Fort Meade Match Schedules

2008 High-Power Rifle Match Schedule
Fort Meade, Maryland
Sponsored By The Maryland Rifle Club
And approved by Maryland State Rifle & Pistol Association
Affiliated with NRA, CMP.
Location: Range 1, Fort Meade, Maryland

Match Dates:
May 18, 800 Aggregate                                    Aug 23, 800 Aggregate 
June 21, 800 Aggregate                                   Aug 24, EIC-500 Aggregate ****              
 (**) July 19, 800 Aggregate                           Sept 14, 500 Aggregate * Gate opens at 7.00am
State Championship                                        Oct 19, 3X600YD * Gate opens at 7.00am                                                                                                                                                                   

Rules: Current NRA High-Power rules will govern all matches. Open to all NRA members.
CMP Excellence in Competition match is open to all. (**)-CMP rules applied in EIC Match
            ** Must be a member of a State Association, to complete in State Championship**
                CHALLENGE FEE $2.00

Classification: Current NRA high-power rifle classification card or temporary scorebook. Match director may require display of either to verify classification.

Rifle: For 800 Aggregate matches: Rifle allowed for record firing, there will be two divisions, Service Rifle – Rule 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.2. NRA Match Rifle – Rule 3.3, 3.3.1, with metallic sights.
             For 600YD matches: Rifle shall be as designated for specific match.
             For CMP/EIC Match: Service Rifle Only, CMP Rule- 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.3

Category: By NRA classification, Match & Service Rifle. A Minimum of (5) five competitors to form a class Or category. Classes and or categories will be combined if there are insufficient shooters in a class or Category.

Awards: Awards will be given by class and by category whenever sufficient shooters are present. One award shall Be given for each five (5) competitors in a given class or category.

Entry Fees: Adult entry: $30.00 for 800 Agg. Matches.     Junior entry: $10.00 for 800 Agg, matches   “      “     : $10.00 for each 600YD match.    “      “     : $10.00 for each 600YD match Entry fee for CMP/EIC match is $20.00 for all entries.

Target Operations: Competitors are responsible for target operations. NO target pullers are provided By the match sponsor.

Range Limit: First 40 (Forty) PAID entries.

Information & Entry Address: Paul Hudson                           Larry Moreland
                                                                 P.O.Box 691                          2814 Needlewood LA
                                                                 Fallston, MD 21047              Bowie, MD 20716
                                                                 Phudson11@juno.com          LCM1385@verizon.net  
Or  go to www.msrpa.org/msrt and down load entry form and mail to address above.
Make checks payable to: Paul Hudson

SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT
(1). There will be strict adherence to range safety and commands at all times
(2). NRA Rule 3.21 Open Bolt / Clear Chamber Indicator is required to be inserted in all weapons not encased
       Except during preparation period or while on firing line.
(3). Alcoholic Beverages are not allowed on range, food and running water are not available at the range.

Match Begins:
DUE TO RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED SINCE September 11, 2001, BY THE ARMY, WE NOW ENTER
(C) – CHARLIE GATE, ON RANGE ROAD WHICH IS OFF PINEY ORCHARD PARKWAY. WE WILL ASSEMBLE AT THE GATE AT 7.30 A.M. FOR THE ( May, June, July & Aug) MATCHES FOR ENTRY. SIGN-IN WILL BE COMPLETE BY 8.00 A.M.; AND WE WILL ENTER AS A GROUP.
FOR THE (Sept/Oct) MATCH, DUE TO SHORTER DAY LIGHT HOURS, WE WILL ASSEMBLE AT THE GATE AT 6-15 A.M.; SIGN-IN WILL BE COMPLETE BY 7.00 A.M.; AND WE WILL ENTER AS A GROUP.
WHEN THE GROUP HAS ENTERED, THE GATES WILL BE CLOSED, IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER THE GROUP ENTERES YOU WILL NOT SHOOT. FIRST SHOT DOWN RANGE AT 9.00 A.M. ** FOR (Sept/Oct)
FIRST SHOT AT 8.00 A.M.

COURSE OF FIRE:
All Scheduled 800 Aggregate Matches:
Match #1: 20 shots for record and 2 sighting shots @ 200 YDS. Slow fire, time limit 22 minutes.
Match #2: 20 shots for record @ 200YDS. Sitting rapid fire fired in two 10 – shot strings, preceded by 2 sighting shots;
                 Time limit 60 sec. per string.
Match #3: 20 shots for record @ 300YDS. Prone rapid fire fired in two 10 – shot strings, preceded by 2 sighting shots;
                  Time limit 70 sec. per string.
Match #4: 20 shots for record and 2 sighting shots @ 600YDS. Slow fire, time limit 22 minutes.
Match #5: Aggregate of Matches 1, 2, 3, & 4

CMP- Excellence – in – Competition Match:                        500 Aggregate Match: Same course of fire as in EIC
50 Shot National Match Course, NO SIGHTERS.                                                           But, WITH SIGHTERS
10 shots for record @ 200 YDS. Slow fire, 10 minute time limit.
10 shots for record @ 200YDS. Rapid fire, 60 seconds time limit.
10 Shots for record @ 300 YDS. Rapid fire, 70 seconds time limit.
20 Shots for record @ 600YDS. Slow fire, 20 minute time limit.

For 3 x 600YD Matches:
Match #1: 20 shots for record, preceded by 2 sighting shots, with Service Rifle, Rule 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.2
OR NRA Match Rifle, Rule 3.3, 3.3.1, 3.3.3, with metallic sights. In a 22 minute time limit.
Match #2: 20 shots for record, preceded by 2 sighting shots, with Service Rifle, Rule 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.2
Or NRA Match Rifle, Rule 3.3, 3.3.1, 3.3.3, with metallic sights. In a 22 minute time limit.
Match #3: 20 shots for record, preceded by 2 sighting shots, with Service Rifle, Rule 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.2
Or NRA Match Rifle, Rule 3.2, 3.3, 3.3.1, 3.3.3 with any sights. In a 22 minute time limit
F – CLASS:
F – CLASS, shooters will be welcome for the 600YD Matches. F- CLASS will compete separately
In F-CLASS- Open and F-CLASS T/R – Rule 5.6.1- (.223 and .308 cal rifles with BI-pods)
Awards for F-CLASS will be made if 5 or more F-CLASS shooters register and shoot.

DIRECTIONS TO ENTER RANGES AT FT MEADE

IF COMING OFF B/W PARKWAY GET OFF RT-175 EAST TO FT MEADE. FOLLOW 175 FOR 5 MILES, GO PAST RT-32, TURN RIGHT ON RT-170: PINEY ORCHARD PARKWAY, GO FOR 2.1 MILES, TURN RIGHT ON RIVERSCAPE RD. ABOUT 100YRDS ON THE LEFT IS “RANGE RD”…(RIGHT IN FRONT OF TOWN HOUSES)…FOLLOW RANGE RD DOWN TO GATE UNDER R&R TRACKS.

IF COMING OFF RT-32, TAKE EXIT 175 EAST, ABOUT 1 MILE TURN RIGHT ON RT-17O,
PINEY ORCHARD PARKWAY……FOLLOW THE ABOVE.