March 1, 2014

LONG RANGE RIMFIRE PHILIPPINES (LRRP) COMPETITION HANDBOOK

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PURPOSE OF THE LRRP COMPETITION HANDBOOK SERIES 2014

This Handbook is created as a guide for all, in an effort to standardize the rules of Long Range Rimfire Competitions (under the auspices of LRRP) and its interpretation such that any shooter can join any LRRP match and expect the same rules and standards anywhere in the country (Philippines) and hopefully in the future - the world. In this effort as the founding organization of the discipline, the LRRP is responsible for holding the annual LRRP national competition and other major competitions as it sees fit. The LRRP is responsible for keeping the rules fair and the matches safe and reasonable in terms of difficulty and costs. . It must ensure that the focus of the sport is in one s skill and does not become an equipment race or too much of physical marathon instead of a shooting sport. It must push the shooters limits in terms of distance, and knowledge of ones equipment and environment. The LRRP should strive to produce flexible and all around shooters by exposing them to different environments, scenarios, and challenges without forgetting the basics of Distance, Accuracy, and Speed (given the time element) hence Diligentis (Accuracy), Eminus (at a distance) , and Celeritas (Speed in this case speed in relation to distance not IPSC speed). The LRRP group is responsible for keeping the sport fun and enjoyable otherwise it is not worth doing.

II.

OBJECTIVES OF THIS HANDBOOK

1. To provide standardized rules and formats that make available a safe and level playing field for shooters of all ages and for whatever rifle you have. 2. To provide a set of standardized rules and guidelines to help Range Officers, Course Designers, and Organizers in setting up Competitions to a particular standard to be able to adequately cater to our shooters needs and their safety.

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THE SPORT AND ITS HISTORY

THE SPORT LRRP matches are about enjoying and understanding the rudiments and rituals in shooting Long Range. It is reading or calculating the distance to the target (if not given). It is tuning your rifle to hit the distance. It is adjusting your optics based on your bullets trajectory, compensating for the wind, any angle, any shadow or light, trying to hold the rifle steady in any position including standing kneeling, squatting, sitting, prone, or any unorthodox positions or solution reflective of the scenario, and finally it is about hitting the targets from 50 meters to 300 meters and beyond. It is knowing and doing Long Range Rimfire shooting not just reading about it. It is affordable long range shooting.

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There are no alibis for failed personal equipment or bullets in this sport, so make sure of your equipment and constantly check it you only have one chance. Targets are anything from paper targets to metal (fall to score) targets. The main objective of this sport is enjoying and mastering Long Range shooting by getting involved and enjoying the camaraderie of your fellow shooters and organizers. ITS HISTORY LRRP matches started in November of 2009 and after several matches, and after getting a following the rules and this handbook were finally made for all to use.

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LRRP COMPETITION RULES

I. BASIC DIVISIONS, CATEGORIES, AND CLASSES
Match Types - There will be two types of matches held: Classic (Regular) matches Advanced matches

Essentially the two match types (Classic and Advanced) will have the same rules except for the rifle accessories, target sizes, target distance declaration, and target distances. Divisions Usually we only have an Open Division (to save costs and come out with the rankings fast), but: We usually do not differentiate between semi auto and bolt rifles as the course formats will and should not differentiate from the two and must give equal chances for the both to succeed we open them up to two divisions (semi-auto and bolt ) only if the sponsors wish to give out more trophies / prizes and are willing to fund the extra manpower needed to compute the ranking , otherwise there is only one division. This is an option for the organizers. New Divisions if any will be based on Equipment. (scoped or unscoped, lever action, semiauto, bolt, bipod or no bipod, etc. this must be incorporated in the course design and announced when the course is announced ie no surprise divisions on the day of the shoot.) To open up a new division there must be a minimum of at least 5 participants- otherwise the will be absorbed at the discretion of the match director into one division.

