6 yard Air Rifle Shooters Wanted.

[Graemevw]

This sounds like fun.

I have a few rifles I could use, what's the deal with recoilless springers. I assume no SSPs?

What targets will be used?

[zooma]

This sounds like fun.

I have a few rifles I could use, what's the deal with recoilless springers. I assume no SSPs?

What targets will be used?

Hi Graeme,

A quick check of the rules (currently displayed on the BBS) should answer all your questions.

https://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread...petition-Rules

I have been running the MPL series (twice a year) for many years now and the difference between any type of springer or SSP at 6 yards has proven to be minimal to non-existent in the hands of a good shot - and even more the case with an AIR RIFLE.

This competition is for fun and to give anyone that fancies "having a go" the chance to monitor their scores each month and chart their own progress when under competition conditions
with their own choice (or choices) of MPL legal air rifle.

Traditionally MPL air rifles are fairly simple and not expensive or sophisticated or at the top end of the price scale, and each will provide their own challenges for the owner to squeeze the best out of them (as often as possible) each month.

Most MPL shooters gain a smile when shooting with a basic airgun with open sights (or peep sight) as it makes quite a change from shooting with a scope or a sophisticated PCP match rifle as it brings us all back down to ground level again.

Proper Olde School

Stay safe!

Bob.

[Graemevw]

Thanks for the link. I'll give this a go. I think I may even already have some targets that came with a gun I bought.
I shot my first ever paper targets 2 days ago so ill see how I go.
I'll 're read the link in a bit and work out exactly what I need to do to register etc.

[zooma]

Two new 6 yard MPL Air Rifle entries received tonight - plenty of room for lots more yet

Bob.

[tomdavies9]

Could be tempted with the 6yard MPL, but only have an SSP, non of my spring powered stuff is eligible.

It’s already zeroed at 6yard though for bell target

[zooma]

Could be tempted with the 6yard MPL, but only have an SSP, non of my spring powered stuff is eligible.

It’s already zeroed at 6yard though for bell target

No problem - we have 6 yard events for SSP.


MPL Air RIFLES.
Any UK legal single shot .177 spring powered or Single Stroke Pneumatic air rifle that shots with less than 12ft/lbs power can be used with "open sights" (as supplied by the manufacturer), or with dioptre rear sights and tunnel type front sights (sometimes known as "peep-sights). Telescopic sights or any other form of optical aids (other than prescription type correction lens) are banned.