1.  What to shoot:  Any 20th century self-loading battle rifle.  For this match the rifle does not have to be a C&R; however, it must be in as close to an original issue state as possible.  That is to say, if it was originally issued as a fully automatic rifle the version used for this match may be a semi-automatic version.  Please report any such modifications when reporting results.  Additionally, any rifles designed and built as "assault rifles" may not be used in this match.  This specifically excludes M16/AR15 and AK style rifles.  The only exceptions to this rule are:

•     Members of the Sturmgewehr series - MP43, MP43/1, MP44, and StG44
•     Members of the CETME Series, exclusive of the CETME Modelo L

2.  Sights:  Any iron sights issued with the firearm.  No telescopic sights allowed for this match.

3.  This will be an open match (no teams)

4.  Duration:  Today until 31 May 2000

5.  Position:  Any

6.  Target:  Any type and size

7.  Distance:  Any

8.  Objective:  Smallest relative group size (see measurement rules below)

9. Ammunition:  Military surplus - This keeps it fair - tuned handloads are specifically prohibited.

You may enter as often as you like provided you use a different rifle for each entry.

Cruffler Honor Code:  Please decide whether you want to participate in this match BEFORE you go to the range.  Once you decide to participate, we request that you report all results, whether or not you like them.  (You may request the results be reported under a different nickname if you’re really embarrassed!)  Remember, this must be a predetermined, discrete string of three five-shot groups, not just the best three consecutive groups in a string.  See the General Rules for more information.

This is meant to be a friendly competition.  No entrance fees are charged.  Prizes are awarded at the discretion of the CRUFFLER.COM Match Coordinator.

To enter send an e-mail with the following information to MatchCoordinator@cruffler.com on or before 31 May 2000:

Name (Your name or Internet “handle” as you wish it to appear in the results.  If you don’t specify a name, your first name and last initial will be used.)
Match ID (This is the 20th Century Self-Loading Battle Rifle Match)
Rifle Type (Please also disclose any modifications that have been made to this rifle or sights.  Note:  as specified in the General Rules, no sporterizing, cutting down or rechambering is allowed.  This must be as close to an original military firearm as possible.)
Ammunition (What type of military surplus?  Caliber, date and country of manufacture, etc.)
Position (Any position is allowed—which did you choose?)
Distance to Target (In yards)
Group Size  (For each of the three five-shot groups in inches.  Measure from the center to the center of the extreme spread, not the average size.  For further information, see the General Rules.  The Staff at CRUFFLER.COM will convert your results into Minutes of Angle.)
 

If you like, e-mail us any photos you take at the range or of your targets and send them in along with the results.  Any submissions become the property of CRUFFLER.COM and may be published on the website with the results.

If you have any questions, please e-mail MatchCoordinator@cruffler.com.

Results will be posted in the July, 2000 issue of CRUFFLER.COM, along with the nature and quality of the prize awarded to the winner or winners!  (Yes, there will be prizes awarded!)

Good luck and good shooting!  --The Match Coordinator at CRUFFLER.COM
 

General CRUFFLER.COM Match Rules (1 April 2000)

1. Participants may only use original firearms.  No sporterizing, cutting down, rechambering, etc., allowed unless it was done by a government prior to re-issue of the firearm.
2. Participants may not use scopes, cheek pads, peep sites, etc., unless such was issued on the same firearm while it was in general issue.
3. Participants must disclose any work done on mechanical parts to make the firearm more accurate when reporting results.
4. If the firing position for a match is not specified, participants may choose one of the following and report it when reporting match results:
a) Standing
b) Sitting
c) Prone
d) Bench (Sand bags allowed; no clamping)
5. Participants may use a standard military sling is allowed; however, no shooting jacket, match sling, or other special match equipment is allowed.
6. If a class of sight for a match is not specified, participants may choose one of the following and report it when reporting match results:
a) Open
b) Peep
c) Scope
6. If the type of ammunition for a match is not specified, participants may use military surplus or any commercial or custom ammunition and report the type when reporting match results.
7. If the target size and type for a match is not specified, participants may choose any type.  Choice need not be reported unless requested for a specific match.
8. If the target distance for a match is not specified, participants may choose any distance and report it when reporting match results.
9. Participants shall use a separate, identical target for each group of five shots.
10. CRUFFLER.COM reserves the right to request to see the signed and dated targets before posting match results.
11. Participants may adjust sights or position or change targets between groups; however no extra cleaning or firing is allowed between groups.
12. All 15 shots must be fired with the same firearm and the same ammo.
13. All 15 shots must be fired consecutively within one hour.
14. The 15-shot, three-group entry shall be fired as a unique entity.  Participants may not choose the best three consecutive groups in a much longer string of five-shot groups after the fact.
15. All shots count.  Participants may not dismiss any shots as “flyers” or use any other alibi to ignore a shot.
16. The participant shall calculate his or her group size by measuring from the center of the group to the center of the extreme spread of each group of five separately.  The participant shall not average the horizontal or vertical spread before measuring.
17. Participants shall report the distance the firearm was from the target.
18. All results become the property of CRUFFLER.COM and will be published on the CRUFFLER.COM website.

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