Cavalry Officer (M/L)
Firearm Any suitable and safe muzzle-loading revolver. Targets -2 x PL 17.
Position/Grip Free standing unsupported - two-handed grip may be used
Practice 1 6 shots in 30 seconds - left-hand target - 25 meters
Practice 2 6 shots in 20 seconds - 3 on each target - 20 meters
Practice 3 6 shots - 2 shots on each 4 sec exposure - 15 meters
Practice 4 6 shots in 15 seconds - 3 on each target - 10 meters
NO ALLOWANCE TO BE MADE FOR MALFUNCTIONS
Ready position - With revolver loaded, capped and held parallel to the ground point towards the targets.
Range Commands - On the command LOAD the shooter loads and caps the revolver. On the command MAKE READY he adopts the ready position - revolver may be cocked or uncocked at the shooter’s preference.
After each series all revolvers to be checked and cleared to the R.O’s satisfaction. For series 2-4 revolvers may be loaded after the R.O’s command at the benches at 25 meters but MUST NOT be capped until the appropriate distance down range and after the R.O’s specific command to cap.
Bow Street Runner
Firearm Any suitable and safe muzzle-loading revolver. Targets - 2 x PL 17
Position/Grip Free standing unsupported - two-handed grip may be used
Practice 1 12 shots in 12 mins (to include reloading after 6th shot) - 25 meters
Practice 2 12 shots in 2 strings of 6. One shot per 2 sec exp. - 15 meters
Practice 3 6 shots - two per 4 sec exposures - 10 meters
NO ALLOWANCE TO BE MADE FOR MALFUNCTIONS
Ready position - With revolver loaded and capped held at an angle of 45° pointing towards the ground. The revolver may be cocked or uncocked at the shooter’s preference.
Range Commands - At the command LOAD the shooter loads and caps the revolver. On the command "ARE YOU READY?" THE SHOOTER ADOPTS THE READY POSITION. If no response within 3 seconds, the R.O turns the targets to edge to start the series. After 5 seconds the targets face for the required time and continue for the set number of exposures. If "NOT READY" is called by a shooter the R.O. waits about 15 seconds and then calls "ATTENTION" and at the same time edges the targets to start the series as above. When the series is completed the R.O. gives the order to UNLOAD and all revolvers are checked by the Range Staff. Any rounds left in the chambers to be discharged into the bank under the supervision of the R.O. or otherwise safely cleared.
In practice 2 above, sufficient time must be given between the two series for the shooter to safely and correctly reload the revolver. Loading and reloading for series 2 and 3 may be done at the benches at 25m after the R.O’s command but capping MUST only be done at the appropriate distance after the R.O. has given the specific order to cap.
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General Rules
Air: All target timing at 25m will be increased by 0.2 sec to allow for slower pellet velocity. Before commencing shooting any events at 25m or the Rapid or Standard events at 10m a period of 5 minutes will be allowed to fire unlimited zeroing shots on a single stationary target (this is to encourage shooters to take part in the maximum number of matches and not to specialize in a single match or shooting distance.
Propellant - For all muzzle-loading competitions, Black powder
or Pyrodex may be used and one fouling shot into the bank will be permitted but must first be declared to range officer.
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Telephone No. - for enquiries - 01483 486293