Info Pack
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Herts
& Essex Shooting Association
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in
co-operation present the
Mini Methuen
Open Competition for small-bore rifle |
A Saturday in November to be announced above.
Great Leighs Range, Chelmsford, Essex |
Dear Competitor,
...............................this is the latest competition
of its kind to be run, the Methuen course of fire, but on specially
scaled target, shot from one position at 25 yards.
Research into classic and
historic targets by members of the HBSA and LERA have given
us the opportunity to shoot this traditionally full-bore course
of fire indoors. The course of fire developed is for indoor
shooting: prone, kneeling and standing, using any HBSA defined
smallbore calibre (.22 Rimfire, .297/230(Morris), .310
Cadet) rifle. Shot on turning targets, it is
a timed shoot.
Self-loading rifles may be
used, but will be subject to a handicap. All other manual rifles
must be single loaded and magazines may not be used. Rifles
of any period can be used but will be classed to ensure shooting
is as fair and comparative as possible. Rifles for loan will
be available by prior arrangement.
Although you shoot as an
individual, random teams are being made-up; if you want to form
a particular 3 man team, please do let us know names and rifles
beforehand.
The competition is squadded
and you will be sent details of the squadding along with a map
of how to get to Herts & Essex�s Great Leighs range. There
is also a display of classic rifles and pistols planned; if
you want to exhibit in this, please do get in touch.
Entry forms are being sent
to past Field Firing Match competitors, entrants in the Historic
rifle Summer League as well as HBSA and LERA members; your copy
is enclosed. Since space for the Mini-Methuen is limited, you
are advised to get you entry forms returned as soon as you can
and not wait until the closing date of 30th October.
If you have any questions,
get in touch via E-Mail: Miniature-Methuen
Enquiries |
View or download the Entry Form and Match Details as a PDF file
H & ESA, HBSA and LERA
JOINT MINIATURE RIFLE OPEN MEETING
A Saturday in November to be announced above.
| INTRODUCTION: |
A new item in the Rifle Competition Programmes,
building on the successful joint events 2003-09. Rifles must use
0.22� rf or other Miniature Rifle cartridge as approved by the
HBSA (e.g. .297/230(Morris), .310
Cadet). This match is based on the Methuen Cup
(Inter Services Meeting) and is a test of rapid shooting. |
| COMPETITORS: |
Members and Non-Members of the H & ESA, HBSA
and LERA. There is also a team match for which teams of 3 can be arranged by
the match director or, if you wish to be entered in a team with a
named shooter, please say so on your entry forms (assuming that they are in the same
class). Medals are for individuals, the teams for fun. |
MATCH
CONDITIONS: |
As HBSA Rules 1995, (and this entry form). However,
orthoptic accessories, a padded glove and a sling (two point or
as-issued) may be used. A wrist rest may be used in Sniping, or
"Any Rifle" classes. Replica firearms in the "spirit of the original"
(Rule G.3.1) are permitted. Multiple entries into each Match are
permitted, provided that a different firearm is used for each entry.
