This is a quick overview of the competitions shot at Old Sarum and Andover ranges.<\/p>\n
Sighting series (25m) 1 x series of 5 shots in 2.5 minutes. *<\/p>\n
Practice 1 (25m)<\/strong> 2 x series of 5 shots in 2.5 minutes. * We usually do this into the sand as we often shoot this after a \u2018precision\u2019 comp.<\/p>\n _____________________________________<\/p>\n Any sights Position: Standing unsupported (no slings allowed)<\/p>\n Ready position: 45 degrees <\/p>\n Practice 1: 25m<\/strong><\/p>\n The target will make one appearance of 2 minutes. Practice 2: 15m<\/strong><\/p>\n The target will make 6 appearances of 2 seconds each, with intervals of 5 seconds. Practice 3: 10m<\/strong><\/p>\n The target will make 3 appearances of 3 seconds each, with intervals of 5 seconds. Range Commands<\/strong> (for all three practices) FIREARMS MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE FIRING POINT UNTIL CLEARED BY THE RCO<\/p>\n _____________________________________<\/p>\n Any sights Ready position: 45 degrees<\/p>\n Practice 1: 25m<\/strong><\/p>\n The targets will make one appearance of 15 seconds, during which the competitor will fire 6 shots on the left hand target.<\/p>\n Practice 2: 20m<\/strong><\/p>\n The targets will make one appearance of 10 seconds, during which the competitor will fire 3 shots on each target.<\/p>\n Practice 3: 15m<\/strong><\/p>\n The targets will make 3 appearances of 3 seconds each, with intervals of 5 seconds. Practice 4: 10m<\/strong><\/p>\n The targets will make one appearance of 8 seconds, during which the competitor will fire 3 shots on each target.<\/p>\n Range Commands<\/strong> (for all four practices)<\/p>\n At start of practice: FIREARMS MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE FIRING POINT UNTIL CLEARED BY THE RCO<\/p>\n _____________________________________<\/p>\n Any sights (spotting scopes may be used)<\/p>\n Targets: PL7 (GRCF & LBR), PL14 (LSR & LBP) Ready position: 45 degrees<\/p>\n Sighters Practices: 1-3<\/strong><\/p>\n The competition is conducted in three identical consecutive practices. In each practice, 10 shots are to be fired at the target in 5 minutes.<\/p>\n Practice 1<\/strong> 10 shots in 5 minutes at the middle target. Range Commands<\/strong><\/p>\n At start of sighters and each practice: FIREARMS MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE FIRING POINT UNTIL CLEARED BY THE RCO<\/p>\n _____________________________________<\/p>\n Rimfire Centrefire Targets \u2013 4 x (PL12), 2 UP, 2 DOWN<\/p>\n 10m<\/strong> 1 shot on each target 3 secs 4 secs Top Left\/Top Right Targets 15m<\/strong> 1 shot on each target 4 secs 5 secs Top Left\/Top Right Targets 20m<\/strong> 1 shot on each target 5 secs 6 secs Bottom Left\/Bottom Right Targets 25m<\/strong> 1 shot on each target 6 secs 7 secs Bottom Left\/Bottom Right Targets The above timings are \u2018guesstimates\u2019 to be trialled, they may need shortening, especially at the shorter distances<\/p>\n Each competition is 48-50 rounds.<\/p>\n Targets \u2013 PL12, or DP2\/DP2A \u2013 T&P1 targets. DP2 if they fit on board.<\/p>\n _____________________________________<\/p>\n Targets PL12 25m<\/strong> 6 shots from Right shoulder ) 20m<\/strong> 6 shots from Right shoulder ) 15m<\/strong> 6 shots from Right shoulder ) 10m<\/strong> 6 shots from Right shoulder ) _____________________________________<\/p>\n Targets PL12 or DP1\/DP1a \u2013 as Multi-Target<\/p>\n 25m<\/strong> 5 shots from Right shoulder – Offhand Top Target 5 shots from Right shoulder – Kneeling Centre Target 5 shots from Right shoulder – Sitting Bottom Target 5 shots from Right shoulder – Kneeling Centre Target 5 shots from Right shoulder – Offhand Top Target Total time for all shots is 480 seconds (8 minutes) \u2013 GR(CF) The above timings are guesstimates to be trialed.<\/p>\n Anyone unable to assume a certain position, may shoot from the next most difficult position, IE: _____________________________________<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n ME 4 .22 Rimfire rifle<\/strong> – Targets DP1a. 50 shots DP1a targets, Top, Centre and Bottom (A4) (A4) (2xA4)<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n 25m<\/strong> \u201cWith 6 rounds, load, but DO NOT make ready\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n 18 Shots in 60 seconds, including reloading<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n 6 shots kneeling (only \u2018Make Ready\u2019 once in the kneeling position)<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n 6 shots standing unsupported \u2013 from the LEFT shoulder.<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n 6 shots standing unsupported \u2013 from the RIGHT shoulder.<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n 15m<\/strong> \u201cWith 6 rounds, load and make ready\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n 12 shots in 20 seconds, including reloading.<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n 10m<\/strong> \u201cWith 10 rounds, load and make ready\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n Practice 1<\/strong>: 2 x 8 secs exposure, with approx 5 secs between. 5 shots per exposure.