BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@mifflincosportsmens.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T170000 DTSTAMP:20250515T131806Z URL:https://mifflincosportsmens.com/events/ghs/ SUMMARY:Ground Hog Shoot DESCRIPTION:This event is on the Rifle Range (1\,000-500). The range is clo sed until the range master releases the range at the end of the match.\n\n \nSAFETY\, SAFETY\, SAFETY\, SAFETY\, SAFETY\, SAFETY\, SAFETY––THE NU MBER ONE PRIORITY AT ALL TIMES! DURING A MATCH!!!!\n\nWhile on Association property for a match\, bolt-action firearms will have bolts remove. Slide \, lever or hinged action firearms will have their actions open\, and a pi ece of cloth inserted into the action so it can be seen\, and the action c annot be closed. Please keep the action of your firearm open\, the magazin e or clip (s) empty and carry your firearm with the muzzle pointed skyward s until you are on the firing line. Once you are given the command by the “range master” to install bolts you may load your firearm\, magazines\ , clips\, etc. Once you have completed a relay\, please be sure your firea rm\, magazine and/or magazine or clips are again made safe.\nYou may clean or work on your firearm during a match. These activities shall be done be hind the firing line.\n\nIf\, during your relay\, you should have a proble m with your firearm or other equipment on the bench\, you may request and will receive help from the “range master” or someone he designates to help you. However you must complete your record string for that relay in t he allotted time period. After the “cease fire” command for that relay is given the relay is final.\n\nIn the case of an “emergency cease fire ” command\, all shooters will immediately make their firearms safe and s tep behind the orange line which is behind their bench. Once the problem i s solved the “range master” will order the relay back to their benches and the remaining time and if necessary additional time may be given to c omplete the relay.\nAll youth shooters MUST have a parent or legal guardia n (18 years of age or older) with them while they are at the shooting benc h or handling a firearm on the Associations property.\n\n\nALL persons on the range should have and utilize eye and ear protection during a “Comme nce Fire” period. This is each person’s responsibility.\nAGE GROUPING\ n1. Youth – 15 years of age and under. 2. Adult – 16 years of age and over.\n\nCALIBERS\nNOTE: Only metallic cartridge firearms and ammunition l egal to hunt groundhogs in Pennsylvania\, up to and including .45 cal.\, w ill be permitted to compete.\nFIREARMS DIVISIONS\nNOTE: Weights of firearm s are “as fired” during the match. Anything may be removed from the ri fle or handgun to make weight\, and the rifle or handgun will have to be f ired with those items removed. Firearms will be weighted at time of regist ration for each match. Spot checks may be made during each match. The weig hts reported by the scales of the Association will be final.\nA. Factory S porter/Varmint Class:\n\n A FACTORY RIFLE is one that has its entire orig inal factory or the manufacturing factor replaced components and of a cali ber that FACTORY produced ammunition can be purchased. “Any caliber that an individual can buy from the ammunition companies of Federal\, Remingto n\, Winchester\, Norma\, Hornady\, or Nosler is permitted in the “FACTOR Y SPORTER/VARMINT CLASS”. All other calibers will need to shoot in the C ustom Class. 200\, 300 and 500 yds.\nDistances to be shot in that order\, using the same targets as other classes. Targets will be the same for all classes. Targets used at all distances will be the same as 2008.\n For th is class the only modifications to the firearm that will be accepted are a s follows:\n a. Re-crowning of the barrel.\nb. Rebluing.\nc. Refinishing the stock as long as the basic factory shape has not been altered to fit y our front and back rests etc.\nd. Bedding of the action and barrel.\ne. An y triggers with safety and there is no weight limit. After market triggers allowed.\nf. NO OTHER CHANGES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE “FACTORY SPORTER /VARMIT CLASS. ANY OTHER CHANGES WILL PUT THE RIFLE IN THE “CUSTOM CLASS ”!  MATCH DIRECTOR HAS FINAL SAY IN ANY QUESTIONS OF "WHAT IS A FACTOR Y RIFLE"\n\n\n\nB. Custom Limited Class: - Custom built rifles weighting u p to and including 17 lbs. -200\, 300 and 500 yds. Distances to be shot in that order\, using the same targets as other classes. Targets will be the same for all classes. Targets used at all distances will be the same as 2 008.