Air Rifles

RULES:  25m AIR RIFLE EXERCISE


This exercise is designed to shoot air rifles for the participant to achieve best and most consistent accuracy. The shooter shoots in the traditional manner from the prone position to the bench or with ‘crossed sticks’ or a single support of a similar manner

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FIREARMS PERMITTED:  Only Springer, CO2,  or PCP Air Rifles in the following Calibres may be used (.177 / 4.5mm ; .20 / 5mm ; .22 / 5,5mm ;  .25 / 6,35mm)

SHOOTING DISTANCE:  The shooting distance measured from the target to the edge of the firing line closest to the shooter is 25 metres.

COURSE OF FIRE:  Strictly two shots on each of the 5 smaller circles on the A4 Target, shot @ 25m on your own time, and scored out of 100 points.

FIRING POSITION:   Any shooting position is valid, with the exception that the butt of the gunstock may not be rested or supported on anything else than being in the shoulder. 

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