Equipment
Air rifle, 4.5 mm/.177 cal., single shot, compressed air or carbon dioxide, and fitted with open sights. The weight may not exceed 12.12
lbs. A set trigger is prohibited and must have a pull not less than 500 gms. Hook buttplate, thumb hole, thumb rest, palm rest, heal rest
and spirit level are prohibited. A spotting scope may be employed to locate hits on the target.
There are clothing regulations but these will be suspended. All competitors and bystanders must wear eye protection.
Position
All firing is done from the standing position. The rifle may not be rested on any artificial surface. The use of a sling is not allowed.
Targets
Three target types are available for 10 M International air rifle competition. These include the AR-5/1 which is a single target and
primarily used in major international and Olympic competition. Next is the AR-5/5 which contains five targets per sheet. And, finally, the
AR-5/10 which consists of 10 “for record” targets and 2 “sighter” targets. Each competitor will affix
one AR-5/10 target to the target stand at a distance of 10 meters (33 feet) from the firing line. Unless otherwise indicated, i.e. clinic
courses of fire, a total of 6 targets will be employed during the course of a match. One pellet is fired at each target or a total of 60 per
match (women and youth shoot 40 rounds per match). Shooters should place their initials and a sequential number, i.e. BW-1, BW-2,
etc. on each of the AR-5/10 targets.
Course of Fire
Unlimited sighting shots are permitted before the beginning of each match. The time allowed to shoot a 60 round match is 2 hours (or
2 minutes per shot). In the case of 20 or 40 round matches, the respective time allowed is 40 and 80 minutes, respectively. There is a
10 minute preparation period for an authorized match. This time period is for arranging equipment, i.e. rifles, scopes, pellets, etc. It will
be eliminated in the case of 20 and 40 round clinic matches. This is followed by a 5 minute period during which sighting targets are
visible and dry firing permitted. This delay will also be eliminated during the shorter matches.
Under NRA rules, men fire 60 rounds; women and youth fire 40 rounds, unless they wish to fire 60 rounds, however only the first 40
rounds are counted.
The match director then calls the shooters to the line. At the command “Fire” shooters will have 20 minutes in which to shoot 10
pellets, one at each target. At the match directors command “Cease Fire” shooters will make their rifles safe, place them their shooting
stand, and stand behind the shooting line. The “Cease Fire” command may be made discretion of the match director at any time prior
to 20 minutes if he/she perceives all shooters have finished shooting their 10 rounds.
Scoring Targets
At the command “Go Forward and Retrieve Your Target(s)” the shooter will retrieve their target and return to the shooting line.
Shooters will pass their targets and completed score cards to the competitor to their right for scoring. Scoring instructions will be
provided after the match, and scorers will be instructed how to use the scoring gauge. Scored targets and completed score cards,
signed by both the competitor and scorer will be given to the match director.
Air rifle, 4.5 mm/.177 cal., single shot, compressed air or carbon dioxide, and fitted with open sights. The weight may not exceed 12.12
lbs. A set trigger is prohibited and must have a pull not less than 500 gms. Hook buttplate, thumb hole, thumb rest, palm rest, heal rest
and spirit level are prohibited. A spotting scope may be employed to locate hits on the target.
There are clothing regulations but these will be suspended. All competitors and bystanders must wear eye protection.
Position
All firing is done from the standing position. The rifle may not be rested on any artificial surface. The use of a sling is not allowed.
Targets
Three target types are available for 10 M International air rifle competition. These include the AR-5/1 which is a single target and
primarily used in major international and Olympic competition. Next is the AR-5/5 which contains five targets per sheet. And, finally, the
AR-5/10 which consists of 10 “for record” targets and 2 “sighter” targets. Each competitor will affix
one AR-5/10 target to the target stand at a distance of 10 meters (33 feet) from the firing line. Unless otherwise indicated, i.e. clinic
courses of fire, a total of 6 targets will be employed during the course of a match. One pellet is fired at each target or a total of 60 per
match (women and youth shoot 40 rounds per match). Shooters should place their initials and a sequential number, i.e. BW-1, BW-2,
etc. on each of the AR-5/10 targets.
Course of Fire
Unlimited sighting shots are permitted before the beginning of each match. The time allowed to shoot a 60 round match is 2 hours (or
2 minutes per shot). In the case of 20 or 40 round matches, the respective time allowed is 40 and 80 minutes, respectively. There is a
10 minute preparation period for an authorized match. This time period is for arranging equipment, i.e. rifles, scopes, pellets, etc. It will
be eliminated in the case of 20 and 40 round clinic matches. This is followed by a 5 minute period during which sighting targets are
visible and dry firing permitted. This delay will also be eliminated during the shorter matches.
Under NRA rules, men fire 60 rounds; women and youth fire 40 rounds, unless they wish to fire 60 rounds, however only the first 40
rounds are counted.
The match director then calls the shooters to the line. At the command “Fire” shooters will have 20 minutes in which to shoot 10
pellets, one at each target. At the match directors command “Cease Fire” shooters will make their rifles safe, place them their shooting
stand, and stand behind the shooting line. The “Cease Fire” command may be made discretion of the match director at any time prior
to 20 minutes if he/she perceives all shooters have finished shooting their 10 rounds.
