January 2026 copy - Flipbook - Page 52
DESERT INTERNATIONAL BULLETIN & COURSE OF FIRE
March 10 – March 17, 2026
SHOOTERS MEET EACH DAY AT DESIGNATED FIRING LINE AT 8:00 AM.
MARCH 10: 22LR
NOTE: Last year Ben Avery issued strong warning about 22 brass being left on the firing line.
PLEASE PICK UP AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF YOUR BRASS
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.22 Long Rifle chambered rifles with .22 Long Rifle ammunition only.
All shooting from 200 yard firing line. 3 targets x 15 shots = 45 shot aggregate.
Standard 200 yard target, reduced 300 & 600 yard targets
Bench may be used if necessary due to medical issues. Benches are not supplied.
Butt stock must be supported by the shoulder and/or hand. No grounding or artificial
support.
Load single shot only (no magazine)
Two classes:
o .22 BPTR Rifle
Intended for rifles meeting BPTR general configuration
No differentiation between Iron sights or “period” scope (not separate
categories)
Cross sticks, or wrist rest and/or 2 point sling allowed for barrel support
o .22 Open Rifle
Any rifle not meeting BPTR general configuration
Sand bags are the only barrel support allowed (provided by shooter)
15 shots for record each target
Maximum 4 sighters EACH TARGET. First shot to hit target backboard is first sighter.
50 minutes shared by 2 shooters (25 minutes each shooter) for each target
Pit changes:
o After 1st relay shoots 200 yard target
o After 2nd relay shoots 200 and 300 yard targets
o After 1st relay shoots 300 and 600 yard target
Competitors shall pull targets for the opposite relay
Relay One left of firing point pin, Relay Two right of firing point pin.
Shooters may leave equipment on firing line between relays, (except rifles, which must be
secured behind firing lines).
Open Bolt Indicators required when moving to and from firing line and/or rifles left in open
behind firing line.
40 Maximum number of shooters, Ironman entries get priority
Walk on .22 shooters are exempt administration fee. Enter at firing line day of match with
exact change ($40.00 U.S. Currency) to receive score cards. Walk on shooters cannot be
accepted if 40 shooter maximum is reached. Pre-Entry is Encouraged!
Modern BPCR Shooter - January, 2026