Classes We usually have only one class - the Overall Class, but: Again depending on the match sponsors and number of participants the suggested classes of entry are as follows: Junior (not yet 17 on the 1st of January) Senior Ladies Senior Men Veteran (60 years or older on the 1st of January)

The suggested classes are suggestions only, please feel free to add more classes if financially capable. Competitors can also participate as a team with a team comprised of a maximum of 3 members. ADDITIONAL CLASSES The Match Director may provide additional classes to any of the divisions. These classes are generally based on participant types. Classes are generally only offered if there are enough shooters Page 4 of 20

to justify them ( at least five) . Examples of additional classes could be Military, PNP, or even Foreign shooters. Match Directors should determine the specifics of any category/classes they wish to make available at a particular match and outline them in the match briefer prior to the match. CONSOLIDATING DIVISION/CLASSES The Match Director may consolidate divisions or classes when there are insufficient shooters in a division or class. For instance, if there are only 2 lever action division shooters, they could be consolidated into either the semi-auto Division of they may be consolidated into the Open Category if there are no other divisions. The decision as to when and what consolidations are done is that of the Match Director. TEAM COMPETITIONS One can create or include a team prize for the match especially for the regionals and the Nationals. The team should consist of three shooters who are regular attending members in good standing of the club of that region. The team score should be comprised of the all team member scores. Teams must be announced and formed on or before registration. One cannot form a team once the match has begun. The number of teams per region is open to the organizers decision as to how many it can comfortably handle. Minimum number is one per region. ADMINISTRATION Any concession requests regarding handicap or equipment should be delivered to the Match Director by a minimum of 24 hours prior to the match commencement. MATCH DIRECTOR In any matters arising and not covered by these rules, the Match Directors decision will be final. GLOSSARY: Match two types, either Classic or Advanced , consists of a minimum of one stage . The total sum of each individual stage times a factor if necessary will be accumulated to declare a match winner. Stage a subset of the Match, a separately timed and scored component of the match. String a subset of the Stage , a separately timed and scored component of the stage. Penalties For hostages, for late shots, for early shots, etc cannot exceed the highest points award for a target hit. Total score for one stage cannot be a negative all negative stage scores will become a zero. Strings may have negative scores. As you can see the matches can cater to a simple one division with an open class to one match with several divisions and several classes it is up to the organizers, the sponsors, and the number of expected participants to determine the extent of the divisions and classes.

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II.

SAFETY

As is the case in all shooting sports, safety on the range is of the utmost importance and must be strictly implemented. A. No rifle (loaded or unloaded/ cocked or uncocked) may at any time be pointed in the direction of people or animals and including the shooter. Each shooter is responsible for his or her direction of fire and the safety towards others. When on the firing line the 180 rule applies. B. No rifle will be cocked or loaded until a shot is ready to be fired downrange and as instructed by the RO. Rifles must face downrange while being loaded. C. When not firing the bolt/lever must be in the open position and an empty chamber safety flag installed. No magazine inserted. D. When carrying a rifle it should be pointed up or down, unless in a closed case or bag. If carried in an open rifle carrier, the cocking bolt/lever shall at all times be in the open or partially in the open position, no magazine inserted, and there must have an empty chamber safety flag in it. E. During the actual shoot when moving between shooting boxes if so required, either safety must be on or bolt should be open and finger out of the trigger area. F. Non-participants are not allowed on the shooting line. G. Children or pets are not allowed on range during competitions unless accompanied by and under the control of a responsible adult. Should the child or the per prove unruly and be considered a distraction or a safety risk, both adult and child/or pet will be asked to leave the range for the good of all. H. Junior Shooters must be cleared by the RO by being instructed on RANGE SAFETY. I. No alcohol or drugs may be consumed before or during the days competition until the last shot is fired. This excludes prescribed medication. Please enforce said safety rules strictly any violation of the safety rules should be dealt with a Disqualification from the match and when warrented the violator asked to leave the range.

