Standing Match Rules (2021) WESTERN PA LONG RANGE GROUNDHOG MATCH South Fork Rifle Club 1085 Washington Ave. Sidman, Pa. 15955 www.southforkrifleclub.com

MATCH FEE- $ 12.00 PER GUN

POKER FEE- $ 3.00 PER GUN

RIFLE CLASSES: Factory Varmint – Rifle must be original factory varmint. Barrel, stock and action must be original. No modifications or accurizing except stock bedding and / or trigger work, safety must work. Recrowning only if original crown is worn. Any power scope allowed. Rifles must be common mass produced in this factory classes. (Savage 12 BVSS,12 LRP, Rem 700, Ruger 77, Win 70, Mossberg, Interarms)

Factory Super Stock – Designated rifles that are exempt from Factory Varmint. No accurizing, changing of stocks, or metal work allowed. Accuracy assist 3” or less may be attached to front of stock. Only bedding or trigger work allowed to be done. No modifications to the rifle other than those stated. Any power scope allowed. (Savage 12 LRPV, 12 F CLASS, 12 BR, Remington 40X, Sako, Cooper, McMillan, Tika, all other “high end” varmint rifles)

AR CLASS- 223/5.56 caliber semi-auto rifles. Any power scope maybe used. Targets at 100 and 300 yards only unless playing poker. Shooter must have brass catcher / deflector and a chamber flag to show rifle is locked open and clear.

Light Unlimited - any customized rifle 14 lbs. or lighter. Custom barrel, custom stock, custom twist or accurizing done to rifle. Any scope and any trigger are allowed. And any rifle determined by Match Director to be in this class.

Heavy Unlimited - any customized rifle over 14 lbs. but max weight of 22 lbs. Custom barrel, custom stock, custom twist or any accurizing done to the rifle. Any scope and any trigger are allowed. And any rifle determined by the Match Director to be in this class.

Junior Class FEE-$ 5.00 PER GUN Shooters10 to15 years of age may compete in this class. Any rifles may be used, for safety purposes the stock may be shortened for proper fit. If sharing a rifle with an adult the adult must shoot the rifle first. Adult may assist the junior shooter for safety reasons only. Talking on the line will be limited to safety instruction only. Junior shooters will shoot 100-300 yards only. 500 yards only if playing poker.1st place cash prize will be awarded for three or more shooters. Shooters 2nd and 3rd will receive stickers.

RANGE & Equipment: There is a 12' X 55' covered firing line with 15 cement shooting benches. Limited area on firing line for equipment storage. Shooters must bring their own seat. Front rifle rest and bags (1 or 2) and a non-adjustable rear rest or sand bag allowed. Hunting style bi-pods are allowed (Harris or knock offs). F CLASS BI-PODS ARE NOT LEGAL. No homemade bi-pods. No one piece rifle rests (front rest cannot be connected to rear rest). Rifle must freely move vertically out of front rest or if bi-pod must lift freely. You cannot build a bed out of sand bags. Factory guns may not have anything attached to stocks to fit in rests, except Factory Super Stock. If Factory rifle did not come with muzzle brake it must be removed or gun shot in Unlimited class. No Spotting Scopes, binos or coaching of shooters. Rifles may only be fired once in match, except Juniors. Talking limited to safety issues. Open areas for use of e-z ups and portable tables. No bolts in rifles until instructed to do so on the firing line. Except AR rifles with chamber clear flags installed. No tents or covers may be used by the shooters to block the sun or rain. Equipment questions will be answered by the Match Director ask before you use!

SAFETY No alcoholic beverages will be permitted on club property. EYE and EAR protection is required. Bolts will be removed from your rifle at all times. The range officer will give the command to install your bolt, if you cannot remove your bolt, you must have a safety flag in your chamber. When you are finished firing remove your bolt. Any semi-auto rifles must have a brass catcher/ deflector. No smoking on the firing line. Talking will be limited by shooters during the match. “Check your bore” command will be given prior to the start of each relay.

MATCH FORMAT: We will shoot 100, 300 and 500 yards. Our groundhog target will have a white bull’s eye with scoring rings in the center and printed on light cardboard. Scoring rings on the 100-yard target will be smaller than the 300- and 500-yard targets. All Sunday matches will start at 9:00 A.M. Registration begins at 8:00AM. Benches may be bought for the season. Contact Joe If interested. Scales are available at each match. Range Officers may ask to weigh any gun at any time. Firearms and equipment will be spot checked. All relays will shoot at the 100-yard target first,1 fouler shot, 5 shots in 6 minutes for score, 300 yard target will be shot next, with 5 shots in 6 minutes. Followed by the 500-yard target, with 5 shots in 6 minutes. You may only take the required ammo to the bench with you for each relay. 16 rounds total. *Except AR Class and Junior Class will only shoot 100 and 300 yards unless playing poker. 11 rounds total.

POKER- On the backs of the 500-yard target is a deck of playing cards. As your shots go thru the target it hits a card. No extra ammo is needed. Five shots give you a five-card poker hand. Highest hand wins. Cards must be clearly hit with our scorer having final say, shooters do not get benefit of doubt in poker.

TIES AND CROSSFIRES

A tie breaking criterion has been established with several tie breakers listed and will be used.

Cross Fires will be attempted to be scored, if unable to determine, lowest five shots will be scored. Shooter that fires cross target will get no credit for those shots. Large numbers are displayed at the target frames. Line officers will instruct shooters to locate their target prior to shooting. Match Director will make final decisions on crossfires.

Targets are scored by Joe Jr. challenges may be made immediately upon receiving target. Before leaving the building. Scorers’ decisions are final and binding. A line under your score means the target was “eagle eyed” by the scorer. It is the shooters responsibility to make sure the scores are recorded in the proper class. Five days after the match scores are permanent.

HIGH SCORE AND CLASS CHAMPION

If you shoot 2 rifles of the same caliber, and in the same class, we will list the rifles as #1 and #2; or by color of stocks, the scores cannot be combined for awards. If the sign in sheet is not clearly marked gun #1 will be credited with the score for averages. Our season will consist of six matches points will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each class. Shooter in each class with the most points will be awarded Class Champion award. The highest score of the season in each class will awarded High Score award. Cash prizes paid to shooters at the monthly matches along with place stickers.

SIX MATCH SCORES IN THE SAME CLASS

If you have six match scores in the same class with the same gun, your name will put into a drawing for a $ 100.00 perfect attendance award. That will be drawn at the end of year banquet. Your name may be only put in once per season.

RANGE OFFICERS: Ron Gresco, Vinnie Heiss, Jack Balon, Nate Farabaugh

Head Scorer Joe Fox Jr. Match Director Joe Fox Sr.

TWO Day Champion Ship and Egg Match will be held in September registrations will be accepted at the April match.

For more info or questions contact Joe Fox 814-736-8652 or email [email protected]