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:9@mifflincosportsmens.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T170000 DTSTAMP:20250602T200246Z URL:https://mifflincosportsmens.com/events/lrss/ SUMMARY:Long-Range Steel Shoot DESCRIPTION:This event is on the Rifle Range (1\,000-500). Range Closed.  Event is open to the public. The range is closed until the range master re leases the range at the end of the match.\n\nRegistration 7:15 - 8:15. Fee : $25/rifle.\n\n\nSAFETY\, SAFETY\, SAFETY\, SAFETY\, SAFETY\, SAFETY\, SA FETY––THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY AT ALL TIMES! DURING A MATCH!!!!\n\nAs i n silhouette\, a match will consist of 40 shots fired for record\, 10 shot s at each distance and different steel gongs. The match winner will then b e the competitor who rings/hits the most gongs of combined distances ( bes t of 40 ).\n\nThe target distances are:\n850 yards 4" Gong Wildcard 2.5"\n 900 yards 6" Gong 2.5"\n950 yards 8" Gong 4"\n1000 yards 10" Gong 4"\n\nPr ice per gun is $20.00 per match.\n\nNo rearward facing brakes allowed.\nAn y rifle with a caliber not larger than 338 is welcome.\nScoring will be do ne by the Lewis Scoring system.\n\nMagnum Calibers may be used but no larg er than .338 bullet diameter. In addition\, the club reserves the right to disallow any competitor whose ammunition is found to be causing undo dama ge to steel gongs.\n\nThe gun rests must be two separate items not physica lly connected. (No lead sleds or one piece rests allowed nor may the gun b e otherwise physically restricted from free recoil except by the shooters shoulder and hands.) The use of Bi pods is permitted.\n\nAs in silhouette\ , a shooter may have a spotter or coach to assist during the competition.\ n\nTime limit – 5 minutes to set up followed by 2 minutes for sighters – 15 seconds to load after the "Ready" command followed by 3 ½ minutes for 5 shots at the appropriate gong for record after the "fire" command. A fter the "Cease Fire" command\, all bolts will be removed from the firearm s. There will be a 6 minute break – shooters will have another 5 shot st ring\, without additional sighters\, completing that distance before leavi ng the line. When the shooters relay is re-called to the line he/she will advance on to the next distance gong and appropriate benches in progressiv e sequence until all four distances are completed.\n\nThere is a "wildcard " : A small gong that IF shot must be shot during the 3 ½ minute time per iod. This does not need to be shot. The Wildcard will be used as a tie bre aker.\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 piece of cloth inserted into the action so it c an be seen\, and the action cannot be closed. Please keep the action of yo ur firearm open\, the magazine or clip (s) empty and carry your firearm wi th the muzzle pointed skywards until you are on the firing line. Once you are given the command by the “range master” to install bolts you may l oad your firearm\, magazines\, clips\, etc. Once you have completed a rela y\, please be sure your firearm\, magazine and/or magazine or clips are ag ain made safe.\nYou may clean or work on your firearm during a match. Thes e activities shall be done behind the firing line.\n\nIf\, during your rel ay\, you should have a problem 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 reco rd string for that relay in the allotted time period. After the “cease f ire” command for that relay is given the relay is final.\n\nIn the case of an “emergency cease fire” command\, all shooters will immediately m ake their firearms safe and step behind the orange line which is behind th eir bench. Once the problem is solved the “range master” will order th e relay back to their benches and the remaining time and if necessary addi tional time may be given to complete the relay.\nAll youth shooters MUST h ave a parent or legal guardian (18 years of age or older) with them while they are at the shooting bench or handling a firearm on the Associations p roperty.\n\n\nALL persons on the range should have and utilize eye and ear protection during a “Commence Fire” period. This is each person’s r esponsibility.\nAGE GROUPING\n1. Youth – 15 years of age and under. 2. A dult – 16 years of age and over.\n\nCALIBERS\nNOTE: Only metallic cartri dge firearms and ammunition legal to hunt groundhogs in Pennsylvania\, up to and including .45 cal.\, will be permitted to compete.