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IV.

EQUIPMENT
RIFLES Any 22 LR caliber rifle be it semi-auto, bolt, lever, or toggle action that is deemed safe (safe meaning will not fire when bolt is slammed, slapped in the rear, and must have a working safety if any - The safety mechanism must be functioning. The test will be to cock the rifle and put the safety on and pull the trigger once and twice; then put the safety off all without the rifle firing). Stocks can be fully adjustable or a plain sporter stock. No weight or barrel length restrictions. No full auto rifles are allowed. No butt hooks allowed. TRIGGER S No restriction on trigger pull weight of the rifle, the trigger mechanism must, at all times, function safely. Safely being defined as not firing when the bolt is slammed or rifle is cocked or is slammed vigorously. Trigger and/or trigger shoes that extend beyond the width of the trigger guard are prohibited.

SIGHTS Any form of sighting system may be used with the exception of laser sights and sights with integrated range finding lasers. No separate device, designed specifically for range finding may be used by the shooter or the audience unless otherwise allowed in the course design of the match. Only in the Advanced matches are electronic range finding systems allowed and they must not be integrated or attached to the scope.

AMMUNITION Any 22 LR ammo with heads made of lead or lead alloy or a similar material may be used. Any pellets with steel inserts or material will not be allowed. Other rimfire ammo such as 17 HMR or the like or 22 magnuns are not allowed. Bullets that will destroy our metal targets are not allowed. MAGAZINES Depending on the course, one will only be allowed to load 5 rounds per magazine if there are no instructions contrary to this issue. The course or match designer may specify that 10 rounds may be loaded per magazine otherwise we limit it to five rounds. Loading more will make one disqualified from the course. Do not carry more than what is required for the stage or string, otherwise this will result in a disqualification.

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EQUIMENT INSPECTION The organizers reserve the right to test any Rifle used for safety or inspection purposes . This can be done before, during, or after the shoot at the Match Directors or ROs discretion.

All rifles must be inspected at the registration desk wherein they will be tested for safety. Firearms must be serviceable and safe. Range Officers may demand examination of a competitors firearm or related equipment, at any time, to check they are functioning safely. If any such item is declared unserviceable or unsafe by a Range Officer, it must be withdrawn from the match until the item is repaired to the satisfaction of the Range Master. The safety mechanism must be functioning. The test will be to cock the rifle and put the safety on and pull the trigger once and twice; then put the safety off all without the rifle firing. No working safety - the shooter will not be allowed to use the rifle until it is adequately fixed. RIFLES ACCESSORIES ALLOWED Only the following attachments are allowed on the rifle: a. A single rifle sling no additional straps allowed. A single rifle sling is permitted and must be attached to the rifle at a minimum of one (at the front of the receiver) and a maximum of two points when a shot is taken. The sling cannot be hooked up to any other part of the rifle or body (three point tactical slings not allowed). A sling attached to the rifle in front and then attached to the forearm of the shooter via a loop is allowed. b. Spirit level c. Sunshade on Scope d. Scope enhancer (rubber) e. Thermometer f. Wind indicator (non- electronic) g. Vertical fore grip h. Bipod i. Magazines j. Any form of muzzle break/tuner/flash hider Attachments can be adjusted, added or removed during the course of the competition. If the item is not in the above list it is not allowed. For the Classic matches no additional equipment , electronic or other, may be used to assist the shooter in evaluating the wind or other weather conditions. This includes Ipads, Iphones or other electronic devices used to compute ballistic trajectories do your homework before coming to the computation. You can have notes taped to the rifle or in your clothing to assist in the ballistics. Note you can use the other equipment provided you are not in the shooters area/ box. Page 8 of 20

