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I have a fellow competitor who shhots a 45 wadcutter. His bullet makes a hole the size of a 38. He insists that I score with an overlay which always gives him a higher score because the 45 overlay is a much larger hole. Does he deserve the higher score?

Yes

karmel;

That is part of scoring a target.

Most jacketed bullets will punch a hole smaller than the caliber diameter.

This is why we all carry scoring templates.

I generally give everyone the benefit of the doubt, but if in my opinion it does not go, it does not go.

If it is close, make sure you use both templates.
Use one for the scoring ring and one for the caliber hole.

If all else fails, call for a plug.

Clarence

Yes absolutely he deserves the score, The NRA allows the full size of all ammo 45 down to 22. A 45 is allowed to be scored a full .452 inches, no matter how small a hole his bullet cuts.

Well...sorta...
From the NRA rule book:

No scoring gauge will be used unless the diameter of the scoring flange is within these limits:
.22 caliber .2225" - .2240"
.32 caliber .310" - .314"
9mm & 38Spl .355" - .359"
.40 caliber .397" - .401"
.44 caliber 426" - .430"
.45 caliber .450" - .454"

JohnLK wrote:Well...sorta...
From the NRA rule book:

No scoring gauge will be used unless the diameter of the scoring flange is within these limits:
.22 caliber .2225" - .2240"
.32 caliber .310" - .314"
9mm & 38Spl .355" - .359"
.40 caliber .397" - .401"
.44 caliber 426" - .430"
.45 caliber .450" - .454"

true i was talking about the 45 acp, but a 45 long colt or other could be used and they measure up to the ,454, but this rule is also speaking about a plug, which is the only device the nra considers as legal, overlays are permitted to be used by competitors but if a true challenge to a score is made its settled with a plug.

Use the overlay for the caliber they are shooting.