The competition is open to all ages. Closing date for entries is midnight Sunday 13th October.
Guidance/Rules
There is an entry charge of £5 which covers the first class the Scout enters. Athletes may enter additional classes at a cost of £1 per additional class. In each class the age rules are
- Under 14
- 14 – 18
- 18 and over
Scouts may enter any combination of the following classes ~
- Six Yard Sporter Air Rifle/Pistol ~ Pre-Charged (.177)*
- Six Yard Sporter Air Rifle/Pistol ~ Springer (.177)
- Ten Metre Sporter Air Rifle/Pistol ~ Pre-Charged (.177)*
- Ten Metre Sporter Air Rifle/Pistol ~ Springer (.177)
* Includes single stroke pneumatic pistols. These may NOT be shot in the “Springer” class.
| Sporter http://www.sporter.org.uk/ |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Yard | 10m | ||
| Rifle (PCP/Springer) | Pistol (PCP/Springer) | Rifle (PCP/Springer) | Pistol (PCP/Springer) |
| • Under 14 Years (Scout age) • 14 Year to 17 Years (Explorer age) • 18 years and above (the rest of us!) |
• Under 14 Years (Scout age) • 14 Year to 17 Years (Explorer age) • 18 years and above (the rest of us!) |
• Under 14 Years (Scout age) • 14 Year to 17 Years (Explorer age) • 18 years and above (the rest of us!) |
• Under 14 Years (Scout age) • 14 Year to 17 Years (Explorer age) • 18 years and above (the rest of us!) |
| Simple Rules | |||
| Air Rifle 6yd | Air Pistol 6yd | Air Rifle 10m | Air Pistol 10m |
| • 20 shots; 5 at each of four Air 7 cards. • The best 2 cards will be taken for the competition score (i.e. ex-100). • Rifles to have dioptre or open sights. |
• 20 shots; 5 at each of four Air 8 cards. • The best 2 cards will be taken for the competition score (i.e. ex-100). • In all Pistol events competitors aged 13 and over shall shoot using only one hand. Those aged under 13 may support the pistol with two hands. |
• 20 shots; 5 at each of four Air 3 cards. • The best 2 cards will be taken for the competition score (i.e. ex-100). • Rifles to have dioptre or open sights. |
• 20 shots; 5 at each of four Air 4 cards. • The best 2 cards will be taken for the competition score (i.e. ex-100). • In all Pistol events competitors aged 13 and over shall shoot using only one hand. Those aged under 13 may support the pistol with two hands. |
Scouts will shoot 20 competition shots, between the 18th and 31st October 2024. The best 2 cards will be taken for the competition score (i.e. ex-100). All competition cards to be returned to the organiser by Friday 8thNovember 2024 (address below).
Only original NSRA targets may be used, no copies and no other types. (If in doubt ASK!!!)
For all Air Rifle targets, Air 2/89-18 or Air 3/89-18 at 10m, Air 7/89-18 at 6 yds. Shooters will put 1 shot on each bull, i.e. 5 per target.
For all Air Pistol targets, Air 4/89-18 at 10m, Air 8/89-18 at 6yds, shooters will put 5 shots on each target.
All shots must be shot on the same day but different class entries may be shot on a different day.
PRIOR to shooting targets must have CLEARLY written on the front of them, the competitors name and Scout Group, the word “SAR”(PC) or “SAR”(Spring) or “Pistol”(PC) or “Pistol”(Spring) to denote the class and 1,2,3,4 for the order in which the cards are to be shot. This may be done by anyone and pre homemade stickers may be used (example Avery J8651), but….
they MUST BE LABELLED PRIOR TO SHOOTING AS ABOVE !!!
On the rear THE RANGE OFFICER, PRIOR TO SHOOTING, MUST SIGN the card behind the centre of the centre bull AND PRINT their name prior to the cards being shot.
(REMINDER – ALL of the above MUST BE before the target is used)
ONCE SHOT the RO must sign the witness box, and add the date, on the front of the card to signify that they take responsibility for the card being a correctly shot valid entry.
Note – DO NOT score cards or gauge pellet holes.
When packaging cards please be mindful of how unforgiving some of the automatic sorting machines can be, a ring of sellotape all the way round an envelope in the middle of both the horizontal and vertical can be a “card saver”. If no cards are received and you have proof of posting we will issue a reshoot instruction, but damaged envelopes / cards that were not securely packaged cannot receive the same treatment.
Cards must be mailed to:
Terry Metcalfe
39 Chobham Road
Camberley
Surrey
GU16 8PS
with a postmark no later than 8th November 2024.
Those shooting SAR are required to shoot compliant to SAR competition rules, so pre competition is a good time to ensure rifles are indeed compliant, e.g. 500gms trigger weight – if in doubt on how to adjust read the manufacturers handbook! Also remember no barrel extensions or sights with any magnification (i.e. no telescopic sights), again if unsure ASK!
It is the RO’s job to ensure compliance and their signature on used targets is their personal confirmation of this.
For those who need Sporter Air Rifle (SAR) rules please go to www.sporter.org.uk
All communications / information will be communicated via https://www.nationalscoutriflechampionships.org.uk
For more information contact Terry Metcalfe, email: terry.metcalfe@hampshirescouts.org.uk
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