Standing Match Rules (12-11)

WESTERN PA LONG RANGE GROUNDHOG MATCH

South Fork Rifle Club

1085 Washington Ave. Sidman, Pa. 15955

www.southforkrifleclub.com

MATCH FEE- $ 12.00 PER GUN

POKER FEE- $ 3.00  PER GUN

RIFLE CLASSES:
Factory Sporter – Rifle must have original barrel, stock and action. No modifications or accurizing except stock bedding or trigger work, safety must work. Any power scope is allowed. 
 Any handgun may shoot in this class.

Factory Varmint – Rifle must be original factory varmint. Barrel, stock and action must be original. No modifications or accurizing except stock bedding and / or trigger work, safety must work. Any power scope allowed.
Rifles must be common mass produced in
ALL factory classes. Recrowning to Factory specs on rifles that require it.

Factory Super Stock – Designated rifles that are exempt from Factory Varmint. No accurizing,changing of stocks,or metal work allowed.Nothing added to the stock,action or barrel. Only bedding or trigger work allowed to be done. No modifications to the rifle other than those stated. Any power scope allowed. (EX. Savage 12 LRPV,12 F CLASS,McMillan G-30, Remington 40X, Cooper, Kimber, etc.)IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE MATCH DIRECTOR.

Light Unlimited - any customized rifle 13 ½ lbs. or lighter. Custom barrel, custom stock, custom twist or accurizing done to rifle.  Any scope and any trigger are allowed. And any rifle determined by Match Director to be in this class.

Heavy Unlimited - any customized rifle over 13 ½ lbs but max weight of 20 lbs. Custom barrel, custom stock, custom twist or any accurizing done to the rifle. Any scope and any trigger are allowed. And any rifle determined by the Match Director to be in this class.

.223 Class - All rifles must be original Factory rifles with no modifications or accurizing done except stock bedding and trigger work. Safety must work. 223 Sporter rifles may choose this class or Factory Sporter. 223 Varmint rifles may choose this class or Factory Varmint and do not have to stay in this class.  Caliber must be 223 Remington. IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE MATCH DIRECTOR.
A great place to start!  

Junior Class

FEE-$ 3.00 PER GUN
Shooters10 to 15 years’ of age may compete in this class. Shooters may use any rifle that the junior can safely use. Adult may assist the junior shooter for safety reasons only. Junior shooters will shoot 100-300 yards only for score. But may elect to shoot at the 500 yard target for fun only.

 RANGE:
There is a 12' X 55' covered firing line with 15 cement shooting benches.
Shooters may bring their own seat. Front rifle rest and bags (1 or 2) and a non adjustable rear sand bag allowed.
No one piece rifle rests (front rest can not be connected to rear rest). Rifle must freely move vertically out of front rest.
You cannot build a bed out of sand bags. Factory guns may not have anything attached to stocks to fit in rests. No Spotting Scopes or coaching of shooters.  Equipment questions will be answered by the Match Director. Open areas for use of e-z ups and portable tables.

MATCH FORMAT:
We will shoot 100, 300 and 500 yards.
Our groundhog target will have a white bull’s eye with scoring rings in the center and printed on light cardboard. Scoring rings on the 100 yard target will be smaller than the 300 and 500 yard targets.
All Sunday matches will start at
9:00 A.M.  Registration begins at 7:30AM.
All rifles must be registered and tagged prior to firing.
All relays will shoot at the 100-yard target first,1 fouler shot, 5 shots in 6 minutes for score, 300 yard target will be shot next, with 5 shots in 6 minutes.
Followed by the 500-yard target, with 5 shots in 6 minutes. You may only take the required ammo to the bench with you.

   1 sighter / fouler shot will be allowed at 100 yards only.

100 yards 1 sighter / fouler  plus 5 rounds for score, 300 yards 5 rounds for score, 500 yards 5 rounds for score. 16 rounds total.

PLEASE be on time!! We will fill many relays and start on time.

If you shoot 2 rifles of the same caliber, and in the same class, we will list the rifles as #1 and #2; the scores cannot be combined for awards. If the score sheet is not clearly marked gun #1 will be credited with the score for averages. Our season will consist of seven matches  you must shoot four of the seven to have an average in each class that you compete. If you shoot four or more matches your four highest matches will be your average. You only have to shoot once to compete for the High Score prize in any class. Awards will be given at the end of year banquet. Cash prizes paid to shooters at the monthly matches except to the junior class. All will receive place stickers. It is the shooters responsibility to make sure the scores are recorded in the proper class. Five days after the match scores are permanent.

TIES AND CROSSFIRES

Ties will be broken in the reverse order. If unable thru score a tie will be declared and winnings split.

Cross Fires will be attempted to be scored, if unable to determine, lowest five shots will be scored. Shooter that fires cross target will get no credit for those shots. We track who crossfire’s on what target. Large numbers are displayed at the target frames. Line officers will instruct shooters to locate their target prior to shooting. Match Director will make final decisions on crossfire’s.

Targets are scored by John and Joe Jr. challenges may be made immediately upon receiving target. Before leaving the building. Scorers’ decisions are final and binding.

POKER- On the backs of the 500 yard target is a deck of playing cards. As your shots go thru the target it hits a card. Five shots give you a five card poker hand. Highest hand wins the pot. Cards must be clearly hit with our scorer having final say.

SAFETY
Absolutely no alcoholic beverages will be permitted on club property. EYE and EAR protection is required. Bolts will be removed from your rifle at all times. The range officer will give the command to install your bolt, if you cannot remove your bolt, you must have a safety flag in your chamber. When you are finished firing remove your bolt. Any semi-auto rifles must have a brass catcher/ deflector.

RANGE OFFICERS:  Ron Gresco, Al Croft,  Joe Fox Sr, Brian Fox, if you are interested in helping out and calling the line let Ron Gresco know.

PRIZES: Cash Awards and Place Decals in each class except Junior Class, they will only receive Place Decals.    

Champion Ship Match will be held the last week in September registrations will be accepted at the April match.    

For more info or questions contact John Kuntzman 814-344-8789 or  Joe Fox 814-736-8652 or email southforkrifleclub@yahoo.com