2016 Tennessee Mid-Range Regional
MidSouth Marksmen
Tullahoma, TN (AEDC)
May 28th _ 29th 2016
This year, MidSouth Marksmen is hosting the Annual Tennessee Mid-Range Regional Championship at Arnold
Engineering Development Center in Tullahoma, TN. This match will be Registered and conducted per NRA
Registered rules governing Highpower rifle.
Rifle Classes: Rifles are defined per Rule 3.4
Rules: Rifles as defined in Rule 3.4 will apply for F-Class. NRA Rule 9.1, as it pertains to changing rifles
between matches, does not apply. All other current NRA rules will apply where appropriate. The AEDC range
rule prohibiting rifles in access of .308 caliber on the Known-Distance range will apply (i.e. .300 Win Mag is
OK, but .338 Lapua is prohibited).
Registration: Registration for all matches will begin at 7:30AM CDT and close promptly at 8:30AM CDT.
Shooters who arrive after 8:30AM CDT will not be squadded, at the sole discretion of the match officials.
Shooters are very strongly encouraged to arrive at the start of registration for the day.
Competitor Eligibility, Classification: NRA Membership is encouraged but not required. A competitor must
be an NRA member to set an NRA National Record. The NRA Mid-Range classification system will be used for
all matches.
Range Capacity: 15 Firing points, 60 competitors total.
Fees: $50.00 for all individual matches (Matches 1,2,3,4,5); $35.00 for Sat individual matches (Matches 1,2,3);
$25.00 for Sun individual matches (Matches 4,5). No refunds will be made after firing commences on Saturday
8/31. There will be no entry fees required of junior entrants. Advanced entry is not supported at this time.
Challenge Fees: A fee of $2.00 will be collected in advance of each challenge.
Target Service, Scoring: Competitors will be required to pull/mark targets. The 4-relay rotation will be used
with 2 competitors per target at all times. Competitors will score. Standard scoring methods will be used. Any
competitor failing to perform their target or scoring duties may be disqualified.
Empty Chamber Indicator: Empty chamber indicators are required and must be used at all times except
during preparation time and firing.
Squadding: All matches will be squadded by the Chief Statistical Officer. CSO reserves the right
to utilize seeded squadding throughout the event to ensure that top competitors shoot under similar
conditions.
Awards: The awards schedule will be communicated to the competitors at the match. It is permissible for one
individual to qualify for and win more than one award. The match directors may change the awards schedule if
deemed advisable.
Overall Awards (Match 6 or Aggregate): The following overall awards will be given –
· Overall F-Open Match Winner: Highest-scoring F-Open competitor.
· Overall F-T/R Match Winner: Highest-scoring F-T/R competitor.
· Overall Junior Match Winner: F-Open, F-TR, Any, Serv., Palma Highest-scoring competitors.
· Overall Any, Palma and Service Rifle. Highest-scoring competitors.
20-shot Match Individual Awards (Matches 1,2,3,4,5): The following awards will be given, without regard to
residency, classification, or special category -
· The highest-scoring F-Open/F-TR/Any/Palma and Service Rifle competitor for each individual Match
1,2,3,4,5 will receive a small award or pin.
Special Individual Awards for Competitors (Match 6 or Aggregate): The following awards will be given to
the highest-scoring individuals in the following special categories, per NRA definitions thereof, without regard to
residency, classification, or rifle type
· High Military/Police High Junior High Woman High Senior High Grand Senior
NRA Mid-Range Classifications Awards (Match 6 or Aggregate): The following awards will be given to the
highest-scoring individuals in the following NRA classifications by rifle type, without regard to residency – (If
less than 3 shooters are in a class it will be combined with the next higher class):
High Marksman High Sharpshooter High Expert High Master High High-Master
High Marksman High Sharpshooter High Expert High Master High High-Master
Challenge Period: The Challenge period ends 20 minutes after the posting of the match results.
Coaching: Coaching during the scoring portion of a match will not be allowed. Coaching is only allowed during
the “unlimited sighting shots” portion of the individual matches.
Safety: Safety will be of paramount importance in all activities and at all times. All rifles will have actions open
with magazines removed and an empty chamber indicator inserted into the chamber, except when on the line
during the preparation period or during firing.
For the safety of the pit crew, at the discretion of the match officials, a competitor who fails to hit the target
within SEVEN SHOTS or fails to hit the target consistently may be directed to stop firing. For purposes of this
rule, an oblong hole resulting from a ricochet does NOT count as a hit.
Additional: The management reserves the right to refuse any entry or cause the withdrawal of any competitor
who endangers or interferes in any way with the harmony of the match. The management also reserves the
right to change the match program without notice if deemed advisable. Competitors and spectators assume all
risk of accident and loss of property and must have a signed Liability Statement on file before the match
commences.
Range Location: Arnold Center Rifle Range, near Tullahoma, Tennessee, Arnold Air Force Base (AEDC).
Take I-24 to exit 117. Turn toward the Arnold Center and travel about 8.5 miles to a brown sign that says
"Arnold Rifle Range". The next road on the right, past the sign is B-5. Turn right onto B-5 and travel 1 mile to
the range complex.
Lodging: Major motel chains are available at exit # 114.
http://hotel-guides.us/tennessee/manchester-tn-hotels.html
Special Notice: Please be advised that AEDC is a National Guard Training Facility and while every effort has
been made to minimize conflicts with National Guard training activities, our matches at AEDC are nonetheless
subject to last minute alteration and or cancellation due to such conflicts. Every effort will be made to contact
competitors, as far in advance as possible, should such a situation arise. Out of state competitors are
encouraged to verify match schedules before departing for the range via midsouthmarksmen.com
Please consult the Accurate Shooter website http://forum.accurateshooter.com/index.php?topic=3806978 for
further information and updates to the program.
Contact info: Tim Kreier
midsouthmarksmen@gmail.com
COURSE OF FIRE
Mid-Range Matches: May 28th (Sat) and May 29th (Sun)
Registration Opens at 7:30AM Central Time, Closes at 8:30AM Central Time
Saturday, May 28th, 2016 10:00 A.M.
Match 1: 600 yd. Prone Any Rifle / Any Sight, and F-Class, unlimited
sighting shots and 20 shots for record in a total time of 25 minutes.
Match 2: 600 yd. Prone Any Rifle / Iron Sight, and F-Class, unlimited
sighting shots and 20 shots for record in a total time of 25 minutes.
Match 3: 600 yd. Prone Any Rifle / Iron Sight, and F-Class, unlimited
sighting shots and 20 shots for record in a total time of 25 minutes.
Sunday, May 29th, 2016, 10:00 A.M.
Match 4: 600 yd. Prone Any Rifle / Any Sight, and F-Class, unlimited
sighting shots and 20 shots for record in a total time of 25 minutes.
Match 5: 600 yd. Prone Any Rifle / Iron Sight, and F-Class, unlimited
sighting shots and 20 shots for record in a total time of 25 minute
