Nova Scotia Rifle Association
Smallbore Target Rifle Program
[Introduction] [Schedule] [Results]
UPDATE AS OF JUNE 2021: See Notice Regarding Extension of 2021 Indoor Provincial Smallbore Competition
Smallbore
target rifles are chambered for the .22 Long Rifle calibre cartridge
and fall into four categories: Sporting Rifle, Practical (formerly
called Hunting) Rifle, Standard or Match Rifle, and F -Class Rifle. The
rifles are fired from three positions; prone, standing, and kneeling at
bullseye targets. Sporting and Match rifles are fitted with adjustable,
aperture (peep) metallic target sights and the Match rifles are fitted
with slings. Practical class rifles can be any .22 rifle which is not,
and never has been, a target rifle, any action and any type of sights
(including optical) can be used - many current high quality field /
hunting / varmint / plinking .22's are in this category. Telescopic
sights, bipods, and rear bags are permitted with F-Class rifles. All
F-Class
shooting takes place in the prone position. Detailed F-Class
equipment
rules are outlined below.
Sporting Rifles must have trigger weight not less than 1.0 kg (2.2
lbs.) and the total weight of the rifle, complete with sights and
accessories cannot be more than 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs.) As well, movement of
butt plate, upward or downward from the neutral position is limited to
+/- 30 mm (1") and palm rests and slings are not to be used. Match
Rifles have much lighter trigger pull requirements and the butt plate
may be adjusted upward or downward from the neutral position. Sling use
is permitted. The weight of these rifles, with sights, cannot exceed 8
kg (17.6 lbs.).
In addition to standard competitions using rifles in Match
(ISSF), Sporting, Practical, and F-Class, NSRA has introduced .22LR 100m
Benchrest which features scoped target type or varmint rifles shooting at very
small targets, 30m “Simplified Metallic Silhouette” using various rifle types
and steel targets of various sizes and shapes all shot from the standing
position, and “Pin Shoots” which involve reactive targets shot ‘against the
clock’ from 50m in standing position. Detailed descriptions and rules for
all of these are noted below.
In NSRA
Smallbore Rifle F-Class
competition, rifles and related equipment must meet the following
specifications:
SBF2:
Rifle support is limited to
the use of an attached bipod (see note below)
and/or a sling as front
support, optionally together with, but not connected to, a single
rear
bag.
Note:
There are many types of
acceptable bipods available which attach to the rifle.
Attachment can be
to a swivel stud or to an adaptor which fits into a rail in the
forestock. The least expensive, lightest, and most common is
the Harris
bipod. Contact Smallbore Rifle chairman for sources.
SBF3:
Triggers are to be manually
operated; electronic, set or “release” triggers are not permitted.
SBF4:
Trigger pull weight is not
restricted, but must be safe (specifically, the rifle must not fire on
closing
the bolt or action).
SBF5:
As a guideline (this is
a rule in fullbore F-TR) the overall weight should not exceed 8.25 kg
including
all attachments such as bipod and telescopic sight.
BR2:
Rifle front support type is
unlimited and may or may not be attached to the rifle.
BR3:
Rifle rear support type is
unlimited, but there is to be no connection between front and rear
supports.
BR4:
Triggers are to be manually
operated; electronic, set or “release” triggers are not permitted.
BR5:
Trigger pull weight is not
restricted, but must be safe (specifically, the rifle must not fire on
closing
the bolt or action).
BR6:
There is no weight restriction
for benchrest rifles.
"Simplified
Metallic Silhouette” Information
Steel
silhouette shooting with .22LR
cal rifles is being re-introduced after an absence of several
years. As
the name implies, the silhouette program this time will be in a form
which is
simple and relatively inexpensive to set up, maintain, and
organize. In
addition it should appeal to new, somewhat experienced, and very
experienced
shooters because the targets and course of fire have features which
will enable
various skill levels to enjoy this type of competitive shooting.
Shooting
Distance: 30m to start;
possibly increasing to 40m as experience dictates.
Shooting
Position: Standing.
Rifle Classes / Specifications: Two classes:
•
"Sights" - any .22LR rifle fitted with
non-magnifying sights including open sights, aperture (peep) sights,
fibre
optic sights, reflex sights, and red dot sights.
• "Scopes" - any .22LR rifle
fitted with a magnifying optical sight
(telescopic sight or similar).
Additional specifications for both classes: no rifle weight
restriction, no
sling support, trigger pull weight not restricted, but must be safe -
rifle must
not fire on closing the action.
Other: Shooting jackets not allowed in either class.
Pin
Shoot Information
A fun type of shooting which tests a shooters ability to hit reactive targets at 50m from the standing (offhand) position in as short a time as possible.
Targets: “Pins” are 4”x 4” X 10” (actually 3.5” x 3.5” x 10”) wooden blocks.
Shooting Distance: 50m.
Shooting Position: Standing, unsupported, no slings.