\nFIREARMS DIVISI ONS\nNOTE: Weights of firearms are “as fired” during the match. Anythi ng may be removed from the rifle or handgun to make weight\, and the rifle or handgun will have to be fired with those items removed. Firearms will be weighted at time of registration for each match. Spot checks may be mad e during each match. The weights reported by the scales of the Association will be final.\nA. Factory Sporter/Varmint Class:\n\n A FACTORY RIFLE is one that has its entire original factory or the manufacturing factor repl aced components and of a caliber that FACTORY produced ammunition can be p urchased. “Any caliber that an individual can buy from the ammunition co mpanies of Federal\, Remington\, Winchester\, Norma\, Hornady\, or Nosler is permitted in the “FACTORY SPORTER/VARMINT CLASS”. All other caliber s will need to shoot in the Custom Class. 200\, 300 and 500 yds.\nDistance s to be shot in that order\, using the same targets as other classes. Targ ets will be the same for all classes. Targets used at all distances will b e the same as 2008.\n For this class the only modifications to the firear m that will be accepted are as follows:\n a. Re-crowning of the barrel.\n b. Rebluing.\nc. Refinishing the stock as long as the basic factory shape has not been altered to fit your front and back rests etc.\nd. Bedding of the action and barrel.\ne. Any triggers with safety and there is no weight limit. After market triggers allowed.\nf. NO OTHER CHANGES WILL BE ACCEPT ED FOR THE “FACTORY SPORTER/VARMIT CLASS. ANY OTHER CHANGES WILL PUT THE RIFLE IN THE “CUSTOM CLASS”!  MATCH DIRECTOR HAS FINAL SAY IN ANY Q UESTIONS OF "WHAT IS A FACTORY RIFLE"\n\n\n\nB. Custom Limited Class: - Cu stom built rifles weighting up 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 di stances will be the same as 2008.\n\nC. Custom Unlimited Class: - Custom built rifles weighting 17.01 lbs. or more. -200\, 300 and 500 yds. Distanc es to be shot in that order\, using the same targets as other classes. Tar gets 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\, including the receiver\, barrel\, and stock.\nA ny Caliber smaller than 50cal. Bipod and forend adapters are permitted. Fr ont and rear rest use is the same as the other classes.\nMaximum scope mag nification is unlimited.\nTrigger may be altered.\nCompetitor must provide a brass deflector either attached to the Rifle or to the Bench. Open cham ber indicators required.\nNoncompliance will result in disqualification.\n \nREGISTRATION\nRegistration will be from 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Registrat ion ends after everyone has finished the first relay. Once registered ther e will be NO refunds unless match is canceled. However\, the monies may be designated toward another scheduled match during the same year. NOTE: Eac h 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 discre tion\, place shooters so that relays are full thus alleviating excess time for the match.\nThe first relay will begin at approximately 9 a.m.\nBring your firearm to the registration area so it can be checked (Factory Sport er) or weighted (Custom Limited) except for those who are shooting in an u nlimited class.\nFor safety purposes:\nBolt-action firearms will have bolt s remove. Slide\, lever or hinged action firearms will have their actions open and a piece of cloth inserted into the action so it can be seen and t he action cannot be closed. If two or more shooters are using the same equ ipment but not the same firearm\, it will be their responsibility to notif y the GHS committee so provisions can be made to allow both participants t o shoot. This will be the only time shooters may switch relays/benches wit h other shooters. The scorekeeper must be notified of any and all changes before 9:00 a.m. so the target personnel can make the proper adjustments. FIREARM MAY BE SHARED WITH SHOOTERS 15 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER.\nCosts per firearm used during the match: Youth - Free\, Adult – Adult $15.00 per g un.\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 clas s winners. There will be no discounts for additional guns this match.\n\nN OTE: The range will NOT be open for practice on the morning of the match. It is your responsibility to have your equipment ready to compete upon arr ival!\n\nEQUIPMENT\nOur shoots shall be fired using a sandbag or sandbags to support the fore end of the firearm. The sandbag or sandbags may be sup ported on a pedestal. NOTE: The new front rests that have rollers may be u sed. Bipods may be used. Whichever front rest (excluding the bipods) a sho oter chooses to use\, the firearm must be able to be picked up without the rest moving in any direction.  