New 2016 Autumn/Winter MPL Competition. July - December 2016

[zooma]

Now you can enter the new 2016 MPL Postal Competition that runs from 1st July 2016 and ends in December 2016 - and it still only costs a tenner to enter!

I will be posting the details for this years new Autumn/Winter competition HERE over the next few days.

The new series starts from July 2016 and will run until December2016 ( the next series will start in January 2017) with the same rules as in all previous MPL postal competitions (see below).

This year we will continue with the .177 MPL air pistol competition (for all .177 spring powered and Single Stroke Pneumatic air pistols) and the .177 MPL air rifle (for all .177 spring powered and Single Stroke Pneumatic air rifles).

AGAIN this season we will offer the Supported Air Pistol series and (like last year) I would recommend that you give this a try. Very few people bothered to enter BUT we will offer it again and see if we can get any more "takers" this time around. We would like 6 or more competitors to make it work so if you do fancy it please let us know and have a chat with your friends to see if you can get enough interest to keep this interesting new competition as a regular event.

In the same way that 6 yard shooting is a lot more difficult than it looks ( a shock to 10 meter shooters who venture into the traditional 6 yard British "national" distance for the first time), Supported Pistol Shooting is most certainly NOT as easy as you might think and does present a real challenge .

The only difference when shooting Supported Air Pistol (as opposed to regular free standing air pistol) is that the weight of the pistol is supported - but that is all ! The butt of the pistol grip forms a tangent with a 50mm tube or bar and gives very little extra stability. The process of aligning the sights and trying to perfect the trigger release remains the same and so all of the pistol handling skills remain the same.

Anyone thinking they can just roll-up and hit a 50 every time when entering Supported Air Pistol is in for a huge disappointment.

This competition will also be a great leveller between the able bodied and disabled persons, the young and the older competitors, the male and the female and the strong and the weak.

In some ways Supported Air Pistol shooting could be the BEST competition ever as it offers an equal opportunity to everyone who enters it....and it is no surprise that Supported Pistol Shooting is THE fastest growing branch of the shooting sport in Germany - and has been for many years.

The traditional British 6 yard distance also continues to provide a real challenge for regular free standing air pistol and air rifle shooters and nobody yet in the history of the MPL has ever achieved a possible 50 ex 50 at 6 yards so it really is a competition that will test your skills and provides a serious challenge to 10 meter shooters who may find it impossible to improve their averages when shooting at the shorter 6 yard distance.

[zooma]

2016 Autumn/Winter MPL POSTAL LEAGUE ENTRY DETAILS.

The postal charges will remain the same as they were for the previous seasons.

The cost to enter the competition is still a tenner (£10.00) and the cost of spare targets for x100 at a time is £10.00 for anyone that would like to buy some from us.

Air 8 targets and Air 7 targets can also be bought in bulk for less direct from the NSRA in packs of 3000 (for those that intend to practice a lot) .

The cost to send an entry pack to you is £3.70 by First Class "Signed For". Total for entry and post is £13.70.

The cost to send an entry pack to you with an extra 100 practice targets is £6.50 by "next working day" carrier. Total for entry and practice targets with delivery is £26.50.

We can also send larger parcels (any size) by carrier for just £10.00 to a UK address, so if a group of competitors are able to combine their entries and need a larger quantity of practice targets sending all in the one box this will cut the delivery costs significantly !

Entry packs and spare targets can be collected from us in Rossendale to save postage and delivery charges if you are able (or know anyone) that is able to collect them from us.

Anybody that would like to send their entry fees to us by PayPal can use this address:- target@rossmod.co.uk ( please see the next thread about PayPal charges)

For those that prefer to pay by bank transfer sort code 40-38-03. acct no:- 51178296 acct name:- Rossendale Model Car Club.

We can also accept good old fashioned cash if you can call in person or send it safely to us ( ask for postal address if you prefer this option)

PAYMENT BY PAYPAL.

We have been made aware of the charges that PayPal inflict upon us.

Our basic entry pack costs £10 and the postal charge is £3.70 to send them to you (total £13.70). Pay Pal will take £0.67.

The basic entry pack with 100 spare targets is £26.50 including the carriers "next working day" delivery. The PayPal charge for this is £1.10.