For Advanced matches the following additional accessories may be used if allowed in the course design: a. Ipad, Iphone, or a calculator used to compute ballistic trajectories b. Range finder c. Wind gauge d. Rear Sand socks/bags must be able to carry or attached to the rifle when starting cannot be put into position prior to start of the stage. For the above items if used in the shooters box or area this must be used only within the time limit for the string or stage. CLOTHING Any type of clothing, glove or foot ware is allowed, provided, it is not a hazard to the shooter or others. No competitive shooting jackets are allowed. Clothing may be padded to reduce the pressure of the rifle stock resting on the arm or knee. Separate pads may be worn over nonpadded clothing. Gloves may not contain any rigid material extending beyond the wrist or in the glove. Elbow and knee pads are allowed subject to the above paragraph. The use of shooting glove is allowed subject to the above paragraph. TARGETS MAXIMUM NUMBER OF TARGETS PER STAGE CLASSIC 15 Targets ADVANCE - Unlimited

LRRP APPROVED PAPER TARGETS Those approved by LRRP which can be downloaded from the LRRP website section entitled Official Match Targets. These are different from the LRRP practice and fun shoot targets Paper targets must have scoring lines and non-scoring borders clearly marked on the face of the target, however, scoring lines and non-scoring borders should not be visible by the naked eye beyond a distance of 10 meters (32.81 feet). The face of paper no-shoots must include a sufficiently distinguishable non-scoring border. In the absence of perforations or other suitable markings, the Range Master must order that all affected targets have a replacement non-scoring border drawn or fitted thereon. Various sizes of paper targets may be used the most common are printed on bond paper (letter size) or on A3 paper. The recommend size of the ten ring equivalent is based on the 10 ring formula of 2 moa plus one inch, which is applied in tranches of 50 Page 9 of 20

meters starting from 100 meters onwards. For 25 to 49 it is a minimum of 1.5 inches , for 50-99 it is a minimum of 2 inches. Specifically they are as follows: Meters Recommended Minimum 10 Ring Equivalent Target Size ( in Inches) Classic 25 -50 50.1- 100 100.1-150 150.1-200 200.1-250 250.1-300 300.1 -350 350.1-400 400.1-450 450.1 -500 1.5 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 7.0 Advance 1.5 1.5 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 7.0 7.0 10.0 10.0

Please note this is the ten ring equivalent and our targets not only have a ten ring , but also an eight ring, and a five ring. So they are definitely large then the above. Paper targets must never be required to receive more than 5 hits before being scored and patched. When the scoring area of a paper target is to be partially hidden, course designers must simulate hard cover in one of the following ways: a. By actually hiding a portion of the target . b. By physically cutting targets to remove the portion deemed to be hidden by hard cover. Such targets must be fitted with a replacement non-scoring border, which must extend the full width of the cut scoring area . c. By painting or taping the portion of the target deemed to be hidden by hard cover a single and visibly contrasting color. d. Hard cover (and overlapping no-shoots) must not completely hide the highest scoring zone on a partially hidden paper target. Scoring for the paper targets is if your bullet hole touches the line then you get the higher point; and for hostages if it touches the line you get a hostage hit. There are instances wherein you can get both a target hit and a hostage hit if the bullet hole encompasses or touches both. Page 10 of 20

Both Classic and Advance will use the same paper targets

LRRP APPROVED METAL TARGETS Approved metal targets for use in LRRP Rifle matches include any metal target that provides an adequate method of determining hits or misses other than by falling (self-indicating hits). Scoring metal targets by listening for hits is not permitted. They either must fall, spin, or send an electronic signal of sorts. Various sizes of metal plates may be used. Recommended sizes are 3 inches for 100 meters, 6 inches for 200 meters, 12 inches for 300 meters, and 4 by 4 feet for 400 meters. Minimum recommend size is based on 2 moa plus one inch for 100 onwards for 25-49 meters 1.5 inches; for 50-99 meters two inches. Specifically they are as follows:

Meters 25 -50 50.1-100 100.1-150 150.1-200 200.01-250 250.1-300 300.1 -350 350.1 -400 400.1 -450 450.1-500

10 ring Target Size formula (in Inches) 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8 9 10 11

Recommended Minimum Classic Advanced 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 5.0 12.0 1.5 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 18.0 18.0

Scoring metal targets must be shot and fall or overturn or self-indicate to score. Scoring metal targets which accidentally turn edge-on or sideways or which a Range Officer deems have fallen or overturned or self-indicated due to a shot on the apparatus supporting them or for any other accidental reason, will be treated as range equipment failure (see Rule 4.6.1).

