MARS rimfire match at Hamburg (9/14)

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    Biggfoot44

    Biggfoot44

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    Aug 2, 2009
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    Ok , got me curious , I read the link .

    So, if I am reading correctly , other than chambering .22lr , and implied to be inherently safe , there are NO Rules as to equipment ? To be competitive , rifle must group sub 4moa , out to 400yds ?

    I see for 2019 , introduced two classes, Semi and Bolt. ( Presumably nobody shoots a single ) . In light of the accuracy requirements, and generous time limits , were semi's even somewhat competitive before getting their own class ?
     
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    photoracer

    Competition Shooter
    Oct 22, 2010
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    West Virginia
    Biggfoot44 said:
    Ok , got me curious , I read the link .

    So, if I am reading correctly , other than chambering .22lr , and implied to be inherently safe , there are NO Rules as to equipment ? To be competitive , rifle must group sub 4moa , out to 400yds ?

    I see for 2019 , introduced two classes, Semi and Bolt. ( Presumably nobody shoots a single ) . In light of the accuracy requirements, and generous time limits , were semi's even somewhat competitive before getting their own class ?
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    They can be. I have a Remington 597 that Scott Volquartsen help me build that shoots sub-MOA with either CCI SV or Norma Match-22. I used it for free-standing metallic silhouette for several years. I may try it out in the Lapua PRS next year if I get time from my action shooting.
     
    MacGuns

    MacGuns

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    Jan 14, 2013
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    Semi-autos are more than capable, they can also be an advantage on some of the stages that require quick follow-up shots (i.e. spinners), see video below.

    dghboy315 can confirm, but I believe that semi-autos have an even number of match wins compared to bolts.



    Photos of past matches can be found here: https://www.macguns.photo/
     
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    timbo76

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    Oct 13, 2018
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    Perry Hall
    It's a great time, I've shot at 2 of them so far (Baltimore and York), will be at the match in Baltimore come Sept.
    Everyone there is very friendly and very helpful. I've never done any type of competitive shooting before and this has been a real eye opener. I'm going to try the whole schedule in 2020.
    As far a guns, in semi I use a Ruger 10/22, and so do alot of others. In bolt, I've seen guys use a Ruger Precision, CZ, and Vudoo.
     
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    Broncolou

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    Jan 22, 2013
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    Parkton MD
    Biggfoot44 said:
    Ok , got me curious , I read the link .

    So, if I am reading correctly , other than chambering .22lr , and implied to be inherently safe , there are NO Rules as to equipment ? To be competitive , rifle must group sub 4moa , out to 400yds ?

    I see for 2019 , introduced two classes, Semi and Bolt. ( Presumably nobody shoots a single ) . In light of the accuracy requirements, and generous time limits , were semi's even somewhat competitive before getting their own class ?
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    There are rules on the MARS website. Baltimore/York clubs have their own rulesets that are very similar.
    Pretty much single magnified optic,magazine fed, scope that has a reticle you can dial/hold,bipods and bags allowed unless stated in the COF(course of fire/stage breif). Time limits are not exacly generous, but they give you time to complete the COF if youre proficient with your firearm/equipment.

    I would aim for a 1 MOA rifle/ammo combo and solid dope from 5yrds-300 as best you can. Dont settle for less than 3 moa @ 200yrds for your ammo choice. Start checking groups at 50yrds (50 yrd zero is most common) and take the winners from that group and check at 100/200 yrds and see what brands are still doing well.
    Good luck and we hope to see you at a match soon!
     
    dghboy315

    dghboy315

    Dave Luu
    Mar 5, 2012
    147
    Rockville, MD
    Biggfoot44 said:
    Ok , got me curious , I read the link .

    So, if I am reading correctly , other than chambering .22lr , and implied to be inherently safe , there are NO Rules as to equipment ? To be competitive , rifle must group sub 4moa , out to 400yds ?

    I see for 2019 , introduced two classes, Semi and Bolt. ( Presumably nobody shoots a single ) . In light of the accuracy requirements, and generous time limits , were semi's even somewhat competitive before getting their own class ?
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    Thanks for the question. Everyone has been giving good advice.

    You are correct, their are no other equipment rules.

    To be competitive, an MOA rifle is preferable. We probably won’t have another 400 yard stage. 300 will be max but mostly 25-200.

    Single shot is allowed but someone would have to be very proficient to be competitive. Then again I have seen it.

    Semis are very competitive.

    Let me know if you have any other questions.
     
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