Neither sandbags nor rests may be attache d to the bench. Hart type “Accuracy Asset” devices may be used on the firearm. NO ONE PIECE RESTS WILL BE ALLOWED!\n\nEQUIPMENT RULES APPLICABLE TO BOTH HEAVY &\; LIGHT GUN COMPETITION:\n43.0 A sandbag is a bag with a cover that can be easily flexed by the fingers\, the contents of which shall be a finely divided\,\ngranular\, nonmetallic substance\, such as s and\, gravel\, or grain\, each without additive\, and packed loosely enoug h so that\nthe bag with contents can be easily deformed by pressure of th e fingers.\n\n44.0 All sandbags on front pedestals must be a minimum of 1- 1/2 inches wide by 4 inches long.\n\n44.1 Neither the front nor rear rest may be attached to the rifle\, or to each other\; both shall be independe nt of each other.\n\n45.0 Any gunstock or accessories thereon must maintai n a minimum of 1/2 inch from the top of any retainer or container holding the sandbag on which the stock or part thereof rests.\n\n45.1 This sandba g upon which the stock or part thereof rests on is permitted to wrap upwar d around the sides of the rifle\, for no more than 1/2-inch\, maximum.\n\ n45.2 Rules 45.0 and 45.1 need not apply to any sandbag not supported by a retainer and that permits movement without restraint.\n\n46.0 All new re st changes must be shown to and accepted by the Rules Committee and the Bo ard of Directors.\n\n47.0 Rifles having a magazine shall be loaded and fi red single shot only. No auto loading rifles are permitted.\n\nEQUIPMENT RULES UNIQUE TO HEAVY GUN CLASS COMPETITION:\n48.0 In the Heavy Gun class there are no restrictions concerning the rifles weight.\n\n49.0 In the Hea vy Gun class there are no restrictions concerning the type of sights permi tted.\n\n50.0 There are no restrictions as to the width of the rifle stock forearm. This includes those areas that actually\, contact the front san dbag rest.\n\n51.0 There are no restrictions as to the width of the rifle' s buttstock.\n\n52.0 Shots shall be fired with sandbag front rests which m ay be supported on a pedestal which may not co-act with the sandbag to re strain recoil or form a return to battery guiding means.\n\n52.1 A single sandbag rear rest must be used to support the rifles buttstock. This sandb ag must only support the buttstock between the rear of the pistol grip an d the toe of the buttstock.\n\n52.2 This sandbag must be a minimum of 1 1/ 2 inches wide and 3 inches long.\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 sh ould be no device present that stops rearward and/or upward movement of th e rifle.\n\n54.1 In the Heavy Gun class muzzle brakes are permitted\, prov ided there is no rearward discharge of gasses. The muzzle brake must be o f a radial port (round hole) design. No oval or clamshell style ports are permitted\, regardless of direction 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 pou nds.\n\n55.1 In the Light Gun class there are no restrictions concerning t he type of sights permitted.\n\n56.0 There are no restrictions to the widt h of the stock.\n\n57.0 Attachments to the stock are permitted.\n\n58.0 Mu zzle brakes are allowed to reduce recoil\, provided there is no rearward d ischarge of gasses. The muzzle brake must be of a radial port (round hole ) design. No oval or clamshell style ports are permitted\, regardless of direction of expended gasses. Muzzle brakes can be removable or integral t o the barrel provided they meet 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 rifl e.\n\n60.0 There are no barrel 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 gu iding means.\n\n61.1 Mechanically adjustable rear rests are not permitted\ ; only a single sandbag is permitted. Use of a spacer and/or sheet of rub berized shelf liner material is also allowed directly under the rear bag o nly. No abrasive or adhesive material is permitted.\n\n61.2 No material m ay be used on or under any rest which connects\, attaches\, or otherwise a llows the separated rest components to be manipulated\, shifted\, or move d in conjunction with each other. Each rest must be separate and independ ent of each other. An intervening device may be used to align the rests\, which must then be removed prior to shooting.\n\nFACTORY – Any normal f actory produced rifle. No semi or auto type actions.\nCUSTOM – Any rifle specially made by a factory or otherwise. No semi or auto type actions. F actory &\; Custom - Any sights 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 who will assist during the setup period\, sight er and record shots.