200 yard Garand and Vintage military match
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200 yard Garand and Vintage military match
by Doug Bowser on Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:28 am
We are conducting a CMP Style M1 Garand and Vintage Bolt action military rifle match on November 28, 2009.
Here ius the match program. I hope some of the shooters on the forunm will attend. We have M1 Garand rifles to loan.
SOUTHWEST GUN CLUB
M1 GARAND & VINTAGE BOLT ACTION RIFLE MATCH
When: November 28,2009
Rules: CMP Competition Rules
Entries start: 8:30AM, Note: pre-registration and pre-payment is recommended, especially if you need to bring a notarized Affidavit. If you don’t have an affidavit on file, you will not be able to fire in the tournament. If you are prepaid, it will insure a position on the range. Cancellations are accepted if made on or before 4/4/09. No shows will forfeit the match fee. Confirmation will be done by telephone.
Firing starts at 9:00AM
What: A competition designed to be fired with Military Service rifles.
Sponsored by: Southwest Gun Club
Location and directions to the range:
Southwest Gun Club’s Burns Range at Bogue Chitto, MS. Exit I55 at Bogue Chitto (Exit 30), drive East through town, cross over the railroad tracks and continue to the first crossroad (Pricedale Road), turn left and go 100 yards to Hunter Road, turn right and drive approximately 2.2 miles, look for a large drop gate and triangular reflector on tree on the right side of the road.
Competition open to: Any US Citizen 14 years old or older
Entry Fees: Seniors: $10.00 for both matches. Juniors: $7.00 for both matches. A shooter is considered a Junior until the last day of the year of their 20th Birthday
.
Equipment: Shooting coats of canvas or leather and gloves are allowed. Spotting telescopes and ground mats are allowed. Standard Military slings of canvas or leather may be used except in standing position.
Rifles allowed: In Garand Match, as issued US .30 Service Rifles: M1 Garand. 1903, 1903A3, 1917 US Enfield, 1898 Springfield, US Johnson Rifle Model 1941 and US M1 Carbine. Any alterations to service rifles will disqualify the shooter. M1 Rifles are available on loan to club members and first time shooters.
In Vintage Bolt Action Military Rifle Match, any service grade military bolt action rifle, of any Country, in as issued condition. Any alterations to service rifles will disqualify the shooter.
Ammunition in Garand Match: .30 M2 Ball must be furnished by the sponsor. No one may bring their own ammunition unless they are shooting a Springfield 1892-99 or an M1 Carbine. Match grade reloads are not allowed. Seniors will pay $9.00 for 35 rounds. Juniors will not pay for the ammunition.
Ammunition for Vintage Bolt Action Military Match: .30 M2 Ball available for Seniors at $9.00 for 35 rounds. Juniors will not pay for the .30-06 ammunition. Shooters will provide all other caliber ammunition but it must not be match grade.
NOTE: Let me know if you are going to compete, so I can bring enough ammo for the match. All brass will be the property of the club.
Course of fire: John C. Garand Match Course A and Vintage Bolt Action Military Rifle Course A. All shooting done at 200 yards on the SR target,
5 shots for sighters
1. 10 shots in prone slowfire single loaded 15 minutes time limit including sighters
2. 10 shots in prone rapid fire from standing 70 seconds for Garand and 80 seconds for Vintage bolt action match
3. 10 shots standing slow fire 10 minutes
4. Aggregate of 1-2-3
General information: Bring water and lunch. Eye and hearing protection are highly recommended on the line and in the pits. Each shooter will be responsible for their own pit service.
NOTE: Shooters over 59 years old or that have a handicap, can shoot the rapid fire stages without standing and assuming the position before firing. They may load the rifle and apply the safety. The rifle is kept off the shoulder until the targets appear above the pits.
Contact for more information:
Doug Bowser
c/o Southwest Gun Club, Inc.
Po Box 1061
McComb, MS 39649
601-249-3315 OR 341-8797
Douglasmbowser@yahoo.com
APPLICATION FOR STATE GARAND AND VINTAGE MATCH
NAME___________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIPCODE___________________________________________________________________
PHONE________________________________ EMAIL___________________________________________
CHECK MATCHES TO BE FIRED:
GARAND_______ VINTAGE________
RIFLES TO BE USED:
GARAND______________________________
VINTAGE______________________________
Here ius the match program. I hope some of the shooters on the forunm will attend. We have M1 Garand rifles to loan.
