HELP! If I go to a registered match or super shoot. I understand I can shoot my 10.5 lb gun in three classes. Do any of these matches have a factory or hunting class - if so what are the rules (gun) weight, caliber, etc. - scope (power), rests, stock (flat or round)? Can electric controls be used on my front rest for windage and elevation??????? Many Thanks!
Super Shoot or Match rule question??????
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Danny
If you go to a registered match or the SS, they do not cater to a factory class. Factory classes are generally only catered to at club matches, and there are no standardised, sanctioned rules that I know of for a factory class. It depends what you mean by "hunting class", as there are registered hunter class BR score matches, but if you are asking about a factory hunting rifle, then no, they are not a class offered in registered matches. If your rifle complies with class rules like the 10.5lb example you quoted then you can shoot, but of course you will be competing against custom rifles.
Regarding your question on the front rest, there is nothing in the rules that specifically bans electronic controls on a rest so far as I know (electronic triggers are specifically banned under many sanctioning bodies rules). However you should read through the relevant rules for both rifles and rest to make sure the equipment you plan to use is legal. If you can post specifics of the rest, then it may be easier to answer.
It sounds like you have an interest in shooting registered BR matches, and are looking for a place to start. I would strongly urge you to go to the nearest match, introduce yourself to the organisers and competitors, and see a match in operation. I am sure that people in attendance will be able to answer specific questions you may have, and also help you to get started.
As long as you don't interrupt people while they are about to shoot a relay, or head to the line to set up, then you will find BR people will go out of their way to help you get started.
http://nbrsa.org/sites/default/files/RuleBook_ByLawsV38_0.pdf
http://internationalbenchrest.com/downloads/IBS_Rule_Book_12b_Revised_2012.pdf
If you go to a registered match or the SS, they do not cater to a factory class. Factory classes are generally only catered to at club matches, and there are no standardised, sanctioned rules that I know of for a factory class. It depends what you mean by "hunting class", as there are registered hunter class BR score matches, but if you are asking about a factory hunting rifle, then no, they are not a class offered in registered matches. If your rifle complies with class rules like the 10.5lb example you quoted then you can shoot, but of course you will be competing against custom rifles.
Regarding your question on the front rest, there is nothing in the rules that specifically bans electronic controls on a rest so far as I know (electronic triggers are specifically banned under many sanctioning bodies rules). However you should read through the relevant rules for both rifles and rest to make sure the equipment you plan to use is legal. If you can post specifics of the rest, then it may be easier to answer.
It sounds like you have an interest in shooting registered BR matches, and are looking for a place to start. I would strongly urge you to go to the nearest match, introduce yourself to the organisers and competitors, and see a match in operation. I am sure that people in attendance will be able to answer specific questions you may have, and also help you to get started.
As long as you don't interrupt people while they are about to shoot a relay, or head to the line to set up, then you will find BR people will go out of their way to help you get started.
http://nbrsa.org/sites/default/files/RuleBook_ByLawsV38_0.pdf
http://internationalbenchrest.com/downloads/IBS_Rule_Book_12b_Revised_2012.pdf
Danny where have you ben hiding? We have not seen you at Delphos in a long time. So get out from under that rock and get to the match's.
On your question the NBRSA or the IBS doesn't recognize a "factory" class. Some registered match's may have a factory class running at the same time as the registered match, but it is not part of the sanctioning body. The rules to this class is dependent on the club that is putting on the match and the match director. I only know of one registered match where they did such a thing and that was Shelby County Deer Hunters, and this was something that had no success, not a single "factory "class shooter shot in the match. There was foaks that came and watched, and said next time they would shoot in this class, but so far there has been no takers.
As far as your rest, I would think that it would pass for use in a NBRSA/IBS match. I would take it and a back up, and show the match director, and referee's prior to the match's, and let them decide. As long as the rest of the rest follows rules, such as sands bag, and not connected to the rear bag, and so forth no one would bat an eye. There are people with hydraulic windage controls, joy sticks and so forth, and I don't see where an electronic controlled rest would be at any advantage.
On your question the NBRSA or the IBS doesn't recognize a "factory" class. Some registered match's may have a factory class running at the same time as the registered match, but it is not part of the sanctioning body. The rules to this class is dependent on the club that is putting on the match and the match director. I only know of one registered match where they did such a thing and that was Shelby County Deer Hunters, and this was something that had no success, not a single "factory "class shooter shot in the match. There was foaks that came and watched, and said next time they would shoot in this class, but so far there has been no takers.
As far as your rest, I would think that it would pass for use in a NBRSA/IBS match. I would take it and a back up, and show the match director, and referee's prior to the match's, and let them decide. As long as the rest of the rest follows rules, such as sands bag, and not connected to the rear bag, and so forth no one would bat an eye. There are people with hydraulic windage controls, joy sticks and so forth, and I don't see where an electronic controlled rest would be at any advantage.
UBR has a sanctioned factory class and no rest restrictions other than it has to be a two piece rest in all but unlimited class.
You better have a good shooting factory rifle, too.
http://ultimatebenchrest.com/
You better have a good shooting factory rifle, too.
http://ultimatebenchrest.com/
82boy said:
Oh, that's not a problem. UBR is always looking to expand, and it's very inexpensive and easy to get started holding UBR sanctioned matches. If you have a range nearby, and want to try it, I encourage anyone to go to the UBR website that I linked, and call Danny Hensley to find out about getting started.
That's a very good point that they have going for them...Everything about it is easy...from getting started to the actual rules....Everything except for beating the guy next to you.
]The rules are meant to allow anyone that wants to shoot..to shoot, but there are classes for anything from factory rifles to rail guns.
If you want to shoot, take the bull by the horns and shoot.
It's much easier than getting started with the other organizations.....no reason left not to try it.
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