Most competitors who have sent their entry fees to us via PayPal have done so without charges - so our thanks to those that have done this as it helps us to keep the costs down and the entry fee's low.

Those that have sent their payment by direct transfer to the clubs bank account have not attracted any charges at all.

We want to keep the cost of entry to this superb competition to a tenner so please avoid the PayPal charges if you can.

Thanks for your understanding as I admit I never thought about this either...until I saw the PayPal account history!

[zooma]

Air Rifle.
1. Russ O. (PhatMan). Hastings.
2. Bob S. (zooma). Rossendale.
3. Tony F. (RedFox). Orpington.
4. Ciaran. (ciaran). Rossendale.
5. Mark. (xdriver). Bury.
6. Ray H. (bellringer). Bloxwich.
7. Martin C. Hawkins ARC.
8. Nigel E. Hawkins ARC.
9. Vic C. Hawkins ARC.
10. Michael M. (mickmep). Heathfield.
11. Donald Mc.(thisisdonald). Paisley.
12. Drew S.(Drew451). Fife.




Air Pistol.
1. Paul D. (Grunalf). Bradford.
2. Russ O. (PhatMan). Hastings.
3. Tony F. (RedFox). Orpington.
4. George M. (thirdwheel). On a bike with a small tent
5. Sarah M. (starboard). Southampton.
6. Des OC. (Aimstraight). Dukinfield.
7. Donald Mc. (thisisdonald) Paisley.
8. Bob $ (zooma) Formby.
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Supported Air Pistol
1. Paul D. (Grunalf). Bradford.
2. Tony F. (RedFox). Orpington.
3. Ray H. (bellringer). Bloxwich.
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[zooma]

The MPL 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. July 2016 - December 2016 ( inclusive).

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 .

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

Round 1 of the 6 yard MPL (and Supported Air Pistol series ) will start 1st July 2016 so we would like to get the entries in and to start work making a large stack of entry packs ready to go.

Late entires will still be accepted at any time.



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.

1b. 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.

1c. GASSER RIFLES. There will be no 6 yard competition for CO2 or PCP air rifles with us this season.

1d. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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:- 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) June 2013. 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

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 6ydmpl@gmail.com 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 unsucc
Overseas entries are welcomed - PM zooma 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


George 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.

[zooma]

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.

1b. 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.

1c. GASSER RIFLES. There will be no 6 yard competition for CO2 or PCP air rifles with us this season.

1d. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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 6ydmpl@gmail.com 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

[PhatMan]

Bob,

Please sign me up for Rifle & Pistol.

Have fun

Best regards

Russ

[PhatMan]

Bob,

Payment sent.

Have fun

Best regards

Russ

[Grunalf]

Hi Bob

You can count me in for the 6yd pistol and I'll also have a go at the supported pistol if I can bodge a rest together!!

Thanks

Paul

[Grunalf]

Hi Bob

Payment sent.

Thanks

Paul

[zooma]

George is taking a rest from arranging to display your MPL scores here on the BBS as he is shortly going off on a motorcycle touring holiday and Russ has very kindly offered to do this job for us whilst he is away.

For the 2016 Autumn/Winter MPL series the address to send your scores to is bat540308@btopenworld.com

Many thanks to George for his many contributions to the MPL to date and many thanks to Russ who has volunteered to step in and do this job for us this season.

[RedFox]

Hi Bob,

Sign me up please to all 3 comps. I'll email you separately about payment, etc

Tony

[zooma]

Hi Bob,

Sign me up please to all 3 comps. I'll email you separately about payment, etc

Tony

OK Tony - thanks for your support.

Don't forget to let me have your full delivery address so I can send your entry packs to you.

Bob.

[RedFox]

Hi Bob

You can count me in for the 6yd pistol and I'll also have a go at the supported pistol if I can bodge a rest together!!

Thanks

Paul

See my separate thread on MPL Rested Pistol on how I made up a rest.

http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....ion-marvellous


Tony

[zooma]

Sorry to anyone waiting for their entry packs - I am away in Cardiff with the Speedway Grand Prix until next Monday - I will try to get everything away then !

[zooma]

Hi Everyone - I am now back and putting together the MPL entry packs and I will send out the first ones today.

If anyone else would like to let me have their entries I can get everything sent this week.