Phoenix 200M Rifle Events

200mFor the following Events shot at the Phoenix and some of the the GRAW weekends.

200 yds RIFLE – event numbers 6380, 6381, 6382, 6391

  • 6380:  Any fullbore rifle with any sights.
  • 6381:  Pre 1950 .303 military rifle with iron sights as issued.
  • 6382:  Any pre 1980 military rifle with iron sights as issued.
  • 6391:  Any pre 1950 non .303 rifle with iron sights.

The current rules states:

Single point slings and shooting gloves are not allowed and although shooting jackets may be used they were not to be used to attach to slings etc.  The course of fire is currently:

  • Practice 1: prone. 4 sighters and 10 shots to count in 5 minutes
  • Practice 2: prone. 10 shots to count in 1 minute
  • Practice 3: kneeling. 10 shots to count in 5 minutes
  • Practice 4: kneeling. 10 shots to count in 1 minute

So – overall the ethos of this competition as it currently stands is as lightweight and simple as possible – free of any support or bracing aids.

However we have received some comments and suggestions that bipods, rests or bags should be allowable in his competition.

Its open for comment. What do people think?

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