All arms shall be appropriately licensed and �in proof�. Targets
will be as shown (see near top of page). |
| DISTANCES: |
25 yards for all Classes. |
COURSE
OF FIRE: |
| Two non convertible sighters, |
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| Ten shots prone |
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2 Tin Hat target (600 yards) |
(2 minutes) |
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| Ten shots prone/kneeling and standing |
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4 Tin Hat target (500-200 yards) |
(2 per, 15 second exposure) |
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| Ten shots prone |
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2 Figure 11 target |
(1 � minutes) |
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| Ten shots prone |
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5 Figure 4A target |
(2 per, 10 second exposure) |
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| MATCH I: |
Vintage and Early Classic (pre-1888) Any Rifles
(any contemporaneous iron open sights) (BP and smokeless permitted) - Classic (pre-1919) Converted Service and Service
Training Rifles (issue sights) i.e. Long Lees, SMLEs |
| MATCH II: |
Classic (pre-1919) Any Rifles (any contemporaneous
iron aperture sights) ; e.g., BSA Model 12 with No.8
folding rear-sight |
| MATCH III: |
Veteran (PRE - 1946) Converted Service and Service
Training Rifles (issue sights) Incl. No.7s
& No.9s , Any pre-1946 design with open or aperture rear-sights. |
| MATCH IV: |
Post Veteran: Any pre-1960 design, single shot rifle, with open or aperture target sights |
| MATCH V: |
Open: Any self-loading/semi-auto rifle with telescopic sights; e.g. Ruger 10/22 |
| MATCH VI: |
Opt!c: Any single shot rifle, fitted with optic sights and/or bi-pod; e.g. CZ 452 'scoped |
| MATCH VII: |
Self-loading/Semi-Auto: Any semi-auto with iron sights |
| MATCH VIII: |
Sporting: Any non-semi-auto magazine rifle with iron sights |
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| PRIZES: |
Medals for winners (depending on entries) of each
Match. A Prize-giving will be held for competitors at the end
of the event. |
| GENERAL: |
The Matches are squadded: competitors should report
at the assembly point 15 minutes before their shooting time. Classes
may be adjusted on the day depending on the number of entries. |
| ENTRY FEES: |
�5.00 per Match. ( to be confirmed for 2009) |
| PRACTICE: |
In your own time on your own range. |
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| INFORMATION: |
Miniature-Methuen
Enquiries |
Targets
to be used
| Zero |
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Practice 1 |
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2 zeroing shots only |
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6 feet x 6 feet Tin Hat of 1950
2 aiming points (scaled to 600 yards)
prone 5 rounds on each (total time 2 minutes) |
Practice 2
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3 aiming points
6 feet x 6 feet Tin Hat of 1950
Scaled to 500 yards
prone 2 rounds (15 seconds) |
4 feet x 4 feet Tin Hat
of 1950
Scaled to 300 yards
kneeling 2 rounds (15 seconds)
(Twice) |
Scaled to
200 yards
standing 2 rounds (15 secs)
(Twice) |
Kneeling this can be kneeling, seated or
squatting (but watch your time � 15 second
away time)
| Practice 3 |
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Practice 4 |
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Figure 11 of 1950 2 aiming
points
Scaled to 300 yards
prone 5 rounds on each (total time 90 seconds)
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Figure 4A target of 1938
5 aiming points
Scaled to 200 yards
prone 2 rounds on each
(five, 10 second exposures � 10 seconds away) |
NOT TO SCALE
Scoring is military in nature; i.e., 5 points for a bull, 4 for an inner, 3 for a magpie and 2 for an outer.
Each of the four practices therefore attracts a maximum of 50 points, with a Match total possible of 200 points.
Practices 1 and 2 are gauged outwards.
Practice 3 scores 5 for a black (inward gauging) and three for a a grey body touch.
Practice 4 is also inward gauging - Red = 5; Black = 4; Sand = 3: Grey = 2
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View or download the Entry Form and Match Details as a PDF file
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This Open Individual competition affords another opportunity
for collectors and shooters of classic miniature-calibre rifles to air their
proud possessions in an unusual and enjoyable way. The event provides a
loose representation of the well-known Methuen competition held at Bisley
Ranges, instigated by, and named after, Lord Methuen of Boer War fame. The full-bore Bisley
event is a mainly Inter-Service military competition , which has oft though included invited entries
from civilian teams. Shot in the open at 300,200 and 100 yards, the full-bore
match has always been undertaken with the Service rifle of the day (currently
the 5.56mm calibre SA80 rifle). That match is timed, including 100 yard "run-downs" between
the ranges, and requires a significant fitness on the part of the competitors.
Our Miniature Methuen Match is not so demanding, being shot indoors at 25
yards, with the only positional changes being from prone to kneeling and
to standing.
