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I need help from one of you that has experience scoring 10 meter.

I do not have inner and outer gauges yet, and am need some help learning how to score the attached target.

I've looked at 2018-2020 NATIONAL STANDARD THREE-POSITION AIR RIFLE RULES and am going by this.

This target was shot prone by my son. He is new to Sporter.

Some of these shots are close to the ten ring and appear to touch. These are the ones I am unsure of.

Thank you,
FLetch

For what it's worth, based on what I can see from the photo, I'd say #3 is a maybe, with #4 and #9 definitely in. Even without the gauges, it's often useful to look at the outer edge of the hole. #1, 3, 7, and 8 all look "reasonably close" if you're looking at the 10 dot. Instead, look at how close/far the hole is from the 8 ring.

Nice shooting for someone new to sporter!

Tom -

Awesome and thanks for the help. That makes sense.

Best Regards,
Fletch

TomAmlie wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:15 pm For what it's worth, based on what I can see from the photo, I'd say #3 is a maybe, with #4 and #9 definitely in. Even without the gauges, it's often useful to look at the outer edge of the hole. #1, 3, 7, and 8 all look "reasonably close" if you're looking at the 10 dot. Instead, look at how close/far the hole is from the 8 ring.

Nice shooting for someone new to sporter!

93 Awesome shooting for starting out sporter. Prone position I assume? If he keeps this up and progresses as he should then you need to start looking at precision equipment real soon! Don't worry this is an inexpensive sport. ;-)

tstamey wrote: ↑Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:42 pm 93 Awesome shooting for starting out sporter. Prone position I assume? If he keeps this up and progresses as he should then you need to start looking at precision equipment real soon! Don't worry this is an inexpensive sport. ;-)

Thank you - Yes, it was prone. He is in 4-H this year and learning the positions. Off hand is frustrating him, and i keep telling him the groups will shrink with time. We often shot the "shot-n-sees" and steel plates for prone Anything to keep him and the others his age engaged.

i use these and there helpful

https://www.creedmoorsports.com/product ... /New-Items

Eagle Eye gauges are fast and as good as you get without plugging targets

I use "targetshootingapp.com" It is available for any target with a round aiming mark. See it on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HFdcyrpstY

Try the targetscan app for your iPhone or android.

I would say, from 1 to 10 :
/ 8 / / 9 9 9 9 / 9

Not sure on the first and eight shots though ... What pellets did he used ? Beside consistency, a good pellet is important for scoring on paper targets by hand.

Score the target as best you can. Use a target scoring app, if it helps. Otherwise, move on. These scores are only a few, among thousands, for a competitive shooter!

Great feedback and advice from everyone. I got the eagle eye on order, and the app is real nice.

Thank you all and Best Regards,
Fletch

Replies are just guesswork,
If you are really interested in his score,
Monday morning call Champions Choice and order an outer scoring plug.

Personally I would not place too much on score at his level of training.

I would train him to take more sighters.
One doesn’t cut it.
Bottom sighted to warm up,
Upper sighter to analyze group location.

MGoodman wrote: ↑Sun Aug 18, 2019 12:15 pm Replies are just guesswork,
If you are really interested in his score,
Monday morning call Champions Choice and order an outer scoring plug.

Personally I would not place too much on score at his level of training.

I would train him to take more sighters.
One doesn’t cut it.
Bottom sighted to warm up,
Upper sighter to analyze group location.

I have an Outer and an Inner Gauge ordered, thx.

I am not so much interested in his score, but HOW to score.

Our club is growing, and I've maneged to bring it back from the verg of distincction this year. We are starting in house matches, and preparing to do postal matches, so knowing how to score is important at any level.

Thx for the feedback. I've taken NRA Level 1, 4H and USSA Advaned Rifle Courses, and have only been coahing for 1 full season, so I learn from talking to other coaches and atheletes.

Thx, again . FLetch

Check the rule book pertinent to your shooting discipline. It will have examples of how to score.

I agree with Pat McCoy. Read the rules. From my experience the only objective way to score one of these targets are with the inner and outer gauges. My experience predates apps and many of the electronic scoring methods that are now available. The way the paper tears it often messes up the ring that the hole almost touches so it is really hard to objectively tell. An outer scoring gauge measures off an undamaged ring so it is much more accurate of iffy shots. A good magnifier is helpful too.