\n\nC. Custom Unlimited Class: - Custom built rifles weighting 17.01 lbs. or more. -200\, 300 and 500 yds. Distances to be shot in that order\, using the same targets as other classes. Targets will be the same for all classes. Targets used at all distances will be the same as 2008.\n\n\n\n\ nD. AR 15 Class Unlimited (Class AR) * - May be any AR configuration\, in cluding the receiver\, barrel\, and stock.\nAny Caliber smaller than 50cal . Bipod and forend adapters are permitted. Front and rear rest use is the same as the other classes.\nMaximum scope magnification is unlimited.\nTri gger may be altered.\nCompetitor must provide a brass deflector either att ached to the Rifle or to the Bench. Open chamber indicators required.\nNon compliance will result in disqualification.\n\nREGISTRATION\nRegistration will be from 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Registration ends after everyone has f inished the first relay. Once registered there will be NO refunds unless m atch is canceled. However\, the monies may be designated toward another sc heduled match during the same year. NOTE: Each shooter must be present to register him or herself at each match. No one can register another shooter .\nYou will pick your relay and bench at the time you register. NOTE: The Groundhog Shoot Committee may\, at its discretion\, place shooters so that relays are full thus alleviating excess time for the match.\nThe first re lay will begin at approximately 9 a.m.\nBring your firearm to the registra tion area so it can be checked (Factory Sporter) or weighted (Custom Limit ed) except for those who are shooting in an unlimited class.\nFor safety p urposes:\nBolt-action firearms will have bolts remove. Slide\, lever or hi nged action firearms will have their actions open and a piece of cloth ins erted into the action so it can be seen and the action cannot be closed. I f two or more shooters are using the same equipment but not the same firea rm\, it will be their responsibility to notify the GHS committee so provis ions can be made to allow both participants to shoot. This will be the onl y time shooters may switch relays/benches with other shooters. The scoreke eper must be notified of any and all changes before 9:00 a.m. so the targe t personnel can make the proper adjustments. FIREARM MAY BE SHARED WITH SH OOTERS 15 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER.\nCosts per firearm used during the match : Youth - Free\, Adult – Adult $15.00 per gun.\nNOTE: The last match of the year will cost $20.00/gun. The club will get $6.00 per gun. The other $14.00/per gun goes to the payout of the class winners. There will be no d iscounts for additional guns this match.\n\nNOTE: The range will NOT be op en for practice on the morning of the match. It is your responsibility to have your equipment ready to compete upon arrival!\n\nEQUIPMENT\nOur shoot s shall be fired using a sandbag or sandbags to support the fore end of th e firearm. The sandbag or sandbags may be supported on a pedestal. NOTE: T he new front rests that have rollers may be used. Bipods may be used. Whic hever front rest (excluding the bipods) a shooter chooses to use\, the fir earm must be able to be picked up without the rest moving in any direction .  Neither sandbags nor rests may be attached to the bench. Hart type “ Accuracy Asset” devices may be used on the firearm. NO ONE PIECE RESTS W ILL BE ALLOWED!\n\nEQUIPMENT RULES APPLICABLE TO BOTH HEAVY &\; LIGHT G UN COMPETITION:\n43.0 A sandbag is a bag with a cover that can be easily f lexed by the fingers\, the contents of which shall be a finely divided\,\ ngranular\, nonmetallic substance\, such as sand\, gravel\, or grain\, eac h without additive\, and packed loosely enough so that\nthe bag with conte nts can be easily deformed by pressure of the fingers.\n\n44.0 All sandba gs on front pedestals must be a minimum of 1-1/2 inches wide by 4 inches l ong.\n\n44.1 Neither the front nor rear rest may be attached to the rifle\ , or to each other\; both shall be independent of each other.\n\n45.0 Any gunstock or accessories thereon must maintain a minimum of 1/2 inch from the top of any retainer or container holding the sandbag on which the sto ck or part thereof rests.\n\n45.1 This sandbag upon which the stock or par t thereof rests on is permitted to wrap upward around the sides of the ri fle\, for no more than 1/2-inch\, maximum.\n\n45.2 Rules 45.0 and 45.1 nee d not apply to any sandbag not supported by a retainer and that permits m ovement without restraint.\n\n46.0 All new rest changes must be shown to a nd accepted by the Rules Committee and the Board of Directors.