Re: Using a magazine for CF and RF fly rule
Posted by Anthony Hall on Apr 05, 2017; 12:32pm
URL: http://oldforum.flyshooter.com.au/Using-a-magazine-for-CF-and-RF-fly-rule-tp5709214p5709232.html
Hi Andy,
There are a couple of quick points that I see, Firstly the "Fly" is a Benchrest match, and by far and away the majority of competitive benchrest rifles are single feed.
Secondly, these rules only apply to registered matches..... so a local 300 Fly can run whatever course of fire, equipment and magazine rules they like (custom, factory, Light Gun, Heavy Gun etc).
Also, the "Remove Bolts" is a command, not a rule. In the rules, you can use any action, any stock and any scope.... so lever, pump, break barrel or the like are all allowed, it is up to the local range to apply safety procedures accordingly.
At most (not all) ranges we operate on a modified standing orders as these matches are a controlled environment. If we can have all Bolts removed and no magazines used..... the range officers can elect to declare the range safe and closed and allow competitors to remove rifles from the benches and the next shooter setup while target crew are forward. Loaded Magazines complicate this.
Back to the first point. For Silhouette, Field Rifle, 3P, Military rifle and factory/hunter class events....magazine use would seem appropriate and we certainly allow full use of them on our range for both practice and competition. But for a benchrest match, it is generally single feed only. Not because of safety or any other reason that that is what the match is. Same as not allowing a 20lb rifle in light gun.... it is not because of a Nanny State or artificial restriction.... it is simply what the event or class is.
Cheers
Anthony