2008 Match Bulletin

Date and Time:

	Saturday, March 8th	9:00 a.m.	Conventional 1600 Metallic Sights Only
	Saturday, April 12th	9:00 a.m.	Conventional 1600, Any Sights, 3 position
	Saturday, May 10th	9:00 a.m.	Metric 1200, Metallic Sights Only, 3 Position
	Saturday, June 14th	9:00 a.m.	Metric 1200, Any Sights (State Games of North Carolina)
	Saturday, July 12th	9:00 a.m.	Metric 1200, Metallic Sights Only, 3 Position
	Saturday, August 9th	9:00 a.m.	Metric 1200, Any Sights, 3 Position
	Saturday, September 13th	9:00 a.m.	Conventional 1600 Metallic Sights Only
	Saturday, October 11th	9:00 a.m.	Conventional 1600, Any Sights

Contact: Don Davis at 919-676- 6913 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 other smallbore categories or high power rifle.

Rules: Current NRA Smallbore Rifle rules will govern. 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: Competitors will hang their own targets. Clips will be required for hanging targets. Backer targets will be used to determine number of shots and crossfires. A limited number of rifles, spotting scopes and other equipment will be available for new shooters on a first-come, first-served basis. All competitors are to furnish their own ammunition.

Course of Fire: All matches will be fired at either 50 or 100 yards, prone position, for a total of 160 rounds (120 rounds for Metric 1200). The allowable type of rifle sights depend on the date of the match. The conventional match course of fire is as follows:

Match 1: Dewar - 20 shots, A-23/5 target; 20 shots, 100 yards, A-25.
Match 2: 40 shots, 100 yards, A-25 targets.
Match 3: 40 shots, 50 yards, A-27 targets.
Match 4: 40 shots, 50 yards, A-23/5 targets.
Match 5: Grand Aggregate (Prone) - Total of Matches 1, 2, 3, & 4.
Match 6: 20 shots, 50yards, A-23 targets - Offhand position
Match 7: 20 shots, 50yards, A-23 targets - Kneeling position
Match 8: Three Position Aggregate - Match 1 (50 Yd), 5 & 6.

The metric match course of fire is as follows:

Match 1: Dewar - 20 shots 50 yds, A-51 tgt; 20 shots, 100 yds, A-33.
Match 2: 40 shots, 100 yards, A-33 targets.
Match 3: 40 shots, 50 yards, A-51targets.
Match 4: Grand Aggregate (Prone) - Total of matches 1, 2 & 3.
Match 5: 20 shots, 50 yards, A-51 target - Offhand position.
Match 6: 20 shots, 50 yards, A-51 target - Kneeling position.
Match 7: Three Position Aggregate - Match 1 (50 Yd), 5 & 6.

Scoring: All scoring will be done by range officials. The plug type scoring gauge will be restricted to use by the range personnel, including the range officer, statistical officer, or supervisor.

Challenges: A challenge fee of $2.00 will be charged for each challenge made. See NRA Rule 16 for correct procedure.

Awards: Classes may be combined for award purposes if there are less than 5 competitors entered in a class. NRA award points will be given to high overall and the winners of each class.

Entry Limit: Post entries will be accepted up to the capacity of the range (24).

Entry Fee: Package Entry Fee (Each match & Agg) of $15.00 or $12.00 for SWGC Members. $8.00 for Juniors (Certificates awarded to Junior winners)

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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