NitroX,

The double rifle competition at the Vintage Cup is divided between "stalking rifles" and "stopping rifles". The latter are the big ones, and a rifle and load must meet certain minimumm caliber and energy requirements. Scopes are not allowed in either category. The age of the rifle is not considered.

I just checked the website to get the specifics, but I don't see that info currently up. You can look at:

http://www.vintagers.org/

The Australian shooters have done quite well at the event. You will see this if you look at some of the photos posted there.

You and your fellow shooters from Oz should come in September.

Best,
Curl