GP ROUND

SERVICE/FIELD/HUNTER/SPORTER/MATCH RIFLE

 CENTRAL WEST OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES

 

GILGANDRA, DEEP CREEK RIFLE RANGE

29-30 SEPT - 1 OCT 2023

* * * All licensed shooters welcome to attend * * *

 

NO MORE MARKING TARGETS…

 

ELECTRONIC TARGETS:  All other matches at the National Matches will be shot ET’s.  This means, no manual competitor marking of targets…BRILLIANT!

EVERY shooter must have THEIR OWN computing device that is capable of WiFi and has an internet browser – such as a laptop, smartphone or tablet,e tc.  Suggestion is to have the largest screen possible to get the full experience on offer from the ET’s.  Ensure the device is bright enough for screen to be seen outside in daylight (test in advance).  Every person MUST have a way to charge the device during the day while at the range - Inverter, Cig lighter adaptor, etc.  If your device goes flat, then you can’t shoot.  There are no spare devices available at the range.  All shooters must be self-sufficient.

 

 

Matches will be shot in the below scheduled order where possible.  We will try to finish incomplete Fri & Sat matches on the Sunday.

 

Those shooters who shoot one rifle spec only will only have the first registered IMC result count for the particular event, however all subsequent spec shoots will count towards the GP and AR programs.

 

Shooters contesting multiple rifle specs for the IMC, they may shoot the rifle specs to a match or day in any order.  However, if using the same rifle across multiple specs (forwards compatible), the lowest spec counts as first result, and subsequent results count towards the higher specs.

 

 

FRIDAY      8.00am ARRIVAL AND SIGN-ON.  Proceed direct to pits to setup targets.

 

MATCH 1 - IMC40 - INTERNATIONAL SERVICE.

String 1           200,     Deliberate        - 2 sighters and 10 shots, Standing Off Hand, SR target – 12min.

String 2           200,     Rapid              - 2 sighters in 2 min, then 2x 10 shots 60 seconds, Sitting or Kneeling, SR target.

String 3           300,     Rapid              - 2 sighters in 2 min, then 2x 10 shots 70 sec, Prone, SR3 target.

String 4           600,     Deliberate        - 2 sighters and 10 shots, Prone, MR-1 target – 12min.

 

IMC NOTE: Shooters may shoot 3x IMC this day, pending numbers and the availability of time to reasonbly finish.

 

MATCH 2  - RIMFIRE INTERNATIONAL SERVICE - 40 shot – 22LR or 22Mag.

         50y      Slow Fire,        AFP                 5 warm up shots. 3min,   Any open area on the targets

         50y      Slow Fire,        Prone U/S        10 rounds        10min,     SSAA RF 50 target

         50y      Rapid Fire,       Prone U/S        10 rounds        70sec,     SSAA RF 50 target

         50y      Rapid Fire,       Sitting U/S        10 rounds        60sec,     SSAA CF 100 target

         50y      Slow Fire,        Off-Hand U/S  10 rounds        10min,     SSAA CF 100 target

 

 

 

SATURDAY           7.30am ARRIVAL AND SIGN-ON.  Proceed direct to behind 100 firing point.

 

MATCH 1 cont. - IMC40 - INTERNATIONAL SERVICE.  This is for those that didn't shoot Friday, or wish to shoot more.

String 1           200,     Deliberate        - 2 sighters and 10 shots, Standing Off Hand, SR target – 12min.

String 2           200,     Rapid              - 2 sighters in 2 min, then 2x 10 shots 60 seconds, Sitting or Kneeling, SR target.

String 3           300,     Rapid              - 2 sighters in 2 min, then 2x 10 shots 70 sec, Prone, SR3 target.

String 4           600,     Deliberate        - 2 sighters and 10 shots, Prone, MR-1 target – 12min.

 

IMC NOTE: Shooters may shoot 3x IMC this day, pending numbers and the availability of time to reasonbly finish.

