Target Rifle

About

Scoring

Scoring is slightly different between the disciplines, with Target Rifle and hunter class scoring out of 50 and F-class out of 60. The value of each shot on the target is dependent on where you hit the target. A series of white rings on the target define the shot value.

In target rifle, the possible scores for each shot taken are; 5,4,3,2 or 1. Usually a single match comprises 10 shots at the target with a possible score of 50. Two “sighting” shots are available prior to your 10 counting shots. An example of a typical match is two sighters and tens shots to count.

The 5 ring also has an additional inner ring inside it. This ring is called a “central bull” or “V-bull”. It also has a numeric value of 5 points however it adds to your V-bull count. With F-class there are no central bulls or V-bulls but rather a super centre or X.

For example, if all ten shots where inside the 5-ring yet only 3 of them were inside the v-bull, your score would be 50 with 3 v-bulls. A score of 50 with 3 v-bulls beats a score of 50 with 2 v-bulls.

Target Rifle

Target Rifle (TR) shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia with records of British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788 organising shooting competitions.

It is known as the fundamental discipline to all competitive
Fullbore shooting throughout the world. This type of shooting dates to the 1860s when it was used for training civilian
militia and is now known for equality for all competitors.

Target rifle shooting uses a single-shot, bolt action centre fire rifle in either 7.62mm (.308 W) or 5.56mm (.223 Rem) calibre. Shooters may wear a shooting coat and sling to
assist with support of the rifle. Rifles have a weight limit of 7kg including sights and attachments.

There are no telescopic sights used in TR rather the target is framed with the use of modern aperture sights (open peep sights). When looking through open sights, the target is a large round black circle. This circle is centred in the apertures of the sights. Adjustments are made to the sights to
compensate for changes in wind strength and direction
during the shoot.

TR shooting is a mental discipline and “reading” the effects of wind and light are a skill which is learned over time.

Competition is conducted from 300 to 900 metres, with the open peep sights. Most shooters use hand loaded
ammunition to be competitive at a high level. Shooters using hand loads can achieve groups of 2 minute of angle up to 900 metres!
Target Rifle is open to both men and women of all ages, (12 years old and above) with the competition broken into grades of A, B and C.

Target Rifle competitions are held at Club, State, National and
Commonwealth level. TR is the only fullbore shooting
discipline to be shot at the Commonwealth Games.

Target Rifle tests all your fundamental shooting skills; reading and allowing for wind effects, holding the rifle steady with no external support, controlling breathing and
squeezing the trigger all whilst maintaining aim with the
naked eye through ‘open sights’.

Although it can take some time to find your position and be comfortable behind the rifle, TR offers a very high level of personal reward as a shooter.

Target Rifle is open to everyone of all ages, (12 years old and above) with the competition broken into grades of A, B and C.