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Any design of pellet that is completely constructed of lead, lead alloy, zinc or zinc alloy only.
A. Silhouette “fall-when-hit” targets resettable from the firing point will be used. Silhouettes may be of typical airgun quarry, or targets appropriate to shooting sports.
B. Targets shall not be closer than 10 yard nor further than 55 yards from the firing point.
C. The Match Director shall assure that shooting lanes and physical limits of the firing points are clearly defined.
D. A clear and unobstructed view of the hit zone must be afforded from at least one shooting position.
E. Shooters may reset their own targets once they are given permission from the scorer.
A. Scoring shall be on the basis of one point for each "hit" and a zero for each miss.
B. A hit will be awarded when the target falls, any movement of the hit zone paddle which does not result in the target face plate falling will be recorded as a miss.
C. When a gun is shouldered, any discharge of air down the barrel and/or disengagement of the sear shall be recorded as a miss if the target does not fall. A shooter may announce their intention to discharge the gun into the ground without penalty of a miss.
A. Any shooting position is allowed, but the range may be set up to necessitate use of a forced position on some targets. Regardless of any prescribed position, the shooter may opt to shoot the target offhand (standing) instead. A sign declaring a forced shooting position may be used at a shooting lane.
B. If shooting OFFHAND (Standing), no rigid support from the ground to the rifle or the hand/arm supporting the rifle is allowed. The gun is to be supported solely by the hands, shoulder, and cheek.
C. KNEELING position definition: Buttocks clear of the ground, but may rest on one foot. The ‘bum bag’ or kneeling roll may be placed under the instep of the supporting foot if desired. The arm supporting the rifle may rest on the knee or leg. One knee must be touching the ground. A cloth or THIN mat is allowed for the knee on the ground. The gun is to be supported solely by the hands, shoulder, and cheek.
D. Prone: The gun is to be supported solely by the hands, shoulder, and cheek. The gun and forearm, from elbow to fingertips, must be clear of any artificial or natural support. A mat may be used if one is not provided. The body must be extended with the head towards the target. The shooter's forward forearm must form an angle of approximately 90 degrees.
E. Rifle slings may be used.
F. No form of support from the ground for the airgun and/or body may be used (e.g. bipod, benchrest, chair, tree stump, etc.).
A. The maximum height for any form of seat is 6 inches, measured with the shooter sitting on the seat.
B. The six inches is measured from the ground to the highest point of the seat.
C. The seat can only be used as a seat and not any other means of shooting support EXCEPT as a support for the instep/ankle when shooting in the kneeling position.
Note: Variations of the Rules for Shooting Position and Seating may be applied at the discretion of the Match Director in recognition of shooters desires or disabilities while ensuring that no unfair advantage is accrued. In the event an advantage is obtained, those shooters shall compete in a separate class for awards.
A. Any challenge must be made to the marshal prior to leaving the target.
B. Any dispute not resolved at that time will be referred to the Match Director whose decision will be final.
The penalty for deliberate infraction of Shoot Rules, unsafe practice, ungentlemanly conduct, or any form of cheating is disqualification.
A. The Match Director shall designate a sequence for shooting targets – by number, left-to-right, nearest-to-farthest, etc.
B. A shot on a target out of sequence shall be recorded as a miss for the correct target in sequence.
C. If the wrong target was knocked over, it shall be reset and then shooting shall resume on the correct target in sequence.
A. The Match Director and/or marshal may impose a time limit per lane or per target before or during the match. Match directors should note the use and limits of timers in the match announcement, if possible. Timers should be of the countdown type with an audible alarm when times runs out. Typical time allowed is one (1) minute per shot with one (1) minute set-up time per lane, ex. Four (4) shots on a lane equal five (5) minutes of time for that lane.
B. The timer can be started by a squad member or the shooter, and can be placed so the shooter can monitor his or her own time. Timers are to be started when the shooter: 1) sits down for a sitting shot, 2) shoulders the rifle for the first time for a kneeling/standing shot, or 3) lies down for a prone shot.
C. If a “cold” line/cease-fire is called while a timer is active, stop the timer and add an additional 15 seconds to the time remaining and restart the timer when “hot” line/resume-fire is called.
D. Any shots taken after the alarm sounds will be counted as a miss. In case of a tie with the alarm, and the squad members agree on the tie, then the shot is given to the shooter. A marshal or the Match Director will handle any disputes.
In the event of two (2) or more shooters tying for an award, a shoot-off or other tie-breaking system will take place.
In any matters arising and not covered by these rules, the Match Director's decision will be final.