NSW STATE MATCHES
BLACK POWDER RIFLE

Note: Following is details for a NSW special match.  Being a NSW match, these may be shot as part of a "Top Gun" aggregate at any NSW match or event.

Rules:       - These matches are shot in accordance with the rules listed in the National rule book and NSW amendments
                  and by-laws, plus the following:

                - Reloading is by way of powder capsules.  Horns/flasks are not permitted to be used with the firearm on the
                  firing line

                - If a ram rod is deemed unsafe (such as some old wooden rods), a shooter will be asked to replace that rod with
                  a newer/stronger rod.

                - Projectiles are to be of lead ball and patch, or “minnie” type may be used.

Rifle:        - Class D breech loading, falling block, lever/Martini action,

               - Class E muzzle loading, rifled or smooth bore,

               - Firearms should be faithfully reproduced and fundamentally within spirit of the pre 1900 service discipline,

Target:      SSAA 4x4 Type C (Appendix 1) or,  60cm disk (Appendix 2)

                (N.B. The choice of target is at the discretion of the competition committee.

Starting:    Shooters follow the official range commands:

- Class D - Load, Action, Identify your target, Instant, Fire.

                                    - Class E - Load, Cap, Identify your target, Cock, Fire.

Scoring:           - SSAA 4x4 Type C - V, 5, 4, 3, 2 , 1
                       - SSAA 60cm disc – V, 5, 3

            Score/count “V” ring hits to break tied scores as 5.1.

 Match 1 – 3 Position / 3 Range

 Ammunition:     15 rounds (or as advised).

 Course:            Class D (Breech loader)

                     Class E (Muzzle loader)

  
Match 2 – Rapid Fire

Ammunition:     2 x 5 rounds (or as advised).

Distance:          50m (or other selected distance).

Positions:          Off hand / Standing freehand.