Newbie with a classification question

[C Valentine]

Hello all,
I am a newbie to the forum, to sanctioned matches and to mid-range shooting and am trying to get a handle on the NRA MR F/TR classification. From what I have heard, I might be 6 feet under before the NRA gets around to giving me a classification so I would like to keep track of it myself...I just want to be sure I am doing it correctly.

As I understand it, from the rule book, one's first classification comes after shooting matches totaling 120 rounds. Then it appears that after the initial classification, any change is based on the scores for subsequent consecutive matches totaling "at least" 240 rounds. So, if I have shot two 60 round matches I should get an initial classification, and then I would have to shoot 4 more 60 round matches and the average of those latest 4 matches would determine if I went to a higher classification, with my initial 2 matches dropping off table completely? Do I have this right?

Be nice now...I am a 65 year old lady shooting a Savage Model 12 F/TR in .223, but I seem to have become thoroughly hooked on this shooting business after 2 matches. There is so much to learn and probably many more questions to come. Thanks for your patience!

 

[DennisH]

Maybe this will help. I know it takes 2 - 60 shot matches to change your classification. And yes, don't get to anxious waiting on your new NRA Classification Card.

High Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.00 and above
Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96.50 to 97.99
Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.00 to 96.49
Sharpshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.50 to 93.99
Marksman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Below 91.50

So, if I have shot two 60 round matches I should get an initial classification, and then I would have to shoot 4 more 60 round matches and the average of those latest 4 matches would determine if I went to a higher classification, with my initial 2 matches dropping off table completely? Do I have this right?

I'm not sure on the above, but I am sure someone will chime in and give the answer.

 

[Delaware_Ken]

Hey Xhuntress,

If you go to the NRA website, there is a link where you enter your NRA number and it will give you your classification. But like Dennis said, it may take a while to show up.

You didn't happen to shoot at Bridgeville on Sunday did you? If you did, how did you do? I shot my Savage 223 on Saturday and I think I finished in second place shooting against the Open shooters and their high dollar custom rigs. There weren't enough TR shooters to form their own group, so we had to shoot against the big boys. It was still a fun shoot and my "peashooter" made me proud.

Enjoy your 223, if you get a good one, they will shoot with the best of them, Ken

 

[C Valentine]

Thanks, guys.
Dennis, that's what I thought...two 60 shot matches to change the classification,but then got confused when I read the rules which said 240 "except Prone which is 120". Of course we shoot prone in F/TR, but I wasn't sure if the 120 applied to us or they were talking about a different category.

Ken, yep I was there. Was hoping you would be there! Congrats on Saturday...I saw your scores. it's good to know that our wimpy .223s can do it with the right person behind the trigger. I shot better than I did the first time - had a 274.19. The nerves are starting to settle down a bit a more with each match and I have improved on each one. Think my last match on Sunday was 195.09. That will probably come to an abrupt halt with my first really windy match. Conditions were really good Sunday...no mirage and very little wind and I was in relay 3 which allowed me to miss the period of all encompassing mist that made the targets disappear. Oh, and the farmer decided not to irrigate that field like he did on Saturday. LOL See you in October. Two months is a long dry spell...I don't have anywhere around here to shoot over 200 yards!

 

[Turbulent Turtle]

After your first scores are turned in you can check your classification on line using your NRA number. Even if you have not been classified yet (not enough rounds) you can still see that you are unclassified, which means the NRA has received some scores, just not enough for a classification yet.

Until you have a classification, you should be shooting in MASTER/UNCLASSIFIED but the match director may elect to place you in a lower class especially if he or she knows your prior scores. I do that so that new shooters can compete within their current skill level quickly. It is not up to the shooter to unilaterally place him or herself in a lower class, but you can always place yourself in a higher class than your classification, except High Master.

When you get another 120 rounds into the NRA after your initial classification, you may be reclassified. Always thing of 120 rounds after you get a (re)classification.

 

[skiutah02]

Kinda a newbie myself (although not sure when to stop calling myself that). I'm new enough that I could document my experience with the classification question and did so here:

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/index.php?topic=3847876.msg36425785#msg36425785

I second all of the comments/feedback you've received so far, and my recent experience is that when your match director sends in your scores quickly (thanks effendude!), the turnaround can be very fast. In addition to my comments in the post above, can add that I shot a two-day mid-range match (120 SFR) on June 21-22, could see reclassification online on July 15 and received new card in mail on July 19. That's fast! Is good to know that F-Class is a 120 shot reclassification. Drew

Welcome to the club/addiction. Mine started Aug 24, 2013.

 

[Turbulent Turtle]

Simple. You got a card, you're not a newbie anymore. You've graduated to tyro.

Yep, it's pretty much all on the match directors to get the scores in quickly.

 

[skiutah02]

Simple. You got a card, you're not a newbie anymore. You've graduated to tyro.

Yep, it's pretty much all on the match directors to get the scores in quickly.

Thanks. (and got to learn a new word......) Drew

 

[alamo308]

So, if I have shot two 60 round matches I should get an initial classification, and then I would have to shoot 4 more 60 round matches and the average of those latest 4 matches would determine if I went to a higher classification, with my initial 2 matches dropping off table completely? Do I have this right?

Patience, young grasshopper.

 

[highmaster82]

see NRA highpower rule 19.14