Vintage Military Rifle Descriptions


US and Foreign bolt-action or semi-automatic military rifles as issued to regular infantry troops through 1969.

Commercial rifles that are made to the original military specs are permitted.
Rifles may have replacement parts provided they are replicas of the originals.
Accurizing is permitted only as it may have been done by military armorers of the time period.
No match-conditioned rifles are permitted.

Rifles must have iron sights only and must be in as-issued configuration. 

Rifles must be chambered for the original military cartridge*. 

Match director may allow exceptions as long as no unfair advantage is gained.  Minimum trigger pull 3.5 lbs.  Slings are optional.

*Surplus and commercial ammunition although of proper caliber is sometimes made more powerful than the firearm is safe to use. Be sure that you are shooting a safe combination of ammunition and firearm. Safety of your equipment is solely your responsibility.