Some thots:
* on ammo, limit it to $8 or less per box/50 using some place like Bruno's as a ref for listed price. That would include mid-grade ammo like SK std. + or similar grade Wolf, Federal 711B, CCI std. vel., some of the Geco & RWS rounds, &c., but would exclude the more serious [& expensive] target rounds. In today's moment, it is a realistic ceiling and doable.
* have two classes, one w/optics and one iron, but in both classes the sights used MUST be described accurately. Not to disqualify anyone, rather just so other shooters know what their fellow competitors are using. If someone is using a March and another a 3/4" Weaver 4X I would expect the former to post a better score. Same for irons, Redfield Olympics vs. OEM opens, I would again expect the former to post the better score. Hey(!), its a FUN match, so do THAT.
* have the distance set at 50 yards and outdoor range specified, w/shooting from inside a 'house' onto an outdoor range permissible as long as the rifle's muzzle is outside the 'house' when firing.
* leave the rest's 'open' w/no restrictions, aside from clearly stating what was used. Since its just a fun match, who cares anyway? If someone wishes to use a 'lead sled' & set it up for each shot, let them as long they state it. All these matches are honor system anyway and the point is to encourage participation. I think that is best accomplished by inclusion, so let people use what they have or have the most confidence using.. sand bags, bull bags, front and rear rests, an old coat? Makes no dif. let them use it, but state it clearly when submitting their targets.
* time limit? Sure, thirty minutes per target assuming there are 25 record shots/target. That way no one need hedge & if they want to wait a bit to take another shot they have time to do so.
* number of attempts? Sure, four. Two hours is a lot of concentrating whether done all at once or separately and that werks out to one/week for those w/day jobs or limited range access. The best of those targets is considered for recognition, but must be submitted by the end of last day of the month to be considered eligible. We would not wish to wear the match director out, so be timely.
* could also have a 'FUN' pistol match w/same or similar rules, but at 25 yards and allow both outdoor and inside ranges to better accommodate those in cold climes.
I've not participated in any RFC matches, but its on my bucket list and the idea of an easily shot and unpretentious fun match is near the very top of a good place to start. Thanks for the concern and consideration.:bthumb: