Distinguished Revolver ammunition

I understand the NRA has changed the requirements for DR ammo, but I cannot find the "new" requirements anywhere on their site.  The currently offered Conventional Pistol rule book, as well as one right blow it highlighting changes both still list 158 gr. RN and SWC ONLY.  Where are the current ammo requirements available on the NRA site?

Glenn

Glenn;

Email the NRA and request clarification.
Been awhile since we had that on what is and is not legal for DR.
I know they allowed other ammo during the components crunch but do not know now.
I have always shot Federal/American Eagle 158gr LRN.
Let us know what they say.

Clarence

The ammo has not changed.

http://pistol-competition.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/rules/rul_conv_pistol_14.pdf

CONVENTIONAL PISTOL
Rule changes effective 2014
3.1.4 Distinguished Revolver
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The revolver must be capable of chambering and firing a 158
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grain round
nose or Semi
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Wadcutter .38 Special cartridge. It must be a
factory manufactured revolver with no external
modifications except for stocks which may be modified or changed because of the size of the competitor’
hand or to facilitate loading. Except for stocks and the honing of the sear or sear notch to make a more
crisp trigger, and maintain a 2 1/2 lb. minimum trigger pull, no external or internal modification may be made
to the revolver as manufactured and sold by the factory of origin. No parts may be removed from the
revolver, either externally or internally, no
r may any part be added, with the exception of milling the cylinder
to accommodate moon clips.
Specifically prohibited is any system of recoil control based upon
compensators, barrel venting, barrel porting or weighted grips. Exposed holes that have been
drilled and
tapped for mounting of a scope are not considered to be an external modification.
(a) Trigger
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Must have single and double action capability and must be capable of lifting 2 1/2 lbs when the
revolver is cocked for single action firing. Trigge
rs will be weighed. Any trigger, sold by the manufacturer of
the revolver, without modification, may be used.
(b) Sights
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Fixed or adjustable rear sights may be used. An adjustable front sight is not allowed.
(c) Barrel
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Length not to exceed six and on
e
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half inches (6 1/2").
(d) Stocks
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Except as set forth above, the right and left stocks must be mirror images of each other.
(e) Ammunition
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Any safe .38 caliber ammunition using the 158 grain round nose or Semi
-
Wadcutter bullet
only

I sent an email to the NRA asking for clarification of rule 3.1.4 (e) regarding jacketed and/or hollow points. I have yet to receive a reply.

Ric

Thanks Ric.  I think Clarence and James probably have it right.


Glenn