500Metre Fly Shoot

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Fancy yourself as a bit of a top shot? Then come and test yourself at Monarto Metallic Silhouette Rifle Club in front of witnesses.
Try to hit the great aussie blowie at 500metres. The target has score rings 1 to 10 plus extra points for 5 shot groups under 10 inches: 5 shots & 3 sighters per target & 5 targets per match. You will need a minimum of 40 rounds plus whatever it takes to get sighted in on the target before the match. A measured 500m may be further than you think and your favorite long range load may well drop more than you expect.
Normally shot from benchrest or prone position, three classes are currently being shot.
HEAVY for rifles under 50lbs., LIGHT for rifles under 17 lbs., & SILHOUETTE for rifles under10lb 2oz that meet all other silhouette rules.
Bring your favorite long range rifle & we will fit you into an appropriate class. A relatively high powered scope with reliable and extended elevation adjustment would be useful but come and test what you have at present.
Smallest 5 shot group so far is 2.50inches Heavy Gun / 2.86inches for Light Rifle & 4.34 inches for Silhouette Rifle.
Matches will be listed in the MMSRC annual program.

500Mt Fly Shooting RULES

1: Any Cal less than .50Cal

2: Any stock configuration

3: Any scope power including spotting scopes. Competitors may spot for each other

4: Max Open Gun weight 22.73Kg (50lb) Light Gun 7.73Kg (17lb) Hunter Class 4.6kg (10lb 2oz)

5: No rails i.e. Guns shot from separate sand bag rest system where the rear sand bag shall contact both the bench and the rifle. The front sandbag rest can be attached to a pedestal which can have adjustments for windage and elevation.

The rear bag may have a stabaliser plate surrounding it if desired. Light gun class allowed bipods.

6: 7 minute details 1 Target per shooter per detail.

7: Only 5 shots on target 3 sighters at other medium paper or steel for each rely. Payment of nominations shall be deemed total acceptance of these rules.

8: No Muzzle brakes

9:Compliance with range safety rules at all times.

10: Any competitor found not enjoying themselves will be disqualified

Official National Rules in full can be viewed here