Hosted by SSAA SYDNEY BRANCH Inc

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

Introduction: This is the THIRD running of the Sydney HP Open that we hope will continue to grow and rival the large MSD event, the Sydney Cup. 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 – something for everybody.

HIGH POWER RIFLE: “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 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

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” 58 rounds, as follows:

STRING 1 200m Slow Fire Application, Standing U/S (2 sighters + 10 rounds) 12min,

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 600m Slow Fire Application, Prone U/S (2 sighters + 20 rounds) 22min.

MSD 3-P CORE EVENT PRACTICE 300,200,100 Walkdown, 30 rounds plus sighters. Grading and Proficiency.

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

- Spec 1 – Top 12 (Service Std/As-Issued), - Spec 2/3 – Top 3 (Service Modified/Match)

- Spec 5 – Top 3 (Any Optical)

Cost: $25 for the whole day – Just up show up for the day!

Fee’s Include free XMAS BBQ lunch (extra food catered), and competitor event patch.

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.

SERVICE/FIELD/MATCH RIFLE

SYDNEY HP OPEN

HORNSBY, 11th DECEMBER 2005