jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
Anyone seen the new rules for AR-15s yet? http://thecmp.org/2016-cmp-rifle-and-pistol-rule-changes/
New CMP Service Rifle Rules
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j_h_smith
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- Jul 28, 2007
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Page doesn't open for me.
j_h_smith
Ultimate Member
- Jul 28, 2007
- 28,516
It;s now working. I'm not sure about a lot of the changes. I guess we'll see. We a had a ranked shooter in our club for years. It was a pleasure watching the dedication it took for him to get as good as he did.
jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
I found it interesting that, while this is Service Rifle, it doesn't require a service rifle configuration. It seems any AR-15 style rifle is now legal for Service Rifle.
1time
Ultimate Member
The rifles used for service rifle are nothing like those used in service. Fact is today's military rifles are using quad rails, acogs, aimpoints, and collapsible stocks. No army unit is using match grade barrels under a free floating hand guard that is designed to look like a non free floating hand guard with 10lbs of lead shot in the stock.
It sucks when the rules are changed to significantly alter a working set up, but I can see where they are coming from.
It sucks when the rules are changed to significantly alter a working set up, but I can see where they are coming from.
One of the big issues I've seen with new shooters in high power is plane jane AR's being forced into the match rifle classification.
I agree the new rules will help new shooters enter the sport, and optics will let older shooters remain competitive longer.
CMP believes that optics on unweighted rifles will not have an advantage over weighted rifles with irons, and that the fundamentals will be the defining skill for winning a match. With optic and non optic rifles competing in the same class that data will be difficult to track.
I enjoy shooting irons myself and have no plans to change.....for now.
I agree the new rules will help new shooters enter the sport, and optics will let older shooters remain competitive longer.
CMP believes that optics on unweighted rifles will not have an advantage over weighted rifles with irons, and that the fundamentals will be the defining skill for winning a match. With optic and non optic rifles competing in the same class that data will be difficult to track.
I enjoy shooting irons myself and have no plans to change.....for now.
Walton Feep
Active Member
- Sep 29, 2012
- 243
Are the optics mounted on the carry handle or do the rules allow flattops?
Blacksmith101
Grumpy Old Man
- Jun 22, 2012
- 22,351
Here is a link to the 2016 Rule Book PDF file, read it on line, download, or buy yourself a copy:
http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/Rulebook.pdf
http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/Rulebook.pdf
