Silhouette weight limits & firing time?
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Silhouette weight limits & firing time?
Hello, I see I can't use my single-shots in the Cowboy Silhouette matches..so...What would happen If I showed up with a vintage single shot rifle in .38-55, .40-50, or .40-70? I would be using smokeless & cast bullets. Sights would be vernier tang & globe front.
What are weight restrictions & time limits? Thanks!
What are weight restrictions & time limits? Thanks!
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Bob259
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Re: Silhouette weight limits & firing time?
Time is 2 minutes and 30 seconds total, 30 seconds prep/ready and 2 minutes to shoot the 5 targets. There is no weight limit. I'd check before hand as it would be up to the Match Director if they allowed you to shoot. However, if you showed up for a local match they'd probably let you shoot for fun, but you would not be eligible for any awards or NRA score, or long run awards, etc. as your equipment does not meet the rules..22-5-40 wrote:Hello, I see I can't use my single-shots in the Cowboy Silhouette matches..so...What would happen If I showed up with a vintage single shot rifle in .38-55, .40-50, or .40-70? I would be using smokeless & cast bullets. Sights would be vernier tang & globe front.
What are weight restrictions & time limits? Thanks!
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Re: Silhouette weight limits & firing time?
I assume you are talking about shooting your single shot at a high power match? If so here are the equipment rules for a standard rifle. Time to shoot is 15 seconds to get ready and 2 1/2 minutes for 5 shots. I've shot my win94 30-30 w/tang sight several times at the high power matches.
3.1 High Power Silhouette Rifle - A rifle, caliber 6mm or larger, provided no belted cartridges or Magnums
are allowed, meeting the following specifications:
(a) Maximum weight 10 pounds, 2 ounces, including sights.
(b) Any sights, telescopic or metallic may be used. Scopes may not be more than 2 inches above the rifle as
measured from the top of the receiver to the underside of the scope tube, nor may the scope be offset
from the top center line of the receiver. Any sighting device programmed to activate the firing mechanisms
is prohibited.
(c) Any trigger not subject to accidental discharge. Triggers which function on release are not permitted. In
the event of accidental discharge, the Range Officer shall require trigger adjustment or replacement of the
rifle.
(d) Stock: The stock must be traditionally styled and may not be bent and/or twisted so as to deviate from
conventional configurations such as factory rifle stocks or silhouette stocks as manufactured by Fajen,
McMillan, H-S Precision, and others. The forend, including the trigger guard mounts and screws, shall not
exceed 2 1/4 inches wide, and 2 1/4 inches deep measured from the centerline of the bore. Magazines do
not have to conform to stock measurements but those that extend below the stock line may not be used as
support as per Rule 3.I(h) and 3.14. The forend shall extend a minimum of 8 inches forward of the forward
edge of the receiver ring. The comb shall not extend above the centerline of the bore, but Monte Carlo roll
may rise 1/2 inch on the off side. The toe of the stock including buttplate or recoil pad shall be no more
than 7 inches below the centerline of the bore. Buttplate or recoil pad may not extend below the lower line
of the stock.
(e) Attachments which do not cause any portion of the rifle to exceed the weight or dimensions as listed
herein are permitted provided they do not extend past the end of the barrel. Sighting devices are not
considered "attachments".
(f) Trigger guard must be present and may not vary from conventional configuration for the purpose of
providing added thumb or palm support and shall be no deeper than 1 5/16 inches below the bottom line
of the farend. (Note: TIC Contender Carbines and Ruger Single Shot rifles are exempt, provided the
additional depth of the trigger guard is not used as palm or thumb support.)
(g) The barrel may be no longer than 30 inches including any sleeve or attachment, as measured from the
face of the closed bolt to the end of the barrel.
(h) Exceptions: U.S. Rifle caliber .30 M1, M14 and M1A. These rifles only may exceed the weight limit.
Telescopic sights are not pennitted. The magazine of the M 1A or M 14 may not be used as a palm rest.
3.1 High Power Silhouette Rifle - A rifle, caliber 6mm or larger, provided no belted cartridges or Magnums
are allowed, meeting the following specifications:
(a) Maximum weight 10 pounds, 2 ounces, including sights.
(b) Any sights, telescopic or metallic may be used. Scopes may not be more than 2 inches above the rifle as
measured from the top of the receiver to the underside of the scope tube, nor may the scope be offset
from the top center line of the receiver. Any sighting device programmed to activate the firing mechanisms
is prohibited.
(c) Any trigger not subject to accidental discharge. Triggers which function on release are not permitted. In
the event of accidental discharge, the Range Officer shall require trigger adjustment or replacement of the
rifle.
(d) Stock: The stock must be traditionally styled and may not be bent and/or twisted so as to deviate from
conventional configurations such as factory rifle stocks or silhouette stocks as manufactured by Fajen,
McMillan, H-S Precision, and others. The forend, including the trigger guard mounts and screws, shall not
exceed 2 1/4 inches wide, and 2 1/4 inches deep measured from the centerline of the bore. Magazines do
not have to conform to stock measurements but those that extend below the stock line may not be used as
support as per Rule 3.I(h) and 3.14. The forend shall extend a minimum of 8 inches forward of the forward
edge of the receiver ring. The comb shall not extend above the centerline of the bore, but Monte Carlo roll
may rise 1/2 inch on the off side. The toe of the stock including buttplate or recoil pad shall be no more
than 7 inches below the centerline of the bore. Buttplate or recoil pad may not extend below the lower line
of the stock.
(e) Attachments which do not cause any portion of the rifle to exceed the weight or dimensions as listed
herein are permitted provided they do not extend past the end of the barrel. Sighting devices are not
considered "attachments".
(f) Trigger guard must be present and may not vary from conventional configuration for the purpose of
providing added thumb or palm support and shall be no deeper than 1 5/16 inches below the bottom line
of the farend. (Note: TIC Contender Carbines and Ruger Single Shot rifles are exempt, provided the
additional depth of the trigger guard is not used as palm or thumb support.)
(g) The barrel may be no longer than 30 inches including any sleeve or attachment, as measured from the
face of the closed bolt to the end of the barrel.
(h) Exceptions: U.S. Rifle caliber .30 M1, M14 and M1A. These rifles only may exceed the weight limit.
Telescopic sights are not pennitted. The magazine of the M 1A or M 14 may not be used as a palm rest.