\nMATCH\nEach match will consist of three distances fo r each competitor. You will maintain your relay and bench number for each of the three distances. You will be permitted 2 minutes of set-up time onc e you are given the command to take your seat.\nYou will be permitted unli mited\, spotted sighter shots at each distance but ONLY five shots on your record target. Relay time limits are as follows: Closest distance – 6 m inutes. Intermediate distances – 7 minutes. Longest distance – 9 minut es. 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 targ et committee is final. If there is no identifiable crossfire the lowest fi ve shots on the target will count towards the score.\n1. If another compet itor admits to cross firing\, and at that time the range officer positivel y identifies the shot the crossfire will not count.\n2. If the crossfire c an be identified by a clear difference in bullet diameter it will not coun t.\n3. Any crossfire that can be positively identified by entry hole color s when the same calibers are used will not count towards the score.\nIf yo ur 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 co unted as a score shot.\n\nTo preclude any problems:\nHave five rounds laid out on a clean cloth to be shot at your record target and shoot your sigh ter shots from your ammo box or block.\nPositively identify your target be fore pulling the trigger. (RELAY AND BENCH NO.)\nShooters may have help se tting up equipment and for spotting their sighter and record shots at each distance. No one is to fire until given the command by the “Range Maste r”.\nImmediately after you finish your record string (five shots)\; make your firearm safe. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Then remo ve your equipment from the bench. Once all equipment is removed take your rifle to a rifle rack\, your vehicle or a cleaning station.\nAs soon as al l shooters on a relay are finished shooting and have removed all of their equipment from the bench\, the shooters for the next relay WILL start sett ing up their equipment\, minus the firearm. Firearms may not be brought to the bench or handled near the firing line until ordered by the “Range M aster”\; he or she is responsible for the safety of the target personnel . All actions must remain open until the “Range Master” gives the orde r to “install bolts”!\nSCORING\nNO ONE IS PERMITTED IN THE BUILDING WH ILE THE TARGETS ARE BEING SCORED!\nThe “scorer” will not know whose ta rget he/she is scoring. Once scored\, it will be given to the “score kee per” who will record and post the scores.\nThe scores for each competito r will be posted and targets may be reviewed but NOT REMOVED until the ent ire match is completed.\nHow to protest a score:\nContact the “score kee per” and inform him/her of the objection. But do not bring your target t o them. Pay $5.00 to the “score keeper”. The monies will be returned a nd the score adjusted accordingly if the objection is up-held by the targe t review committee.\nTarget review committee:\nBefore the final awards are tallied the “score keeper” will have the “range master” and two c ompetitors review the protested target (s). They will not know whose targe t (s) is being reviewed. Their decision will be final.\nThe next higher sc oring line must be broken to receive that score.\nIn case of a “tie scor e” in a match (per firearms 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. However 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 tie 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 smallest group\, “five shots only on the targ et” and “entirely within the scoring rings”\, in their respective cl ass and age grouping will receive $10.00.\nEach match: Depending on the nu mber of competitors per class and age grouping cash awards will be paid.\n Any class or age grouping with less than 3 competitors in a given match wi ll automatically be moved to the next higher class or age grouping for pay out purposes only. Aggregate scores and groups will remain in the class i n which you registered.\nPayouts per class and age grouping will be as fol lows: 3 competitors = 1 place\; 4-5 competitors = 2 places\; 6 or more com petitors =3 places.\nA minimum of one half (1/2) of the monies per match i n the class and age groupings will be returned to the shooters.\nThere wil l 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 competed in the classifications.\nFACILITIES\nPor t-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