Format:
NSRA
promotes one major Smallbore Rifle indoor match and conducts
several outdoor competitions each year. In early spring the Provincial
Indoor Championships are held at one of our affiliated clubs. The main
NSRA smallbore activities are held at the outdoor Bull Meadow Range;
shooting takes place at 30m, 50 m and 100 m. Several outdoor competitions
and practice sessions are held during the season from mid-April to
mid-November.
Practices are mainly
intended as preparation for competitions, but
members who wish to use field / hunting type .22 rifles are welcome.
Rifle shooting
instruction for new members is available on request.
Our members also
participate in other matches held throughout the
province by local clubs on a year-round basis.
This style of shooting
can lead a competitor to national and
international competitions, including the Olympic Games.
For more information,
contact the Smallbore
Chairman.
2021 Pin Shoot Competition held Apr. 18 at Bull Meadow Range, NS 30 m Silhoutte Competition held Jul. 11 at Bull Meadow Range, NS 100 m Benchrest Competition held Jul. 24 at Bull Meadow Range, NS 50 m Pin Shoot Competition held Aug 14 at Bull Meadow Range, NS 100 m Prone Open Competition held Aug 29 at Bull Meadow Range, NS 30 m Silhouette Competition held Sep 11 at Bull Meadow Range, NS 50 m Prone Open Competition held Oct 2 at Bull Meadow Range, NS 30 m Silhouette Competition held Oct 23 at Bull Meadow Range, NS 50 m Pin Shoot Competition held Nov 6 at Bull Meadow Range, NS 2020 Pin Shoot Competition held Nov. 7 at Bull Meadow Range, NS 30 m Silhoutte Competition held Oct. 25 at Bull Meadow Range, NS 50 m Prone Open Competition held Oct. 4, 2020 at Bull Meadow Range, NS 100 m Prone Open Competition held Sept. 27, 2020 at Bull Meadow Range, NS
30 m Silhouette Competition held Sept. 13, 2020 at Bull Meadow Range, NS
2019
30 m Silhouette Competition held Sept. 22, 2019 at Bull Meadow Range, NS
100 m Open Prone Competition held on Sept. 15, 2019 at Bull Meadow Range, NS
Team Pin Shoot Competition held on Aug. 18, 2019 at Bull Meadow Range, NS 100 m Benchrest Competition held July 27, 2019 at Bull Meadow Range, NS 30 m Silhouette Competition held July 7, 2019 at Bull Meadow Range, NS
100 m Benchrest Competition held June 29, 2019 at Bull Meadow Range, NS
50 m Open Competition held on May 25, 2019 at Bull Meadow Range, NS
N.S. Indoor Provincial Competition held April 27-28, 2019 at PCMRA Range, Stellarton
2018 Team Pin Shoot Competition held on Nov. 4, 2018 at Bull Meadow Range, NS
30m Silhoutte Competition held on October 27, 2018 at Bull Meadow Range, NS
50 m Open Competition held on Oct. 14, 2018 at Bull Meadow Range, NS
Team Pin Shoot Competition held on Sept. 23, 2018 at Bull Meadow Range, NS
100 m Prone Competition held on Sept. 16, 2018 at Bull Meadow Range, NS 30m Silhoutte Competition held on August 26, 2018
at Bull Meadow Range, NS 30m Silhoutte Competition held on July 8, 2018
at Bull Meadow Range, NS
30m Silhoutte Competition held on October 28, 2017
at Bull Meadow Range, NS 50m Open Competition held on Oct.
14, 2017 held at Bull Meadow Range, NS
100m Benchrest Competition held
on Sept. 17, 2017 held at Bull Meadow Range, NS 100m Prone Open (Robertson Memorial) Competition held on Sept. 3, 2017 at Bull Meadow Range, NS 30m Silhoutte Competition held on August 20, 2017
at Bull Meadow Range, NS 30m Silhoutte Competition held on July 29, 2017
at Bull Meadow Range, NS
100m Benchrest Competition
held on July 8, 2017 at Bull Meadow Range, NS
2016 Another 2016 30m Silhoutte Competition was
held on October 30, 2016 at Bull Meadow Range, NS Another
2016 50m Open
Competition was held on Oct. 15, 2016 at Bull Meadow Range, NS Another 2016
100m Open
Prone Competition was held on Sept. 4, 2016 at Bull Meadow Range, NS
Another 2016
30m Silhoutte Competition was held on August 21, 2016
at Bull Meadow Range, NS Another 2016
30m Silhoutte Competition was held on July 17, 2016
at Bull Meadow Range, NS The
2016 July 100m
Benchrest
Competition was held on July 3, 2016 at Bull Meadow Range, NS The 2016 100m
Open
Prone Competition was held on June 25, 2016 at Bull Meadow Range, NS
Another 2016 30m
Silhoutte Competition was held on June 18, 2016 at Bull Meadow Range, NS
The
2016 50m Open
Competition was held on May 15, 2016 at Bull Meadow Range, NS
The
2016 May 100m
Benchrest
Competition was held on May 1, 2016 at Bull Meadow Range, NS The 2016 30m
Silhouette
Competition was held on April 23, 2016 at Bull Meadow Range, NS The
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