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Frangible Targets Frangible targets, such as balloons, clay pigeons or tiles, may be used in LRRP Rifle matches. Frangible targets must break with a visible piece missing or separated from the original target to be counted for score, ballons must burst or fully deflate to score.

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RANGE AND THE COURSE

COURSE OF FIRE (COF) A match can consist of one stage based on any of the three basic formats, or multiple stages using any of the formats. The formats are as follows: a. BASICS usually 25 shots broken down into 5 strings shooter must shoot each string of 5 shots in a specified position. The position can be standing, kneeling, squatting, sitting, prone, barricade left or right, shooting with the gun horizontal on a bag, etc. . Targets can be paper or metal (resettable or complete fall). No more than 5 shots and 5 targets per string. One minute per 5 shots - targets can be as near as 10 meters (paper) and as far as allowed. The Basics can be as little as 5 shots or one string or as many as you want as long as it is in multiples of 5 one can even insert a minimum of one reload per string. Idea behind here is to instill basics into our shooters forcing them to shoot in positions that they must become familiar with or at least try. Again diversity in the form of positions, distances, and difficulties is encouraged. Your starting positions can be any of three rifle starting positions plus can be either started standing or into the basic positions as mandated by the course and the ability of the participants. We usually limit the range from 25 to 100 meters but this is entirely up to the course designer. b. STANDARDS - Freestyle course limited to a maximum of 15 targets. Time is computed based on one minute for every 5 rounds. Usually all metal targets of the knock down to score variety or a hostage laden paper target to be shot at a difficult angle. Starting positions as chosen by the course designers. For those wanting more targets to shoot have two or three of the standard exercises on different terrains and wind conditions. By limiting each exercise to 15 rounds we then limit the magazines to three or less depending on capacity for the stage. We also speed up the matches by doing so. By limiting the magazines to 5 rounds we force a reload on the shooter.

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Range for this type of shoot is from 50 meters all the way to the limits but we usually keep this midrange. c. MASTERS Freestyle - consists of one target per string five rounds per stage . This is usually a long long distance shoot wherein for each string a shooter has five chances to hit one specific target. If he gets it on the first shot he gets 100 points, if he gets it on the second shot he gets 80 points or minus 20, 3rd shot 60 points, 4th shots 40 points, 5 th shot 20 points ; or 1st hit 10 points, 2nd hit 8 points, 3rd hit 6 points, 4th hit 4 points, or 5th hit 2 points (whatever the course designer chooses or designs in effect in relation to the overall match). Again one minute per 5 shots starting position determined by course designer. We usually use a metal plate for this with a hit indicator. Compared to the Standards the Masters exercise usually will have forced difficult positions (freestyle but shooting through a low window) , smaller targets, strong wind conditions, and no point of reference for getting 2nd shots in in other words difficult.

BASIC RULES: TIME One minute per 5 shots. (Virginia Count with a fixed time essentially ) Time can be extended specially for the technical shots in the Advance matches. For 5 shots the time cannot be shortened. For 10 shots or more the time may be shortened by 15% - designers option.

