RCNI 129809
NSSC East Coast Fullbore Championships
Hosted by North State Shooting Club
May 13-18, 2024
THIS IS A US NATIONAL RIFLE TEAM FUNDRAISER. Profits from this match will be divided between the teams (conventional/F-Class); based on the number of participants, juniors under 25, those under 60, those 60 and over.
We will strive to complete all matches. Based on the weather forecast, we may fire an extra yard line on some days in order to get ahead.
Location – North Carolina National Guard Range 4 in Butner, North Carolina.
Lodging – Camping is not allowed on the property. Lodging can be found right off I-85 exit 191.
Targets– Electronic Targets will be used. Bring a tablet or phone.
Rules – All NRA International Fullbore Rifle Prone rules will apply.
Awards – Cash awards will be made in Prone Fullbore, F-Open, and F-T/R for daily aggregates, Regional Course Aggregate (3-day Agg), Long Range Aggregate (2-day Agg) and Grand Aggregate, based on number of competitors in each class (5 competitors needed per place award).
Medals/Trophies will be presented for the top three overall finishers in the Regional Course Aggregate (3-day Agg), Long Range Aggregate (2-day Agg) and Grand Aggregate. The top team (s) in Prone Fullbore, F-Open, and F-T/R will also receive a cash award and medals/ trophies based on the number of teams.
Donated Prizes – There will be drawings for many great prizes.
Rifles – Rule 3.3.5 will apply except for F-Class, which will follow rule 3.4(a) or (b) as outlined in section 22. A rifle with metallic sights chambered for the unmodified .308/7.62mm case. This rifle has no restrictions regarding weight of the rifle or trigger. However, the trigger must be safe. A rifle with metallic sights chambered for the unmodified .223/5.56mm x 45 cartridge case. This rifle has no restrictions regarding weight of the rifle or trigger. However, the trigger must be safe.
Ammunition – Target Rifle - .308/7.62mm with a maximum permitted bullet weight of less than 156 grains or .223/5.56mm x 45 with a maximum permitted bullet weight of less than 92 grains. F-Class ammunition may be of any description that may be fired without danger to competitors or range personnel. Tracer, incendiary, or armor piercing ammunition is prohibited. Any ammunition that repeatedly blows primers or split cases will be ruled defective or unsafe, and will be removed from the firing line. Camp Butner has a local .30 cal maximum limit. No rifles will be allowed over .30 caliber and no .30 caliber magnum cartridges are allowed.
Entry – This tournament is open to all individuals, but NRA membership is encouraged. All participants are required to pre-register and registration fees for individual matches are due and must be received by 12 May. Refunds will be made if you notify us by 12 May. Team match fees will be collected and firing point will be assigned in the pits beginning at 7:00am on the morning of 13 May. Entries are limited to 80 participants.
Challenges – The fee for challenging the score of a shot is $2. The challenge period for each days match scores will end at 7:30am the following morning. Scores will be posted on the NSSC website as soon as possible upon completion of the match.
Empty Chamber Indicator – An ECI is required anytime your rifle is uncased and may only be removed at the direction of the line official when the line is hot. The match director may disqualify you if your rifle does not adhere to this.
Squadding – You will be squadded by 7:15am each morning by the statistical officer or his/her designee based on your performance up to that point in the match to keep leaders on the same relay shooting in the same conditions. A safety briefing will be given on the line at 8:00 am each morning and firing will commence at 8:15am.
Smoking/Alcohol – Smoking will be not allowed on the firing line or within 25 yards behind the firing line. Smoking will not be allowed in the pits during live fire. Smoking will be allowed at the low end of the pits out from under the pit overhang shelter but will be allowed during breaks only please. Per Camp Butner rules, cigarette butts are considered litter, therefore you are expected to dispose of cigarette butts in a trash can instead of leaving them lying on the ground. Per Camp Butner rules, alcohol is not to be brought onto Camp Butner property.
Contact Information: northstateshootingclub@gmail.com
NSSC East Coast Fullbore Championships
May 13-18, 2024 (Monday - Saturday)
Rifle Allowed: Target Rifle- Rule 3.3.5(a) – unmodified .308 and Rule 3.3.5(b) – unmodified .223; F-Class- Rule 3.4 (a), (b).
Relays: This tournament will be fired both “two to the mound” and string fire as indicated in the program. For pair fire, relay 1 & 2 will alternate shots and score each other. Relay 3 & 4 will alternate shots and score each other. Relay 5 & 6 will alternate shots and score each other. Shooter has 45 seconds to shoot a shot after scoring the previous shot is complete. Relays 1 & 2 will shoot first each day.
M0nday
Individual practice will be held at 300, 600, 900, and 1000 yards in conjunction with the team match. Squadding will begin at 7:00 am, safety briefing at 8:00am, and firing commences at 8:15am.
