Frequently Asked Questions - RBA

Q: Where do I find the Official RBA rules?
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Follow this link:  http://rba.benchrest.net/misc/rules.htm

Q: What is the RBA Course of fire?
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25 record shots at 50 yards or 50 meters in 30 minutes (25 Minutes for Indoor Matches) from a bench at one target, on an open air, indoor range, or altered range.

Q: What are the RBA equipment requirements?
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EQUIPMENT
The legality of any method, device, or equipment not addressed in these rules will be determined by Rimfire Benchrest Association
 
A. Rifle    
 .22 Rimfire – Chambered for Short, Long, or Long Rifle.
 
B. Ammunition
Ammunition must be a lead projectile in .22 Rimfire short, long, or long rifle calibers and available for purchase at usual retail or mail order outlets.
Competitors using hand loaded ammunition and/or ammunition produced with jacketed bullet, or ammunition not available from usual outlets will be disqualified.
 
C. Wind Flags
Wind flags can be utilized. Shooters must place wind flags in position before match begins. Wind flags cannot be moved or taken down until match is over. If a flag is in a shooter's line of sight, the Match Director or referee will lay the flag on the ground. This must be done before commence fire. Any type of string line flag system is not allowed.
 
D. Sand Bags
Front rest must be topped with some form of sandbag. Rear rest must be a sandbag.  Sandbags must be made of leather or cloth. The front and rear rests will not be connected to each other, the bench or the gun. Only sandbags can touch sides and bottom of stock except that a thin plastic film or cloth may be attached to the stock where it touches the bag only for the purpose of reducing friction between the stock and sand bag. When rifle is raised straight up, the front and/or rear rest must not raise up with rifle. If the front and/or rear rest raise up with rifle, the front and/or rear rest must be weighed with rifle to determine eligibility. Front and rear rifle rest must be on top of the bench but not attached to the bench. Sand bag and rest rules do not apply to the Unlimited Class.
 
E. Target
The Official Rimfire Benchrest Association TARGET purchased from Rimfire Benchrest Association must be used. Targets are to be taken down by the target crew and given directly to scorer.

Q: What are the RBA classes?
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CLASSES
 
A. Sporter
Rifle and scope must weigh 7 1/2 lbs. or under. Scopes limited to 6.5 power maximum. Variable scopes must be set at the legal power and taped by a referee. Rifle must be a repeater and must be capable of holding two or more rounds in a clip or magazine. Rifle must be able to feed from the magazine or clip by bolt operation. Rifle must have a working safety. Stock must be 2 1/4" or under at its widest point. Holes can not be drilled or cut in exterior of stock to make the legal weight. Rifle must be designed to be shoulder fired. No vibration tuning devices allowed. No electronic or mechanically assisted triggers allowed. 
 
B. 10.5 Lb.
Unlimited scope power. Gun and scope must weigh 10 1/2 lbs. or under. Stock must be 3" or under at its widest point. Barrel, action, or sleeve can be bedded. Bedding can be by glue-in or bolt in. Gun must be designed to be shoulder fired.
No electronic or mechanically assisted triggers allowed.
 
C. Unlimited
Unlimited scope power and weight. Firearm must sit entirely on bench and cannot be attached to the bench.

Q: Are there safety regulations for RBA?
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Rifles must be equipped with trigger guards. All rifles must have bolts removed at all times except when shooting (Rifles without removable bolts must have actions open with a safety flag inserted). Rifles are NEVER to be on the bench until the Match Director calls the relay to the line after determining that the range is secure. When anyone is down range, NO RIFLES will be allowed on benches.
An alternative procedure at the Sanctioning clubs option is to allow rifles to remain on the bench when someone is down range with bolts removed (or safety flags inserted for rifles without removable bolts) and competitors behind and away the benches until the Match Director calls shooters to the line.
Loss of sanctioning may result if these procedures are not followed.

Q: What are match fees for RBA at CCSC?
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Match Fees: Members $5 / Target  Non - Members $7 / Target,   Juniors (under 18) for SOTY Matches $2 / Target.

See Barnyard Target

Barnyard Benchrest is a game that was invented at our club. See the Barnyard target that we use.
 
 

Club Champs 2010 Barnyard and CMP IBS For RBA And IR50/50 they will be listed on www.benchrest.com
 

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