Benchrest Match Information and Rules
Airgunners of Arizona is hosting an experimental Benchrest match on the third Tuesday of January. This will be at 1:45pm after the TRAC match. Shooters may arrive by 1:00pm to put out flags, prepare their benches and sight in. This match will be held at the Benchrest Range at Ben Avery Shooting Facility (BASF) in Phoenix, AZ. This range is same parking lot as Field Target, but 5 ranges East of the Field Target range. It is just West of the DPS Building. See the "Location" tab, under "Match Rules & Information" for directions to the various venues.
Times:
The start of the Benchrest will be 1:45pm. This is preceded by set up and sight in, starting at 1:00 pm. The shooter's safety meeting will take place directly before the match.
Cost:
The cost of the Benchrest matches are $10.00 for members, $15.00 for non-members. Youth shooters under the age of 18 shoot free when accompanied by a parent who is also shooting. Pay at match for this ( no online registration at this time)
Optional $1.00 throw in for prize money
Club membership is available for individuals over the age of 18 for $25.00 annually and for families, including children up to age 18 for $40.00 annually. See "About Us", "Membership for more information".
Rules:
*Two Classes Open & Unlimited. - Pellet ONLY
*177, 20 & 22 cal only.
*3- N50 cards will be shot , 25 bulls per card
*Hand scoring after the match .177 will be plugged to .22
*20 minutes per card allowed shooting time
***Bring your own air, as it will be limited, no club tanks.
Official USARB Rules:
USARB OPEN CLASS - Club Modified
All projectiles of only diablo pellet design in .177, .20 or .22 calibers are
allowed.
Up to a maximum of 35 foot-pounds of energy.
Fore end of stock not to exceed 3 inches in width.
Rifles using electrically actuated or powered components, or computer
processors and applications are permitted. But all components must reside
within the rifle. Remote control triggers are NOT permitted.
Anemometers sensing and transmitting data to a computer device or
display are not allowed.
Wind flags allowed
Front rests , bipods rear bags allowed. One-piece rests are allowed.
Scopes may utilize illumination.
Refilling of gun allowed, NO tethering.
Target distance will be 50 yards, at the discretion of the match director.
UNLIMITED CLASS.
* Same as above but NO POWER LIMIT
Commands and General Rotation at Airgunners of Arizona Events:
Set up of your rifle is only allowed during a HOT Line. This is denoted by both verbal
commands and the Red indicator flag located in the middle of the firing line of the
range.
Prior to the first match of the day, hot (15 min) and cold lines (approx.10 min) will
alternate until the start. This accommodates for arrivals, equipment set-up, and
practice.
1).Before the beginning of the match target distribution to shooters is given out and a
brief safety meeting is conducted. After the meeting all shooters should return to their
benches.
2) If the range is hot then at the appropriate time initiate the beginning of the match by
announcing: "ONE MINUTE WARNING TO MAKE THE FIRING LINE COLD".
3) At the end of 1 minute and Upon verification that the range is safe ( all shooters off
the range ), the Match Director will announce "SHOOTERS, MAKE ALL ACTIONS
OPEN AND SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE THEN STEP AWAY FROM YOUR
BENCHES BEHIND THE SHOOTING LINE." (Upon verification everyone is behind the
yellow line ) announce: “THE FIRING LINE IS COLD ”. The Red flag moved inward.
Then announce: "SHOOTERS YOU MAY GO FORWARD AND PLACE YOUR
TARGETS".
4) After shooters return from the range and all are behind the yellow line and upon
verification that the range is safe, the Match Director will make the firing line hot. The
RED flag is moved outward and announce "THE FIRING LINE IS HOT" then
announce "SHOOTERS, TO YOUR BENCHES YOU HAVE 5 MINUTES TO AIR UP
YOUR RIFLE AND MAKE READY, DO NOT LOAD YOUR RIFLE UNTIL AFTER THE
COMMENCE FIRE."
5.) After the designated time, announce: “ANY SHOOTERS ON THE LEFT NOT
READY, RAISE YOUR HAND", if OK, announce “ANY SHOOTERS ON THE RIGHT
NOT READY, RAISE YOUR HAND” . (Anyone not ready is granted only 3 minutes to
resolve their issue.) If ok announce: "THE FIRING LINE IS READY" "THEN START
THE RECORDING."
6.) After the cease fire shooters listing to the recording should make their rifles safe and
step behind the yellow line. (Upon verification everyone is behind the yellow line )
The Red flag is moved inward. Then announce: “THE FIRING LINE IS
COLD, SHOOTERS YOU MAY GO FORWARD AND REPLACE YOUR TARGETS" ( Be
sure to tell them where to bring their retrieved targets)
7) For Rounds 2 and 3 repeat steps 4 & 5.
8) After the 3rd target or last round keep the firing line hot allowing the shooters to clear
their benches and remain behind the yellow line. Then make the line cold following
proper protocols. ( Remind shooters to remain for the score results and awards ) Then
let shooters go forward and put equipment away and retrieve their flags.