Author Topic: Big Scope <> Rule Question (Read 1040 times)

Pookee · « **on:** October 01, 2004, 03:47:53 AM »

Is it ok to have a long scope hang past the front of the 10" barrel?

braud357 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 01, 2004, 07:08:17 AM »

Hello Pookie -- it is allowed, as long as the overall length of pistol and scope does not exceed 18 inches. -- Philip Braud

volleyman · « **Reply #2 on:** October 01, 2004, 08:00:01 AM »

The overall length must be 25 inches or less for an Unlimited Standing or UAS gun.

braud357 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 01, 2004, 04:45:16 PM »

Steve - this is true. I thought that he may have been inquiring about Field Pistol!

B_Koes · « **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2004, 05:54:35 AM »

Also, according to common sense (which in this case aligns well with the rulebook) you cannot grip the scope in such a way that would put your hand within the "safety cone" of the muzzle. I seriously doubt that anyone would endure lead shavings in your hand anyway.

Bad Eyes · « **Reply #5 on:** October 11, 2004, 01:09:06 PM »

From page 10 of the 2004 IHMSA Rule book:

B. Unlimited
3. The overall length of the sighting apparatus including hoods, covers, tubes, sunshades, extensions, or other device shall not exceed 18 inches.

Could not find scope length field pistol mentioned in the rule book.

Try posting the question on IHMSA's site. Someone there would probably know.

Thanks,
Rick

braud357 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2004, 01:28:37 PM »

Rick - IHMSA Field Pistol is a Production class - therefore, look at page 8 of the 2004 IHMSA rule book. My above statement is correct for Field Pistol, and Volleyman's (Steve M.) statement is correct for Unlimited Any-Sight and Unlimited Standing --- Philip Braud Louisiana Director IHMSA