6 yard MPL Postal Competition for Classic Air Rifles. - Any Interest ?

[zooma]

I am starting this thread to see what interest there would be if we run a 6 yard MPL Postal Competition for .177 spring powered and SSP air rifles.

The rules would be basically the same as the existing 6 yard MPL postal competition that is already running for air pistols but it would be shot on more suitable 6 yard air rifle targets (Air 7) and will suite those that would like to shoot from home or anywhere that is safe to do so.

The rifles are to be shot at 6 yards from a standing ( unsupported) position ( same as bell target and 10 metre rifle).

This competition also suites those that have no local shooting club that they can easily get to as well as those that are fortunate enough to have a local club they can use.

Like the other MPL competitions this one is for air rifles that need "muscle power" to cock them and provide the energy so CO2 and PCP rifles are banned.

The idea is to encourage the use of .177 Classic air rifles that will generally be more affordable than CO2 or PCP air rifles and can provide a "more even playing field" for those that take part with limited budgets.....and for those that can afford to invest in the latest high tech kit - if they wanted to !

The competition is fun and self scoring - each month you shoot 6 match cards and then email your score to us after you have shot your targets. Simple!

If there is enough interest the competition will start in July 2014 and run for 6 months until December 2014.

[zooma]

Any spring powered or SSP .177 air rifle will be acceptable for use in this competition.

This is an individual competition and not a team event.

Match air rifles such as the classic Feinwerkbau 300S and Original Model 66 and 75 are obvious candidates but recoiling air rifles such as the HW55 and Original Model 50 would also be very good choices.......so as long as it is .177 spring or SSP powered and has open sights (this includes a dioptre sight) then it can be used in this competition.

Telescopic sights are banned - open sights only (including dioptre sights) are to be used.

[nige346]

I'll be in and will ask at the club tomorrow if anyone else is interested

[Hares Ear]

Yes. Put me down for an entry.

[TheWilding]

Better put my hand in the air as it was me who asked for it

[nige346]

Got some others interested at my club, Can you confirm it will definitely be 6yrd

Cheers Nige

[zooma]

Yes. Put me down for an entry.

OK Robin - have done !

Would you like to collect your entry packs as you did last year - or would you like to transfer the payment or use PayPal so I can post them to you?