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New for the 2023 season beginning in April 2023
NRL22 matches. This event is for .22LR rimfire rifles only. We will follow the COF (Course Of Fire) produced by the NRL 22 organization each month. This yields a standardized format across the country no matter where you attend these matches. Please consult the NRL22 Rules for more information and shooter responsibilities.
These matches are an excellent venue to train for centerfire classed matches or competition but at a significantly lower cost overhead. Both bolt and semi auto rifles may be used. Most people already have a .22 rifle in their household that could be used for competition. The only exception are rifles with tubular magazines since they will not conform to safety rules.
Match registration will done via Practiscore.
Current Course Of Fire (COF):
Match Dates:
- 4/22/2023
- 5/27/2023
- 6/24/2023
- 7/22/2023
- 8/26/2023
- 9/23/2023
- 10/28/2023
Match Format:
Matches consist of 5 stages with each stage set at various distances and shot from various shooting positions up to 100 yards. Each month stage layouts are provided by the NRL22 organization and standardized no matter where you shoot. Most times there will be additional stages added but the minimum will always be 5. For Club matches there will be two additional bonus stages and both will be over 100 yards. Generally the entrants will be broken down into squads for efficiency. Multiple squads will be shooting at the line concurrently to keep the match moving. An RO (range officer) will be assigned to each squad to oversee stage rules, scoring and safety.
Match registration will done via Practiscore.
Match Info:
A. Rifle Rules
1. Rifles must be chambered in .22 Long Rifle. This cartridge is the most common and available rimfire cartridge. At these ranges it also most closely mimics centerfire cartridges at Precision Rifle. 17 HMR, 22 Magnum and like rimfires cartridges are not allowed.
2. Any .22 Long Rifle chambered rifle may be used, however, rifles with removable magazines must be used. Rifles with fixed tubular magazines are not allowed as they are more difficult to make safe.
3. Any scope, iron sights, or electronic sights may be used. However, magnified rifle scopes with externally adjustable turrets and reticles designed to assist in holdover and measurement are highly recommended.
4. Competitors may participate in the Air Rifle, Young Guns, OG / Adaptive, or Ladies division with an Air Rifle provided they meet the other requirements for the division they choose to compete in.
5. Competitors may only utilize one rifle in a competition. If a breakage occurs, the competitor must get permission from the Match Director before using a different rifle.
B. Divisions
1. Shooters must pick one division to shoot at the beginning of a local monthly shoot or the National Championship. The shooter is only eligible for placement in the division in which they signed up. For example, if a female shooter with a base rifle signs up for Ladies division and wins the entire shoot, she will only be recognized for the placement in the division in which she signed up for. In this example, that would be the Ladies division.
2. The Base division is intended to be budget oriented. It is also intended to be a division to allow an introduction to this fantastic shooting discipline. Any rifle system that comes in under a combined MSRP of $1200 shall be eligible to compete in Base division. This combined MSRP price is for the rifle and scope only. It excludes scope rings and bases, bipods, suppressors, data card holders, magazines, spare magazine holders, auto bolt releases, aftermarket triggers, extended magazine releases, weight kits, hand grips, bolt knobs, and barrel tuners – these examples are considered accessories to the rifle. Factory barrels may be threaded to accept a suppressor. The only authorized adjustments to the rifle itself are as follows: adjustments to the stock to get proper cheek weld and bedding of the stock. Base rifles must remain in their factory configured stock. If a barreled action is removed from the factory stock and placed in an aftermarket stock not available by the manufacturer and not available as an option to purchase as a complete rifle or chassis, then that rifle will be classified as an Open division rifle. Rails of any type utilized to mount a bipod may be added. Rifles and scopes that are out of production are difficult to check the MSRP. The NRL22 will allow certain popular rifles and scopes that are out of production to compete. The NRL22 will provide a list of discontinued rifles along with MSRP’s that will be used to calculate the $1200 limit. Base division shooters should be mindful that manufacturers may change the MSRP of their products from time to time. Neither price changes nor discontinuations of products are the fault of the NRL22. However, the production status and MSRP on June 1st will be considered valid for the entire 2023 season. At sign in, the Match Director shall inspect the rifle and ensure that the combined MSRP comes in under $1200. If it goes over, the shooter shall compete in the open division. This determination and interpretation of the Base division rules are solely decided by the local Match Directors for their own clubs; however, it should be adhered to as closely as possible. Any communications regarding Base division rules to NRL22 staff will not be replied to. You will need to check with your local match director. For the National Championship however, these rules will be followed to the letter. There will be a gunsmith present at the NRL22 National Championship for Base division rifle inspections. A list of popular rifle and scope MSRPs and discontinued rifle and scope MSRPs will be included in the monthly course of fire.
3. Young Guns will be any shooter between ages 8-16. Age requirement is allowable as soon as a child turns 8. Young Guns must be no older than 16 at the time of the first day of the season. A parent or guardian must be present with the shooter, who will take responsibility for the actions of the Young Gun. Young Guns must be able to operate their firearm safely by themselves with no hands-on assistance from the parent or guardian. However, verbal coaching is absolutely acceptable and encouraged. Calling shot placement corrections should be reserved until after the stage is complete however, this is acceptable during the stage for newer Young Guns or Young Guns that are struggling. Young Guns may sign up to compete in the Base, Open, Ladies, or Air Rifle division and would be subject to that division’s rules.
4. Ladies division is for the female shooter. Ladies may sign up to compete in the Base, Open, Young Guns, or Air Rifle division and would be subject to that division’s rules.
5. Open division shooters have no restrictions on the rifle.
6. Air Rifle division is for shooters using a rifle that operates with compressed air to fire a pellet or slug.. Projectiles cannot exceed 85 grains and must be .35 caliber or lower. Projectiles must be mass produced. Tethered tanks are not allowed.
7. OG / Adaptive division will be available to any shooter older than 60 years old or any shooter that has special needs/considerations. It will be up to the Match Director to determine special needs. It is up to the OG / Adaptive division participants to have reviewed the course of fire prior to the local match. Before the match begins, the Match Director shall hold a meeting with all of the OG / Adaptive participants to discuss the course of fire and all agree on any changes/scaling to accommodate the OG / Adaptive division. An example would be utilizing a bench instead of shooting prone. OG / Adaptive division may abide by Base, Open, or Air Rifle division rules.
Safety is paramount, eye and hearing protection mandatory along with an empty chamber indicator (one will be provided if you do not have one). Anyone can call a cease fire if an unsafe condition is observed. We will have an administrative cease fire periodically to repair/reset/repaint targets that may need attention.