E-target bullet hole diameter

[Ned Ludd]

I have looked through the 2023 HighPower Rulebook four times now without finding any reference to the bullet hole diameter setting to be used on E-targets. I could have sworn there was something in there about it. Can anyone direct me to a section in the Rulebook that mentions setting the bullet hole diameter on E-targets? More specifically, is the bullet hole diameter specified in the rules? I understand that many ranges simply set the E-target on .30 cal holes for all competitors and call it a day. However, I'm looking for an official description in the Rulebook, if such a thing exists. Thanks!

 

[acbrunton55]

I found this in section 10.17. Only mention of bullet diameter on electronic targets I could find.
"• 10.17 Electronic Scoring Targets—Electronic scoring targets are authorized
for all events. When electronic scoring targets are used, targets must
be checked for functioning and accuracy under the supervision of the Match
Director or Technical Officer, if appointed. The individual competitor’s system
must be set to the bullet diameter currently being used by the competitor."

 

[Stumpy1]

Some e-targets don't have a means to set a bullet diameter in the software at all. It seems pointless to set a diameter difference that is (say, .223 to .308, or about 0.042" on the radius), that is beyond the ability of said target to discern. In my humble opinion, it really doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. In the case of e-targets that have the ability, setting to 30 cal makes sense to me.

Aaaand it has been several years since the NRA was supposed to institute acceptance and performance criteria for all e-targets. So far, nuttin.

Sorry for the derail and rant...

Frank

 

[Ned Ludd]

Thanks for the responses. This query was made in light of a specific occurrence that happened with some friends at a recent match. No big deal, it was just a question I couldn't answer and I wanted to be certain I wasn't missing something pertinent in the Rulebook.

 

[mgdietrich]

Up to the clubs, changing to bullet diameter for each shooter is most correct but a pain for scorers/match directors.
I don’t remember seeing a rule anywhere

 

[chkunz]

It was easy when the rules required everyone to shoot 30 cal. Naturally the plugs in the pits were all 30 cal. Then when the rules were changed to allow sub calibers they still used a 30 cal plug so the 30 cal people (which included me) said you should get the hole that you shoot, if you want a 30 cal plug, shoot a 30 cal bullet. So then the rule was changed to you get the hole that you shoot but that was impractical to have all the various plugs in the pits and know what bullet was being shot on each firing point. I think that is still the rule, but I never saw it enforced on pulled targets or E Targets. I have scored a lot of targets and never needed a plug, if it was close enough to need a plug then I gave the point to the shooter, so it was not an issue for me.