NBRSA LV and Sporter Gun Weight

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Zundel257

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Ok, I am looking to shoot my rifle in the light varmit and sporter categories in some matches. The gun (with scope)currently weighs 10.31 lbs, and I want to put a new scope on it. The problem is that the new scope weighs 3 oz more than the current one. This puts me at 10.4975 pounds. I know that the weight limit is 10.5 lbs, but my question is how strict are these weight requirments? If i need to get new scope mounts that are a little heavier or if the scales weigh a little different then each other i may go just a hair over 10.5 lbs.
 
Jeff,
Even if no one checks, you will know you are cheating. You don't want that on your mind during the match. Ever notice that NBA players often miss free throws after they have clearly flopped to get the call? Drill some weight out of the stock, or fill the scope with helium.;)

Cheers,
Keith
 
Jeff,
The rule book stipulates 10.5 lbs. max.. I have been to alot of matches where the guns are never weighed, are spot checked and some where every rifle is checked. There is a little bit of lee way give at local matches some times, but have never see it given at big matches.
If your overweight by a fraction of an ounce. Remove the horzontal and vertical adjustment caps when you shoot, or as Keith
suggested remove your butt plate and drill out some weight. Also not all scope rings are the same weight. See if you can find
lighter rings and mounts.
Hope this helps.

Good Luck,
Magoo
 
Instead of taking things off or drilling your stock, why don't you just recrown the barrel enough to make weight, most of us can use a new crown now and then.
 
well hopefully i will not have to change rings or anything and the gun will just be 10.4975 lbs and i will be .0025 lbs in the clear =)
 
10.4975 pounds is not cheating

mks said:
Even if no one checks, you will know you are cheating.
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10.4975 pounds is not cheating. It may be too close to the weight limit to be sensible but 10.4999 is legal. There is a one ounce allowance in IBS I am not sure about NBRSA but I imagine it is at least that for scale error but with a scale that was off 2 oz you could have a problem. Frankly you really should do whats necessary to make rifle lighter, I like my rifles comfortably under the limit.
 
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You just can't imagine how bad things will be for you if you get caught with your gun over the limit at a Benchrest match.
 
Zundel257 said:
Ok, I am looking to shoot my rifle in the light varmit and sporter categories in some matches. The gun (with scope)currently weighs 10.31 lbs, and I want to put a new scope on it. The problem is that the new scope weighs 3 oz more than the current one. This puts me at 10.4975 pounds. I know that the weight limit is 10.5 lbs, but my question is how strict are these weight requirments? If i need to get new scope mounts that are a little heavier or if the scales weigh a little different then each other i may go just a hair over 10.5 lbs.
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If you read the rulebook, you will see there is a 1/2 oz scale variance in the NBRSA. That said, the suggestion that you re-crown your barrel is VERY valid. Being that close to the weight is just asking for trouble. If the scales are out of whack, how will you prove it? Better to be a couple ounces light than be DQ'd.

David
 
As was said, the NBRSA has a 1/2 ounce tolerance.

Also, for a match to be a Registered NBRSA Match, there must be a set of certified weights on hand to check the scales.

In all honesty, a lot od things that are allowed to slide in the NBRSA. Nobody ever checks bags, front rest, or even the angle of the butt stock on the Rifle. But, one thing they do check is the front forearm, which cannot be wider than 3.000 inches, and weight.

If your Rifle does not meet weight, or your forearm is too wide, you are DQed. It is that simple.........jackie
 
I can't help but wonder whar part of the country your competing in. Where we live, if someone said their gun was under weight on their scales and it was even close their word would be good enough. I've never felt like I lost because someone else has a gun a half ounce heavier than mine.
 
Dave, with all due respect, I have never been at a Registered Match in any Region where a Rifle that was over the 1/2 ounce tolerance was allowed to shoot.

Weight of Rifles is sort of that line in the sand that the Sanctioning Bodies have drawn.

But, keep in mind, what I said before holds true. If a Club decides to hold a Registered Match, it must have a set of certified weights on hand........jackie
 
Guys: He will be fine with that weight. Yes 10 1/2 pound Is 10.8 oz. If you do the math there is 16 oz in 1 pound. So even at 10.5 he would be 3 oz under the legal weight. Tony
 
Hey goodgrouper!!
You tuned up for the upcoming sporter/unlimited match? Are we shooting 5 or 10 shot groups in the big gun? I'm doing my best to get ready and upthere.
Dave B
 
tzander said:
Yes 10 1/2 pound Is 10.8 oz. If you do the math there is 16 oz in 1 pound. So even at 10.5 he would be 3 oz under the legal weight. Tony
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Uh here we go in the other direction 10.5 lbs is 10 and one half lbs. and is also 10lb 8 Oz add three oz.s and you have one very illegal rifle. 10.5 is not 3 oz under the limit ,10.5 is the limit, you are mixing tenths of a pound with Ozs. it is not the same thing.
 
Dick Grosbier said:
Uh here we go in the other direction 10.5 lbs is 10 and one half lbs. and is also 10lb 8 Oz add three oz.s and you have one very illegal rifle. 10.5 is not 3 oz under the limit ,10.5 is the limit, you are mixing tenths of a pound with Ozs. it is not the same thing.
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If that is how his scale is set up I will agree with that.
 
Guys, I am going to get on my soap box.

I think it does a dis-service to the Sport when shooters say, "I never got beat by a bag", "I never got beat by a stock", "I never got beat by a ounce" and so on.

Well, when the vast majority of shooters spend countless hours, (and dollars), getting everything correct, there should not be the temptation to "let one ounce slide".

We are an organization of Rules. They are in place for a reason. It does take an extra effort to get it all right. Be willing to put forth that effort...........jackie
 
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tzander said:
Guys: He will be fine with that weight. Yes 10 1/2 pound Is 10.8 oz. If you do the math there is 16 oz in 1 pound. So even at 10.5 he would be 3 oz under the legal weight. Tony
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To me 10.5 lbs is 10Lbs 8 oz not 10 lbs 5 oz.
10.5 = 10 1/2 so he would NOT be 3 oz under.
Ted
 
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