NRA Rule Changes...Boards for bipod

[savageshooter86]

interesting topic. What material under the bipod have y'all found to cause the least amount of hop or jump and track better? A board with material on it or a piece of carpet or vehicle mat?

 

[memilanuk]

Not sure what you mean by 'tucking them under the flap', but I've shot at various places around the country and around the world, and have yet to see any major event that didn't allow people to put their bipod on the mat itself. At some places, it's been almost a necessity to keep from sinking into the soft material of the firing line. At any rate... I think it's pretty clear - the rules restrict the size and use of a 'board or plate', but nothing at all about the shooting mat. A mat is not solid, and I would think something like a floor mat or piece of carpet (by itself) that can be rolled up into a tube would be pretty hard to classify as a board or a plate.

I don't recommend being confrontational about local rules interpretations while you're on the firing line... but I would definitely bring it up afterwards, and ask for specific clarification - preferably in a handy copy of the rules. Sometimes match directors, although generally well-meaning volunteers, aren't necessarily familiar with the interpretation of rules for venues they don't personally compete in. For better or worse, there *is* some room for interpretation in the existing rules - good because it keeps the Book from being 3 inches thick, but bad because occasionally we see/hear of some really unusual interpretations that make some leaps of logic that are tough to follow. Heck, some of the *rules* fall under that category, depending on your personal stance on some issues.

 

[chuckbuster243]

I don't recommend being confrontational about local rules interpretations while you're on the firing line... but I would definitely bring it up afterwards, and ask for specific clarification - preferably in a handy copy of the rules. Sometimes match directors, although generally well-meaning volunteers, aren't necessarily familiar with the interpretation of rules for venues they don't personally compete in. For better or worse, there *is* some room for interpretation in the existing rules - good because it keeps the Book from being 3 inches thick, but bad because occasionally we see/hear of some really unusual interpretations that make some leaps of logic that are tough to follow. Heck, some of the *rules* fall under that category, depending on your personal stance on some issues.

I could not agree more.


I have used plywood and aluminum board and plates, floormats and carpet. I prefer plastic sheet or cutting board material. Anything that bites the feet on my bipod seems to make it jump. Or if one side bites and the other does not it can yaw to one side. But everyone has there own preference. Matt

 

[mysticplayer]

Glad I found this as I have been tracking down bits and pieces of the NRA board rule and it is NOT all in one place.

There are definitely variations on this rules on various club and match boards.

From Canada, we have a different approach to this as we shoot under ICFRA and DCRA rules. Check these if shooting at the Worlds. They ARE different.

So it seems with this update, the "board" is defined as 24"X12"X 1/2". Assume that the board (or rigid portion) is 1/2" thick. A carpet or flexy layer would not be considered in this thickness unless "overly" thick?

The true or effectual WIDTH when used in competition cannot be 2" wider then the width (or distance) of the feet of the bipod as shot in competition. If the bipod footprint changes, the board has to change to always meet this dimension.

If a flexible surface is placed under the bipod feet, there are no restrictions on sizing. Flexible meaning that it can bend and/or roll up - Alot of shooters run their skipod feet over their shooting mat. A car floor mat would fall under a flexy surface - good thing as I may have to raid the rental.

If the rigid pads are separated, what dimensions to they have to comply with?

As I am using different rules, I want to ensure that I am in compliance at the US Nationals so if there is anything that I am not understanding, would really appreciate your help.

Thanks

Jerry

 

[broncman]

3 boards of 2" differnce widths covers the entire range of my bipod. They fit nicely in the bottom of my range bag