50m Historic Rifle

50m HISTORIC RIFLE EXERCISE

EXERCISE RULES

HISTORIC RIFLES

Any centre-fire calibre of which the specific rifle with which the target is shot, was manufactured before 1950.

Any centre-fire calibre of any rifle design (pre-1900 reproduction) with an external hammer is allowed, if build to pre-1900 specification and fitted with correct period metallic sights.

Only open sights are allowed.

FIREARMS ALLOWED (only open matallic sight):  

1.   Any centre-fire calibre of which the specific rifle with which the target is shot, is proven to be produced before 1950 (proof of year of production of rifle must  accompany all shot target scores logged on your personal Natshoot web page).

2.   Any centre-fire calibre of any rifle design (pre-1900 reproduction) with an external hammer is allowed, if build to pre-1900 specification and fitted with correct period metallic sights.

SHOOTING DISTANCE:  The shooting distance measured from the target to the edge of the firing line closest to the shooter is 50 metres.

COURSE OF FIRE:   3 shots at 50m shot on one A4 target in your own time scored out of 30 points.

FIRING POSITION:  Any shooting position is valid, rifles may be rested on a bench with the front rested on a bi-pod or similar device, with exception that rifle rests of which the front and the back are connected by a centre piece, may not be used.

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