Target Rifle Disciplines
(as allowed under NRAA SSR's)
(a) Fullbore Shooter on mound
Shooting off elbows, aided by sling and peep (iron) rear sights and front sight containing ring element. Telescope is used for spotting shot on target as well as reading mirage. |
(b) F Class Rifle (Std or Open)
Rifle sits on front and rear rests for stability. Sighting and aiming is through telescopic sights mounted on rifle. |
(b) F/TR Configuration.
308 or 223 calibre with bipod |
TARGET RIFLE SHOOTING: has a long history in the South West, with Clubs such as Bunbury which has been operating continuously since 1877. Membership offers active participation in a rifle club where firearm owners have a safe and convenient venue to pursue their sport. It offers you the opportunity to shoot individually, or in teams, and the scope to progress from club and district representation through to State and National teams. Full Bore Target Rifle Shooting is a Commonwealth Games sport.
SPORT FOR ALL: Target rifle shooting is enjoyed by both men and women from the age of 14 years to some who are in their eighties. It is an excellent family sport. People with some physical disabilities can also compete on an equal footing. Competitions are open and are conducted under a divisional system so that all may compete.
DISCIPLINES:
(a) FULLBORE: The most common form of shooting with rifle clubs, where 7.62mm single shot, bolt action rifles with peep sights are used. Competition is conducted over 300 - 1000 yards/metres.
(b) F CLASS: Subsections of F Class now include F Open, F Standard and F/TR. Calibre up to 8mm and fired over same ranges as fullbore. In general this discipline is shot with bolt action target rifles fitted with telescopic sights and rests.
(c) FIELD CLASS: Is open for any commercially available firearm permitted by State Regs, and which meets certain other criteria as set by the Standard Shooting Rules.
(d) SERVICE RIFLE: Any legal unmodified military rifle up to 7.62mm. Magazines are permitted and matches are fired over 100 to 300 yards/metres. Service rifle matches are conducted as they were in the Military forces. Contact Busselton Club for details of program.
(e) Precision Service Rifle (PSR): Precision Service Rifle (PSR) was originally developed as a means of shooting traditional service rifle as per Chapter 16, but with more modern equipment.
(f) Sporter: Any standard shop bought standard factory-made practical walk around sporting/hunting/varmint rifle, and without the features or attachments the would place it in the style of a target, match or service rifle, and which is not greater that 6.5kgs.
(e) Precision Service Rifle (PSR)
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(f) Sporter
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