There are different types of shooting events.

Prone - this event is shot lying down on stomach, range distance is 50m, 60 scoring shots, peep sights. This event is shot at the Olympics

Metallic Silhouettes - a bolt action repeater rifle with a scope is used to shoot at metal Chickens, Pigs, Turkeys & Rams at 35, 55, 70 & 90m distances.  Currently our club doesn't shoot this event for 2011 due to temporary range closure but we will be shooting Air Rifle Metallic Silhouettes soon.

3 Position - shooter fires 20 or 40 scoring shots from each position of Prone, Standing and Kneeling. This event is regarded as the premier event internationally and is shot at the Olympics.


Benchrest - an event rapidly gaining popularity.  Shooter shoot from a sturdy table (bench) whilst seated. Rifle is held in place by a sturdy front rest and a rear sand bag.  Generally a high power telescopic sight is used.  This event provides satisfying results to beginner and expert alike.

Air Rifle - 40 or 60 scoring shots from the standing position in an indoor building.  Extremely challenging as the bullseye is less than 1mm! Shot at the Olympics.


Running Target - 50m & 10 distances - 50m is shot with a bolt action 22lr repeater. 10m event is shot with an air rifle. Targets move from Left to Right and Right to Left - shooter has 5 secs to fire on a slow run and 2.5 secs to fire on a fast run. Target for 50m is a Boar whilst the target for 10m is same as Air Rifle. We currently have just started shooting 50m at Helidon.