CMP Question

[Thunder71]

Can anyone confirm if the Ruger Mini 14 is accepted?

[xd ED]

I'll say no, here's the rules

http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/CMPGamesRules.pdf

[Thunder71]

Yeah, clear as mud... then I also see things like this:
http://www.lindensportsmenclub.com/CMP/ ... 5-5-14.pdf

UPDATED 5-5-14
CMP Match Changes and Details
Match Fees are $10 per relay
Each Shooter may shoot a maximum of 3 relays per match day if
3 or more relays are available
Modern Military Rifles that qualify in accordance to rule 5.2.2. (Class A & B)&
5.2.3. & 5.2.4.
will shoot on standard SR-1 targets.
Ruger Mini-14 and Mini-30 Rifles will use SR-1 targets
NM Modern Military Rifles-National Match AR15, Unlimited Garand,
National Match M1A will shoot 100 yd versions of the National
Match Course of Fire targets (MR-31 SP, SR-21 RP, SR-1 Standing)
All rifles will have IRON SIGHTS, no optics (optic rifle are welcome to shoot
out of competition)
Linden Sportsmen Club 2014 Championship
This year we are trying something different.
Instead of having a match day pay back, there is an end of year
payback.
All shooters are eligible.
AS ISSUED RIFLES WILL BE SEPERATE FROM THE NM SERVICE RIFLES
in score totals and payback.
The Championship scores will be an aggregate of the shooter’s best
3 scores during the year, for a possible 900 points. All scores are eligible no
matter which rifle is used, Vintage will have a +1.5% handicap and M1
Carbine will have a +6% handicap.
The amount of end of year payback will be determined by the number of
shooters during the year, approximately $4 per shooter will go toward the
end of year payback.
Championship will pay 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
National Match (NM) awards will be off shooter’s 2 best scores
Gordon Mason
LSC CMP Chairman

[xd ED]

I saw an AK at a club match once; don't think it would be allowed at a sanctioned match.

Paging RVW

[Thunder71]

Either way I really want to go this year, I'll see if I can snag one of their loaner M1's if I can't use my Mini.

[xd ED]

Either way I really want to go this year, I'll see if I can snag one of their loaner M1's if I can't use my Mini.

If you're thinking of the Post 435 event, should be no problem getting a loaner rifle/ ammo, but a reservation will be needed. I got a loaner AR, and my brother an M1.

A great experience, especially working the pit in a downpour.

[Thunder71]

Yep, that's the one! Working the pit in a downpour - now that sounds like a fun experience lol.

[Rip Van Winkle]

So if I understand your question, you're wondering if you can shoot a Mini 14 in the Post 435 clinic? The short answer is yes, even though it isn't considered a "Service Rifle" by CMP rules. I believe it's more important to get new shooters out to the range than quibble over the equipment they bring.

Having said that, I think you will be disappointed with he performance of your Mini 14 and would probably become less frustrated with one of our club rifles. As xd ED mentioned, we did have a participant use his AK a year or two ago and IIRC he did much better with it than I thought he would, so YMMV.

And as a side note, I received the first registration for the 2015 clinic scheduled for June 6th.

[Erud]

Don't miss it for lack of gear. Rip will get you set up and going in the right direction. Learning to shoot this way will make you a better shooter in every way.

[Thunder71]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the information and will be planning on attending this year - I missed it last year due to some things that came up last minute but should be free and clear this year!