Annual Club Competitions

The Annual Club Competitions are five competitions, including the President's Cup. Definitions of allowed weapons are:

Military Rifle

• Original or reproduction muzzle-loading rifles
• Open sights only
• Any type of ignition

Target Rifle

• Original or reproduction muzzle-loading rifles
• Any type of sight
• Any type of ignition

Smoothbore Long Arms

• Original or reproduction muzzle-loading smoothbore long arms
• Any type of sight
• Any type of ignition

Pistol/Revolver

• Original or reproduction muzzle-loading handguns
• Any type of sight
• Any type of ignition

.22 Rifle

• Any .22 rimfire rifle 100 years old or over
• Open sights only, no scopes or aperture sights

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The current trophy holder may not compete.

There are two elements to the competition, (A) .22 rifle, and (B) muzzle-loading pistol/revolver. The total score of both practices to be added together to get a final total.

Practice A

1. Any .22 rifle over 100 years old, no scopes allowed. Slings may be used, but bipods, sandbags and other fixed rests are not permitted.
2. Two rounds at each of the aiming marks on the five bull target provided.
3. Scoring, touch the line to count, 10/1 for a V-bull otherwise 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5. Should there be more than two hits in a group then the lowest scoring hit is to be discounted.
4. No malfunction allowance.
5. Detail to last no longer than twenty-five minutes, less if all competitors have finished shooting.

Practice B

1. Any muzzle loading pistol or revolver, any sighting system. Hand-held only, no form of rest or brace is permitted.
2. Six rounds at the "Frenchman" target provided.
3. Scoring, touch the line to count. Twenty points for a hit on the "Frenchman".
4. No malfunction allowance.
5. Detail to last no longer than twenty-five minutes, less if all competitors have finished shooting.

In the event of a score tie, the number of V-bull and cross-strap plate hits to count. If the contestant's scores are still equal, a further six rounds are to be shot with any muzzle loading pistol or revolver at a "Frenchman" target. The judge's decision is final.

AWARD OF THE PRESIDENT'S CUP

The winner of the competition will be awarded the President's Cup to be held for the year. The annually-issued club NRA "Donegal" Medal will be awarded as a permanent keepsake within the spirit of that medal, which is:- 'That the Medal can only be issued to a person who does not already hold such an award and that the Medal must be won in a competition.'

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Open to muzzle-loading rifles, either target or military.

1. 12 shots in one 20-minute detail with the best ten shots to count.
2. Detail time includes capping off and ‘warming’ shots.
3. 50% rule applies for scoring.
4. No malfunction allowance.
5. Slings may be used.
6. Bipods, sandbags and fixed rests are not permitted.
7. Standard targets will be provided.

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Open to muzzle-loading smoothbore long arms only.

1. 12 shots in one 20-minute detail with the best ten shots to count.
2. Detail time includes capping off and ‘warming’ shots.
3. 50% rule applies for scoring.
4. No malfunction allowance.
5. Slings may be used.
6. Bipods, sandbags and fixed rests are not permitted.
7. Standard targets will be provided.

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Open to muzzle-loading pistols and revolvers only.

1. 10 shots in one 20-minute detail with the best eight shots to count.
2. Detail time includes capping off and ‘warming’ shots if required.
3. 50% rule applies for scoring.
4. No malfunction allowance.
5. Two-handed grip may be used.
6. Bipods, sandbags and fixed rests are not permitted.
7. Standard targets will be provided.

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Open to military muzzle-loading rifles only.

1. 10 shots in one 20-minute detail for tightest group.
2. Detail time includes capping off and ‘warming’ shots if required.
3. No malfunction allowance.
4. Bipods, sandbags and fixed rests are not permitted.
5. Standard targets will be provided.

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