The President's Cup
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
- Any .22 rimfire rifle over 100 years old, no scopes allowed. Slings may be used, but bipods, sandbags and other fixed rests are not permitted.
- Two rounds at each of the aiming marks on the five bull target provided.
- 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.
- No malfunction allowance.
- Detail to last no longer than twenty-five minutes, less if all competitors have finished shooting.
Practice B
- Any muzzle loading pistol or revolver, any sighting system. Hand-held only, no form of rest or brace is permitted.
- Six rounds at the "Frenchman" target provided.
- Scoring, touch the line to count. Twenty points for a hit on the "Frenchman".
- No malfunction allowance.
- 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.