* * * OPEN TO ANY SHOOTER WITH A CURRENT LICENCE * * *

If you own a field rifle, factory sporter, 303, Mauser or any type of centrefire rifle, this is your weekend!

Equip:   Either scope or binoculars etc, Shooting Mat, Pen, Eye and Ear protection, licence, etc.

FRIDAY      Range open from midday for practice.  Late comers join in at next distance being shot.

SATURDAY           7.30am ARRIVAL AND SIGN-ON.

MATCH 1   - INTERNATIONAL MATCH COURSE – 88 rounds.

3 Warm Up Shots in 3 minutes.

String 1            200,     Deliberate         - 2 sighters and 20 shots, Standing Off Hand, on NRA SR target – 22min.

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

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

String 4            400,     Deliberate         - 2 sighters and 20 shots, Prone, SR3 target – 22min

MATCH 2   - TACTICAL MATCH COURSE – “ANY Rifle” (any sight) (bi-pod or front rest etc only)

- Warm Up, 5 shots in 5 minutes @ 400.                      Entire match shot on SR3 target.

                        - Deliberate, 10 rounds in 3minutes (no marking), then directly into next string,

SUNDAY                7.30am ARRIVAL AND SIGN-ON.

MATCH 3   - AUSTRALIAN MATCH COURSE

            300 Slow Fire,             Prone U/S        2 sighters + 10 rounds              9min,                Fig 12 4x4

            300  Rapid Fire,           Prone U/S        5+5 rounds                               30-30-30sec,   Fig 12 4x4

            300  Snap Fire,            Prone U/S        10 rounds                                 3sec per exp,    Fig 12 4x4

            200  Rapid Fire,           Sitting U/S        2 sighters + 5+5 rounds            30-30-30sec,   Fig 11

TROPHIES:

Cost: $50 for all rifle matches.  Or, $30 Per Day.  Tactical only $15.

Non AIHPA members pay $5 per event pass to be eligible to titles.  Membership available on the day.

All food and drinks are BYO all weekend.

Pre-nominations not required – just show up.

Accommodation suggestions: Local motels and hotels in Aberdeen.  Muswellbrook & Scone close by.

Range: Travel along New England Highway, just south of Aberdeen.  Turn east (right) at the small brick shop centre.  Take next right and then turn left, proceed through gates towards range proper.

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