Spotting Scopes for 10m

Sandy Santibanez · Post by **Sandy Santibanez** » Fri Jan 23, 2004 5:16 pm

This is in reply to an earlier post re. setting up a home range.
ISSF rule 8.4.10.1
The use of telescopes not attached to the pistol to locate shots is permitted for 25m and 50m events only.
HOWEVER,In the USA (update effective 4-6-2002)
USAS rule 8.4.10.2
The use of telescopes, not attached to the pistol, to locate shots is permitted for all pistol events.
So you may use a scope in 10m events at USAS sanctioned events. For practice at home if you do not have a means of returning a target to spot your shots, by all means use a spotting scope. Calling your shots is an essential part of your mind-set and training procces.
Be comfortable shooting 60 shots on a target, or perhaps only shooting 10 shots before walking down-range to change targets. It's OK. Shoot for groups, establish a rhythm, etc. That is what you are trying to accomplish. Remember, you are training, NOT counting your scores. Too many shooters get hung-up on practice scores to the detriment of what the training session should be.

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