SOUTHWEST GUN CLUB
M1 GARAND & VINTAGE BOLT ACTION RIFLE MATCH
When: November 28,2009
Rules: CMP Competition Rules
Entries start: 8:30AM, Note: pre-registration and pre-payment is recommended, especially if you need to bring a notarized Affidavit. If you don’t have an affidavit on file, you will not be able to fire in the tournament. If you are prepaid, it will insure a position on the range. Cancellations are accepted if made on or before 4/4/09. No shows will forfeit the match fee. Confirmation will be done by telephone.
Firing starts at 9:00AM
What: A competition designed to be fired with Military Service rifles.
Sponsored by: Southwest Gun Club
Location and directions to the range:
Southwest Gun Club’s Burns Range at Bogue Chitto, MS. Exit I55 at Bogue Chitto (Exit 30), drive East through town, cross over the railroad tracks and continue to the first crossroad (Pricedale Road), turn left and go 100 yards to Hunter Road, turn right and drive approximately 2.2 miles, look for a large drop gate and triangular reflector on tree on the right side of the road.
Competition open to: Any US Citizen 14 years old or older
Entry Fees: Seniors: $10.00 for both matches. Juniors: $7.00 for both matches. A shooter is considered a Junior until the last day of the year of their 20th Birthday
.
Equipment: Shooting coats of canvas or leather and gloves are allowed. Spotting telescopes and ground mats are allowed. Standard Military slings of canvas or leather may be used except in standing position.
Rifles allowed: In Garand Match, as issued US .30 Service Rifles: M1 Garand. 1903, 1903A3, 1917 US Enfield, 1898 Springfield, US Johnson Rifle Model 1941 and US M1 Carbine. Any alterations to service rifles will disqualify the shooter. M1 Rifles are available on loan to club members and first time shooters.
In Vintage Bolt Action Military Rifle Match, any service grade military bolt action rifle, of any Country, in as issued condition. Any alterations to service rifles will disqualify the shooter.
Ammunition in Garand Match: .30 M2 Ball must be furnished by the sponsor. No one may bring their own ammunition unless they are shooting a Springfield 1892-99 or an M1 Carbine. Match grade reloads are not allowed. Seniors will pay $9.00 for 35 rounds. Juniors will not pay for the ammunition.
Ammunition for Vintage Bolt Action Military Match: .30 M2 Ball available for Seniors at $9.00 for 35 rounds. Juniors will not pay for the .30-06 ammunition. Shooters will provide all other caliber ammunition but it must not be match grade.
NOTE: Let me know if you are going to compete, so I can bring enough ammo for the match. All brass will be the property of the club.
Course of fire: John C. Garand Match Course A and Vintage Bolt Action Military Rifle Course A. All shooting done at 200 yards on the SR target,
5 shots for sighters
1. 10 shots in prone slowfire single loaded 15 minutes time limit including sighters
2. 10 shots in prone rapid fire from standing 70 seconds for Garand and 80 seconds for Vintage bolt action match
3. 10 shots standing slow fire 10 minutes
4. Aggregate of 1-2-3
General information: Bring water and lunch. Eye and hearing protection are highly recommended on the line and in the pits. Each shooter will be responsible for their own pit service.
NOTE: Shooters over 59 years old or that have a handicap, can shoot the rapid fire stages without standing and assuming the position before firing. They may load the rifle and apply the safety. The rifle is kept off the shoulder until the targets appear above the pits.
Contact for more information:
Doug Bowser
c/o Southwest Gun Club, Inc.
Po Box 1061
McComb, MS 39649
601-249-3315 OR 341-8797
Douglasmbowser@yahoo.com
APPLICATION FOR STATE GARAND AND VINTAGE MATCH
NAME___________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIPCODE___________________________________________________________________
PHONE________________________________ EMAIL___________________________________________
CHECK MATCHES TO BE FIRED:
GARAND_______ VINTAGE________
RIFLES TO BE USED:
GARAND______________________________
VINTAGE______________________________
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