AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL

HIGH POWER ASSOCIATION (Inc.)

 Keep’em in the X”

2005 SERVICE/MATCH RIFLE

PO BOX 59

GLENBROOK NSW 2773

TEL/FAX: 02 9498 2496

e-mail: rifle@ aihpa .com

web: www.aihpa.com

(SSAA & NRA Affiliated)

SYDNEY CLASSIC OPEN

HORNSBY, 29th MAY 2005

ALL RIFLE SPECIFICATIONS

20040322

Hosted by SSAA SYDNEY BRANCH Inc

 

* * * Non AIHPA members (SSAA, ASRA, NRA and other) and NEW shooters WELCOME * * *

 

Introduction: This is the inaugural running of the Sydney Classic that evolved from the separation of the MSD Sydney Cup to create a HP event outright.  This International course is the largest across the course event in the world for both the service and match rifle shooter.  Every rifle enthusiast should not miss this event.

 

 

HIGH POWER RIFLE:  “National Match Course - plus” as follows.

 

Day Outline:  This event is shot on a range with a butts target system.  Shooters will be broken up into 4, or more, 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.  This discipline has something for everybody.

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

Note: Shooters may be permitted to cross enter in up to max 2 rifle specifications/classes – time depending only.

 

SUNDAY Schedule                   Ammo: 68 match rounds per class plus 5 or so warm up rounds.

7.30am, arrive and sign-on, scrutineering and briefing.

8.00am:            Warm Up – 5 min @ distance selected on the day - (supports allowed).

 

Event Outline:  National Match Course - plus” as follows:

STRING 1          600m  Slow Fire Application,       Prone U/S         (2 sighters + 20 rounds)              20min.

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

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

STRING 4          200m  Slow Fire Application,       Standing U/S     (2 sighters + 10 rounds)              10min,

STRING 5          200m  Rapid Fire,                      Sitting U/S        (2 sighters + 10 rounds)              60sec,

 

Trophies:         NMCplus day aggregate by rifle specifications (un-graded)

                        - Spec 1 – Top 6 (Service Std/As-Issued),            - Spec 2/3 – Top 3 (Service Modified/Match)

                        - Spec 5 – Top 3 (Any Optical)

 

Cost: $25 for this event.

 

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: David Waters (Host Director)  AH) 02 4739 6422
Aubrey Sonnenberg (AIHPA Vice Pres) AH) 02 9498 2496,  e-mail:  rifle@ 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.  Non AIHPA members do not have scores go towards international registered qualification or classification.  Shooters may join on the association on the day.