Rifles
Rifles
Equipment / Rifles
Rifles
No private or service handguns may be carried on a person on the range. Competitors are to provide their own weapons. All weapons issued or purchased are to be used as issued by their arm of Service or purchased from a supplier without unauthorized additions or alterations.
Only competitors shooting with optic sights are allowed to fit a CR-21 Polymer Butt cover and only in the following manner:
Attaching to the butt-stock with three screws, i.e. two on the back plain shoulder pad, and one on the flat top surface, approximately 2.5cm from the front. Screws are to be surface mounted tapered head allen-key or similar. A spacer or adjusting mechanism can be utilised under the front end stock screw to assist in attaining preferred cheek-piece height.
Service Rifles
Only one rifle per competitor may be entered/used for the duration of the competition. If a rifle is deemed unserviceable by the Armourer, the Range Committee may allow a shooter to enter a new rifle after it has been technically inspected and approved.
Only service rifles listed below are permitted:
a. R4 or R5 Rifle as issued (1 in 9 OR 12 spin barrel)
b. LM4 or LM5 Rifle as originally manufactured (1 in 9 OR 12 spin barrel)
c. Galil (Model as issued by SAPS and SANDF)
d. International competitors to use their service rifle as issued.
e. International competitors are to submit a letter/document to the match director stating that their rifles are “as issued” by their respective force and are safe to use in the competition.
The standard rifle front sights may be of any diameter or colour.
Ammunition
An ammunition point will be established on the range and ammunition will be issued to the competitors. Only ammunition issued on the range is to be used. Foreign teams may request to use their own service ammunition. Competitors are to fill their own magazines.
Unfired rounds in any match will be forfeited and are not to be used for any subsequent match or exposure. Unfired rounds or misfires must be handed to the range officer before the competitor leaves the firing line. Empty cartridges and boxes are to be collected by competitors and placed in the receptacles provided.
Range officers will clear all weapons and inspect equipment before competitors leave the firing line.
Competitors are to make “the declaration: No live ammunition, empty cartridges or any parts there-of in my possession” on parade to the officer in command before leaving the range.
Triggers
The following minimum trigger release weights are to be used:
a. R4/5, LM4/5 and Galil rifles minimum of 1.5kg
b. International competitors – According to own service rifle standards, specifications must be submitted by Team Captain/Manager.
The method of testing to be used is as follows:
a. Place the weight on a flat, level surface.
b. Ensure the weapon is safe and unloaded.
c. Cock the action and set the change lever to “fire”
d. Hold the weapon with the barrel vertical and apply the weight to the trigger.
e. Slowly lift the weapon until the trigger, without being released carries the weight.
f. In case of doubt a sheet of paper may be placed under the weight. If the paper can be removed without the hammer falling, the trigger is considered to have passed.