Order "Match, Equipment, and Scoring Rules" from Laurie Gapko (Sec'y of ASSRA). I believe the price for the booklet is $5.00.

E-mail address for Laurie is:
secretary@assra.com

Dale53

Soneone correct me if I"m  wrong but the Assra rule book does not contain the rules Old-Win is requesting. leadball

Bob:

If your rifle meet NRA requirements you will have no trouble at one of Ernie's Lodi matches.  I don't know of any special restrictions in regards to size and weight, and the rifles are not weighed or measured at the match. 



Here be the info from a match flyer:


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Equipment:

ANy single shot black powder rifle except bolt action rifles will be allowed. Competitors may use black powder or duplex loads with up to 15% smokeless powder. Only lead or lead alloy bullets allowed, no gas checks or jacketed bullets. Paper patch bullets okay. Shooters may use cross sticks or use a sand bag rest with hand between gun and sandbag. Equipment and ammunition shall meet the World Creedmoor Association long-range rules (as sanctioned by the ASSRA)


RANGE SAFETY: For safety we must restrict firearms to the following (both criterial must be met):

Minimum cartridge allowed is .40-70, 400 grain bullet with a minimum of 1280 fps muzzle velocity

44cal., 430 grain bullet with min. 1240 fps velocity
45 cal. , 450 grain bullet with min. 1220 fps
50 cal., 500 grain bullet with min 1210

A .40-65 duplex load meeting the .40-70 requirements will also be allowed.


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That part about ammo and rifles meeting rules as sanctioned by the  ASSRA leads one to believe that there is such a set of rules.

Glenn

The world Creedmoor Association Rules [sanctioned by ASSRA] are not in the ASSRA rule book. ASSRA does have a section on long range rules but not the Ernie Stallman "world Creedmoor Asso. rules, altho some or most of the rules are the same. Someone , please check their ASSRA rule book [mine is misplaced] I could be wrong-----I hate being wrong all the time.    leadball

Section 1.07  Sighter and Record Shots

  Any number of shots may be fired to get on target. The first two consecutive hits are considered as sighters. Regardless of the number of shots fired during the relay, no extra time will be allowed. Sighting shots must be either accepted as such, or by advising the scorekeeper to be converted to record shots before firing the next record shot. The first sighting shot alone can not be converted. The second sighting shot or both may be converted at the shooters opion. Coaching is allowed for all sighting shots but not for the record shots. In team competitions coachingwill be allowed for the entire team match. Spotting telescopes or good binoculars are essential on the firing line to locate the spotter on the target indicating the value of the shot fired.

  Section 1.08  Targets

  The accepted targets for use at all range distances are the standard NRA decimal type targets.

200 yards

  SR (Short Range) 13" black, 3" x ring, 7" ten ring, 13" 9 ring, plus 8, 7, 6, and 5 rings.

300 yards

  SR3, 19" black, 3" x ring, 7" ten ring, 13" nine ring, plus 8, 7, 6,  and 5 rings.

400-600 yards

  MR1 (Mid range) 36" black, 6" x ring, 12" ten ring, 18" nine ring, 24" eight ring, 36" seven ring, plus 6 and 5 rings.

800-1000 yards

  LR (long Range) 44" black, 10" x ring, 20" ten ring, 30" nine ring, 44" eight ring, plus 60" 7 ring; 6 ring is the remainder of the target.

Section 1.09  Safety

  All rifles and ammunition used in ASSRA's Black Powder programs must be in a safe and sound operating condition. Further, any rifles, ammunition or articles of equipment not appearing or not believed to be safe in the eyes and mind of the Match Director or his designated representative will be prohibited from competition. Competitors are especially cautioned with regard to their personal responsibility to insure that their equipment and supplies are in safe condition. Actions must be open at all times when not in hand on the firing line, and must have a yellow, blaze ornage, or red flag indicator rod inserted in the chqamber, or if a muzzle loader, in the muzzle of the barrel. Althought not mandatory, the wearing of adequate eye and ear protection aids are strngly advised while shooting is in progress.

Section 1.10  Scoring and Breaking Ties

  Shots are to be scored from the Leaded edge of the bullet hole. When the Leaded edge of the bullet holes touches or is tangent to the scoring ring, it shall be scored at the value of the ring touched. Numerically tied scores will be broken by counting the total number of X ring shots scored. Therafter if scores are still tied, by counting back from the last shot fired. Whenever possible scores tied for first place should be resolved by means of a "Sudden death" shootoff procedure.

Section 1.11  General Rules for Match and Range

  Midrange and Long Range Matches shall be governed by the general ASSRA match rules. Competitors can recommend rule changes to the chairman of the Match Rules Committee. Upon a favorable recommendation by the committee, the proposed changes will be subnitted to the Board of Directors. If approved, the changes will take effect immediately.

PETE