NUMBER OF ROUNDS ALLOWED/CARRIED ON PERSON -Usually 5 rounds per magazines unless if otherwise stated in the course design. As this is predominantly a Virginia count with fixed time 5 targets will require 5 bullets shooter cannot carry an additional bullet in case he drops a bullet or he has a dud. He cannot carry an extra load on his body. If he drops a bullet he can pick it up and reuse it. No alibi except a range alibi. RIFLE LOAD CONDITIONS USED IN STARTING POSITIONS- Are as follows: 1. Option 1 Fully loaded magazine filled and fitted, chamber loaded, bolt or action cocked, and safety engaged (if the rifle is designed to have one) 2. Option 2 Loaded but chamber empty magazine filled and fitted, but chamber empty and the action closed. 3. Option 3 Unloaded fixed magazines must be empty, detachable magazines removed and chambers empty . Action may be open or closed.

Courses of fire may require ready conditions which are different to those stated above. In such cases, the required ready condition must be clearly stated in the written stage briefing. Magazines unless specified as a Match requirement should be loaded only with five rounds. Written stage briefings may stipulate number of rounds and when the firearm is Page 13 of 20

to be loaded or when mandatory reloads are required. Some matches will state specifically that, a competitor may or may not be restricted on the number of rounds to be loaded or reloaded in a rifle this has to be stated otherwise it is 5 rounds per magazine. We are trying to promote accuracy and not spray and pray technique hence the limitation on the number of rounds.

SHOOTER /RIFLE STARTING POSTIIONS are as follows: 1. Standing unless otherwise indicated all starting positions will be in the standing position with the strong hand on the cheek rest of the rifle , the butt touching the hip, and the weak hand holding the forearm of the rifle. Rifle can be in option 1, 2, or 3 load condition. Match course must say start in prone otherwise one must start in the standing position and on signal go to prone. 2. Kneeling, Squatting, Sitting If so indicated to start at these positions barrel must be parallel to the ground and butt as close to the hip as possible. Weak hand on the forearm and the strong hand on the cheek piece. 3. Prone if so indicated to start at this position shooter may align rifle to the target and go prone both strong hand and weak hand to touch each others opposite fingers in a praying position with the rifle rested underneath or beside (Hail Mary position) UPON signal shooter may engage. SANDBAGS -If starting from the prone position or any position wherein the shooter is allowed to start with the rifle on a sandbag - shooter may thump rifle into the sandbag but must not turn or move the sandbag. Shooter unless the rules specifically state must use the sandbag supplied as is where is without moving it. He may put his bipod on it. The RO must ensure that the sandbag position is the same for every shooter. VEGETATION AND OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS - Shooter cannot clear any obstruction ahead such grass or other vegetation unless it is a hazard which will endanger the shooter or others. Shooter has to take it as it lies, and try to shoot around it or above it without violating any rules. INABILITY TO GO PRONE OR OTHER POSITIONS - If a shooter cannot physically get into the kneeling, squatting, prone, or any difficult position due to a physical disability, the default position will be the standing unsupported position provided it does not give shooter any undue advantage . The shooter will take the shot standing unsupported plus a 10 second penalty (the time for the string minus 10 seconds). This has to be approved by the Match Director and indicated in the score card upon registration. TARGET PLACEMENT Targets shall be placed at distances of between 25 meters and 300 500 meters from the firing line depending on Match type.. Targets may be placed at higher or lower elevation to the firing line, but at all times must be fully visible from all shooting positions and face the shooter at a 90 degree angle (plus or minus 5 degrees). Page 14 of 20

