Scoring
To conduct
a precision shooting competition with meaning, there is no single
element that is more important than proper scoring. The N50
is offering Sportsman class and Pro class which will be shot using
the same target; pellet, and 22 rimfire/slug. Sportsman is scored
with the .350” diameter plug head and Pro is scored with the .224”
plug head. Completed
targets shall not be handled by any competitor for any reason until
the Match Director's permission is granted.
Pellet Class
Scoring
This class
can shoot any caliber ranging from .177 to .30. Since each of these
calibers will produce a different size hole on the target.... there
must be a system in place to equalize the scoring diameter of the
variety. The “scoring plug set” for the pellet class was created
for that sole purpose. There is a range of plug base (shank)
diameters that will correspond to the caliber of the pellet being
used. It is
important that each competitor note the caliber that is being used by
clearly marking it in the space provided in the upper right next to
the word “pellet” on their targets. This designation makes it
easy for the scorer to select the proper shank plug to use when
scoring their target. Once the appropriate shank plug is selected by
the scorer, the fit to the hole made by the pellet will not be
distorted in any way by the insertion of the plug. The shank will
locate itself naturally and orient the plug in the exact center of
the hole. The .350” head of each plug will now be used against the
scoring rings to provide a uniform diameter for every caliber.
Inserting the wrong plug into a hole can give false results because
the plug may be too loose and not locate the center of the hole, or
it can be too large and distort the original hole when pushed in. If
the scorer is unsure because a target has not been marked with
caliber size, they should begin to test a hole shot in the sighter
portion of the target with the smallest shank and observe the fit.
The plug should have slight tension when being pushed into the hole.
If there is no tension, the scorer should move to the next larger
shank and retest. If the
scoring edge of the plug touches a ring, the shooter shall receive
the score of that particular ring. It is absolutely imperative that
scorers use magnification and sight down the vertical edge of the
plug to evaluate a close call. If any white can be observed between
the ring and the scoring edge... the shot must score the next largest
ring. The score for a box shall be clearly written in the lower right
corner of the scoring box. In the pellet class the X dot must be
completely covered to receive an X. If an X is received, write X in
the upper right corner. The lowest score that can be attained for any
box with a single shot in it is a 5. If the target box does not have
any shot, it is a zero. If there are multiple shots in any box, the
score for that box is the lowest minus 1. Once a row has been scored,
the total for that row should be clearly written in the space
provided at the end of the row. Once the entire card is scored, the
rows should be added up and the final score written in the spaces
provided on the left side of the card.
Sportsman 22LR
Rimfire/Slug
Class Scoring
The
scoring of the rimfire/slug class only differs from the pellet class
by a few key elements. Rimfire will always be .22 caliber. Slug class
is 177 through 30 cal. Anyone shooting rimfire/slug should also note
their caliber in the space provided next to rimfire/slug in the
heading. The rimfire/slug shooter will receive an X if the shot
completely covers the dot. This class uses the scoring plug
head diameter of .350 with proper caliber shank.
Pro 22LR
Rimfire/Slug Class
Scoring
The scoring of the Pro
Rimfire/Slug class only differs from the Sportsman class by scoring
plug head diameter of .224”. The rimfire/slug
shooter will receive an X if the shot touches the dot.
Tie Breaker
Single
Target Tie: In the event of a score tie, the scorer shall check the
targets starting with the #1 target score. First target score with
higher points shot wins. If a tie still exists after checking target
1 through 25 scores, go to #1 target score and check X's. The first
one who gets an X wins.
Three Target Aggregate (Match) Ties: Ties
will be broken by comparing the score on the first target card - High
Score wins, if a tie still exists then the second target card high
score wins, if a tie still exists then the third target card high
score will resolve the winner. If a tie still exists, then the first
card first miss (and so on) breaks the tie.
Other
To ensure
that the best possible holes are produced in the targets, it is
important to use clean backers of heavy cardboard or other to firmly
support the target in a flat manner. Once backers get too many holes
in them, they start to curl and will no longer support the target
properly. The shooter should take care when hanging their targets to
move the target slightly around the backer after each successive
target to employ a fresh area for the projectile to penetrate. For
purpose of standardization requires use of officially supplied N50
targets, official N50 plug, a separate magnifier of 8X or more is
recommended. The plugs are available from the N50 Business Office. It
is the responsibility of every Match Director to provide each of
these devices to his Scoring Team.
Protest
A fee of
$5 per protest may be applied at the Match Directors discretion. Fee
will be refunded if protest prevails. No targets can be handled by
any competitor for any reason. Upon the
conclusion of the final match and after all targets have been scored,
targets shall be made available for inspection by the competitors.
The competitor, on their own target, shall determine that scoring and
mathematical calculations were completed accurately. Any errors
discovered 5 minutes after the match is completed shall stand as
marked, right or wrong. The Match Director shall direct the scoring
team to review the protest shot for possible revision.
Crossfire
if one
finds that their target was accidentally cross-fired the offended
competitor shall immediately notify the offending competitor and the
Match Director that a target was cross-fired. Match Director will
call for a cease fire to address the issue. Adequate time shall be
added to make up time to that firing period. If the
offended competitor target bull was shot the target card may be
replaced; or, if the offended competitor official target bulls are
shot the Match Director may take notice and mark or record the
offending shot holes and shooting may continue on the offended
target.
Target Box Line
Hit
The target
may be reshot if the miss touches a target box line. A miss will be
determined by the scorer using the Class size plug. At the
Competitors discretion, and risk, the determination of the miss is
made at the time of the shot. The resulting Scoring Team decision is
non-negotiable.
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