Suppressor
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Suppressor
Is a suppressor legal to use in a NRA smallbore silhouette match? Standard Rifle? Hunter class?
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Re: Suppressor
If it were up to me I would allow it (too bad it isn't LOL) even encourage it but it looks as though it would be a tough sell to a Match Director.
3.16.1 Compensators and Muzzle Brakes -
The use of compensators, muzzle brakes and barrel porting is prohibited, except in Air Rifle Silhouette
competition.
Supressors reduce recoil so it could be classified as a muzzle brake.
You might also run afoul of:
3.18 Equipment -
General - All devices or equipment which may facilitate shooting and which are not mentioned in these Rules, or which are contrary to the spirit of these Rules and Regulations are forbidden.
and:
(e) Barrel: A hunting style contoured barrel that tapers from chamber to muzzle. Bull barrels are not permitted. A factory tuner that does not act as a muzzle brake or compensator is permitted. Maximum barrel length is 26 inches, including tuner.
3.16.1 Compensators and Muzzle Brakes -
The use of compensators, muzzle brakes and barrel porting is prohibited, except in Air Rifle Silhouette
competition.
Supressors reduce recoil so it could be classified as a muzzle brake.
You might also run afoul of:
3.18 Equipment -
General - All devices or equipment which may facilitate shooting and which are not mentioned in these Rules, or which are contrary to the spirit of these Rules and Regulations are forbidden.
and:
(e) Barrel: A hunting style contoured barrel that tapers from chamber to muzzle. Bull barrels are not permitted. A factory tuner that does not act as a muzzle brake or compensator is permitted. Maximum barrel length is 26 inches, including tuner.