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Gallery Rifle

The Gallery Rifle disciplines cover events shot at short and medium distances by various rifles and pistols. Competitors can take part at all levels from club to international.

The Firearms used are commonly a semi automatic .22 rimfire rifle, a lever action rifle in a pistol calibre (e.g. .38/.357 or .44) or a Long Barrelled Revolver in a variety of calibres, (again commonly .38/.357 or .44).

The majority of events are shot at distances between 10m and 50m, with a few going out to 300yd. There is a large selection which only requires a range of 25m. The most common position is standing but some events call for shooting kneeling, sitting or with the weak shoulder or hand. Some are deliberate precision events while some require the competitor to shoot and reload quite quickly. The targets can be stationary or turning at set intervals or even moving.

 

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