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Scoring (airgun)

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Scoring for all airgun competitions is done ‘inwards’ – the score given is the highest available where a line is cut. Since some airgun targets are quite small, a .177 pellet can cut through multiple lines; this is best seen on a 10m card for air rifle as below: In this image you can see […]

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Scoring (rimfire/smallbore)

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Scoring each shot on a smallbore target is done first by eye; a gauge may be used if the eye cannot distinguish the score, and then only if permitted by the rules of the competition the card is being scored for. 25 yard cards are scored ‘out’ – if the shot hole breaks the line […]

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Getting Started

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When first starting to shoot, the club will provide everything you need; for airgun shooters this may be just the rifle/pistol. For smallbore shooters, at first you may start on a rest, and not have to support the rifle. if you are supporting the rifle, you’ll need a glove and a jacket to fit you. […]

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