 

MATCH 3  - TMC 4T - TACTICAL SERVICE – 600, 500 & 400 yards. “ANY Rifle” (any sight). Muzzle brake permitted.
   Shot prone with bipod only.  No rear artificial support (eg. sandbag) permitted.

                   - 5 sighting shots at 600yards in 2 minutes

  - Match:    - 600 yards. 10 to count. 2 minutes.

                          - 2x SR-3 aiming marks for 5x5 shots. 2 points each. Optional buck of 120mm dia for 1 only shot, but must be last shot. 5 points.

                   - 500 yards. 10 to count. 2 minutes.

                          - 2x SR aiming marks for 5x5 shots. 2 points each. Optional buck of 100mm dia for 1 only shot, but must be last shot. 5 points.

                   - 400 yards. 10 to count. 2 minutes.

                          - 2x SR 10 ring only aiming marks for 5x5 shots. 2 points each. Optional 2x bucks of 80mm dia for 1 only shot each, but must be last shots. 5 points each.

               Note, Each stage shot back to back, with 2 minutes between stages after groups and scores are sighted and recorded.

 

MATCH 2 cont.  - RIMFIRE INTERNATIONAL SERVICE - 40 shot – 22LR or 22Mag.  TIME PERMITTING.

  

 

Operational Notes:

- The 600 yard firing point may be covered from sun, pending volunteers.  Shooters may shoot from under the covered firing point, and scorers may also position themselves under the cover, however no other people are to be under the cover to avoid a congested firing line.

- Rifle Spec Rules Note: For the matches, forwards compatibility applies, ie. Spec 3 rifles may roll into Spec 5, Spec 1 in to Spec 2, then 3, etc.

 

 

SUNDAY             7.30am ARRIVAL AND SIGN-ON.   Proceed direct to behind 100 firing point.

 

MATCH 4  - PPR - PRECISION SERVICE RIFLE

                    - 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 yards.

                        - “ANY Rifle” (any sight) permitted (if you can hold it, you can shoot it). Muzzle brakes permitted.
                        - Shot 3P and supported allowed.

                        - Targets are combinations and multiples of varying sized aiming marks.

                        - A sighting period will take place at the starting distance.  Not set round count or time...just what seems reasonable.  No sighters through the match.

     Match Course: - 2x 4min stages at each distance.  Total of 14 stages (may be reduced on the day).

                             - 6 shots per stage.  Total of 84 record shots, plus sighters.

                            -  Each stage will be different Fig targets sequence that each shooter is to engage during that stage.

 

 

IMC40 results count towards AIHPA Grand Prix (40 shots) and Australian Rifleman programs.
50 & 80 shots for Qualification and Classification and Australian Rifleman programs.

 

 

Entry:        $60 whole event,   or   $50 per day

Non AIHPA members pay additional $10 to be eligible to titles, or may join the AIHPA on the day.

 

 

MEALS,   BYO all food and drink all weekend.  There is NO meal breaks during the day.

 

 

ACCOMMODATION

 

Many motels in town.  Self to organise.  Get in early... 

 

Rustic camping available outside range perimeter.  Hot showers.  Tank water.  Come fully self sufficient.  Camp fire permitted pending local fire restrictions.  Cost $5 per night.

 

 

Event Director,   David Waters   d a v i d @ a i h p a . c o m

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

Web Site for extra info, rules, range maps etc.           http://www.aihpa.com

 

NOTES:  All matches shot in accordance with relevant rulebooks and amendments.

* * * Organisers reserve the right to change the event and/or schedule without notice. * * *

 

Range Location: Travel along Mendooran Rd from Gilgandra towards Mendooran for approx 7-8km. Look for a northern turnoff called “Bearbung Rd” sign posted to Rifle Range.  Range is 2.5km on right.

 

Some Mobile services work at range.  Range operates on UHF Ch30.