Rules and Directions:
You may fire as many practice rounds as you wish - just use other targets. When you are ready to fire "on the record":
Set your numbered target or targets out to 25 YARDS (75 Feet). You will be responsible for any "flyers" and other errant shots, including those of other shooters - place your targets accordingly.
Slow fire: Fire five rounds, reload, and fire the last five within twenty minutes on one target.
Timed fire and Rapid fire: It would help if you had an assistant to keep time.
Timed Fire: Fire five rounds within twenty seconds. Reload and fire five rounds within twenty seconds. All on same target.
Slow fire: Fire five rounds within ten seconds. Reload and fire five rounds within ten seconds. All on same target.
Each string of 5 shots must be completed within the allowed time. You may take as much time as you wish between 5 shot strings but all targets should be completed in one session.
Continue until you have completed six targets with ten rounds each (30 .22 rimfire / 30 centerfire).
Score your targets, but do not use scoring aids that may enlarge the hole. (I will use a .22 scoring pin)
Mark the following on the bottom of each target:
FR NICKNAME: SIGNATURE: DATE: CALIBER: SLOW/TIMED/RAPID (AS APPLICABLE) ESTIMATED SCORE:
Please reuse the mailing tubes. Targets should be postmarked by March 5th. Deadline may be extended in case of prolonged inclement weather. Freepmail me if you require more time.
Targets: NRA B-8 Timed/Rapid fire pistol targets.
Equipment: .22 caliber rimfire pistol and centerfire pistol of any caliber. Semi-auto or revolver. Open sights only - no optics, red-dots or lasers. Maximum sight radius 10". You must use the same pistol for all three sets of targets.
Distance: 25 yds. Indoor or outdoor.
Course of fire: 30 rounds with each pistol. Six targets / Ten shots each.
Time: 10 rounds fired within Twenty minutes / 5 rounds within 20 seconds (twice - same target) / and 5 rounds in 10 seconds. (twice - same target)
Position: Any standing freehand (no leaning on stationary objects) position, single or double-handed, is acceptable, wheelchair or other disabled persons may, of course, make the necessary modifications to this rule.
Scoring: If bullet hole (not secondary paper tears) touches ring, higher score is assigned. I will score all the targets and my decision will be final. In cases where a close call will decide placement, I will mail targets to another contestant for review.
Tiebreakers: Number of X-ring hits, then minimum overall group size.
Categories: Best overall score, Best rimfire, Best Centerfire, Smallest group.
Other Rules: Obey all local laws and shoot safely.
Prizes: The satisfaction of having your name (nicknames only, of course) and score posted on FR – along with the recognition (good or bad) that goes with it.
One added note to the participants: Do not post any scores. Let NY.SS-Bar9 do that at the end. You don't want to discourage others from having some fun. The idea is to test yourself and don't worry about someone else's score. You're not shooting against someone. You're shooting WITH friends. If you come in last, think about it this way. Free Republic has 70,000 members. A "What handgun should I buy" Thread easily hits 300+ posts. You're one of 16 people with a couple of late arrivals who have the inclination to have someone post your scores for all the world to see. You're already in the top 18 who was willing to do this. You've already won.