Revised 14 Apr 2011 COMMONWEALTH MATCH F AIR RIFLE MATCH F & F1 PRONE 6 YARDS (5.5 METRES) Annex F to Commonwealth Matches 1. TEAMS. These competitions are open to teams of 8 firers for Match F and 4 firers for Match F1 as defined in para 6 of the General Instructions. 2. FEES AND ENTRIES. See Para 8 and 9 of the General Instructions. 3. COACHING. Coaching is allowed. 4. AMMUNITION. Waisted pellets of lead or lead alloy. The use of round ball shot or darts or pellets containing any propellant is forbidden. 5. LOADER. An assistant may act as a Loader when the firer is using a break-barrel type rifle in the prone and kneeling position. The Loader may not touch the rifle or support the firer in any way whilst they are aiming in any firing position during the competition. 6. LOADING. Automatic, semi-automatic or repeating rifles must be used as single shot rifles and will only be loaded with one pellet at a time. 7. RIFLES. a. Any 0 177 air rifle firing a lead pellet by the release of air provided by either spring loaded piston or a compressed air reservoir and rated at not more than 12 ft/lb (16.26j). The overall length of the air rifle system measured from back to the apparent muzzle must not exceed 850mm 8. SIGHTS. Any type or make of iron sights, open or aperture are permitted providing that: a. Sights have vertical and horizontal adjustments only. b. Simple non-adjustable interchangeable front sight apertures or inserts may be used, these may be of any shape. c. An adjustable iris or adjustable aperture may not be used in the front or rear sight. d. Telescopic sight systems, sights with corrective lenses, spirit levels, lenses, light filters and other accessories fitted to sights are prohibited. e. Corrective lenses may be worn by the competitor, but may not be placed in the sights. f. No part of the front sight may extend beyond the apparent end of the barrel. g. A blinder may be attached to the rifle or rear sight. The blinder must not be more than 30mm (A) or extend further than 100mm (B) from the centre of the rear sight aperture on the side of the non aiming eye. It is also permitted to use blinders of the same size attached to the hat, cap, shooting glasses or to a head-band. F - 1
9. RANGES. The range may be indoor or outdoor. The distance will be 6yds (5.5mtrs) measured horizontally from the forward end of the firing point to the target plane. 10. TARGETS. National Small-bore Rifle Association (NSRA) 6yd (5.5mtr) Air 7 targets as supplied by both the Battle Field Support(Pamphlet 20 Page 10-6 Para 1030) target system and the NSRA are to be used. Team Captains are to ensure that prior to the start of the competition that the following quantity of targets are available for each round: 4 x match targets and 1 sighter target per team member being a total of 40 targets for Match F and 20 targets for Match F1 in each round of the competition. Targets of the specified design are to be provided by individual teams, photocopies are unacceptable. Any team that brings about an unnecessary delay forwarding targets to the Official Scorer due to a lack of targetry will be disqualified. 11 STICKERS. Identification of competition targets will be by the means of adhesive stickers. The nominated Team Captain prior to shooting the match targets will place a sticker on the reverse of each target to cover an aiming mark. Any loss of official competition stickers is to be reported immediately to the Official Scorer and could result in disqualification.targets are to have the stickers supplied attached to the rear of the targets covering an aiming mark. Targets are to be fired in the in the order as shown on the stickers. 12. SCORING. a. Under no circumstances may a shot hole be gauged or interfered with in any way except by the official scorer appointed by the CCRS or the Official National Body in Commonwealth Countries. b. One round will be fired at each diagram, five rounds per card to count. Teams of Eight Individual HPS = 200 Team HPS = 1600 Teams of Four Individual HPS = 200 Team HPS = 800 c. The value of a shot is decided by the edge of the shot hole nearest the centre of the target. When the flange of the gauge touches the outside edge of the line, the higher value will be credited. Shots outside the scoring rings have no value. 13. SIGHTING SHOTS. A maximum of ten sighting shots may be fired by each team member before firing his match cards in each position. 14. DRESS. Military Uniform is to be worn. a. A safety pin or button attached to the sling arm or shoulder is allowed to keep the sling from slipping down the arm. The rule should be interpreted to allow flexibility in the form of an addition to the outer garment to meet with the spirit of to prevent the sling from sliding. Specifically a cloth loop, epaulette, or Cadet Force brassard are acceptable. F - 2
