River Bend Gun Club      
      High Power Rifle Matches 2009      
      NRA Approved      
               
  Dates: July 11th, September 12th, November 14th, and December 12th  
               
  Location: River Bend Gun Club, Dawson Co., GA. River Bend Gun Club is located north of Atlanta in the southeast corner of Dawson County, approximately one hour drive from Atlanta. From the north side of I-285 take GA 400 to intersection of State 369. Go 12.3 miles to Yellow Creek Road. Turn right and go 4.5 miles to Shiloh Church Road. Turn right and go 0.3 miles to paved fork; bear right to gravel county road to the gun club-1.25 miles.  
               
  Times:Firing begins at 8:30 am local time.
       
               
  Eligibility: Open
       
               
  Registration and Fees: Advanced registration not required, but will reserve you a place. Limited to 100 competitors (4 relays). Post entries accepted to capacity of the range and before 8:15 am. Fees for the approved match $25.00 - includes NRA registration fee.  
               
  Classification & Awards: NRA classification system will be used with a minimum of 5 entries needed to establish a class. Unclassified shooter will complete in the master class. Appropriate NRA points will be given to the open winner and all class winners-first place for 5 or more entrants in a class, second for 8 or more and third for 11 or more in the class.  
               
  Rules: Current NRA High Power rules will govern throughout.  
               
  Rifles & Ammunition: NRA rules 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.3. Competitors will furnish their own ammunition.  
               
  Course of Fire:
     
Match 1 -- 200 yard Slow Fire Standing - 2 sighters plus 20 rounds for record with a time limit of 22 minutes - SR target.  
     
Match 2 -- 200 yards Rapid Fire Sitting from Standing - 2 sighters plus 2 - 10 shot strings, 60 seconds per string - SR target.  
     
Match 3 -- 300 yards Rapid Fire Prone from Standing - 2 sighters plus 2 - 10 shot strings, 70 seconds per string - SR-3 target.  
     
Match 4 - 600 yards Slow Fire Prone - 2 sighters plus 20 rounds for record with a time limit of 22 minutes - MR-1 target  
     
Match 5 - Aggregate of Matches 1, 2, 3, & 4.  
 
               
  Pit Service & Scoring: Competitors are required to operate pits and score for other competitors.  
               
  Facilities: Bring your own refreshments.  
               
  Contact: Steve Hardin, 4913 Duncan Wood Drive, Duluth, GA 30096 Phone 770-447-4877, or email the