AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL
HIGH POWER ASSOCIATION (Inc.)
 “Keep’em in the X”
2004 HIGH POWER

PO BOX 59
GLENBROOK NSW 2773
TEL/FAX: 02 9498 2496
e-mail: rifle @ aipha.com
web: www.aihpa.com

 

AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS
21st & 23rd MAY 2004
ALL PISTOL & RIFLE SPECIFICATIONS
20040322

 

Hosted by TAMWORTH PISTOL CLUB, and TAMWORTH/PEEL VALLEY RIFLE CLUB
* * * Non AIHPA members (SSAA, ASRA, NRA and other) and NEW shooters WELCOME * * *
 * * Every competitor receives event patch and goes into draw for lucky door prize drawn Sunday (Be there to collect) * *

Introduction: This is the inaugural running of the Australian High Power National Championships, for both rifle & pistol, and we want YOU to “keep’em in the X”.  This International course is in line with the course of fire run in all the big shooting countries around the world – such as USA, UK, Canada etc.  It has come to your door step (Camp Tamworth) and the competition will be fantastic.  Every Service or Match pistol and rifle enthusiast should not miss this event.

* * HP PISTOL FRIDAY: USA “National Match Course” as follows.....

Pistol Specs:    Spec 1, round nose lead ammo only. Spec 3 & 5, any ammo type. All CF specs require 120 power factor.

Spec 1:   Service  - Std Iron – Any Military or Service Issued pistol with iron sights unmodified in any way.

            Spec 3:   Match    - Any Centrefire pistol, of any calibre, with Iron sights.

            Spec 5:   Match    - Optical – Any Centrefire pistol, of any calibre, fitted with any optical sight.

            Spec 10: Open     - Any Rimfire pistol with Iron sights.

Event Outline:  3 targets set out per shooter – no scoring between matches.

Match 1  50 Yards                10 shots                                1 x 10 shot strings      Slow Fire (10min)                        Standing S/H U/S

Match 2  25 Yards                10 shots                                2 x 5 shot strings       Timed Fire (20sec ea string)     Standing S/H U/S

Match 3  25 Yards                10 shots                                2 x 5 shot strings        Rapid Fire (10sec ea string)      Standing S/H U/S

Trophies:         Trophies issued under open grade (not classified/graded) to top shooters by pistol specification.

                        - Spec 1 – Top 6,           Spec 3 – Top 3,             Spec 5 – Nil,                 Spec 10 – Top 3

$Cost: $10 for National Event only - Additional $3 to those staying over from SSAA GP Rnd 6

Price includes basic sausage sizzle BBQ lunch.  Just up show up for the day

Shooters may cross enter up to as many classes as possible within time restraints.

* * HP RIFLE SUNDAY USA “National Match Course” as follows......

Day Outline:  This event is shot on a range with a butts target system.  Shooters will be broken up into details.  During matches, one detail will be shooting while another will be scoring.  Remaining details will be operating the butts and targets plus spotting shots and assisting where ever possible.  We need everybody to please “do their bit”.

Rifle Specification/Classes:  Note:  ALL rifles, of any spec, must have an operating magazine. Rifles are forwards compatible, i.e. Spec 1 can be used in Spec 3 etc.

Spec 1:  Service - Standard Iron - Any issued iron sights service rifle in original condition – zero modifications.

Spec 2:  Service - Modified Iron - As above, or faithful reproduction, modified beyond spec - service calibre.

Spec 3:  Match - Match Iron - Any commercial, custom or service rifle, of any calibre, with iron sights.

Spec 4/5: Service/Match – As per Specs 1, 2, or 3 but fitted with optical sights.

Note: Shooters may cross enter in up to max 2 rifle specifications/classes ONLY. Consult rules for full specs.

SUNDAY Schedule                   Ammo: 58 match rounds per class plus 10 or so warm up rounds.

7.30am:            Arrive and sign on for matches.
            8.00am:            Scrutineering, Briefing and handing in of “current” classification/grade cards.
            8.30am:            Warm Up – 5 min @ distance selected on the day - (supports allowed).

Event Outline:  “National Match Course” as follows:

STRING 1          200m  Slow Fire Application,       Standing U/S     (2 sighters + 10 rounds)              10min,

STRING 2          200m  Rapid Fire,                      Sitting U/S        (2 sighters + 10 rounds)              60sec,

STRING 3          300m  Rapid Fire,                      Prone U/S         (2 sighters + 10 rounds)              70sec,

STRING 4          400m  Slow Fire Application,       Prone U/S         (2 sighters + 20 rounds)              20min.

Trophies:         National Match Course day aggregate by rifle specifications (un-graded)

                        - Spec 1 – Top 6 (Service Std/As-Issued),            - Spec 2 – Top 6 (Service Modified)

                        - Spec 3 – Top 3 (High Power Match)                   - Spec 5 – Top 3 (Any Optical)

* * * Note:  Your scores from this event may go towards International Postal competition * * *

Cost: $20 for National Event (FREE to those staying over from SSAA Clubs Challenge).

Fee includes basic sausage sizzle BBQ lunch.  Just up show up for the day!

Primitive camping on range (come self sufficient). Plenty of local motels (self to organise).

Further Information: Peter Barnier (Tamworth President)  AH) 02 6765 9758
Aubrey Sonnenberg (AIHPA Vice Pres) AH) 02 9498 2496,  e-mail:  info @ aihpa .com    www.aihpa.com

* * * Note:  Organisers reserve the right to change the event or schedule without notice * * *

Special Note:  This event is open to ANY shooter who holds a shooters licence.  None AIHPA members do not have scores go towards international registered qualification or classification.  Shooters may join on the association on the day before the 2004 discount fee expires.

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