Two shots are put on each diagram.

The 15 yard target is the same layout of five diagrams, but inverted, with two at the top and three at the bottom.

The diameter of the black on this target is 1.84 inches at 25 yards and 1.17 inches at 15 yards

The inward gauging OUTSIDE diameters of the bull for 25 and 15 yards respectively are 0.380 inches and 0.105. inches.

On these inward gauging targets, moving inwards, each white scoring line must be touched or broken into to score the higher figure.

(see comparative scaling notes below for 20 yards)

The 25 yard card has five diagrams, as the Cadets & Schools, and again two shots are put on each diagram.

The diameter of the black on this target is 1.54 inches at 25 yards and 0.84 inches at 15 yards.

The inward gauging OUTSIDE diameters of the bull for 25 and 15 yards respectively are 0.380 inches and 0.105. inches.

Note that there is an X-ring or "Carton" only on the 25 yard target.

(see comparative scaling notes below for 20 yards)

The details for its use are on the League information page

The dimensions of the black on this target are 1.06 x 0.72 inches at 25 yards and 0.67 x 0.47 inches at 15 yards

(see comparative scaling notes below for 20 yards)

The "deliberate" card for the Post-Veteran class is the familiar and current 1989 N.S.R.A. target shown below.

The diameter of the black on this target is 2.05 inches at 25 yards and 1.23 inches at 15 yards

The outward gauging INSIDE diameters of the bull for 25 and 15 yards respectively are 0.496 inches and 0.965 inches.

Moving outwrads, each white scoring line requires to be broken through to the next lowest scoring ring black before the lower figure is scored.

(see comparative scaling notes below for 20 yards)

Below are the American decimal TARGETS used in the Dorchester Rifle and Pistol Club's 50 yard Summer League

and all Winter Standing League classes from October 2001

The diameter of the black on both American targets shown below is 3.875 inches for use at 25 yards offhand (standing) and 50 yards prone.

The inside diameter of the bull (not the X-ring or "Carton") is 0.9 inches.

(see comparative scaling notes below for 20 yards)

The above "Tin Hat" target is used for all three Winter League Standing classes.

These are reprinted by the Dorchester Rifle & Pistol Club for their 50 yard Summer League

They have one more scoring ring than the full round black target previous;y used ( shown below for DRPC Summer League use) and will permit better scores)

They are available as usual from: the Dorchester Rifle & Pistol Club
email: dhannam@tesco.net

N.B. If you wish to shoot on these at 15 or 20 yards, then acquire a target and photocopy reduce it onto suitable paper.
The diameter of the BLACK should be reduced from 3.875" (3 7/8") on the original target
to 3.056" (3 1/20") for use at 20 yards – or to 2.237" (2 ¼") for use at 15 yards

In all other respects, the standing competition is the same as the prone; i.e., Shooting dates, match system, scoring, etc.

We welcome any enquiries relating to the Standing 15 to 25 yard league,
e.g. re: entries, equipment or suitable rifles. Please email: HARC-MRL@rifleman.org.uk

The formula for scaling targets is

new size = distance ratio (radius + 0.11) - 0.11

where r = original radius to be reduced or increased, and 0.11 is half the diameter of a .22 bullet.

For example, to reduce the a diameter from 25 yards to 20 yards range ~ diameter "x", where the original diameter at 25 yards is 3.875 inches, making its radius half that at 1.9375 inches.

Divide 20 by 25 = 4/5

Therefore "x" = 2 x new radius = 2 x 4/5 (1.9375 + 0.11) -0.11 = 3.056 inches

FOR A REALLY USEFUL CATALOGUED & HEAVILY COLOUR ILLUSTRATED

HISTORY OF BRITISH MILITARY & CIVILIAN TARGETS

from 1850 to 2000

both SMALL-BORE & FULL-BORE RIFLE

See Dave Clark's "BRITISH TARGETS from the mid 19th. Century"