SUPPLEMENTARY EVENT

MATCH 14 - LONG RANGE SNIPER EVENT (Class ‘F’ and ‘T’ Rifles)

Range:                       500m (or other selected distance).

Ammunition: 12 Rounds.

Targets:                2 x 60cm diameter (see Annex 2B - Target 2),

or 2 x 120cm targets (see Annex 2B - Target 1).

Position:                Prone supported.

Timing:                  90 seconds each phase.

Procedure:

Phase 1:   A firing zone 3m x 3m square is marked out on the firing point on flat ground. The competitor is given one minutes preparation time from entry into the firing zone to make ready, load and fire.

Note: No range commands are given, but each competitor is to be supervised by an RO. More than one competitor may fire the event at the one time. The ninety second time limit commences from the sound of the first shot or end of the preparation time; whichever is first.

          The competitor fires a maximum of three shots at each target, unloads the rifle, leaves it on the firing point  in the firing zone and stands on both feet outside of the firing zone. The time stops when the shooter stands outside of the firing zone. Any reloading during the shooting time is to the discretion of the firer, but is included in the ninety seconds time limit.

Phase 2:   Phase 1., is repeated.

Scoring:                5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 points per hit.

                   Highest Possible Score = 60.12

Note:            1.       5 points per second over time limit deducted.

                   2.       Event score is total of both phases less any penalty incurred.

Extra shots fired incur 10 points per shot penalty.