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POSTAL MATCH RULES FOR 2012

Last Updated:  1-5-12

Classes

Hunter/Varmint Hunter Class (6X). These rifles can weigh no more than 10 lbs. Forend is no wider than 2 1/2”. Scope limited to 6 power. 6X rifles must meet all other IBS /NBRSA guidelines.

Modified Factory (MF).  MF rifles fall between VFS and Factory guidelines. These are rifles that have had a new or custom barrel installed and/or do not have a factory chambering. Factory rifles that have a custom trigger installed fall into this class.  Rifles that are produced by manufacturers with the primary intent of target use or competition will be considered MF.  If the manufacturer describes the product as Semi-Custom it will be considered MF for our purposes. Any rifle that comes out of a factory custom shop will be classified as a MF rifle.

     Factory Class (F).   Rifles that are essentially rifles as they came from the manufacturer or are factory produced.  These rifles can have very minor modifications from their "out of the box" configuration.  The barrel must be a factory barrel and must be chambered in a caliber as it came from the factory, re-chambering will not be allowed.  The rifle must be able to accept more than 2 rounds, exceptions: break opens and falling blocks Actions can be bedded and barrels floated. The factory trigger can only be modified to improve trigger pull and creep.  We want this class to be the "spirit" of factory.  If you have any questions about whether your rifle fits the Factory Class or the Modified Factory Class please call or e-mail Steve.  Thank you for your understanding.

Distance

Terminology

Shooter's number

Each shooter will be assigned a number. That number along with the agg due date will be on all targets. Participants that paid for all five aggs – your targets will be mailed to you all at once. You must use the targets that are designated for that agg. Meaning, the shooter’s number, match #, and date must all correspond for that particular agg. If you fail to shoot a match/agg, those targets for that match/agg are invalid.

Teams

There can be four person teams within each class. Teams must be made up of shooters from the same class.  If you wish to be placed on a team let Steve Grosvenor know. If you have a four person team indicate that on the entry form. There is no additional fee for teams and the team structure is encouraged, as there are prizes for successful team participation.

Postal Tournament Schedule

Turning in Targets from an Organized Match/Tournament

You may submit a set of targets that have been fired in organized matches as long as Steve or Stanley are notified BEFORE you shoot.  You can notify us anyway that is convenient for you (e-mail, phone calls, texts, etc) In other words, you can not shoot a great tournament THEN decide to use the targets for the Postal. You should talk to the match director ahead of time, so you can get your targets back to send to us.  If you do not follow this rule, we will subtract 5 pts from your total score for that agg.  Any questions, please contact us.

Sending Your Targets Back

Send targets to:

Steve Grosvenor

211 North 5th St

Beresford SD, 57004

Match Scoring

All matches are standard IBS Score Matches.  A shot’s value is dictated by the “best edge” method.  As in IBS, scoring the half inch bull shall be valued at 10 points. The next ring will be valued at 9 points, the next at 8 points, and so. Any shot outside of the rings and in the square are valued at 2 points. The dot in the center is called an “X”. It has no additional value and is used to decide the winner in all ties. Placing will be handled as follows:

 In the event that there is more than one hole in a record target, the shot with the lower value shall be the score given. If your FIRST shot at the sighter is outside the sighter square and hits in a record square we will give you an alibi and you may shoot again at that record bull. Your sighter target is in the lower right corner of each target.

Scoring Conflicts

In the event there are any conflicts, Steve Grosvenor's decision is final.

Communication

Steve and I realize that emergencies arise that are out of your control and make it impossible for you to turn in the targets during the time period.  Forgetting is not an emergency. Steve and I will work with you, but we must know BEFORE the post-mark deadline.  If your targets are not postmarked by the correct date & we have not heard from you, you will receive a 0 for that set of targets.  

Spreadsheet

Awards

Prizes

In order to be eligible for the prize drawing, you must have paid for all five aggs postmarked by March 1, 2012. All prizes will be drawn before the first match is due. In the event that we get more prizes as the season goes on, we will have another drawing at the end of the season.  

If you wish to contribute a prize, send a certificate for that prize to Jason Stanley. The certificate will be sent to the winner and the winner can make arrangements with the sponsor to receive it.

Items/Certificates we have for the Prize Drawing(s)

Prize Distribution

We will mail you the certificate for the prize if your name is drawn.  You can then make arrangements with the supplier.

Support of Our Sponsors

Entry Fees

The entry fee for each individual agg will be $17.50 per class. If you choose to have all the targets for the five aggs sent to you at one time, the fee will be $65.00 per class.  Entry fees and targets are to be sent to:

Steve Grosvenor

211 North 5th St

Beresford SD, 57004

For questions / contact information:


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