<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n Practice 2<\/strong>: 2 x 7 secs exposure, with approx 5 secs between. 5 shots per exposure.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n ME 4 Gallery Rifle (CF), LBR, LBP (CF & RF)<\/strong> – Targets DP1. 48 shots (LBP \u2013 54) DP1 targets, Top, Centre, Bottom (A3) (A3) (2xA4)<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n 25m<\/strong> \u201cWith 6 rounds, load, but DO NOT make ready\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n 12 Shots in 90 seconds, including reloading. LBP, LBR \u2013 18 shots<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n 6 shots kneeling (only \u2018Make Ready\u2019 once in the kneeling position).<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n 3 shots standing unsupported \u2013 from the LEFT shoulder. LBP, LBR \u2013 6 shots from LEFT hand.<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n 3 shots standing unsupported \u2013 from the RIGHT shoulder. LBP, LBR \u2013 6 shots from RIGHT hand.<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n 15m<\/strong> \u201cWith 4 rounds, load and make ready\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n 8 shots in 35 seconds, including a reload with 4 rounds. LBP, LBR \u2013 25 secs.<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n 8 shots in 30 seconds, including a reload with 4 rounds. LBP, LBR \u2013 20 secs.<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n 10m<\/strong> \u201cWith 5 rounds, load and make ready\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n Practice 1<\/strong>: 2 x 8 secs exposure, with approx 5 secs between. 5 shots per exposure.<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n Practice 2<\/strong>: 2 x 7 secs exposure, with approx 5 secs between. 5 shots per exposure.<\/p>\n _____________________________________<\/p>\n Targets PL12<\/p>\n Load with 4 rounds to start, .22LR mags may be filled with 4 rounds each<\/u> before commencing the comp<\/p>\n ME 5 Rimfire Rifle & Pistol<\/strong><\/p>\n 25m<\/strong> 8 shots, to include a reload in 20 secs on Top target.<\/p>\n 20m<\/strong> 8 shots, to include a reload in 17 secs on Bottom target.<\/p>\n 15m<\/strong> 8 shots, to include a reload in 14 secs on Bottom target.<\/p>\n 10m<\/strong> 8 shots, to include a reload in 11 secs on Top target.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ME 5 Centrefire Rifle<\/strong><\/p>\n 25m<\/strong> 8 shots, to include a reload in 35 secs on Top target.<\/p>\n 20m<\/strong> 8 shots, to include a reload in 32 secs on Bottom target.<\/p>\n 15m<\/strong> 8 shots, to include a reload in 29 secs on Bottom target.<\/p>\n 10m<\/strong> 8 shots, to include a reload in 26 secs on Top target.<\/p>\n _____________________________________<\/p>\n Targets PL12 or DP1\/DP1a \u2013 as Multi-Target<\/p>\n 25m <\/strong>6 shots – Standing unsupported on Top Target<\/p>\n 6 shots – Kneeling on Centre Target<\/p>\n 6 shots – Sitting on Bottom Target<\/p>\n 6 shots – Kneeling on Centre Target<\/p>\n 6 shots – Standing unsupported on Top Target<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GR(CF)<\/strong> Total time for all shots is 150 seconds (2\u00bd minutes)<\/strong><\/p>\n R\/F Rifle & Pistol <\/strong>Total time for all shots is 75 seconds (1\u00bc minutes) <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong>The above timings are guesstimates to be trialed.<\/p>\n GR(CF)<\/strong>. Start with a loaded rifle \u2013 6 rounds.<\/p>\n .22 Rimfire Rifle & Pistol<\/strong>. Magazines may be loaded (up to a total of 30 rounds) before start of competition.<\/p>\n Anyone unable to assume a certain position, may shoot from the next most difficult position, IE: _____________________________________<\/p>\n .22 Rimfire \u2013 Rifle and Pistol<\/p>\n Targets A4 PL 12 (x3) Top, Centre and Bottom<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 25m<\/strong> \u201cWith 6 rounds, load and make ready\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n 18 Shots in 60 seconds, including reloading<\/p>\n 6 shots standing unsupported<\/p>\n 6 shots kneeling (only \u2018Make Ready\u2019 once in the kneeling position).<\/p>\n 6 shots sitting (only \u2018Make Ready\u2019 once in the sitting position)<\/p>\n 15m<\/strong> \u201cWith 5 rounds, load and make ready\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Practice 1<\/strong>: Standing unsupported – 10 shots in 20 seconds, including a reload<\/p>\n Practice 2<\/strong>: Standing unsupported – 10 shots in 18 seconds, including a reload<\/p>\n 10m<\/strong> \u201cWith 5 rounds, load and make ready\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Practice 1<\/strong>: Standing unsupported – 5 shots in 8 secs (shot twice)<\/p>\n Practice 2<\/strong>: Standing unsupported – 5 shots in 7 secs (shot twice)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This is a quick overview of the competitions shot at Old Sarum and Andover ranges. America Match (15 rounds) Sighting series (25m) 1 x series of 5 shots in 2.5 minutes. * Practice 1 (25m) 2 x series of 5 shots in 2.5 minutes.Practice 2 (25m) 2 x series of 5 shots in 30 seconds.Practice … <\/p>\n
Practice 2 (25m)<\/strong> 2 x series of 5 shots in 30 seconds.
