Here's a proposed match rules set. Please comment, and we can get a May match going. I'm proposing three classes: pellet and BB, rifled and smoothbore. Since BB-only guns are typically smoothbore, there are three classes: Pellet, BB rifled, BB smooth. I pulled the sheet from the regular match and changed the rules to fit the different circumstances. I'd also suggest that we post our results to the match thread (omitting our real names).
Match Details
This is a modified match to accommodate shooting “indoors.” The intent is to be shot with an air gun, either pistol or rifle. Because many airguns are single-shot, we will shoot only a single course with the slow fire.
Targets
You will need three targets – The resized targets posted by member Buck13 in the “Indoor Match” thread. I’ve attached on the Match thread. There are six bulls per sheet, and you will shoot three shots at each bull to help with scoring.
Course of Fire
The LGC match is an 18-shot event with one stage. There will be three shots per bull, six bulls per sheet.
Slow Fire:
18 shots "slow fire" at 20 feet from the muzzle. Three shots per bull. Total time: 10 minutes.
Scoring
Totaling Your Score: We know this seems obvious (because it is), but when a
shooter is used to other scoring styles, self-scoring a postal match can be confusing. When self-scoring a target, many shooters find it easiest to start with the outer rings and work inward. For example, on a B2 target you would start by counting hits in the 4 ring.
Bonus points: There is only one way to earn bonus points in this match – hit inside the X ring on the B3 targets. Score 11 points for each hit in the X rings.
+Tough Scoring Calls: Here are some basic rules that answer the most common
scoring questions. If an edge of a bullet hole touches the outer ring of the next higher scoring area, enter the higher score. If the edge of a keyholed (tipped bullet) touches the higher ring, enter the higher score. In either case it must be an actual bullet hole, not an extended tear mark from a bullet hole. If it’s a truly close call, give yourself the benefit of the doubt. But don’t fudge this. Another iffy problem involves very tight groups. Sometimes large, tight groups create a hole large enough for a bullet to pass through without leaving a trace. An example: if you have such a group after a 10-shot string and can find only nine holes in the target, assume the 10th went through that enlarged hole and give yourself that score. Again, no fudging. If you know you blew one, don’t use the black hole theory. A great source for scoring info is the scoring tutorial printed by the Greater Boston Pistol League:
http://www.gbpl.org/pdfs/GBPL_Scoring.pdf
The Score Sheet: See the next page for an example of a score sheet you can use. Copy it or make something similar. Any scoring form that properly indicates the number of hits in each ring as well as the total score for each stage of fire is acceptable. If you do make another kind of form, be sure to include all the entry details shown on the sample below – Division, Sights, User name, Real name, Pistol used, etc. Submit a copy of your score by each deadline to:
postalmatch@theliberalgunclub.com. Please mark the entry email “Indoor Bullseye Match.” An easy way to submit your scores is to take an image of your score sheet and email it to the postalmatch address. PDFs are also fine. Please note that you do not need to send images of your targets unless you are particularly proud of your marksmanship.
LGC Bullseye Club Score Sheet.
Grand Total _______
LGC Match Number: ___
Caliber: Rifled ___ Smoothbore ___
Sights: Iron ___ Glass____
User Name:
Real Name (private):
Gun/Arm Used:
Comments:
Submit a copy of your score by the deadline to:
postalmatch@theliberalgunclub.com.
Last modified 24 April, 2020