Monday Match 1, 57 minutes @ 300, 600 yds; 69 minutes @ 900 & 1000 yds
Stage 14 man team match, 300-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible
Sighters, 10 record shots per team member. Target: MR-63, MR-63FC
Stage 24 man team match, 600-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible
Sighters, 10 record shots per team member. Target: MR-1, MR-1FC
Stage 34 man team match, 900-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible
Sighters, 10 record shots per team member. Target: LR, LR-FC
Stage 44 man team match, 1000-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible
Sighters, 10 record shots per team member. Target: LR, LR-FC
MATCH 1Team Aggregate of stages 1-4, Team Champion – Team Regional Course of Fire
Tuesday Match 2, Pair Fire @ 300, 500, 600 yds, 45 seconds per shot for each shooter; String Fire @ 900 yds, 22 minutes per shooter
Stage 1300-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible sighters,
10 record shots. Target: MR-63, MR-63FC
Stage 2500-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible sighters,
10 record shots. Target: MR-65, MR-65FC
Stage 3600-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible sighters,
10 record shots. Target: MR-1, MR-1FC
Stage 4900-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible sighters,
15 record shots. Target: LR, LR-FC
MATCH 2Daily Aggregate of stages 1-4
Wednesday Match 3, Pair Fire @ 300, 500, 600 yds, 45 seconds per shot for each shooter; String Fire @ 1000 yds, 22 minutes per shooter
Stage 1300-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible sighters,
10 record shots. Target: MR-63, MR-63FC
Stage 2500-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible sighters,
10 record shots. Target: MR-65, MR-65FC
Stage 3600-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible sighters,
10 record shots. Target: MR-1, MR-1FC
Stage 41000-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible sighters,
15 record shots. Target: LR, LR-FC
MATCH 3Daily Aggregate of stages 1-4
Thursday Match 4, Pair Fire @ 300, 500, 600 yds, 45 seconds per shot for each shooter; String Fire @ 1000 yds, 22 minutes per shooter
Stage 1300-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible sighters,
10 record shots. Target: MR-63, MR-63FC
Stage 2500-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible sighters,
10 record shots. Target: MR-65, MR-65FC
Stage 3600-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible sighters,
10 record shots. Target: MR-1, MR-1FC
Stage 41000-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible sighters,
15 record shots. Target: LR, LR-FC
MATCH 4Daily Aggregate of stages 1-4
MATCH 5Regional Course Aggregate (matches 2, 3, 4) Individual Champion
Friday Match 6, String Fire
Stage 1800-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, unlimited sighters,
15 record shots in 22 minutes. Target: LR, LR-FC
Stage 2900-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible sighters,
15 record shots in 22 minutes. Target: LR, LR-FC
Stage 31000-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible sighters,
15 record shots in 22 minutes. Target: LR, LR-FC
MATCH 6Daily Aggregate of stages 1-3
Saturday Match 7, String Fire
Stage 1800-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, unlimited sighters,
15 record shots in 22 minutes. Target: LR, LR-FC
Stage 2900-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible sighters,
15 record shots in 22 minutes. Target: LR, LR-FC
Stage 31000-yd prone slow fire, Fullbore Rifle or F-Class, 2 convertible sighters,
15 record shots in 22 minutes. Target: LR, LR-FC
MATCH 7Daily Aggregate of stages 1-3
MATCH 8Long Range Aggregate (matches 6, 7) Individual Champion
MATCH 9Grand Aggregate (matches 5, 8) Individual Champion
NSSC East Coast Fullbore Championships
Registration and Entry Form
Last Name______________________________ First Name ________________________
Address________________________________________________________________
City______________________________State/Prov._____________________________
Zip/Postal Code _______________________Country_____________________________
E-mail______________________________Phone______________________________
NRA #______________________________Date of Birth__________________________ (only if claiming junior, senior, or grand senior)
I wish to enter (check only one):
_____NRA Fullbore Prone_____NRA F-Open_____NRA F-T/R
Fullbore Classification (marksman, sharpshooter, expert, master, high master):_________
Special Category (circle all that apply):JuniorSeniorGrand Senior
PoliceWomanMilitary _______ Rank?
Entry for: _____$225 for full match (includes practice, excludes team)
_____ $145 for 3-day Regional Course Aggregate (includes practice, excludes team)
_____$95 for 2-day Long Range Aggregate (includes practice, excludes team)
_____$50 per day if not attending full match (excluding team)
_____$100 per team (collected at the range)
_____ $20 if attending practice only
_____Junior are half price (includes practice, excludes team)
_____ Attending practice on Monday May 13 in addition to entering the full match?
Amount enclosed in US dollars:$_______________
Make checks payable to: North State Shooting Club
Send entry form and check to: Jane Green - Secretary
North State Shooting Club
6147 Hebron Road
Oxford, NC 27565
*If you are not shooting the whole aggregate, what days will you be shooting? ________________