If you look back at the old Manufactures Match at Friendship you will see why this concerns me. Both White and Knight used rifles that were very limited production to set some of the best scores.

Knight had the DE Target model which is now known as the Knight 500 and they cleaned house with it for several years.

In the final year or two White used the Varminters. A sub 40cal rifle that wouldn't even be legal in many states for deer hunting. White broke all previous records with that rifle.

After White set a new score standard nobody wanted to return to that match and it ended shortly afterwards. In the interest of encouraging the "average" Joe i think its only prudent to question what is allowed and what isn't in a "production" or 'limited production" event.

Be careful what you wish for. You might get a good turnout at first but when people realize they have to shoot against a $2000 rifle or beyond and sponsored shooters, many wont be so keen on participating again.