For scoring and awards we have established a bunch of rifle categories to cater for the diverse range of firearms our members and guests use.
All range users need to be aware of the calibre limitations as set out in the Range Standing Orders (RSO) for the Hornsby Rifle Range. Maximum 8mm centrefire rifles on the full bore range with no magnum calibres allowed e.g 300 Win Mag. For blackpowder rifles shooting lead projectiles the calibre limit is 0.75inch.
In Field and Service matches, Field Class rifles with telescopic sights must shoot on the small targets in the top left or top right corners of the 4ft field and service targets at ranges of 100m to 300m. At ranges greater than 300m, all shooters will engage the standard 4ft targets.
Updated 22.10.24
Field Class – Standard
Any sporting rifle utilising telescopic sights.
Shot prone with a sling at 300m or greater, sitting or kneeling at 200m and standing at 100m. There must be no mechanical support/rest of the rifle at any distance (sticks, shooting rest etc).
Field Class – Supported
Any sporting rifle utilising telescopic sights.
Shot prone with a sling at 100m and 200m or:
Shot prone with a front rest/mechanical support at any distance
Field Class – Benchrest
Any field class rifle at any distance shot from a bench with front and/or rear support and:
any field class rifle at any distance shot prone with front and rear mechanical support.
Service Class – Standard
Shot prone with a sling at 300m or greater, sitting or kneeling at 200m and standing at 100m. There must no mechanical support/rest of the rifle at any distance (sticks, shooting rest etc).
SRA – military rifles standard as issued
SRB – military rifles modified with Central Sights and/or heavy barrel
Note : in field and service matches (F&S), there will be no distinction for SRA and SRB service rifles – they will all classified as Service Class.
Note: any field class rifles with open sights will also be allocated to the service class category.
Service Class Supported
SRA or SRB military rifles.
Shot prone with a sling or front rest only at 100m and 200m and:
Shot from a bench with a front mechanical support/rest only at any distance.
Note : for field and service matches (F&S), there will be no distinction for SRA and SRB service rifles – they will all be classified as Service Class.
Service Sniper
SRC
Any military Sniper Rifles or issued military rifles fitted with telescopic sights (Maximum 8 power) shot from a bench or prone at any distance using a sling or front mechanical support/rest only and:
any service rifle at any distance shot prone with front and rear mechanical support.
BlackPowder Categories
MUZZLE LOADING PERCUSSION CAP AND BP CARTRIDGE LONGARMS
Percussion cap or primer ignition only permitted in this category.
Standard range and competition rules apply.
See also rules and match conditions specific to black powder long arms.
Reproduction means ‘in the spirit’ of the original pattern as-made.
MUSKETS – MUZZLE LOADING PERCUSSION CAP
Bore size permitted up to 0.751 inch (19 mm).
Smooth and Rifled bores permitted (scored separately), percussion cap only.
Rear sights not permitted in most events, unless of the fixed type.
Paper cartridges should only be prepared at events in approved designated locations. Care must be taken to make sure spilt powder on the bench does not accumulate to become a hazard.
Original or reproduction, in keeping with historical detail and original pattern, except as required by match conditions and / or rules.
BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGE
Bore size permitted up to 0.75 (19 mm).
Rifled bores.
Rear sights iron or aperture only, scored separately.
Ammunition taken to the line shall be in a suitable ammunition box.
Where cartridges are used for breech seating there shall be no loose powder in the case. A secure wad must be in place over the top of the powder.
Original or reproduction, in keeping with historical detail and original pattern, except as required by match conditions and / or rules.