Fly Shoots

[malcolm]

Here we go fellas, note this down in the diary's.
Does this weekend clash with Little River?
Malcolm

SSAA SYDNEY BRANCH, hosts
The SYDNEY BENCHREST FLY CHAMPIONSHIPS
SATURDAY 3 & SUNDAY 4 MAY 2008
* Trophies * * Competitor Patches * * BBQ Lunch *

Weekend Outline: This event will consist of both separate Rimfire and Centrefire fly events.

Note: - Over the weekend, please ensure you sign in at the range prior to handling firearms.

- Shooters licence, Safe storage, Spotting scopes, Eye & Ear protection, etc are your responsibility.....

SATURDAY RIMFIRE FLY SYDNEY CHAMPIONSHIPS
SILVERDALE RANGE (Western Sydney) located 4km down Avoca Rd.

8.00am: Arrival and sign on. No entries accepted after 8.30am
8.30am: WARM UP- Unlimited shots in 10minutes. 1 target only – not to count.

Event: Rimfire Fly, 5 business targets @ 200 to count (Open Class) - 40rnds.

This event is shot on a non-splash metal plate range. Each shooter, per detail, will have 1 business target, and 1 plain/blank sighting sheet. 5 business shots to score on target, and 3 sighters (max) on sighter sheet per detail.

Note: - This event is shot in details, relays and bench numbers. This is allocated at sign on, and fixed all day.

Trophies: - Top 10 for event aggregate.

- Smallest group trophy, Highest target score trophy.

Rules: This is an open class event, and any LR Rimfire rifle with any sights permitted. No rails allowed – rifle must be shot of 2 separate rest systems (typically pedestal front and sandbag rear). Each detail is 7 minutes long. In this 7 minutes, you will fire your 5 business shots, and 3 optional sighting shots.

Range Particulars: This is a dedicated benchrest range. Fixed concrete benches under a sheltered firing line.. Chairs etc provided. You will need to provide all shooting equipment and requirements. Ammo available at the range for a fee. Snacks and drinks available from canteen. Sausage sizzle lunch free.

SUNDAY CENTREFIRE FLY SYDNEY CHAMPIONSHIPS
HORNSBY RANGE (Northern Sydney)

Take Galston turn at Hookhams Corner. After turn, follow signposted route indicating Hornsby Rifle Range or Mt Wilga Hospital. Range road entrance adjacent to the hospital. Please obey speed signs.
7.30am Arrival and sign on. No entries accepted after 8.30am
8.30am: WARM UP- Unlimited shots in 10minutes. 1 target only – not to count. Depending on entries, this warm up target/phase may be scrapped for a single 5minute application sighting session on 4x4 targets to save time.

Event: Centrefire Fly, 5 business targets @ 500m to count - 40rnds incl 3 sighters per target.

This event is shot on a butts/target gallery type range that does not allow for metal splash plates. Each shooter, per detail, will have 1 business target, and 1 plain/blank sighting sheet on a 4x4 screen. 5 business shots to score on target, and 3 sighters (max) on sighter sheet per detail. When a sighting shot is fired onto the sighter sheet, that target is pulled, spotted (with golf tee) then put back up for firers view. Shots are NOT spotted on business/scoring target (the target is left up).

Note: - This event is shot in details, relays and bench numbers. This is allocated at sign on, and fixed all day.

Gun Classes: - Light Fly Benchrest Gun - 17lb max mass, unlimited config, no muzzle break, max 8mm.

- Open Fly Benchrest Gun - Unlimited mass, unlimited config, no muzzle break, max 8mm.

Note: Almost any, and every, rifle will fit into the above categories. 8mm cal max is a range licence limitation.

Trophies:

- Top 10 event aggregate Outright (irrespective of gun class).

- Top 3 in Light Gun Class event aggregate.

- Smallest group trophy, Highest target score trophy, (irrespective of gun class).

Rules: No rails allowed – rifle must be shot of 2 separate rest systems (typically pedestal front and sandbag rear). Each detail is 7 minutes long. In this 7 minutes, you will fire your 5 business shots, and 3 optional sighting shots.

Range Particulars: This is a fixed target line range. Benches are portable type, in open weather, on a grass ground held down with sand bags. Firing line shelter and chairs are provided (hat, sunscreen and umbrella or shade gazebo recommended). You will need to provide all shooting equipment and requirements. We recommend you come fully loaded and self sufficient for a fantastic day of shooting. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Cost: Saturday Rimfire $23 – Jnrs $15. Sunday Centrefire $30 per class – Jnrs $20.

* * * NO NEED TO PRE-NOMINATE. JUST SHOW UP ON THE DAY....... * * *

Fees include a free basic BBQ sausage sizzle lunch both days. Drinks and snacks extra.

Accommodation is available around town and in local area – self to organise.

Extra info on either events etc, David Waters AH) 02 4739 6422, e-mail: david@aihpa.com

* * * Note: Organisers reserve the right to change the event or schedule without notice *