35 Yard Hunter Class Competition
Monthly 35 Yard Hunter Bench Rest Competition
Results for September 2024
Monthly 35 Yard Hunter Bench Rest Competition - Top 50 scores
September 2024
# | Name | Score |
---|---|---|
1 | John Carver BRK Ghost | 249 x19 |
2 | Gill Flatters RED WOLF | 248 x19 |
3 | Dennis Flatters Daystate Redwolf | 248 x13 |
4 | Dean Potts HFT500 | 246 x15 |
5 | Simon Thornton HW100 | 246 x11 |
6 | Mark Naylor BRK Ghost | 246 x 6 |
7 | Stu Swinard HFT500 | 244 x12 |
8 | Steve Swinard HFT500 | 241 x 9 |
35 yard Hunter class Competition Specific Rules
- There is no restriction on front rest - bipods and fully adjustable rests/bags may be used to support the front of the rifle.
- No rear rests may be used (this includes gloves and gloved hands)
- The rear of the rifle must not be in contact with the bench/floor.
- The rear of the rifle must be supported in the shooters shoulder, and may also be steadied by the shooters ungloved hand.
- An 'X' is awarded using inward gauging on the 'X' scoring ring (the line is not part of the scoring ring).
- An official Doncaster Airgun Range 35 yard A3 target must be used.
- Targets must be placed at 35 yards, there is no restriction on target height or orientation.
General Competition Rules
- The entry fee is £1 for each target shot.
- All cards must be signed on the back by a range official before being shot.
- There are two categories of entry - PCP and Springer
- 'Springers' include all spring piston/gas ram powered recoiling rifles. (some recoilless designs are excluded)
- Each shooter may enter any number of times, but only the highest score in each category will be recorded.
- There are no restrictions on rifle, calibre or shooting position.
- Targets are scored using 'inward gauging', the lines around each scoring ring are not part of the higher scoring ring.
- When a plug or gauge is used it will be an approved .22 sized scoring gauge (not .22A)
- If there are multiple shots in a target box, the lower scoring shot will be counted.
- Stray shots from other lanes may be excluding from scoring at the discretion of the range official.
- Tied scores will be decided on X-count, then by first 'miss' based on ascending target number.
- Only the official Doncaster Airgun Range A3 targets may be used.
- In the case of any scoring or rules disputes, the Range Officer on duty will make the final decision.
Prizes / Awards
- If the pot is sufficient the maximum winning amount is £25 and the randomly chosen 2 will receive £10.
- If not, the pot will be divided into 3. A third each to PCP & Springer winners and the 2 random cards.
- Any money over the maximum amount will be halved and donated to a small local charity of the winners’ choice.
- The category winners will not be eligible to win a random draw prize.
- A random draw winner can only win a maximum of one random draw prize.
- The competition period will run for a month starting on the 1st and ending on the last day of the month.