\n\n47.0 Ri fles having a magazine shall be loaded and fired single shot only. No auto loading rifles are permitted.\n\nEQUIPMENT RULES UNIQUE TO HEAVY GUN CLA SS COMPETITION:\n48.0 In the Heavy Gun class there are no restrictions con cerning the rifles weight.\n\n49.0 In the Heavy Gun class there are no res trictions concerning the type of sights permitted.\n\n50.0 There are no re strictions as to the width of the rifle stock forearm. This includes those areas that actually\, contact the front sandbag rest.\n\n51.0 There are no restrictions as to the width of the rifle's buttstock.\n\n52.0 Shots sh all be fired with sandbag front rests which may be supported on a pedestal which may not co-act with the sandbag to restrain recoil or form a retur n to battery guiding means.\n\n52.1 A single sandbag rear rest must be use d to support the rifles buttstock. This sandbag must only support the but tstock between the rear of the pistol grip and the toe of the buttstock.\n \n52.2 This sandbag must be a minimum of 1 1/2 inches wide and 3 inches lo ng.\n\n52.3 This sandbag may be used alone or may be supported on a fixed pedestal or a mechanically adjusted pedestal.\n\n53.0 Attachments to the rifles barrel are permitted.\n\n54.0 There should be no device present tha t stops rearward and/or upward movement of the rifle.\n\n54.1 In the Heavy Gun class muzzle brakes are permitted\, provided there is no rearward dis charge of gasses. The muzzle brake must be of a radial port (round hole) design. No oval or clamshell style ports are permitted\, regardless of di rection of expended gasses. Muzzle brakes can be removable or integral to the barrel provided they meet the round hole\, radial port requirements.\ n\nEQUIPMENT RULES UNIQUE TO LIGHT GUN CLASS COMPETITION:\n55.0 Weight of the rifle as fired shall not exceed 17.00 pounds.\n\n55.1 In the Light Gun class there are no restrictions concerning the type of sights permitted.\ n\n56.0 There are no restrictions to the width of the stock.\n\n57.0 Attac hments to the stock are permitted.\n\n58.0 Muzzle brakes are allowed to re duce recoil\, provided there is no rearward discharge of gasses. The muzz le brake must be of a radial port (round hole) design. No oval or clamshel l style ports are permitted\, regardless of direction of expended gasses. Muzzle brakes can be removable or integral to the barrel provided they m eet the round hole\, radial port requirements.\n\n59.0 Other than a muzzle brake\, there should be no device present of any kind that would restrict  rearward and/or upward movement of the rifle.\n\n60.0 There are no barre l restrictions.\n\n61.0 Matches will be fired using a sandbag front rest. This may be supported on a pedestal which may not react with any sandbag to stop recoil or form a return to battery guiding means.\n\n61.1 Mechanic ally adjustable rear rests are not permitted\; only a single sandbag is pe rmitted. Use of a spacer and/or sheet of rubberized shelf liner material is also allowed directly under the rear bag only. No abrasive or adhesive material is permitted.\n\n61.2 No material may be used on or under any re st which connects\, attaches\, or otherwise allows the separated rest com ponents to be manipulated\, shifted\, or moved in conjunction with each ot her. Each rest must be separate and independent of each other. An interve ning device may be used to align the rests\, which must then be removed p rior to shooting.\n\nFACTORY – Any normal factory produced rifle. No sem i or auto type actions.\nCUSTOM – Any rifle specially made by a factory or otherwise. No semi or auto type actions. Factory &\; Custom - Any si ghts and action which are legal to hunt with in Pennsylvania may be used. Spotting scopes\, binoculars etc. may be used by the shooters and those wh o will assist during the setup period\, sighter and record shots.\nMATCH\n Each match will consist of three distances for each competitor. You will m aintain your relay and bench number for each of the three distances. You w ill be permitted 2 minutes of set-up time once you are given the command t o take your seat.\nYou will be permitted unlimited\, spotted sighter shots at each distance but ONLY five shots on your record target. Relay time li mits are as follows: Closest distance – 6 minutes. Intermediate distance s – 7 minutes. Longest distance – 9 minutes. It is the responsibility of each competitor to watch their own target. No penalty will be accessed for admitting to an accidental crossfire.\nIn the case of crossfire or any other discrepancies the decision of the target committee is final. If the re is no identifiable crossfire the lowest five shots on the target will c ount towards the score.