de la silhouette métallique à l'arme de poing
(Régie par l'IHMSA)

Sommaire :

• Section I: General
• Section II: Safety
• Section III: Competition - Big Bore
• Section IV: Competition - Small Bore (.22)
• Section V: Competition - Field Pistol
• Section VI: Match Procedures
• Section VII: Miscellaneous Rules for Competition
• Section VIII: Physical Challenges

Section IV: Competition - Small Bore (.22)

A. General
1. Categories:
a) Competition will be in seven categories: Production Single Shot (PSS), Production Semi-Automatic (PA), Revolver (R), Standing (S), Unlimited (U), Unlimited Standing (US), and Unlimited Any Sight (UAS). At the Match Director's option, the Production Single Shot and Production Semi-Automatic categories may be combined into a single Production category. The letters in parentheses are official abbreviations for each category. Notice of combining the Production Single Shot and Production Semi-Automatic categories must be printed in the IHMSA News match schedule.

b) Production handguns may only compete in one Production category, based on its action type. There is one exception; revolvers may compete in any category after first being fired in its own category.

c) Any action type may be used in the Unlimited categories.

d) The Standing category may be fired with any firearm meeting the specifications for a Production handgun (see Section IV-C, below)

e) The Unlimited Standing category may be fired with any firearm meeting the specification for an Unlimited handgun (see Section IV, C-2, below).

f) If a competitor chooses to use an open sighted handgun in the Unlimited Any Sights category and use the same handgun in the Unlimited category, the Unlimited category must be fired first.

2. Classification: Each category will be divided into classes per the break points specified for like categories in Big Bore (see Section III-A-2). The three Small Bore Production categories (Single Shot, Semi-Automatic, and Revolver) will be the same as Big Bore Production categories (Production and Revolver). Small Bore Standing will be the same as Big Bore Standing. Small Bore Unlimited will be the same as Big Bore unlimited. Small Bore Unlimited Standing will be the same as Big Bore Unlimited Standing. Small Bore Any Sights will be the same as Big Bore Any Sights.

At matches in which the Production Single Shot and Semi-Automatic categories are combined, the higher classification shall be used for competitors holding classifications in both categories.

B. Targets:
1. Targets shall be 3/8 scale of "full size" silhouettes, per official IHMSA templates for Small Bore competition.

2. Distances for targets shall be:
a) chickens - 25 yards (or meters)
b) pigs - 50 yards (or meters)
c) turkeys - 75 yards (or meters)
d) rams - 100 yards (or meters)

All targets must be set by the same unit of measure (yards or meters). The unit of measure used shall be posted at the match and stated in all match announcements. A two yard/meter, plus or minus, variation in actual distance from the firing point to each bank of targets is allowed.

3. Targets are to be made from 3/16" or 1/4" steel plate, or nearest metric equivalents.

4. The "feet" upon which the silhouettes rest should be made from the same type and thickness of steel as the targets. The "feet" shall be welded to the targets per the official templates.

5. Automated target systems are permitted. (See Section III-B-8)

C. Handguns:
1. Production:
a) A pistol or revolver that is or was a catalog item on or before January 1, 1979, and readily available to the general public. Barrel length not to exceed 10-3/4" by manufacturer's specifications. Weight not to exceed 4 pounds, unloaded with magazine. The gun must be complete at all times in form, finish, and mechanical function as manufactured. Only parts which are manufacturers' catalog items for the particular model may be used for repair or replacement. Sights must be as furnished by manufacturer and may not be altered. The original sights (front, rear or both) may be replaced with sights which are catalog items manufactured to fit the handgun without alteration to the sights or handgun. Replacement sights may not extend the original sight radius by more than 1". Covered rear sights and sight tubes are not allowed.

Note: Grandfather clause: The Browning Buckmark .22 cal. pistol with covered rear sight is allowed as previously approved.

Small Bore Production categories shall include:
-All .22 pistols of a standard make as manufactured in the USA
-All .22 pistols manufactured elsewhere which conform to criteria and specification of UIT rules for Sport Pistol and Standard Pistol, and all other IHMSA rules and criteria.

b) If a muzzle brake is used, it must be included in the barrel length measurement. If it is optionally removable as manufactured, and removing it allows the gun to qualify under the barrel length rule, then the gun may be used without said muzzle brake.

c) Bolt action guns will not be allowed in any Small bore Production category.

d) Adjustable grips as provided by the manufacturer on UIT pistols are allowed. However, no adjustment of such stocks is allowed after the competitor has begun a course of fire. No other adjustable grips are allowed.

e) The Evaluation and Technical Committees shall have the responsibility of determining the acceptability for competition and category of any handgun and/or accessory manufactured after January 1, 1979.

2. Unlimited: The rules for Small bore (.22) Unlimited shall be the same as Big Bore Unlimited guns as specified in Section III-C-2. All Free pistols are classed as Unlimited guns providing they comply with other IHMSA Unlimited rules.

D. Cartridge:
Only .22LR rimfire ammunition will be used for Small Bore competition, and must be fired as manufactured.