35 Yard Hunter Class Competition

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.