Rifle Match Rules

Score Keeper Instructions

Competitor General Rules

1. Alcohol is not allowed on range or grounds before, during, or after the match.

2. Any competitor failing to comply with match director’s safety instructions will be disqualified and asked to leave the range.

3. Bolts are to be kept removed at all times except when instructed by match director to insert them during a match. Upon completion of match they will be removed.

4. The range officer will be notified immediately of any rifle malfunction, problems, or crossfire occurring during match by raising your hand as a signal.

5. Any competitors whose rifle is found to be illegal will be disqualified.

6. The scorekeeper will not be disturbed during target scoring

7. Target scores will be posted at the end of each relay by the scorekeeper.

8. The scorekeeper will be notified immediately of any target scoring discrepancy.

9. Bullet holes will be scored using the nearest edge to the ten ring. Any target showing two shots will be scored using the furthest hole from the ten ring. Any target without a bullet hole will be scored as a zero.

10. X’s will be scored only for the purpose of breaking tied numerical scores.

11. Muzzle brakes are not allowed in any matches!