Know Your Limits (KYL) .22 Rimfire Rifle
2023 KYL Discipline
MATCH DIRECTORS: Randy Rogers, Leonard Turnbull
Targets are 8 swinging steel targets at 50 yards, ranging in size from 2” diameter to ¼” diameter in ¼” increments. You have 8 rounds MAXIMUM to score as many hits as possible
Targets must be shot in order of largest to smallest. Targets must visibly “swing” to be counted as a hit (Match Director’s decision is final). If a target is shot at and missed, you lose all points accumulated to that point. If a target is shot out of order, you lose all points accumulated to that point. Shooter may stop at any time and record all points scored to that point. If time runs out prior to a miss or completion of all 8 shots the shooter records all points accumulated to that point. If, while shooting the rack, the shooter misses a target but still has any number of the allowed 8 rounds left, they may return to the first target and begin the process over.
- A match consists of 4 relays lasting 90 seconds each,
- Match score is the total of all points recorded in each relay,
- NO COACHING ALLOWED – Shooter is responsible for hitting correct targets, doping wind, etc.,
- No scores will be announced until the end of the match,
DIVISIONS:
MATCH DIRECTORS: Randy Rogers, Leonard Turnbull
Targets are 8 swinging steel targets at 50 yards, ranging in size from 2” diameter to ¼” diameter in ¼” increments. You have 8 rounds MAXIMUM to score as many hits as possible
Targets must be shot in order of largest to smallest. Targets must visibly “swing” to be counted as a hit (Match Director’s decision is final). If a target is shot at and missed, you lose all points accumulated to that point. If a target is shot out of order, you lose all points accumulated to that point. Shooter may stop at any time and record all points scored to that point. If time runs out prior to a miss or completion of all 8 shots the shooter records all points accumulated to that point. If, while shooting the rack, the shooter misses a target but still has any number of the allowed 8 rounds left, they may return to the first target and begin the process over.
- A match consists of 4 relays lasting 90 seconds each,
- Match score is the total of all points recorded in each relay,
- NO COACHING ALLOWED – Shooter is responsible for hitting correct targets, doping wind, etc.,
- No scores will be announced until the end of the match,
CLASSES:
Class 1: Factory
- The total value of the rifle shall not exceed $600 MSRP. Rifles will be models currently manufactured as of 1/1/2018 and the cost will be based on current MSRP of the rifle regardless of when purchased. Older manufactured rifles of current models are included but will use current MSRP price for meeting rules.
- .Modifications Allowed: (1) barrel – must be a factory drop-in barrel but may be manufactured by other barrel manufacturers, no barrel tuners of any sort authorized (2) factory receiver and bolt will be retained but can be modified with hand tools (3) all rifles will have a magazine capable of holding a minimum of 5 rounds (4) stock, trigger, bolt release and other items can be changed per shooters choice (5) no machine work, lathe, mill or other precision machine work is allowed with exception of crowning the barrel and pinning the firing pin.
- The weight of the rifle, scope and empty magazine (not including bipod) shall not exceed
10.5 pounds and will be subject to being weighed off the bench. - No minimum trigger weight. Shooters should use caution when reducing trigger weight to
ensure the rifle functions properly. - Scope power unlimited.
Class 2 Super Factory
The total value of the rifle will be over $601 MSRP. Rifles will be models currently manufactured as of 1/1/2018 and the cost will be based on current MSRP of the rifle regardless of when purchased. Older manufactured rifles of current models are included but will use current MSRP price for meeting rules.
7. Modifications Allowed: (1) barrel – must be a factory drop-in barrel but may be manufactured by other barrel manufacturers, no barrel tuners of any sort authorized (2) factory receiver and bolt will be retained but can be modified with hand tools (3) all rifles will have a magazine capable of holding a minimum of 5 rounds (4) stock, trigger, bolt release and other items can be changed per shooters choice (5) no machine work, lathe, mill or other precision machine work is allowed with exception of crowning the barrel and pinning the firing pin.
8. No weight limit.
9. No minimum trigger weight. Shooters should use caution when reducing trigger weight to ensure the rifle functions properly.
10. Scope power unlimited.
Class 3: Unlimited
- Any rifle chambered in 22LR, no restrictions on modifications, weight or optics.
Class 4 Thrifty
Off the shelf .22 rifle. Price may not exceed $450. No modifications or upgrades of any kind, such as barrel or trigger. Bolt action, semi auto, tube fed, single shot and magazine fed, are all used in this match.
SUPPORTS – Bi/tripods, shooting bags, slings, etc. can be used in ALL Divisions (no benchrest supports allowed)
RIFLE RULES:
- Rifles must be chambered in .22 long rifle only (or equivalent for air rifles). Other rim fire cartridges such as 17 HMR and .22 Magnum are NOT allowed,
- No hyper velocity ammo allowed
- Any rifle chambered in .22 LR (or equivalent for air rifles), may be used, however, rifles with removable magazines are strongly encouraged,
- Any scope, iron sight, or electronic sight may be used but effects the Division shot in,
- Aftermarket cheek risers or modifications to the factory stock for getting a proper cheek weld are acceptable,
- Rifles are subject to inspection by Match Director for Class assignment,
Except for Unlimited, Super Factory and Factory Classes, aftermarket barrel and trigger work, including trigger kits and other parts that modify the factory action are not allowed. Installation of bolt buffers, auto bolt releases and extended magazine releases are upgraded safety measures and are allowed.
SUPPORTS – Bi/tripods, shooting bags, slings, etc. can be used in ALL Divisions (no benchrest supports allowed)
RIFLE RULES:
- Rifles must be chambered in .22 long rifle only. Other rim fire cartridges such as 17 HMR and .22 Magnum are NOT allowed,
- No hyper velocity ammo allowed
- Any rifle chambered in .22 LR (o the equivalent in air rifles), may be used, however, rifles with removable magazines are strongly encouraged,
- Any scope, iron sight, or electronic sight may be used but effects the Class shot in,
- Aftermarket cheek risers or modifications to the factory stock for getting a proper cheek weld are acceptable,
- Rifles are subject to inspection by Match Director for Division assignment,