Thread: Te Puke Rifle Club

haven't seen them used for comps other than 300m.

for club shoots we use them if it means shooting can continue...

don't quote me, but i think ISSF allows cover if everyone has it (the regularly shoot indoors overseas), for ICFRA I think there is a no cover rule, will do some reading

they only really work if it is not too windy

Here's the rule Woody

T6.4. A competitor must not shield himself or his rifle from the sun or weather while shooting, nor
allow anyone else to do so, except as provided for in Rules T3.3, T3.7, T3.8, T3.10, T6.14 or
T14.18. “While shooting” means “from the moment of presenting the rifle for his first
(sighting) shot until after the discharge of his last shot to count excepting only periods when
the target is unavailable by virtue of a (C)RO “ cease fire” or a target malfunction notified
from the butts.”

The other rules mentioned deal with raingear, hats, mirage bands, and other shooting accessories.

Another rule worth taking note of comes directly above this one,

T6.3. The butt plate of the rifle must be placed against the shoulder or upper arm and all parts of
the rifle and sling and of the arms below the elbow, including clothing, must be visibly clear
of the ground and of all other objects. It is not permitted to rest the rifle’s pistol grip (or
magazine if permitted and fitted) on the ground, the inside of the elbow or upper arm, or on
the sling.

Look along the line at competitions and you will see some very suspect positions. Some would definitely be illegal.

Te Puke Rifle Club Shoot Notification:

The Club invites all interested shooters to participate in the event described below.

Hunter Class and F class prize shoot.

To be held over two days being 28th and 29th October 2017

Hunters Class: 28th Oct:
Standard unmodified hunting rifles up 8mm cal; shooting prone with pack for support.
2 sighters plus 5 counting shots at 300 yards.
2 sighters plus 5 counting shots at 600 yards / twice. (two series of 7 shots)

F Class: 28th Oct:

2 sighters and 10 counting shots at 300 yards
2 sighters and 15 counting shots at 600 yards /twice. (two series of 17 shots)

Hunter Class: 29th Oct:

2 sighters plus 5 counting shots at 500 yards.
2 sighters plus 5 counting shots at 600 yards.

F Class: 29th Oct:

2 sighters and 15 counting shots at 500 yards
2 sighters and 15 counting shots at 600 yards.

Registration: 8.30 am each morning.

Entry fees: $35 per class per day. If entered both days total of $60.

BBQ provided at end of shooting . (Gold coin donation please.)