AXIS AND ALLIES BATTLE RIFLE MATCH
Sponsored by the Orchard Mesa Gun Club
High Power Committee
Saturday, April 9, 2016
9:00 AM until 1:00 PM
This rifle match is open to any safe, unaltered battle rifle: single shot, bolt action or semi-auto.
No:
-match sights
-aftermarket sights
-bedding enhancements
-non-military barrels
-tracer or armor piercing ammo
-free floated hand guards
-shooting coats or tight slings, military slings must be attached at front and rear or removed.
-AR-15s
-M1As (due to shooter request).
-spotting scopes during the match. They may be used during practice period.
Shooters May:
-use soft point, cast lead or military ball ammo.
-wear authentic battle dress and accessories if desired.
The spirit of the match is authentic battle rifles not NRA Match or Service Rifles.
Entry Fee:
The fee for the match is $10:00. Monetary prizes will be given for overall match winners and high axis and allied shooters.
Course of Fire: There will be a general sighting in period and practice of not more than 20 minutes, prior to the start of the match. The match will be fired at 200 yards using the NRA SR target which has a round black bull 13 inches in diameter. There will be three stages to the match.
Stage 1: 10 shots, slow fire, single loading in 10 minute.
Stage 2: 10 shots, rapid fire from a sitting or kneeling positions starting with a full magazine in 2 minutes.
Stage 3: 20 shots, slow fire, single load from the prone position in 20 minutes.
Scoring: Any shots hitting the black aiming bull will be scored as 1 point. Shots in the X ring will be noted and used to break ties.
The range will be open at 9:00 AM for target setup, followed be a short safety and shooters meeting. Practice will be followed by the match. Targets will then be taken down and a short awards ceremony will be held. It is anticipated we will be done by approximately 1:00 PM or sooner depending on the weather and the number of shooters. The firing line is covered and is cement. Shooters should bring something to lie on. The excess funds from the match will be used to support the OMGC High Power Matches.
Contact:
Jeff Howard
970-464-0301