DISTANCE Target distance may be indicated as in the course of fire or in the range this will be a known distance course, if the range is not given this will be an unknown distance course. Depending on the match and course design for an unknown distance course for the Classics a reticle system such as the mildot will have to be used, the size of the target or what is beside it will be given or may not. As of now all Classic courses will be known distance courses only, Advance courses will have both known and unknown distance targets. For the advance course electronic range finders may be used unless otherwise indicated. Some Advance courses may require reticle ranging or other methods aside from electronic range finders. Again it is the option of the course designers. PRACTICE /SIGHTING IN RANGE Normally no zeroing will be allowed on the day of the match. All zeroing should be the day or days prior. Again this is the option of the match organizers provided they have the safety officers and the extra range to do so. SHOOTING LINE The shooting line/ box are indicated by a clear lines on the ground or a facsimile of a line or box, which a competitor must shoot from. When shooting, the barrel of a rifle may be in front of this line but no part of the rifle, rifle accessories, or the shooters body should touch the earth beyond the lines. A shooter may step on the line as long as his body or the rifle or its accessories do not touch anything beyond the lines. PENALTIES The penalty for a deliberate infraction of the Match Rules, unsafe practice, accidental discharge, ungentlemanly conduct, or any form of cheating is disqualification, and at the discretion of the Match Director being told to leave the event and the range outright. Extra bullets loaded into a magazine or carried on a person during a string will mean a disqualification and will be considered a deliberate infraction of the match rules. Continuous infractions can also lead to being banned from LRRP sanctioned matches at the recommendation of the Match Directors. For hostage hits, for late shots, for early shots, etc. cannot exceed the highest points awarded for a target hit although this doubles as we will not count the penalized shot (highest score) on the target. For an early shot a shooter will be penalized by a minus 10 plus one shot not being counted ( the highest point). Total score for one stage cannot be a negative all negative stage scores will become a zero. Strings may have negative scores.

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VI.

COMPETITON PROPER
MATCH START /RESTART A match starts are indicated in the COF and invitations sent out. MATCH END/CEASEFIRE A course or a match can be closed or go into ceasefire status for the following reasons: Inclement weather endangering the safety of the shooters Fog, Floods, etc. Last shooter finishes earlier than expected.

Match can reopen once weather improves otherwise it can be moved to another day. SQUADDING As much as possible early registration is encouraged so squadding can be implemented and the match will be able to be handled efficiently. DISPUTED SCORES A. Any challenge must be made to the RO prior to leaving the stage. B. Any dispute not resolved at that time will be referred to the Match Director whose decision will be final.

TIED SCORES In the event of two (2) or more shooters tying for an award, a shoot-off or other tie-breaking system will take place. The match director will set up one target at a distance and competitors with tied scores will shoot off as follows: o o o o o One round by each tied competitor in any position. If undecided, one round by each remaining competitor from the sitting position. If still undecided, one round by each remaining competitor from the squatting position. If still undecided, one round by each remaining competitor from the kneeling position. If still undecided, competitors continue shooting from the standing position until all award placements have been determined.

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UNACCEPTABLE FIRING LINE CONDUCT Coaching or barracking or harassing of a competitor in a competition is prohibited. This conduct will not be tolerated. Rifles will NOT be shared on the firing line as this will give the second user an advantage in terms of determining the adjustments needed to hit the target.

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SUMMARY OF RIFLE SPECS

1 2 3 Rifle chambered for Butt stock hook or similar devices Adjustable butt (this refers to adjustable butts of the target rifles which can be adjusted in terms of length, cant, etc.) 22 rimfire only (no magnum). Not allowed. For Classic - must be fixed in one position only throughout the tournament (AR collapsible butt is allowed) taped by RO. For Advance can be adjusted anytime. 4 Adjustable cheek piece For Classic - must be fixed in one position only throughout the tournament. Taped by RO. For advance can be adjusted anytime 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Palm Rest Minimum trigger pull Maximum firearm length Maximum magazine length Maximum ammunition capacity Inclinometer Slings Not allowed None as long as it is safe None None None Allowed Yes, if course allows. Only simple slings allowed. If yes, must be attached to the forearm before the receiver at one end and the butt after the receiver at the other end or can be attached to your arm in lieu of the butt. No fancy three way slings allowed. No attachment or clips to the vest. 12 13 Restriction on action type Restriction on position of pouches and magazine retention devices and other equipment 14 15 16 Optical/electronic sights permitted Compensators, flash suppressors permitted Ports permitted Yes, but sights with electronic range finders are not allowed. Yes Yes None None

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The use of bipods and similar allowed

Yes, if course allows but no bench rest type of bipods or mechanical or artificial support For classic must stay on throughout the whole course. For advance - can be removed anytime.

