Results EBR 2016 - New rules for the Speed Silhouette competition!

[Michael]

I've highlighted the changes in BOLD that I think are pretty exciting

Equipment Rules:

• Airgun Rifles or Pistols – Must use lead pellets – NO BBs/Round Balls
• Airguns can be single shot or magazine fed
• Any caliber is allowed up to .25 caliber
• Any type of sight is allowed
• No Airgun can exceed 50 FPE.
• No semi or fully automatic airguns are allowed – All airguns must have a cocking device or action for each shot fired

Open Class Rules: Same Rules as Above, with these exceptions:

• Magazines can be pre-loaded and ready in rifle.
• Semi-automatic airguns are allowed.

Match Format:

• Each shooter will have 16 targets that must be KNOCKED down or off the TILE.
• This is a timed event and the object is to knock down all 16 targets in the shortest amount of time.
• There will be 20 shooting lanes open and rounds will be run every 5 to 10 minutes.
• The top ten (10) lowest times in each class will qualify for the finals to be held on Sunday after the 75 Yard Extreme Benchrest competition has been completed.
• All entrants for the 75 Yard Extreme can compete in the Speed Silo.
• Shooters will be allowed to shoot in three qualifying rounds.
• The targets are all standard metal .22 LR silhouette and include four rams, four pigs, four turkeys and four chickens.
• Targets will be placed from 30 yards to 60 yards.

Outdoor Speed Silhouette Classes:

• Pro Class – Any person associated with any company, promoter or manufacturer of airguns or airgun accessories. Also, any competitor who has placed higher than 3rd in any organized airgun competition in the past two years. Any person who wishes to declare themselves as a Pro Class Shooter may.
• Sportsman Class – All other competitors who are not classified in the Pro Class for this event.
• Open Class – Any shooter using equipment defined above under Open Class Rules, regardless of Pro/Sportsman Classes.

Outdoor Speed Silhouette Prizes:

Pro Class

• 1st Place = $1000.00 Cash
• 2nd Place = $500.00 Cash
• 3rd Place = $250.00 Cash

Sportsman Class

• 1st Place = $500.00 Precision Airguns & Supplies Gift Certificate
• 2nd Place = $250.00 Precision Airguns & Supplies Gift Certificate
• 3rd Place = $125.00 Precision Airguns & Supplies Gift Certificate

Open Class​

• 1st Place = PCP Air Rifle valued between $1500-$2000

 

[Tominco]

Decisions... decisions...
Thanks for the update Michael. This is by far my favorite event to watch and participate in! I'm really happy that they decided to add another class. The new class is going to be incredibly fun to watch! Just don't blink! I'd expect times very close to 20-25 seconds. 
Tom