6 Yard MPL Postal Competition Rules.

[zooma]

The Muscle Power League Rules have not changed - but just in case you are new or have not see them before I have dug them up again and show them below:-


.177 6 YARD MPL POSTAL COMPETITION RULES

There will be no changes to the rules or the entry fees and we will continue to run a competition for .177 MPL air pistol and another for. 177 MPL air rifle. MPL airguns are those that need "Muscle Power" (ie effort) to cock them and include spring powered and single stroke pneumatic airguns.

The Supported Air Pistol competition will also continue again this season. This competition is for .177 spring powered, SSP, CO2 or PCP air pistols.

The Supported Air Rifle competition will also continue again this season. This competition is for .177 spring powered, SSP, CO2 or PCP air rifles.

LATE ENTRIES - will always be accepted - AT ANY TIME.


SHOOTING.

1. Six targets need to be shot each month with 5 shots on each = total possible score of 300 ex 300.

2. All pistol targets are to be shot single handed (unsupported) at 6 yards by the shooter himself or herself.

2a. All air rifle targets have to be shot from the free standing position at 6 yards with no supports.

3. Supported Air Pistol Shooting entries are to be shot from the standing position. ONLY the base of the pistol grip may touch the hard round or tubular bar (50mm max dia).

3a.Supported Air Rifle Shooting is as above but for air rifles with only the front part of the rifle to be supported on a hard round or tubular bar (50mm max dia) .

Details of Supported Shooting can be found here :https://www.issf-sports.org/getfile....ition_2017.pdf.

4. The targets can be shot at any time during the month, but it is the shooters responsibility to ensure the scores are emailed to the scorer:- bat540308@btopenworld.com before the end of each competition month - or as soon as possible if you are running late or enter the competition late.

Submit your score in the format as shown below:-

P.Smith (smiffee) July 2019. 38 + 34 + 37 + 41 + 44 + 39 = 233. GAMO Centre. Hobby pellets.

Please send your scores by the end of each month to bat540308@btopenworld.com

5/.You should keep your cards safe for 2 months after they are shot as some may be requested for random checking. Any requested cards should be posted to us, and if they are not available they will be given a zero score.

6/. Anyone who scores a perfect 50 ex 50 and would like to show it off should take a picture of the card and send it to bat540308@btopenworld.com so we can see how it should be done!

7/. To avoid any time wasting, any challenges for a disputed score must be accompanied with a cash payment for £10. This will be refunded in full in the event of a successful challenge, but donated to RMTC funds if unsuccessful.

OVERSEAS ENTRIES ARE WELCOME. The entry fee will be the same but the postal cost to deliver the entry pack will be charged at the appropriate rate - PM zooma or PhatMan for more details.

The competition is open to anyone who can shoot the cards to the appropriate MPL rules as described here. The scores should be emailed to the address provided at the end of each month bat540308@btopenworld.com
Russ will kindly compile them for you all and display them here on the BBS so you can see how things are going for you each month.


TARGETS.

1. The pistol competitions will be shot on 6 yard Air 8 targets, the rifle competitions will be shot on 6 yard Air 7 targets.

2. All the targets required to complete each 6 month series will be provided in the entry pack.

3. Spare Air 8 and Air 7 targets will be made available to purchase from us if required for practice. Bulk target supplies are available from the NSRA.

4.Competition targets must have the supplied stickers fixed to them prior to shooting so as to clearly differentiate them from any regular practice cards that you may have.


Permitted AIR PISTOLS, AIR RIFLES and PELLETS.

1. PISTOLS. Any single shot .177 spring powered or SSP air pistol that complies with the main MPL rules will be eligible for this competition - if in doubt, please check the main MPL rules. Original manufacturers open sights only - no other type of sight is permitted.

1a. SUPPORTED AIR PISTOL. Any type of single shot .177 air pistol (including CO2 and PCP) can be used to shoot in the Supported Air Pistol Competition.
Original manufacturers open sights only - no other type of sight is permitted.

2. RIFLES. Any single shot .177 spring powered or Single Stroke Pneumatic air rifle with "open sights" or dioptre sights can be used in this air rifle competition. Telescopic sights or any other form of optical aids are banned.

2a. SUPPORTED AIR RIFLE. Any type of single shot .177 air rifle (including CO2 and PCP) can be used in the Supported Air Rifle Competition. Original manufacturers open sights or diopter type sights may be used. No telescopic sights are permitted in this competition.

3. GASSER RIFLES. There will be no 6 yard competition for CO2 or PCP air rifles with us this season EXCEPT in the Supported Air Rifle Class where any .177 single shot air rifle can be used.

3a. GASSER PISTOLS. There will be no 6 yard competition for CO2 or PCP air pistols with us this season EXCEPT in the Supported Air Pistol Class where any .177 single shot air pistol can be used.

4. Only semi-wadcutter (flat nosed) pellets should be used to give clear cut holes in the Air 8 and Air 7 targets. Round nose pellets will not give a clean enough cut to permit clear scoring, and cards that cannot be scored clearly should be given a zero score.

5. BB's and any pellet other than .177 calibre are specifically banned from this competition.


SHOOTING.

1. Six targets need to be shot each month with 5 shots on each = total possible score of 300 ex 300.

2. All pistol targets are to be shot single handed (unsupported) at 6 yards by the shooter himself or herself.

2a. All air rifle targets have to be shot from the free standing position at 6 yards with no supports.

2b. Supported Air Pistol Shooting entries can be shot from the seated or standing position but ONLY the base of the pistol grip may touch the rest ( see the BBS thread on Supported Air Pistol Shooting for more details).

3. The targets can be shot at any time during the month, but it is the shooters responsibility to ensure the scores are emailed to the scorer ( 6ydmpl@gmail.com) before the end of each competition month - or as soon as possible if you are running late or enter the competition late.

Submit your score in the format as shown below:-

P.Smith (smiffee) June 2013. 38 + 34 + 37 + 41 + 44 + 39 = 233. GAMO Centre. Hobby pellets.

Please send your scores by the end of each month to 6ydmpl@gmail.com

4/.You should keep your cards safe for 2 months after they are shot as some may be requested for random checking. Any requested cards should be posted to us, and if they are not available they will be given a zero score.

5/. Anyone who scores a perfect 50 ex 50 needs to take a picture of the card and send it to bat540308@btopenworld.com email] and zooma@kingcobra.co.uk so you can show off and we can see how it should be done!

6/. To avoid any time wasting, any challenges for a disputed score must be accompanied with a cash payment for £10. This will be refunded in full in the event of a successful challenge, but donated to RMTC funds if unsuccessful

[Hsing-ee]

Might actually have a go at this in January, still have the targets..

[PhatMan]

Hsing-ee,

Go for it - you know it makes sense - resistance is futile

Have fun & a good Sunday

Best regards

Russ

[zooma]

I have been asked for details about who to send the shot scores to - so hopefully this thread will answer any questions!

[zooma]

Due to the new interest we have experienced from those considering shooting form home during the current "lock-down" I am elevating this thread to make it easy to find and see.

[perlin]

Hoping it`s not too late to enter ??? Got plenty of time to shoot 36 cards before end june…
Have sent you a pm Bob.
John

[zooma]

Hoping it`s not too late to enter ??? Got plenty of time to shoot 36 cards before end june…
Have sent you a pm Bob.
John

It's never too late to enter any MPL competition John!

Pleased to have you join us

[zooma]

Whenever we start a new MPL completion, there are always requests to see the rules .

The new 2020 Autumn/Winter MPL series officially starts 1st July.......so here are the rules