b. Special shooting sweaters with additional or special pads are not permitted. (Military issue or similar pullovers, with shoulder and elbow reinforcement are permitted). c. If a skirt is worn, instead of trousers, it must fall loosely over the legs so that it does not support the legs or restrict their movement in the standing or kneeling positions. 15. EQUIPMENT. When a rule refers to right-handed shooters, the reverse of that rule refers to left-handed shooters. a. Shooters are encouraged to use a shooting mat. b. A shooting sling is allowed. The maximum sling width is 40mm. The sling must be worn only over the upper part of the arm and connected to the rifle stock. The sling must be attached to the rifle at a single point only. c. Any ordinary glove or shooting glove that does nor extend more than 50mm above the wrist knuckle, is permitted. There is no thickness limitation for Sporter class shooting gloves. However, the glove may not be so stiff or tight that it artificially supports or binds the wrist so that it cannot bend. Any strap or other closure device at the wrist is prohibited, however, a portion of the wrist may be elasticated to enable the glove to be put on, but it must leave the glove loose around the wrist. e. Corrective lenses may be worn by the competitor, but may not be placed in the sights. f. Competitors may wear normal prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. g. Competitors may also wear normal protective eyewear. h. Special shooting glasses made solely for use in target rifle or pistol shooting are not permitted in Sporter Class competition. j. Adhesive sprays or other non-slip material may not be used on the rifle or competitor s clothing. k. No pads or elastic bandages or other devices are allowed unless they are prescribed and authorised for medical reasons. All pads, elastic bandages and other devices worn for medical reasons must be declared by the shooter, and must be authorised by the co-ordinator, before the start of any competition, or part of a competition in which they are used. Competition administrators shall permit the use of any pads, bandages or other devices, prescribed for medical purposes; provided they are satisfied the use of such devices does not confer any special advantage to the shooter. F - 3
l. The butt plate may be adjustable up or down. The lowest point of the stock or toe of the butt plate in its maximum downward position must not exceed 220 mm from the center line of the barrel. It may be offset parallel to the center line of the normal end of the butt plate left or right a maximum 15 mm or the complete butt plate (not part) may be turned on the vertical axis. Turning the butt plate on the horizontal axis is not permitted. 16. Shooting Event Procedures and Competition Rules. The following NSRA procedures and rules are to be applied: When a Rule refers to right-handed shooters, the reverse of that Rule refers to left-handed shooters. Prone Position: a. The shooter may lie on the bare surface of the firing point or on the shooting mat. They may also use the mat by resting elbows on it. b. The body must be extended on the firing point with the head toward the target. c. The rifle may be supported by both hands and one shoulder only. d. The cheek may be placed against the rifle stock. e. The rifle may be supported by the sling. f. No part of the rifle may touch the sling or its attachments. g. The rifle must not touch or rest against any other point or object. h. The shooter's sling (left) forearm must form an angle not less than 30 degrees from the horizontal, measured from the axis of the forearm. i. The right hand and/or arm may not touch the left arm or sling. 17. CLASSIFICATION. a. The Witnessing Officer and Team Captain may together, by inspection only, determine the score in each position for each shooter and enter it in the Unit s records. b. Each shooter will sign his cards on completion of firing and all cards will be countersigned by the official Witnessing Officer who will certify his presence on the range throughout the shoot. c. All targets and the completed certificates must be returned to the Secretary, Council for Cadet Rifle Shooting within 7 days of completion of the teams shoot. Unsigned cards or certificates will be disqualified. d. National Shooting Organisations in Commonwealth Countries will do their own scoring. The results together with the targets of the winning team are to be sent to the Secretary, Council for Cadet Rifle Shooting, by the 14 th of April, in order to permit inclusion in the prize list. The names of all competitors making the Highest Possible Score are to be included. 18. PRIZES. The Winning Eight Team: a. The BSA Trophy and Eight CCRS Gold coloured Medals b. If forty teams enter a second prize of Eight CCRS Silver coloured Medals. c. If sixty or more teams enter, a third prize of Eight CCRS Bronze coloured Medals. F - 4
d. If the number of teams entered does not reach forty then CCRS Certificates will be issued to the Second and Third placed teams. e. The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Trophy will be awarded to the team from the Army Cadet Force making the highest score. The Winning Four Team: a. CCRS Trophy and Four CCRS Gold coloured medals. b. Place medals awarded as per b d above Commonwealth. If the BSA trophy is won by a Commonwealth team, the trophy will be photographed, and the photograph forwarded to be presented to the team together with the medals. 20. ADJUDICATION. In cases of dispute the decision of the Council for Cadet Rifle Shooting will be considered final. F - 5