NRA High power competition - okay AR's

[Outlaws]

Can I use RRA National Match uppers for the basic service rifle competition? I notice the handguards look like standard issue, but they are free floated. I know there are lots of rules about what is and isn't allowed.

Also, I have one of the LAR skeleton lowers, is that okay for service rifle? The specs are the same, it just has two cutouts on the mag well.

 

[ocabj]

Honestly, I'm not sure what the CMP or NRA would say about one of those skeleton lowers. As far as an EIC or LEG match, you'll want to contact the CMP competitions department since the CMP is very strict as far as rules.

I'm sure in an NRA approved/registered match, the match directors will accept that lower in service rifle (and not match rifle). Well, I would think most match directors will be sensible about it.

You can download the CMP rule book on the CMP competitions site:

http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions.htm

You can download the 2007 NRA High Power rules revision in PDF here:

http://www.inlandshooters.net/files/hpr_rules-01_2007.pdf

Anyway, yes, the RRA NM upper is legal for service rifle.

 

[Howard Roark]

That lower is not legal for NRA or CMP service rifle catagory.

NRA rule 3.1.2, ...External modifications to barrel, upper and lower recievers...not allowed.

CMP rule 6.1.3 (6) No alteration or modification to external configuration...

That lower would have to shot in Match Rifle catagory.

Basicaly, a service rifle must look externally like an as issued AR with the only modifications that are specifically allowed.

 

[Outlaws]

So for both the NRA and the CMP, the National Match stuff from RRA (including aperture size, 1/2 or 1/4min clicks, and the 2 stage NM trigger) is okay as service rifle?

Just double checking so that I don't go spending money in the wrong place. I wasn't planning on a new lower, but I guess I will have to.

Any advice on the .030" or .040" aperture?

 

[ocabj]

Fortunately, lowers are generally pretty inexpensive. If anything, you could sell or trade that one you already have.

Yes, two stage triggers are legal. It's all in the rule book (i.e. trigger weight minimum).

I suggest getting more than one aperture and then picking the one that works best for your eyesight. Apertures are fairly cheap and are easily switched out. Somewhere between .042-.046 is common. But then again, others will choose a .050 or higher or go below .040. Aperture size is definitely something you'll have to figure out in person.

 

[Outlaws]

One more question... I didn't see this in the rule book, but I am going to assume its not okay based on the external modifications rule...

Can I add the Gapper?

 

[js2013]

I'd go .040 over the .030. I'm not 100% sure what the gapper is (I think it modifies the grip) but if it changes the external look/dimension of the rifle it's not legal for service rifle. However if you're shooting that cutout lower of yours you'll be scored as a the match rifle anyway so you can use the gapper if you want.

 

[Outlaws]

The gapper is just a small piece of rubber that fills the annoying gap between the bottom of the trigger guard and the grip.

 

[Howard Roark]

I seem to remember this coming up at Perry years ago. I believe they said it was OK.

HOWEVER,
I would ask the match director about it before I shot a match with it. Don't try to hide it. You will find that there are many that shove something in that annoying gap. I have never looked for one and have never had a protest over one. I have weighed many triggers and ran many a Leg match.