These targets are manufactured of a36 14 steel plate. This year the beloit rifle club hosted the nra wisconsin state smallbore silhouette championships, which was held on saturday august 18th. For threeeighths scale targets used in smallbore pistol, all feet should be 2 inches x 4 inches long. In brief for high power rifle silhouette the rifle must be 6mm or larger in caliber and no magnums. Forward recommendations for rule changes to the silhouette committee in care of the national rifle association. Like its big brother, high power silhouette, the smallbore rifle silhouette. Gaps in the sequence of rule numbers result from there being a rule in one or more of the other rule books which does not apply in this book. The nra classification system was created to help maintain interest among shooters by dividing them into groups with similar skill levels. On the onefifth scale targets used in smallbore rifle all feet should be 1 inch wide by 2 inches long.
Identical to the description of high power silhouette rifle see below, except that the rifle shall be chambered for only factory loaded. Metallic silhouette shooting is a group of target shooting disciplines that involves shooting at steel targets representing game animals at varying distances, seeking to knock the metal target over. Hunting class is a standard offtheshelf configuration as would be used in hunting, further defined as per the nra rule book by maximum weight, stock configuration, etc. Nra sporter air rifle rule book revised january 2020 want to know more for more. Smallbore pistol event greenway range, gallatin county fairgrounds. Hunters pistol smallbore hunters pistol pistol silhouette rules. It hasnt changed much over the years, but misunderstandings persist, so we created this guide with frequently asked questions to help competitors understand the system. At the 2007 nra smallbore rifle silhouette national championship 71% of all of the standard rifles were anschutz rifles. There are quite a few minor changes affecting rifle competitors in high power, service rifle, prone ar platform rifle, fclass, and smallbore disciplines.
Event will not be an nra sanctioned match, though nra rules will apply. Handgun metallic silhouette comprises three official matches, with each match subdivided into categories. Ten targets, nra 12 scale, are fired upon from each of four ranges. Smallbore rifle silhouettes are standard 15 scale steel chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams as specified in section 4 of the nra rifle silhouette rules. Section 7 of the smallbore rifle rules book discusses all the courses of fire recognized by the nra, while section 17 covers all the courses of fire recognized for national records. The spirit of this motion is to disambiguate the family of lever action silhouette from other sports while encouraging broader participation. Ill just cover a few of the most frequently asked questions below for rifle small bore. Standard open heavy class is an often modified, nonstandard stock or barrel, madefor silhouette or target shooting rifle, usually heaver than hunting class. Like its big brother, high power silhouette, the smallbore rifle silhouette program allows smallbore shooters the challenge and pleasure of shooting metallic targets at ranges and sizes appropriate to the 22 caliber rimfire round. This will also delete the first sentence to the semicolon in the rule book. Ihmsa nra silhouette smallbore steel targets unpainted 20 piece set 15 scale, 14 thick targets.
Rules in which major changes have been made since publication of the previous rule book are marked thus 1. In handgun metallic silhouette, competitors shoot a handgun to knock over metal targets shaped like chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams. Smallbore pistol 38 size at distances of 25m, 50m, 75m and 100m. Small bore silhouette rifle identical to the description of the hp silhouette rifle, except rifles shall be chambered for only factory loaded. Actually, frustrated with all the silliness and rule changes constantly costing time and money, i wrote and suggested new rules standardizing scopes and heights. June 4th, 2019 quick history of silhouette shooting. Note rules in which major changes have been made since publication of the previous rule book are marked thus. Smallbore rifle, download the nra smallbore rifle rule book. Many competitors use a hunter rifle to shoot in both classes. May 15th, 2016 nra competition rule changes for 2016.
Main presidents page history of ihmsa forum ihmsa chat contact us membership via paypal u. Silhouette smallbore small bore silhouette competitions are scaled down versions of high power silhouette s targets and distances. Cowboy lever action silhouette rifle was introduced on the ssaa national championship calendar in early 2008. Rifle small bore silhouette is a true long range shooting challenge from a standing position with a rifle at small animal shaped targets from 25 to 100 meters. Gaps in the sequence of rule numbers result from there being a rule in one or more of the other rule books that does not apply in this book. Addingexpanding disciplines at 4h shooting sports national championships. These changes are name changes only and shall not reset national records. Total high power rifle and scope weight must be less than 10 pound. Metallic silhouette shooting is a group of target shooting disciplines that involves shooting at. The spsba coordinates shooting opportunities for shooters in the silhouette shooting. Ive never actually seen a silhouette rule book and the shoot what. The distance for all silhouette matches muzzleloading, smallbore pistol, smallbore rifle will be measured in yards not meters for 2019 to accommodate available space. I would like hear positive or negative comments about these 3 rifles or any other that may be better. The top of the stand should not be less than 6 inches above the ground for long range pistol competition.
Silhouette rifle rule book silhouette national championships. Smallbore rifle competitions may be fired outdoors or indoors. The spirit of this motion is to disambiguate the family of lever. The governing body for the sport in in the us is the nra and there is an entire rule book available free here in pdf format that you can download or print for free.
Club member tim jaedike won two state championships. As a general policy, nra rotates matches into different regions of the country every year, but has felt that smallbore rifle and high power rifle have the best response when fired in a backtoback format. All shots are taken offhand, from an unsupported standing position. Nras competitive shooting division offers a wide range of activities in all types of shooting.
