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DESCRIPTION
Target Rifle (TR) is a long-range discipline shot at 100 yd. increments from 300 to 1000 yds. Practices and matches take place during weekday evenings and during the day on weekends. Most events are 10 to 15 shots in length with a maximum of 4 practice matches per day.
TR is shot in pairs or threes. In pairs one person fires the shot while the other person prepares to fire a shot. In threes, the individual on the right fires first while the person in the middle waits to fire next. The person on the left fires the third shot. The same routine in threes continues throughout the event.
Shooting is done in the prone position off the elbows with a sling attached to the rifle. Targets are either paper with scoring rings or electronic targets with smartphones or tablet with Wi-Fi. Centerfire rifles .223 to .308 calibre are the most used on the ranges. Micrometer rear sights are allowed with a 22mm or 30mm tube front sight. Spotting scopes are allowed so the individual may see the shots on the target or watch mirage changes. Telescopes are not allowed on the rifle.
The ORA follows courses of fire, match descriptions, and rules laid down by the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association (DCRA) rule book. Click here and download the 2019 DRCA rulebook.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
- centrefire rifle (.223 or .308 Win)
- micrometer rear sight (e.g. Centra, Redfield, Phoenix, Lyman)
- round front sight (22 or 30mm).
- shooting jacket
- shooting hat
- spotting scope
- plot sheets
- match grade ammunition
- a smartphone, iPad, tablet, or e-reader with WIFI
- your rifle should be sighted in at 100 yds before graduating to 300 yds and beyond.
LOCATION
CFB Borden Mons and Amiens Ranges
Connaught Ranges Nepean
Milcun Training Centre Kinmount
COST
Daily practices are $10 and daily match fee are $70 + HST.