2009 IBS 600 Yard Nationals
Long Range Light Gun and Heavy Gun
Location
Schedule
  • All times are central standard time.
  • Tuesday 9/08 - Thursday 9/10 - Sight-in available, shooter check-in.
  • Thursday 9/10 - 2:00 p.m. - Registration ends. Relay drawing will follow.
  • Thursday 9/10 - 5:30 p.m. - Rules meeting. Cookout for contestants.
  • Friday 9/11, 8:00 a.m. - Light Gun begins (4 Targets). Heavy Gun begins (4 Targets)
  • Saturday 9/12, 9:00 a.m. - Heavy Gun continues (4 Targets). Light Gun continues (4 Targets).
  • Saturday evening - Awards presented if the competition is complete.
  • Sunday 9/13, 9:00 a.m. - Rain day if needed. Competition continues if necessary. Awards presented when complete.
Light Gun and Heavy Gun
Please refer to the IBS Rule Book for a complete list of rules regarding the Light and Heavy Gun classes. The rulebook can be downloaded from the IBS Website.
IBS Heavy Gun
  • There are no restrictions for the rifle being used as to weight or sights; caliber is restricted to .40 or less.
  • Muzzle brakes are not allowed.
  • Rifles are fired utilizing sand bag front rests which may be supported on a pedestal that does not co-act with the sand bag to restrict upward and/or rearward movement, and rear rests comprised of a sand bag which may be attached to a pedestal and that supports the rifle between the rear of the pistol grip and the toe of the butt stock.

IBS Light Gun:
  • Guns shooting in the light gun class weigh no more than 17 pounds, including scope or other sighting devices.
  • The rear rest must not be mechanical in nature. Bunny ear type similar bags are acceptable.
  • Muzzle brakes may be used, but they may not be of a "clamshell" or any other design that exit gases to the rear.

Course of Fire
Both Classes:
  • A match will consist of an aggregate score or average group size of 8 targets per class.
  • Friday Sept 11, 2009: LG/HG (9:00 a.m.) Light Gun will shoot first. We will shoot the first 4 targets in this class before moving on to shoot the first 4 targets of Heavy Gun.
  • Saturday Sept 12, 2009: HG/LG (9:00 a.m.) Heavy Gun will shoot first. We will shoot the last 4 targets in this class before moving on to shoot the last 4 targets of Light Gun.
  • Two targets will be placed at the 600 yard range for each relay.
  • Clay pigeon sighter targets will be placed at the base of the mound at the target distance.
  • Shooters will have 6 minutes at the beginning of the first relay to take an unlimited number of shots at the sighter targets.
  • After the sight-in period, shooters will have 10 minutes to place 5 shots on the 1st score target.
  • After the first 10 minute score period, shooters will have 2 minutes to take an unlimited number of shots on the clay pigeons.
  • After the 2 minute sight-in period, shooters will have 10 minutes to place 5 shots on the 2nd score target.
  • The relay for the second set of targets will consist of a 2 minute sighter period, 10 minute score period, 2 minutes sighter period, and 10 minute score period.
Fees/Registration
  • Registration: click HERE for the registration page.
  • 1 Gun
    • Before 8/21/2009 - $90.00
    • On and after 8/21/2009 - $110.00
  • 2 Gun
    • Before 8/21/2009 - $150.00
    • On and after 8/21/2009 - $160.00
  • Refunds
    • Full refunds will be provided if cancellation is received by 8/21/2009
  • Requirements
    • You must be an IBS or NBRSA member in good standing.
    • Your membership card must be presented at check in.
    • Lack of proof will result in your disqualification and loss of any fees paid.
Awards
Unless otherwise noted, the awards listed will be provided for both classes.
  • Smallest Group
  • Largest Score
  • Group Aggregate
  • Score Aggregate
  • Group Grand Aggregate (both classes)
  • Score Grand Aggregate (both classes)
  • Two Gun Grand Aggregate (both classes)

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Match Director Email
Phone: 800.528.4868
Fax: 605.224.6544
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