Gloves which do not form an artificial support may be worn, except in light rifle or silhouette events. Competitors who do not wish to compete for classification and match winner may fire nonofficial scores, and are not required to have, or purchase, an nra silhouette score book. I wont repeat the entire rule book in this article. The following is an edited summary of the rules for rimfire silhouette competition. Originating in mexico when several local shooters began friendly competition bet you cant hit that sort of thing against each other at full sized targets simulating common livestock found on each others farms. Metallic silhouette is shot with large bore rifles fired freehand without support out to 500 meters, and with large bore handguns from the prone position with only body support out to 200 meters. Rules in which major changes have been made since publication of the. Rifle metallic silhouette official national rules no. Smallbore rifle silhouette zia rifle and pistol club.
Nra silhouette shooting the loud crack from the bullet exiting the muzzle followed by an even louder clang as you watch your target fly off the railing is really a true addiction for. Recommendations for rule changes may be forwarded to the nra smallbore rifle committee in care of the national rifle association. He is the state champion in hunter light class, hitting 47 out of 80. Smallbore 3position rifle rules 3 of 14 revised 11009 all substitutions in team membership must be made in writing to the state 4h shooting sports coordinator prior to the match. The rules other than those mentioned for other aspects of this competition will come from the ssaa rifle metallic silhouette rule book. Get yourself a copy of the nra rule book, study up on how rifle silhouette competitions are run, the equipment limitations, the regulation size for the targets. West range, in front of the range house distances shot. As described in the nra rifle silhouette rule book, section 3.
The rifle club i will be joining has several smallbore silhouette matches each month and adhere to the current nra smallbore rifle and smallbore hunting rifle silhouette rules. Ssaa rifle metallic silhouette official national rules no. He is the state champion in hunter light class, hitting 58 out of 80. The canadian nationals adhere to nra silhouette rules and regulations. Socalled standard or silhouette rifle identical to high power except chambered for 22 rimfire short,long or long rifle. An ad hoc history of rifle metallic silhouette, part 1. Must meet stock dimension and other requirements in nra high power silhouette rules 3. Gloves appropriate to the weather conditions may be worn as clothing. Smallbore rifle match smallbore silhouette rifle nra rule 3.
Montana 4h shooting sports competition general rules. Nra rifle silhouette rules nra competitive shooting. Rifles standard silhouette rifle a rifle, meeting the following specifications. Unlike the current ssaa rifle metallic silhouette disciplines, the lever action. Ofgc shoots both club and nra smallbore rifle silhouette matches on the 1st saturday and 2nd sunday of each month. Smallbore cowboy lever action rifle silhouette and pistol cartridge cowboy lever action silhouette rules. All shooting will be performed offhand with no support. The nra blog ran an feature on silhouette shooting by nra silhouette program coordinator. Awards provided to winners of each class, a, aa, aaa, master, are trophy plaques and pins. For example smallbore rifle is monthly on the 1st saturday at 9 am. Must have signed approval form from parentguardian and present to range officer prior to shooting. Jul 16, 2018 again this year, the beloit rifle club hosted the nra wisconsin state smallbore silhouette championships, which was held on saturday august 24th. The nra sanctions over 11,000 shooting tournaments and sponsors over 50 national championships each year.
Silhouette daily bulletin accurate shooter bulletin. In smallbore division of rifle silhouette there two subdivisions. Aug 16, 2017 silhouette smallbore small bore silhouette competitions are scaled down versions of high power silhouettes targets and distances. Rules world championship registration ihmsa news links forms target templates sanction fees web hosting by bluedomino. The nra has released new, updated versions of competition rules, with changes that have been adopted for 2016. For onehalf scale targets used in hunters pistol, all feet should be 2 inches x 4 inches long. They are of varying thicknesses and are placed at ranges between 10 and 200m, depending on the calibre of the handgun being used. Hunting rifle with scope can not weigh more than 8lb 8oz. Issf eligibility, issf commercial rights and issf sponsorship advertising rules. High power rifle smallbore rifle air rifle black powder cartridge rifle lever action nra rifle silhouette rules official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all rifle silhouette competitions national rifle association of america 11250 waples mill road, fairfax, virginia 22030 revised march 2016 2016, the national rifle association. Big bore matches require the use of centrefire handguns to knock down the almost lifesized targets, which are placed as follows. Beginning in february and running through november, smallbore will be fired on the third saturday of each even numbered month and pistol cartridge will be. Rifle silhouette rules mrpa silhouette division home page.
Date issued edition version section rule amendment. Any type rifle chambered for rim fire 22 long rifle cartridges, any sights, and any safe trigger. Ssaa act inc hosted the inaugural championships at the majura shooting complex, act. Any leveraction, pumpaction or selfloading rimfire rifle with a tubular magazine is permitted. Saskatchewan provincial small bore association inc. An unabridged copy of the rules may be obtained from nra. The nra blog ran an feature on silhouette shooting by nra silhouette program coordinator jonathan leighton. Silhouette rules official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all pistol silhouette competition national rifle association of america 11250 waples mill road, fairfax, virginia 22030 revised april 2019 2019, the national rifle association of america long range pistol smallbore pistol hunters pistol smallbore hunters pistol air. This set includes 5 chickens, 5 rams, 5 pigs and 5 turkeys for a total of 20 steel targets. The maximum number of substitutions on a team is one 1 for a threeperson team and two 2 for a fourperson team. These standard rules should be used with each disciplines current rule book and. Club rifle atglen sportsmens club will be offering club rifle again this year to complement our smallbore silhouette program.
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