ARA Factory Class Information and Rules

Match Director Brandon Sanspree [email protected] 270-792-3743

Schedule

Matches will be held on the 3rd Sunday of each month starting in June and running through October for 2020.  Each match will be 4 cards.  September we will hold the factory class club tournament which will be 6 cards.  Each card is $5.  Gate will be open by 12pm. We will start the matches at 1pm sharp. We will have the matches even if it rains, unless there are thunderstorms with lightning.

Equipment:

Ear and Eye protection is mandatory when at the range.

Rifle chambered in .22lr that meets guidelines below.

Minimum of 26 rounds of .22 lr new unmodified ammo per card.

Recommended is 50 rounds of .22 lr new unmodified ammo per card.

We will provide a target stand with cardboard backing.  You will need to provide a way to attach the provided target to the backing.  Pushpins, staples are recommended but tape, stickers, etc are allowed.

Optional Equipment:

Wind flags, there are no limits on the number of flags per shooter.

Stool or seat.

Links: Please see the Documents Page

Excerpt from ARA Rules:

 Factory Class 8.4.1

Rifles 8.4.1.1

Any rifle in production that is readily available and produced in quantities greater than 500 with MSRP of LESS than $1000.00 or is included on the ARA approved factory rifle list.

Factory rifle guide:     Browning All Models

CZ 452 453 455 512 513

Marlin All Models

Henry All Models

Remington All Models except Model 37 and Model 40X

Ruger All Models

Savage All Models except any that are Savage/Anschutz

Smith & Wesson All Models

Winchester All models except Model 52 and Model 75

8.4.1.2

Any optic is allowable and may be attached to the rifle as originally designed by the manufacturer.

8.4.1.3

No modifications to the firearm or stock are permitted except as outlined below.

8.4.1.3.1

Trigger mechanism may be modified or replaced completely but must at all times function safely.

8.4.1.3.2

Re-crowning of barrel is permitted.

8.4.1.3.3

Bipods are permitted and may be attached to the stock. Rails may be added to the stock solely for the purpose of attaching a bipod.

8.4.1.3.4

The rifle may be glass and pillar bedded to the stock. Only modifications for inletting are allowed to the stock.

8.4.1.3.5

The butt of the stock may be shortened to adjust for Length of Pull. The swivel studs may be removed.

8.4.1.3.6

No other modifications to the rifle are allowed, including but not limited to re-chambering barrel, adding weight to stock, adding attachments to the barrel such as a tuner or adding plates to the forearm of the stock.

8.4.2 Rests

8.4.2.1

One-Piece rests are strictly prohibited

8.4.2.2 

Two-Piece rests are allowed. The front and rear rest may not be attached in any manner.

8.4.2.3

Bipods are allowed