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Vertical front grip allowed Electronic triggers or triggers that fire on release Calculator, ipad, phone for bullet trajectory computation Wind gauge

Yes Not allowed Allowed Classic not allowed Advanced allowed but only to be used in the firing line during the actual event as part of the shooters time to shoot the targets. Any use outside the shooting box will result in a disqualification from the match. Must be used within the time allocated for shooting the target.

22

Independent range finder

Classic not allowed Advance - allowed

23

Rear monopods or rear sandbags

Classic not allowed Advanced allowed, but must be set up as part of the shooters time to hit the targets.

Essentially the Classic match keeps the rifle to its basics by allowing sporter type rifles to compete with fully adjustable target rifles whose adjustments must be taped down for only one position throughout the match. While as in the Advance matches one can fully adjust the rifle prior to the stage, use rear bags and use wind instruments, provided they have enough time to do so. The limit of using the wind gauges during the actual shooting time will eventually negate the wind gauge as it will lessen the shooting time of the shooter (5 shots per minute ) and force the shooter to read the winds signs better or use the wind guage faster in any event it will bring about a better shooter.

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VII.

LRRP MATCHES VS MINI VS ISSF PRECISION

Several basic points namely:

1. Mini Rifle is essentially score over time and is shot usually in modified pistol matches/ranges. LRRP matches are all Virginia count (specific number of rounds for a specific time frame) and are shot in specific LRRP ranges from 50 meters to 300 meters and beyond. Mini Rifle favors the semi auto rifle while LRRP matches create a level playing field between bolt rifles, mini rifles, biathalon rifles and the rest. 2. Just as PPSA is into practical shooting versus precision shooting, LRRP is into practical rimfire (not precision) as we use a combination of practical marksmanship, tactics, and movement (hunting and non-traditional positions as well as traditional positions), practical marksmanship wherein there is no need to hit the x on a bulls eye at 25 and 50 meters or yards; but rather to hit the equivalent of two MOA plus one inch at different distances and angles (like practical pistol wherein as long as you can hit the size of your palm from 3 to 50 yards/meters versus precision which is to hit the x at 25 to 50 yards/meters.). We have targets that are suited for practical rifle that allows the three elements of Accuracy, Distance, and Speed to blend together. 3. The other is that in Precision shooting your shooting position is dictated, whereas we in Practical or Tactical Rimfire allow you generally to find the best shooting solutions to hit your target. Tactical or Practical in the sense that you have to figure out which position and at times which equipment or how to use it in an unorthodox manner to best suit the situation. We have instances wherein the bipods are only on one leg tilted to be able to make the shot. This is called Freestyle and it is up to your creativity to find the best shooting solutions as long as they are safe. 4. LRRP matches provide diversity in several formats (we believe that the two match types and three formats given allows us to complete ourselves as riflemen or riflewomen) and in our courses unlike in precision we do not repeat a majority of our courses and use them to be considered a definitive measure of our shooting skills. Unlike in precision wherein the same course is repeated month after month, in LRRP we have different courses for every match providing new challenges each time. We have diversity. 5. We like to push the limits of our caliber for most of our Classic matches the maximum limit is 300 meters and for the Advanced Matches it is unlimited. In precision shooting they usually have 25 and 50 meters with some disciplines having it at 100 meters. In LRRP we intend to see how far man and his 22 LR equipment can handle distance.

To Access the following and for more info, please go to http://lrrp.weebly.com/ 1. 2. 3. 4. Sample of courses of fire Paper Targets actual size for reproduction Registration and waiver sheet for reproduction Sample score sheet End of Handbook

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