Practice 3 (25m)<\/strong> 2 x series of 5 shots in 20 seconds.<\/p>\nTimed & Precision<\/strong> (30 rounds)<\/h1>\n
Targets: 1 x DP2 (GCRF, LBP & LBR)<\/p>\n
The competitor will fire 12 shots, starting loaded with 6 rounds and reloading with 6 rounds within the 2 minutes.<\/p>\n
One shot is to be fired at each appearance.
The competitor must return to the ready position between appearances.
This practice will be shot twice.<\/p>\n
Two shots are to be fired at each appearance.
The competitor must return to the ready position between appearances.<\/p>\n
At start of practice:
With 6 rounds load and make ready.
Are you ready?
If anyone calls Not ready! then respond
Not ready called. (Resolve problem, call Are you ready? again)
Stand by. (Targets turn away, shooters adopt the ready position)
Up. (Targets appear)
Down. (Cease firing, Targets turn away, shooters adopt the ready position)
At end of practice: Unload and show clear.<\/p>\nMulti-Target <\/strong>(24 rounds)<\/h1>\n
Targets: 2 x DP1 (GRCF, LBP & LBR)
Position: Standing unsupported (no slings allowed)<\/p>\n
At each appearance 2 shots are to be fired on the right hand target.
The competitor must return to the ready position between appearances.<\/p>\n
With 6 rounds load and make ready.
Are you ready?
If anyone calls not ready! then respond
Not ready called. (Resolve problem, call Are you ready? again)
Stand by. (Targets turn away)
Up. (Targets appear)
Down. ( Targets turn away, shooters adopt ready position)
At end of practice: Unload and show clear.<\/p>\n25m Offhand <\/strong>(30 rounds)<\/h1>\n
Position: Standing unsupported (no slings allowed)<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Unlimited sighters may be fired in 5 minutes at the top target.<\/p>\n
Practice 2<\/strong> 10 shots in 5 minutes, 5 on the middle target, 5 on the bottom target.
Practice 3<\/strong> 10 shots in 5 minutes at the bottom target.<\/p>\n
Load and make ready.
Are you ready?
If anyone calls Not ready! then respond
Not ready called. (Resolve problem, call Are you ready? again)
Stand by. (Targets turn away, shooters adopt the ready position)
Up. (Targets appear)
Down. (Targets turn away)
At end of all 3 practices:
Unload and show clear.<\/p>\nME 1 <\/strong>(24 rounds)<\/h1>\n
2 shots on each target 4 secs 6 secs
3 shots on each target 6 secs 8 secs<\/p>\n
2 shots on each target 5 secs 7 secs
3 shots on each target 7 secs 10 secs<\/p>\n
2 shots on each target 6 secs 8 secs
3 shots on each target 8 secs 12 secs<\/p>\n
2 shots on each target 7 secs 9 secs
3 shots on each target 9 secs 14 secs<\/p>\nME 2 <\/strong>(24 rounds)<\/h1>\n
Rimfire Centrefire<\/p>\n
6 shots from Left shoulder ) to include a reload (Top) Left target 30 secs 50 secs<\/p>\n
6 shots from Left shoulder ) to include a reload (Top) Right target 25 secs 45 secs<\/p>\n
6 shots from Left shoulder ) to include a reload (Bott) Left target 20 secs 40 secs<\/p>\n
6 shots from Left shoulder ) to include a reload (Bott) Right target 15 secs 30 secs<\/p>\nME 3 <\/strong>(50 rounds)<\/h1>\n
5 shots from Left shoulder – Offhand<\/p>\n
5 shots from Left shoulder – Kneeling<\/p>\n
5 shots from Left shoulder – Sitting<\/p>\n
5 shots from Left shoulder – Kneeling<\/p>\n
5 shots from Left shoulder – Offhand<\/p>\n
Total time for all shots is 300 seconds (5 minutes) – Rimfire<\/p>\n
If you can\u2019t kneel, you may shoot standing.
If you can\u2019t sit, you may shoot kneeling.<\/p>\nME 4 <\/strong>(50 rounds rimfire & 48 rounds gallery)<\/h1>\n
ME 5 <\/strong>(32 rounds)<\/h1>\n
ME 6 <\/strong>(30 rounds)<\/h1>\n
If you can\u2019t kneel, you may shoot standing.
If you can\u2019t sit, you may shoot kneeling.<\/p>\nME 7 <\/strong>(58 rounds)<\/h1>\n