Herts & Essex Shooting Association in association with Lee Enfield Association

The Field Firing Match Classic .22 Open Competition th Saturday 19 February 2011 at the Herts & Essex Range, Great Leighs, near Braintree

This Open competition for .22” using classic targets. All versions of .22/smallbore may be used, including such as .297/230 and .310 Cadet. Shot in different classes, any action is eligible, manual or self-loading. Any sights are eligible – open, military, target, or optic - and will be shot in their class. We have made some minor amendments to classes, so please read the notes carefully. Get in touch if you have any questions.

Classes Vintage: Any pre-1919 design with open sights, e.g. Martini-Henry/Metford/Enfield & late conversions of M-H, and Lee-Metford etc. SMLE’s, Mauser’s, Vicker’s, BSA Models 6-13 etc.

Classic: Rifles designed up to 1919 with aperture rear-sights and post front sights.

Veteran: e.g.: BSA 12/15, Enfield No.7’s, 8’s and 9’s up to 1946. Open or aperture rear-sights with post front .

Post Veteran: Any single shot rifle, or if shot single loading rifle, designed up to 1960, with target sights, including BSA Martini Internationals Mks l, ll, lll

Open: Target sighted rifles, including BSA Martini Internationals Mks IV onwards, Anschutz, Walther etc.

Optic: Any rifle fitted with optic sights or using bi-pod support.

Self-loading/Semi-Auto: Any semi-auto with iron sights.

Sporting: Any rifle using , pump action or bolt action using the magazine. Sporting rifles may be used in other classes, subject to dateline, but a 5% handicap to score will be applied if the magazine is used.

Course of Fire and Instructions Depending on the numbers of entries the committee reserves the right to adjust classes on the day, prior to the commencement of shooting, e.g. combining Post Veteran with Open. This is an Individual competition and no team entries are available.

The shoot will consist of two series each comprising one card with four target types, 30 scoring shots per series, 60 shots for each match. The first series will be shot followed by a break and then the second series shot. Shooting will be in one of the half day sessions: Saturday am or pm; Sunday am or pm.

Any rifle fitted with optic sights or using bi-pod support may only enter the Optic class. Any rifle fitted with aperture front sights may only enter the Open or Post Veteran classes (depending on its dateline). Where fitted, target rear-sights must be of the correct period. A limited number of loan rifles will be available; see entry form.

Each series will consist of the following: - Prone 10 shots prone, rapid fire within 2 minutes at a ‘Tin Hat’ target (2 shots per bull). (Sand bag may be used; optic class only may use other support)

Kneeling 10 shots kneeling, rapid fire within 2 minutes at a ‘Landscape’ target (2 shots per bull). (Available support may be used)

Standing 5 shots standing shot over a “Fire trench” parapet, Deliberate fire within 3 minutes at a ‘Figure 4A’ target (at least 1 shot per bull). (Sand bag may be used; Optic class only may use other support)

Snaps 5 shots standing shot over a “Fire trench” parapet, Snap (5 second exposures with up to 8 seconds away) at a ‘1931 Snap’ target.; (5 shots on 3 bulls, a bonus awarded for hitting all 3 bulls) (Sand bag may be used; Optic class only may use other support)

Each series to be shot twice, second series in a different Detail, with a break between each series.

The prone will be shot at 25 yards, all others will be shot at 25 metres. All shooting will be squadded. Shooting will commence at 09.00 a.m.

Sighters: 5 minutes unlimited sighters, shot during first series only, no sighters for the second series.

For each card the shooter will start with a loaded rifle; single loading only, no magazine loading (except in Self-loading or Sporting) unless a handicap will be applied. Slings may not be used. No gloves to be used. Remember spirit of the original.

There will be an exhibition of historic pistols and arms. Let us know if you would like to exhibit.

HESA and FFM2011 will be supporting the Help for Heroes charity, with a raffle and Help for Heroes items available. Please let us know if you have any raffle prizes you would like to donate.

There is limited wheelchair access. Any person not being able to shoot in a particular position can take part and a handicap will be sorted on the day if considered necessary by the Committee.

Entry fee £6.00 for the first entry, £5 for the second and £4 for the third - in any of the classes £1.00 addition, for shooters with Enfield’s (incl. Martini-Enfields) who’s score to count towards an additional LERA Field Fire Match medal; shot concurrently with the main class. £4.00 for those under 18 years of age on day of competition. Cheques payable to the Herts & Essex Shooting Association

Any enquiries or questions to 01376 563214 or [email protected]

Entries to be sent to Match Director H&ESA. AMAPOLA, Magdalene Crescent, Silver End, Witham, Essex, CM8 3XP email: [email protected]

The Herts & Essex Shooting Association Range is an indoor 25 metre range near Great Leighs, midway between Chelmsford and Braintree. A map will be sent to competitors. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES – 12th February 2011 No late entries will be permitted as the entry list will be closed for squadding on above date The targets, further info and these shooting instructions and entry form are also to be found at: www.rifleman.org.uk/ffm.htm

Lee Enfield Rifle Association

The Field Firing Match th Classic .22 Open Competition - Saturday 19 February 2011

SURNAME ______First Name ______

ADDRESS ______Under 18 (Date of birth) ______

______Phone ______

______Mobile/Work Phone ______

Post Code ______E-mail ______

I wish to enter in the following classes: - You MUST give full details of rifle(s) being used in each class. If there is any doubt may find yourself put into a disadvantageous class A 3% handicap is applied to all non single-shot rifles N.B. The same rifle may only be used ONCE in any class.

Rifle used (i.e. Martini – Bonehill; BSA 12/15; Vickers; Winchester lever action etc.) RIFLE ENTRY FEE Vintage * Classic * Due to time constraints, a Veteran * maximum of 3 classes can Post Veteran * be shot by a competitor on Open - iron sights * the day. Optic - any rifle * Self-Loading * Sporting * ______TOTAL ENTRY FEES - £ .00 N.B. The classes could be adjusted depending on entry numbers.

I wish the loan of a rifle to shoot the event in the follow class/es: ……

I am/am not a member of Herts & Essex Shooting Association. (Memb. No. ……….)

I am/am not a member of LERA. (Memb. No. ……….)

I am a full member of a Home Office Approved Club and authorizing me to take part in this competition (proof may be required).

The entry fees:- £6.00 for first entry, £5 for a second entry and £4 for a third - all classes. £1.00 extra for shooters with Enfields who also wish to be entered in the additional LERA medal classes (the same cards to count in this additional match). £4.00 under 18 (even for non-members). Cheques payable to the Herts & Essex Shooting Association.

Signature______D.P.A:- details will be retained on computer but will not be released to anyone without consent.

No late entries will be permitted, as entry list will be closed for squaddung after below date CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES – 12th February 2011