Copperhead Projectiles to Sponsor Australian 600yd BR Championships

[Old Trev-39]

Re Rules,
The rules adopted by N.R.A.A. are set by I.B.S. that is what was submitted. The only change was the bastardisation of the 1000yd. rules by some "Aussies" in introducing marked targets some time ago. As to benches it is a Bench Rest event.
Cheers,
Trevor.

[mick_762]

i see....
so it falls outside the allowed projectiles by nraa rules being f open

Well yes and no, as its not F Open, its Benchrest Comp. Therefore NRAA caliber/powder/projectile restrictions are null and void.

of course i have the march 2017 5.0d version.i am an nraa prize shoot certified RO

Ya aint the only one. .

i just didnt see anywhere about ammunition allowed for these event,maybe i wasnt looking in the right place.

Its more like if its not written against - its in. Much less restrictive than TR / FS / FO or FTR.

ive been mainly concentrating on whats used at my club.
benches are not.we're tuff

Yeah be "cautious" with that attitude, there is a reason why TR is dying a slow death. Dont get me wrong, i am/was a TR shooter, and I have also dabbled in the "real dark side" of FO. The attitudes of TR and F Class shooters are worlds apart.

I am thinking of giving up TR and building a BR Rifle on my CG Inch action - mainly due to outdated club thinking, the "them and us" attitudes (TR vs F anything) and the pure and simple "fuck you" attitude to change.

Side note:
Yes I have tried to change things.
NTRA councillor
Darwin Rifle Club committee
Inaugural DRC coaching and mentoring sub committee Secretary.

And highly surprised and disgusted former shooter at the Wodonga Rifle Club, but thats another story.

[LoneRider]

my comments are not as a "them and us" dont get me wrong.
our club is prone only,unless by permission of nraa rules.
i know bugger all about bench rest comps,and as we dont deal with em,i havent felt the need to study up on em.
i really dont care what caliber you shoot or how you do it,so long as the ssr's are followed.
yeah,we rag on the scopies,and they rag on peeps,its all in jest and we take it that way.

any day you get to smell the powder burn,is a good day....no matter how you do it.

if you dont ask questions,how will you learn ?

[justjeff]

Lone ,

It's a different world in IBS. We have a few rules, nothing bigger than 40 cal, unless otherwise prohibited by range standing orders, which means in Qld, pretty much anything under but not including .338. The front and rear rests are not to be connected, LG is under 17lb, HG is over 17lb, but must be man portable, however it doesn't say how many men.
The sport tends to be dominated by 6 and 7 mm in light gun, and 7mm and 30 cal in heavy gun in Australia. Heavy gun tends to use large, higher BC projectiles, going pretty quick, they buck the wind the best, however on days with better conditions, the lighter, smaller cals will do well, since they are often easier to handle. The only requirement of ammunition is that it be fit for purpose, and safe, as per most range standing orders.

Just a quick primer.

Jeff

[LoneRider]

hmm thanks jeff