Red Mountain Action Rifle

Match Directors

Sandy Ruthven & Robert Kowalczyk

3rd Sunday of Each Month
Squad Start Times – 1:30PM Summer / 2:30PM Winter

  Match Fee – Member $17.00, Non-members $21.00

→ All shooters must be on the range and ready to shoot at their start time. No Late Starts.   Registration on Practiscore required, no walk-ups.←

RMAR is using PractiScore rthis match requires Pre-Registration.
Pre-Registration at Clubs.PractiScore.com is open from 7pm on Thursday before the match to 7:00pm on the night before the match.

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RMAR Rules and Procedures

Match Description:

RMAR is a run and gun rifle match.  The stages will be similar to USPSA style stages (based on RMAP stages run that morning in pistol bays), steel pistol targets will be removed, and a few steel rifle targets placed at 50 yards.  Equipment requirements are basic:  rifle, a couple of magazines & ammunition (see Rio range regulations regarding acceptable ammo types).  Rules generally follow USPSA with a few modifications.  See below for details.

Given the common ruleset & simple equipment requirements, this is a good match for new (to rifle) shooters looking to improve gun handling & shooting skills as well as experienced shooters who want to work on speed at close range.

Rules:

Rio Salado Practical Red Mountain Action Rifle Rules / Procedures 

Mandatory new shooter training will be held prior to shooting. 

• New shooter = has not shot USPSA, Tuesday Night Steel or a 3-Gun match at RSSC.
• Contact MD (email) to arrange meeting.
• Eye and Ear protection mandatory – Rio Salado Rule
• Location:  In front of the stat shack.
• Must shoot with match director supervision for at least one stage.

I. Match Staff 

•    Sandy Ruthven & Elizabeth Ruthven (Rob Kowalczyk acting) Co-Match Directors 

•    Steve Leach, Paul Thompson – Asst Match Directors 

II. Cold Range 

• Rifles must arrive at range unloaded and cased (or slung), with action locked back & empty chamber indicator. 
• There will be a staging table in each bay where “on deck” and “in the hole” shooters will place rifles before their turn to shoot. 
• Rifles remain on staging table until the RO calls the shooter to the start position. 
• Rifles remain unloaded with muzzle up until instructed to “make ready” by the RO. 

• Identify safety areas
• Gun handling only within the two safety areas (cleaning, repair, dry fire) 
• No ammo or mag handling within safety area (includes dummy ammo or practice   magazines) 
• Can load magazines anywhere else 

III. Equipment / Divisions 

• Rifle divisions: 

• Rimfire:  Any rifle chambered for a .22 rimfire cartridge (.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 LR or .22 Mag). Any number and type of sighting system is OK. Bipods OK. Any magazine OK. 
• Centerfire Irons:  Any rifle chambered for a centerfire cartridge (Pistol, Intermediate or Large) with iron sights only.   Bipods OK. Any magazine OK. 
• Centerfire:  Any rifle chambered for an intermediate centerfire cartridge (e.g. .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, 7.62×39) or pistol caliber (9mm, 45ACP, etc.)  Any number and type of sighting system is OK. Bipods OK. Any magazine OK. 
• Large Centerfire:  Any rifle chambered for a large bottle-necked cartridge (7.62 NATO / .308, ‘3006).  Any number and type of sighting system is OK. Bipods OK. Any magazine OK.

• Ammunition ~75 – 100 required hits   Bring 150 rounds to be on the safe side. 

• As per Rio Salado Range  rules, no steel core / AP, tracer or incendiary ammunition (match DQ).  Note that M855/SS109/green tip and 7N6 are considered “steel core” and are banned from use. 

IV. Match Procedure

• Pre-register at Practiscore.com, select a start / squad time.
• Price:  $17 members, $21 non-members. 
• Arrive 15 minutes prior to squad time in order to have enough time to get to your first stage. 
• Scores will be published via Practiscore. 
• Start on assigned bay with assigned squad. 
• Look for Stage Descriptions as posted. Note starting position, targets, shooting areas, barricades & any special instructions. 
• Shooter order to be announced:  Shooter, on deck, in the hole. 
• This is a volunteer event; everyone is expected to help reset the stages to keep the match flowing smoothly. 
• Range Officer Duties:
• Generally, an experienced shooter will be the current RO 
• Current RO is in charge of the stage, subject to the Match Director who will make the final ruling in the event of a dispute. 
• Safety is primary responsibility 

• 180 rule
•  Finger off of trigger during movement unless engaging a target 
•  Squibs 
•  AD (over the berm or within 10 feet, during remedial action). 
•  STOP at any point during COF if necessary. 



• Range Commands:

• Verify hand position, eyes and ear protection in place. 
• Make Ready 
• Are You Ready? 
• Standby 
• Start Beep within 1-4 seconds  
• If you are finished, Unload and Show Clear 
• If Clear, hammer down 
• Insert empty chamber indicator, muzzle up 
• Range Is Clear 

V. Scoring & Results

• Stage time will be based on the time to complete the stage plus applicable penalties. 
• Unless otherwise stipulated in the stage briefing, cardboard “shoot” targets must be neutralized by receiving either one(1) A-zone hit or two (2) hits anywhere in the scoring area. 
• Results:  Praciscore.com, search for “RMAR”. 

Questions? Email: Sruthven1002@hotmail.com