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The 2024 IR 50/50 Nationals Fairchance Gun Club Pa. 27-28- and 29 September 2024 (Things you may want to know)!!!

My first post covered what you need to know so now I'm going to add some things you may want to know.

The classes:

I realize this is old hat for many readers but perhaps there are some that do not know about IR 50/50 classes.

The IR 50/50 Sporter is the most evolved RFBR rifle we shoot today. Many believe it rivals the accuracy of our much heavier rifles including the unlimited rifles.

The sporter cannot weigh more than 7.5 lbs. including the scope. The scope cannot be more than 6.5 power. It has to have a wooden stock, and the forearm cannot be flat, or more than 2 1/4 inches wide. It must be shot off sandbags front and rear. It has to have a clip that will hold at least three rounds. It cannot have a separate tuner or muzzle device.

Even with all of these restrictions you will be amazed by how well some guys can shoot these sporters.

The 10.5 lb. rifle is only restricted in weight but also must be shot off sandbags front and rear. No scope power restrictions.

The 13.5 lb. rifle cannot weigh more than 13.5 lbs. and must also be shot off sandbags front and rear.

Most guys use their 10.5 lb. rifle for the 10.5 lb. class and the 13.5 lb. class. It has been debated for years if doing that puts you at a disadvantage.

If the rifles you own don't meet these restrictions don't worry.

The unlimited class is just that unlimited. Basically, if you can drag it to the bench, you can shoot it.

The factory class: Is not covered in the current rulebook but
I received this from a Match Director friend, so I think it is accurate.

Factory: Rifle must be of a factory produced action with a matched factory stamped barrel, and a factory stock. No custom manufactured actions, barrels or stocks. No Vudoo or any other custom barreled rifles. Two-piece rest setup required. Rear Rest must be full rear sandbag. Rear bag needs to be 3X3" minimum and filled with sand or heavy sand. No thin sandbags attached to a hard material. No mechanical rear rest, sandbags only. Front rest may not be attached to the bench. No tuners. The barrel must be made out of one piece of metal with no attachments except for the action. , a nut to secure the barrel to the action, and the factory thread protector for threaded barrels. Factory sights are allowed and do not have to be removed. Use of electronic or remotely actuated triggers is prohibited.

TKH
 
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In factory class are attachments allowed on forend to make it flat. No written rules to tell. Most ranges don't allow them but some do. Would be nice if there were written rules.
 
In factory class are attachments allowed on forend to make it flat. No written rules to tell. Most ranges don't allow them but some do. Would be nice if there were written rules.
I agree it would be nice if the rule book was up to date and included complete information. But with what we have I would think you would be able to add a spacer to the factory stock. But at this point I’m just guessing.
TKH
 
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This has to have been ruled on before now. match directors surely have had this happen. Would be nice to know before the nationals.
 
Hello, thanks for the heads-up. Do you know if the range allows non-members (members in good standing of other NRA/CMP accredited clubs) to arrive a day early for practice / acclimation on this range ? Thank you.
 
The range does not require membership. Which events do you plan on shooting. The Sporter Nationals will be in Friday so the range will be open after that event for a while. It may also be open for awhile on Thursday. I’ll check it out and report back.
TKH
 
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Just going by last year, the range was open for practice on Thursday afternoon.

Scott
 
Any idea what they charge to shoot this match?
There is actually 4 matches. Each class is its own match. Each one will shoot 6 targets.

The normal price is 10.00 per target or $60.00 per match for state or National matches.

Club matches normally charge $ 20.00 to $25.00 for three target matches.

If you shoot all four of the National matches you will spend $240.00. I doubt many, if any will shoot all the matches.

To win the Champ of Champions you need to shoot the Sporter, 3-Gun, and unlimited matches.

TKH
 

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