Scoring Targets
At the command “Go Forward and Retrieve Your Target(s)” the shooter will retrieve their target and return to the shooting line.
Shooters will pass their targets and completed score cards to the competitor to their right for scoring. Scoring instructions will be
provided after the match, and scorers will be instructed how to use the scoring gauge. Scored targets and completed score cards,
signed by both the competitor and scorer will be given to the match director.
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Chatuge Gun Club, Inc. P.O. Box 86 Hiawassee, GA 30546 |
| 10 Meter International Airgun Competitor Information |
10 Meter International Air Rifle
| 10 Meter International Air Pistol |
Equipment
An air pistol which propels 4.5 mm/.177 cal. pellets, from either a pistol or revolver, and propelled by compressed air or carbon
dioxide, and fitted with open sights is required. The gun may weigh no more than 3.3 lbs., whereas the trigger pull may not be less
than 500 gms. No portion of the grip or accessories may encircle the hand. The pistol may be loaded with a single pellet only. The
pistol is fired single-handed. A spotting scope may be utilized to locate hits on the target. Only low-sided shoes may be worn All
competitors and bystanders must wear eye protection,
Targets
The 10 Meter International Air Pistol Target, B-40, is employed. Each competitor will affix two of the B-40 targets to the target stand at
a distance of 10 meters (33 feet) from the firing line. In a 20 round match 4 targets are required. In standard 40 and 60 round
matches, 8 or 12 targets,respectively, are used. Five pellets are fired at each target. Men shoot 60 round matches, whereas women
and youths fire 40 round matches unless they wish to shoot 60 round matches, In which case, only the first 40 shots are counted for
record. Exception: In the unlikely event a participant has fired a 540X600 score, single shot targets will be employed. Shooters will
place their initials plus a sequential number on each target, i.e. BW-1, BW-2, etc.
Course of Fire
Unlimited sighting shots are permitted prior to the beginning of each match. The time permitted for shooting the 20 round match is 30
minutes; for a 40 round match, one hour; for a 60 round match, one hour, 30 minutes. There is a 10 minute preparation period.
Pistols, scopes, targets and pellets are placed on the shooter's stand. This is followed by a 5 minute period during which the sighting
targets will be visible and dry firing permitted. The match director will then call shooters to the line. At the command “Fire”, shooters will
have 15 minutes to shoot five rounds at each of the two targets. When the match director calls “Cease Fire” shooters will make their
pistols safe, place
them on the bench and stand back behind the firing line. The match director will then request the shooters go down range and replace
the record targets with new targets. Returning to the firing line the shooters will await the “Fire” command before commencing the
second and subsequent stages of the competition.
Scoring Targets
Shooters will pass their targets and score cards to the competitor to the right for scorning. Scoring instructions will be provided at the
match and scorers will be instructed how to use the scoring gauge. Score cards will be signed by both the competitor and the scorer.
Score cards and targets are then given to the match director.
An air pistol which propels 4.5 mm/.177 cal. pellets, from either a pistol or revolver, and propelled by compressed air or carbon
dioxide, and fitted with open sights is required. The gun may weigh no more than 3.3 lbs., whereas the trigger pull may not be less
than 500 gms. No portion of the grip or accessories may encircle the hand. The pistol may be loaded with a single pellet only. The
pistol is fired single-handed. A spotting scope may be utilized to locate hits on the target. Only low-sided shoes may be worn All
competitors and bystanders must wear eye protection,
Targets
The 10 Meter International Air Pistol Target, B-40, is employed. Each competitor will affix two of the B-40 targets to the target stand at
a distance of 10 meters (33 feet) from the firing line. In a 20 round match 4 targets are required. In standard 40 and 60 round
matches, 8 or 12 targets,respectively, are used. Five pellets are fired at each target. Men shoot 60 round matches, whereas women
and youths fire 40 round matches unless they wish to shoot 60 round matches, In which case, only the first 40 shots are counted for
record. Exception: In the unlikely event a participant has fired a 540X600 score, single shot targets will be employed. Shooters will
place their initials plus a sequential number on each target, i.e. BW-1, BW-2, etc.
Course of Fire
Unlimited sighting shots are permitted prior to the beginning of each match. The time permitted for shooting the 20 round match is 30
minutes; for a 40 round match, one hour; for a 60 round match, one hour, 30 minutes. There is a 10 minute preparation period.
Pistols, scopes, targets and pellets are placed on the shooter's stand. This is followed by a 5 minute period during which the sighting
targets will be visible and dry firing permitted. The match director will then call shooters to the line. At the command “Fire”, shooters will
have 15 minutes to shoot five rounds at each of the two targets. When the match director calls “Cease Fire” shooters will make their
pistols safe, place
them on the bench and stand back behind the firing line. The match director will then request the shooters go down range and replace
the record targets with new targets. Returning to the firing line the shooters will await the “Fire” command before commencing the
second and subsequent stages of the competition.
Scoring Targets
Shooters will pass their targets and score cards to the competitor to the right for scorning. Scoring instructions will be provided at the
match and scorers will be instructed how to use the scoring gauge. Score cards will be signed by both the competitor and the scorer.
Score cards and targets are then given to the match director.