\n1. If another competitor admits to cross firing\, and at that time the range officer positively identifies the shot the cro ssfire will not count.\n2. If the crossfire can be identified by a clear d ifference in bullet diameter it will not count.\n3. Any crossfire that can be positively identified by entry hole colors when the same calibers are used will not count towards the score.\nIf your first sighter shot goes on the score target let the “Range Master” know before you shoot another shot\, if you don’t\, that shot will be counted as a score shot.\n\nTo preclude any problems:\nHave five rounds laid out on a clean cloth to be s hot at your record target and shoot your sighter shots from your ammo box or block.\nPositively identify your target before pulling the trigger. (RE LAY AND BENCH NO.)\nShooters may have help setting up equipment and for sp otting their sighter and record shots at each distance. No one is to fire until given the command by the “Range Master”.\nImmediately after you finish your record string (five shots)\; make your firearm safe. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Then remove your equipment from the be nch. Once all equipment is removed take your rifle to a rifle rack\, your vehicle or a cleaning station.\nAs soon as all shooters on a relay are fin ished shooting and have removed all of their equipment from the bench\, th e shooters for the next relay WILL start setting up their equipment\, minu s the firearm. Firearms may not be brought to the bench or handled near th e firing line until ordered by the “Range Master”\; he or she is respo nsible for the safety of the target personnel. All actions must remain ope n until the “Range Master” gives the order to “install bolts”!\nSC ORING\nNO ONE IS PERMITTED IN THE BUILDING WHILE THE TARGETS ARE BEING SCO RED!\nThe “scorer” will not know whose target he/she is scoring. Once scored\, it will be given to the “score keeper” who will record and po st the scores.\nThe scores for each competitor will be posted and targets may be reviewed but NOT REMOVED until the entire match is completed.\nHow to protest a score:\nContact the “score keeper” and inform him/her of the objection. But do not bring your target to them. Pay $5.00 to the “s core keeper”. The monies will be returned and the score adjusted accordi ngly if the objection is up-held by the target review committee.\nTarget r eview committee:\nBefore the final awards are tallied the “score keeper ” will have the “range master” and two competitors review the protes ted target (s). They will not know whose target (s) is being reviewed. The ir decision will be final.\nThe next higher scoring line must be broken to receive that score.\nIn case of a “tie score” in a match (per firearm s classification and age grouping):\n“X’s” will be counted first. “\nThere can be a tie in a match if “X’s” and scores match. Howeve r in case of a match tie we will start at the longest distance with score and “X’s” and work backwards with score and “X’s” until the ti e is broken. If it is still tied then we will combine the prizes and split it equally.\nAWARDS\nLongest distance group: The competitor who has the s mallest group\, “five shots only on the target” and “entirely within the scoring rings”\, in their respective class and age grouping will re ceive $10.00.\nEach match: Depending on the number of competitors per clas s and age grouping cash awards will be paid.\nAny class or age grouping wi th less than 3 competitors in a given match will automatically be moved to the next higher class or age grouping for pay out purposes only. Aggregat e scores and groups will remain in the class in which you registered.\nPay outs per class and age grouping will be as follows: 3 competitors = 1 plac e\; 4-5 competitors = 2 places\; 6 or more competitors =3 places.\nA minim um of one half (1/2) of the monies per match in the class and age grouping s will be returned to the shooters.\nThere will be a four-match aggregate award given\, this will be based on the first seven (7) matches only\, in each firearms class and age grouping if three or more competitors have com peted in the classifications.\nFACILITIES\nPort-a-potties at the range and clean restrooms at the clubhouse. Breakfast\, lunch and snacks available. \n\n LOCATION:Mifflin County Sportsmen's Association Facility\, 401 Ellen Chapel Road\, Lewistown\, PA\, 17044\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=401 Ellen Chapel Road\, Lew istown\, PA\, 17044\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mifflin Cou nty Sportsmen's Association Facility:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR