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OFFICIAL PROGRAM

2008 CMP NATIONAL RIMFIRE SPORTER MATCH

The 7th National Rimfire Sporter Match

Sunday, 20 July 2008, Camp Perry, Ohio

DATE AND LOCATION. The 2008 National Rimfire Sporter Match will take place at Camp Perry, Ohio on Sunday, 20 July, during the Annual National Matches.

TIME SCHEDULE. A tentative time schedule for the Camp Perry match is given here. The shooters’ clinic will be on Saturday afternoon, 19 July. Depending upon the number of entries, the relay times could change. Competitors will be notified if the schedule changes.

NEW IN 2008—LAPUA IS OFFICIAL AMMUNITION SPONSOR. Lapua, with high quality smallbore ammunition products that bear the Lapua and Wolf brands, will be the official ammunition sponsor for the 2008 National Rimfire Sporter Match. Lapua representatives will be present during the 20 July competition. Lapua will provide the ammo that is issued to 2008 competitors.

ENTRIES. Entry in CMP Rimfire Sporter matches is open to all persons, regardless of previous competition experience, age or sex. CMP or NRA membership is not required. Entry is limited by range capacity so it is important to send your entry in as soon as possible. You can register on-line on the CMP web site by opening http://clubs.odcmp.com/matches. Click on “Upcoming Matches and Events.” Under the “National Matches” listing, click on “Information” for the National Rimfire Sporter Match. Then follow the instructions to complete your registration.

ENTRY OPTIONS. The Rimfire Sporter Match offers competition in two classes, the T-Class, for competitors who fire rifles with telescopic or receiver sights, and the O-Class, for competitors who fire rifles with open sights. Competitors may elect to fire in one of the two classes, or they may enter the competition in both classes. If they enter both classes, they will fire one class on relays one or two and the other class in the afternoon on relays three or four.

ENTRY FEES. The entry fee for one event in the National Rimfire Sporter Match is $25.00 for adults.  As a special incentive to encourage more juniors to participate in the 2008 National Rimfire Sporter Match, junior entries are free (juniors are anyone born in 1988 or later). If you elect to compete in both the T-Class and the O-Class (two events), the entry fee is $35 for adults; while junior double entries are free. If you register on-line you can pay by credit card or send a check, payable to CMP, separately. If you register by mail you can send a check or provide credit card information on your entry form. Mail entry forms and fees to:

CMP Competitions
P.O. Box 576
Port Clinton, OH 43452

WALK-ON ENTRIES. Walk-on entries on the day of the match will be accepted if range space is available. Walk-on entries must be prepared to pay entry fees with cash or check as credit cards cannot be processed on the range. To find out if range space is available, call 419-635-2141, ext. 1107, not later than 4:00 PM on Friday before the match.

CANCELLATIONS. Anyone who is entered in the match, but who is unable to attend is urged to contact CMP as soon as possible. Cancellation requests must be sent in writing (mail or email) and be received before the date of the match. A $10.00 cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund.

COMPETITOR RECOGNITION. All competitors who fire in the National Rimfire Sporter Match will receive a commemorative T-shirt imprinted with the 2008 CMP Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match logo, 100 rounds of rimfire ammunition provided by Lapua, the 2008 National Rimfire Sporter Ammunition Sponsor, a copy of the 2008 CMP National Matches rifle results bulletin and a ticket to the cook-out after the match.

A covered range with 60 firing points will be available for the 2008 National Rimfire Sporter Match at Camp Perry, Ohio.

RIMFIRE SPORTER RANGE. The National Rimfire Sporter Match will be fired on Viale Range, one of the four world-famous Camp Perry Ranges. The range will have 60 covered firing points for 50 yard firing (The range may be expanded to 80 firing points if entries warrant range expansion.). When shooters move forward for 25 yard firing, pistol benches will be available for competitors to use.

SQUADDING. Shooters may request to fire in the morning (relays 1 or 2) or afternoon (relays 3 or 4) and will be accommodated to the extent possible. Squadding (relay and firing point assignments) will be issued at the range when the competitors checks in for the match. Competitors may request to be squadded on the same or adjacent firing points so they can share rifles or shoot together. Competitors who want special squadding must check in together at the range.

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP PERRY RANGE. Camp Perry is an Ohio National Guard installation located on Ohio Highway 2, approximately five miles west of Port Clinton, Ohio. The entrance to Camp Perry is on the north side of Highway 2. All competitors in the National Matches must first check-in at the National Matches In-Processing Center (ask the guard at the Main Gate for directions). After checking in at National Matches In-Processing, proceed to Viale Range where check-in, the clinic and competition will be conducted. To find Viale Range, go straight ahead to the flag pole where the road forms a T. Turn left and proceed to the last range.

CMP ELIGIBILITY AFFIDAVITS. All competitors in CMP-sponsored events are required by federal law to sign a CMP Eligibility Affidavit and Liability Release prior to participating. Competitors who participated in previous CMP Rimfire Sporter, EIC or National Matches events have already signed an affidavit and are not required to sign again. A Notary will be available at the In-Processing Center to execute Eligibility Affidavits for competitors who need them. Competitor packets with additional match information will be available at the Competitor Check-In location on the range.

COMPETITOR CLINIC AND SAFETY BRIEFINGS. There will be a special Rimfire Sporter Clinic and Safety Briefing on Saturday afternoon before the match (4:00 – 6:00 PM) at Viale Range. Clinic instruction covers Rimfire Sporter rules, safety instructions and competition procedures. The clinic also offers lots of tips on how to shoot the Rimfire Sporter course of fire. Shooters who have not previously attended a CMP Rimfire Sporter Match are strongly encouraged to attend the clinic. There will also be short, mandatory safety briefings at 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM on the day of the match. All competitors are required to attend one of these safety briefings.

Gold, silver and bronze achievement medals with neck ribbons that are awarded to Rimfire Sporter competitors who exceed established cut scores.

RIMFIRE SPORTER ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS. Special gold, silver and bronze Rimfire Sporter Achievement Medals, with neck ribbons, will be presented on the range to competitors who shoot qualifying scores in this year’s match. Achievement medal cut scores are based on scores fired in previous Rimfire Sporter matches. 2008 achievement award cut scores are:

• Gold: T-class, 577 or higher; O-class, 552 or higher
• Silver: T-class, 564-576; O-class, 542-551
• Bronze: T-class, 548-563; O-class, 520-541
   

Casey Harper, was the High T-Class 4-H Junior in the 2007 National Rimfire Sporter Match with a 568-18X total.

CMP RIMFIRE SPORTER GUIDE. The CMP’s 44-page Guide to Rimfire Sporter Shooting is available on request and without cost from the CMP. The guide explains the game, its rules and provides detailed instructions on its shooting positions and firing techniques. The guide gives step-by-step instructions on how to complete the Rimfire Sporter course of fire. Additional copies of the guide with this program may be requested from CMP Competitions, competitions@odcmp.com or a copy can be downloaded from the CMP web site at http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/rimfire.pdf.

RULES. 2008 CMP Rimfire Sporter Rules, which are printed on pages 27-35 of the CMP Guide to Rimfire Sporter will govern the competition.

RIFLES ALLOWED. Rifles used in the Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match must be standard sporter-type rimfire rifles that meet the following requirements:

• Overall weight of the rifle may not exceed 7.5 pounds, with sights.
  
• The stock may have a fixed sling swivel. Thumbhole stocks, adjustable butt plates, adjustable cheek pieces and rails or adjustable sling swivels are not permitted.
  
• Rifles with any type action may be used. Rifles should have a magazine capable of holding five rounds so it can be used during rapid-fire stages.
  
• The trigger must be capable of lifting three pounds when cocked.
• Triggers will be weighed before the match and seals will be affixed to rifles that pass inspection.
  
• Telescopic, receiver or open sights may be used. Competitors who use rifles with telescopic or receiver (aperture) sights compete in the T-Class. Scopes are limited to six power (6X). If a variable-power telescope is used, the adjustment must be taped. Competitors who use rifles with open sights compete in the O-Class.
  
• A standard leather or web sling no wider than 1¼ inches may be used in the prone and sitting or kneeling positions. Slings may not be used for support in the standing position, but may remain on the rifle.
  
• Anyone with questions about whether a rifle is legal should contact CMP staff at 419-635-2141, ext. 1112 or competitions@odcmp.com.
  
• A rifle inspection will be conducted during the check-in period prior to the match.

AMMUNITION. All competitors will be issued 100 rounds of smallbore ammunition provided by official ammunition sponsor Lapua. This ammunition may be fired in the competition or competitors may use their own ammunition.

TARGETS. The CMP Rimfire Sporter Target (designated as CMP Rimfire Sporter Target, 50/25 Yards) will be used for all firing. Competitors who wish to order these targets for practice before the matches may purchase them from the CMP. The cost is $8.00 for 25 full-faced targets and $7.25 for 100 repair centers.

COURSE OF FIRE.  Unlimited sighting shots and 60 shots for record on the CMP Rimfire Sporter Target.

• Sighter Stage, 50 yards, Unlimited sighting shots, prone position (a rest or support may be used only during sighting shots), time limit 10 minutes (another shooter or coach may assist the competitor in adjusting sights).
  
  
• Stage 1, 50 yards, 10 shots for record, prone position, time limit 10 minutes.
  
  
• Stage 2, 50 yards, two series of five shots for record, standing to prone, rapid fire, time limit 25 seconds for semi-autos, 30 seconds for manually operated rifles.
  
  
• Stage 3, 50 yards, 10 shots for record, sitting or kneeling position, time limit 10 minutes.
  
  
• Stage 4, 50 yards, two series of five shots for record, standing to sitting or kneeling position, rapid fire, time limit 25 seconds for semi-autos, 30 seconds for manually operated rifles.
  
  
• Stage 5, 25 yards, 10 shots for record, standing position, time limit 10 minutes.
  
  
• Stage 6, 25 yards, two series of five shots for record, standing position (shooter must start with rifle butt at the hip), rapid fire, time limit 25 seconds for semi-autos, 30 seconds for manually operated rifles.
  

John Merges, Jr., was the High Overall T-Class competitor in the 2007 National Rimfire Sporter Match with a 587-24.

ALIBIS. No alibis or refires are allowed during any stage of this match because of rifle or ammunition malfunctions. It is important that the rifle used be clean and in good working condition so that it will not malfunction during rapid-fire stages. If a rifle malfunctions or jams, shooters may attempt to clear the malfunction and continue firing, but no extra time is allowed for firing.

SCORING. Scoring in this match will be done by CMP scorers. Results will be posted on the CMP Competitor Tracker web site at http://clubs.odcmp.com/results as soon as targets are scored. Results will also be printed and posted on the range.

SPOTTING SCOPES. Competitors may use spotting scopes or binoculars to spot shots during shooting.

OTHER EQUIPMENT. Shooting jackets, special shooting trousers or shooting boots may not be worn. A maximum of two sweatshirts or soft, pliable shirts may be worn. Regular work or hunting-type boots may be worn. An ordinary leather or other work glove may be worn on the hand that supports the rifle; special target shooting gloves or mitts may not be used.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT. All competitors and range personnel are urged to bring personal hearing and eye protection with them and to wear them whenever shooting takes place.

COMPETITOR COOK-OUT AND AWARDS. Immediately after the last relay finishes firing on Sunday afternoon, there will be a cook-out prepared by CMP staff on the range for all competitors and match staff. Everyone who enters and fires in the match will receive a ticket to the cook-out. Tickets for any family members or friends who did not fire in the match are $10 each and may be purchased at the range. As soon as results are compiled, there will be an informal award ceremony where the shooters with the high scores will be recognized and all shooters who earned Achievement Medals will be recognized.

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