Fullbore shooting
FullBore shooting is Precision Shooting with Scoped or Un-scoped Rifles, shot with Slings or Fixed Shooting Supports at ranges between 300 to 1500 yards or meters.
Tradition with a modern outlook
FullBore Shooting originated in the 19th Century when the English Monarchy encouraged the development of long range target shooting skills in the colonies. Historically, the traditional FullBore diciplines have been restricted to military cartridges of the the era. As times change, though, so does the sport. You will now find a recognised FullBore category to cater for practicing Precision Shooting with almost any cartridge between .223cal and 8mm (0.315cal).
At Sheffield Rifle Club, we like to cater to the widest cross section of shooters interested in developing Precision Rifle Skills and so we offer as many options as possible and plan to offer more as time goes on. Below is a basic outline of the shooting we do in FullBore Target as an affiliate of both Tasmanian Rilfe Association (TRA) and National Rifle Association of Australia (NRAA).
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At Sheffield Rifle Club, we like to cater to the widest cross section of shooters interested in developing Precision Rifle Skills and so we offer as many options as possible and plan to offer more as time goes on. Below is a basic outline of the shooting we do in FullBore Target as an affiliate of both Tasmanian Rilfe Association (TRA) and National Rifle Association of Australia (NRAA).
Click here for all Shooting Rules!
Target rifle Shot with strict firearm and ammunition limitations, with non-telescopic sights using only a sling to support a rifle in the prone (lying down) position, Target Rifle (TR) is restricted to 223rem & 308win or the military equivalents of these cartridges, known as 5.56 NATO and 7.62NATO
Good target rifles can range in price from as little as $300 to many thousands of dollars. There is also quite some specialised items of clothing that are allowed to facilitate a better shooting position. Target Rifle is generally shot in 12 round details. Of those 12 shots, two are considered sighting shots and 10 are scoring shots. Only 10 scoring shots may be recorded in any one detail and they must be consecutive . The highest score "Possible" in TR is 50: this is shot by placing all 10 scoring rounds into the Bullseye which is a 2MOA sighting mark in the middle of the target. Within the Bull is another ring of 1MOA called the " V". A "V" is worth 5.1 points and is used in tie breaker situations when more than one shooter has an otherwise identical score. For instance, a 49.3 beats a score of 49.1 points. Outside the 5 ring are more rings graduating in 2MOA increments from 5, 4, 3,2 with 1 being a shot outside the rings and 0 being a complete miss of the target board. A shooting match is comprised of any number of details shot over a single range or at varying distances. |
f-class StdThis is the most popular of the Target Rifle disciplines. Firearm and ammunition restrictions in Free Class Standard are very similar to those for Target Rifle. The major differences are in the sighting, support and scoring systems. This style of shooting came about as optical sighting systems became more reliable and popular in both military and civilian shooting circles.
Telescopic sights (optics) are required for most F-Class shooting. Rifles may also be supported by fixed bi-pods or a range of other stable rifle rests. The scoring system in F Class reflects the assumed ease of aiming with a telescopic sight. It is, however, more difficult to shoot a perfect score in F-Class than in TR. Shot on the same target as TR, the finest aiming point in F-class disciplines is the X. At 0.5MOA, the X is worth 6.1 points. The "Super V" in TR is considered the 6 ring in F-Class and then 5, 4, 3 and so on. A "Possible" in F-class is 60 points. The photo on the home page shows one target with an X and one with a 6 at 500yds. |
The new school
Free-Class Shooting is still evolving with new developments in shooting platforms (rifles) and techniques. As such, National and International shooting bodies recognise a number of other disciplines within the FullBore frame work. Of those, Sheffield Rifle Club currently offer the following:
F-Class Open
The rules for F-Open are very similar to those for F-STD but you are allowed a heavier rifle, more complex resting system and you can use what ever cartridge you think will work best for you at your given range. Even though a serious rig for F-Open is going to be very expensive to be at the pointy end of competition, the huge range of cartridges allowed makes it a good option for the casual shooter to try it out with gear they may already own, such as a 243win and Harris bi-pod, for example.
F-Class Hunter/Varmint Division
F-Hunter/Varmint is a recognised comp in the USA, where it is known as Free-Class Practical (F-PR). We began shooting this category in 2017 and it has proven very popular as a way to try out Precision Shooting with what ever gear you already own. Rifles are restricted to hunting/varmint/tactical rigs with hunting bullets, field type rifle supports (a sling, folding bi-pod, sandbag, back-pack) and no specialised target style equipment is allowed. Rifle may be scoped or un-scoped.
Scoring for F-H/V is as for Target Rifle, with the highest "possible" score of 50 points.
F-H/V is shot between the ranges of 300-600 yards or meters and is a real challenge for even seasoned target shooters. It is a great way to get into Precision Shooting in a fun and friendly competitive atmosphere with gear that will not break the bank. It is also a great way for hunters to practice their longer range shooting for ethical mid-range hunting.
Contact us for more info on any of the above.
F-Class Open
The rules for F-Open are very similar to those for F-STD but you are allowed a heavier rifle, more complex resting system and you can use what ever cartridge you think will work best for you at your given range. Even though a serious rig for F-Open is going to be very expensive to be at the pointy end of competition, the huge range of cartridges allowed makes it a good option for the casual shooter to try it out with gear they may already own, such as a 243win and Harris bi-pod, for example.
F-Class Hunter/Varmint Division
F-Hunter/Varmint is a recognised comp in the USA, where it is known as Free-Class Practical (F-PR). We began shooting this category in 2017 and it has proven very popular as a way to try out Precision Shooting with what ever gear you already own. Rifles are restricted to hunting/varmint/tactical rigs with hunting bullets, field type rifle supports (a sling, folding bi-pod, sandbag, back-pack) and no specialised target style equipment is allowed. Rifle may be scoped or un-scoped.
Scoring for F-H/V is as for Target Rifle, with the highest "possible" score of 50 points.
F-H/V is shot between the ranges of 300-600 yards or meters and is a real challenge for even seasoned target shooters. It is a great way to get into Precision Shooting in a fun and friendly competitive atmosphere with gear that will not break the bank. It is also a great way for hunters to practice their longer range shooting for ethical mid-range hunting.
Contact us for more info on any of the above.
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