This competition is suitable for both centrefire and .22LR rimfire field hunting rifles where the rules apply equally to both centrefire and rimfire field, hunting or sporting rifles.
Purpose
This shoot aims to broadly simulate the positions most used in the field, under rifle range conditions. This improves a hunter’s performance and provides an environment for the experimentation and development of a field or hunting rifle towards the ultimate.
Firearms and Equipment
Centrefire field rifles may be of any calibre and chambered for any centrefire factory or wildcat cartridge, any type of action that is safe can be used, bolt, lever, slide, or single shot etc. The weight limit is 5.0 kilograms including: bolt, empty magazine, sights and all accessories except sling.
Rimfire field rifles shall have the same specifications as centrefire rifles except that they must be chambered only for the .22LR rimfire cartridge and not weigh more than 4.0 kilograms including: bolt, empty magazine, sights and all accessories except sling.
Any type of sight may be used throughout the shooting of any one competition, and the making of sight adjustments during a competition will be permitted.
This competition is a NZDA National competition and have prizes awarded at the NZDA conference.
Course of Fire
Centerfire Field Rifles
Total of 42 rounds fired in the following order.
| Position | Round Style | Number of Rounds | Distance | Time Allowed |
| Standing | Rapid Fire | 4x Bursts of 3 Shots | 25 m | 15 seconds per burst |
| Standing | Single Loading | 10 Rounds | 50 m | 15 minutes |
| Standing Post Rest | Single Loading | 10 Rounds | 100 m | 15 minutes |
| Sitting or Kneeling Post Rest | Single Loading | 10 Rounds | 200 m | 15 minutes |
Rimfire .22LR Field Rifles
Total of 42 rounds fired in the following order. Key difference to centerfire is the distances.
| Position | Round Style | Number of Rounds | Distance | Time Allowed |
| Standing | Rapid Fire | 4x Bursts of 3 Shots | 25 m | 15 seconds per burst |
| Standing | Single Loading | 10 Rounds | 25 m | 15 minutes |
| Standing Post Rest | Single Loading | 10 Rounds | 50 m | 15 minutes |
| Sitting or Kneeling Post Rest | Single Loading | 10 Rounds | 50 m | 15 minutes |
Target
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How to Participate
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Rules
For rules and information relevant to running this event, please see the National Shooting Rules.