C Garand M-1 Open Championship Match – Non-NRA Match |
Contact: Bob Hughes at 919-833-2238 in Raleigh, NC or e-mail .
Classification: NRA classification system will be used. Unclassified shooters will fire in the Master Class or will be assigned a class if holding a classification card in either smallbore or international rifle categories.
Rules: Current 2007 NRA High Power Rifle rules will govern. Competitors will hang and score targets. All rifles must have an Open Bolt Indicator. OBI's will be available for sale at the match for $2.00. Staple guns are required. For additional information about the National Rifle Association (NRA), you can check out their web site at http://www.nra.org/ or call 703-267-1000.
Equipment: Standard issue service rifles or foreign service rifles having not less than 4.5 lb. trigger pull may be used. NRA Match Rifles may be used but will compete in a separate category. Metallic sights only. A limited number of Club M-1 Garands will be available at no additional cost for competitor use.
Course of Fire: All matches will be fired at 100 yards for a total of 50 rounds; a sighting-in period will be available at the start of the match.
Match 1: 10 shots slow fire standing, 10 minute time limit, SR-1 target.
Match 2: 10 shots rapid fire, standing to sitting or kneeling, 60 seconds time limit, SR-1 target.
Match 3: 10 shots rapid fire, standing to prone, 70 seconds time limit, SR-21 target.
Match 4: 20 shots slow fire prone, 20 minute time limit, MR-31 target.
Match 5: Grand Aggregate - Total of Matches 1, 2, 3, & 4.
Match within a Match: To encourage HP rifle competition, Sir Walter will allow competitors with any HP rifle to compete under the NRA sporting rifle rules. Any safe-to-fire centerfire rifle may be used with any sights (no class III weapons). Course of fire: Each match shot at 100 yards for a total of 32 rounds on SR1 targets. Match 1: 8 rounds slow fire standing. Match 2: 4 rounds standing to sitting or kneeling rapid fire. Match 3: 4 rounds standing to prone rapid fire. Match 4: 16 rounds slow fire prone.
Awards: NRA Award Points will be given in each class in the individual matches and in the Grand Aggregate. Classes may be combined for award purposes if there are less than 5 competitors entered in a class.
A portion of the proceeds (after expenses) to be donated to the Junior Highpower Program Entry Limit: Post entries will be accepted up to the capacity of the range (48).
Entry Fee: SWGC Member: $15.00 per competitor, Non-Member: $20.00 per competitor. The Junior entry fee is $10.00 (Entry fee includes $4.50 NRA Match Fee)
Ammunition: .30-06 ammunition furnished by the Director of Civilian Marksmanship will be available at all matches for sale to competitors at $15.00 for 56 rounds.
Directions: The Sir Walter Gun Club's range facilities are located at 2507 Hester Road (SR 1129) which is north of Creedmoor, North Carolina. A MAP is available in addition to these directions. From Raleigh, proceed north on NC 50 to Creedmoor, then through Creedmoor to U.S. 15. Proceed north on U.S. 15 for approximately 3 miles to the crossroads of Hester; turn right on Hester Road and go 0.6 miles. The entrance to the Club is on the left.
From Interstate I-85 South, exit at the Creedmoor Exit # 191 (NC Highway 56). Drive east into Creedmoor till you get to the traffic light. The Ford dealer will be on your left. Turn left at the light (US Highway 15) and follow it north towards Oxford, NC. Approximately 2.5 miles north of Creedmoor, turn right onto Hester Road (SR 1129). The range is on your left about 0.6 miles down Hester Road.
From Interstate I-85 North, exit at Exit # 202 (US Highway 15). Drive south on US 15 about 8 miles and turn left onto Hester Road (SR 1129). The range is on your left about 0.6 miles down Hester Road.
Accommodations: The Sir Walter Gun Club facilities include a covered firing line, camping space (no hookups) for competitors (under the supervision, and at the discretion of the Match Director), running water and indoor restrooms. Snacks and cold drinks will be available at the range. Motels and camping facilities are located a short distance from the range along Interstate 85.
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