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Small Bore Rifle
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THE RIFLES |
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Two calibers of rifle are used at the ranges of the Barbados Rifle & Pistol Federation, Inc.
- .177 Air Rifle
- .22 Free or Sport Rifle.
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DRESSING THE SERIOUS RIFLE SHOOTER |
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The basic item needed as soon as the probationer commences training is a shooting glove.
This is required to assist with the stability of the rifle but more importantly to protect the non shooting hand from the pressure of the rifle on top of the knuckles in the Air Rifle and Standing positions or the webbing between thumb and fore finger in the Prone or Kneeling positions. |
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Next on the list would be the shooting jacket. With this investment one would know for sure that this shooter is serious about rifle shooting. Many would not spend Bds $500.00 plus (basic off the peg) and not continue in the sport unless there were circumstances way beyond their control. The jacket is NOT bullet proof as is the first question asked by the innocent observer. The jacket is used for stability around the waist, chest and shoulders in the standing events and around the shoulders in the Prone and Kneeling positions. |
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There is also padding at both elbows to provide a small measure of comfort in the Prone position and to a lesser extent the Kneeling position. The jacket also absorbs some of the pulse beat thus allowing the shooter to maintain a reasonably hold on the target. | |
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| Continuing to dress the shooter, the boots would be the next item. |
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Again, not a cheap item. With this purchase, there's no turning back and the shooter is looking to improve his / her art. The purpose of the boot is to provide a measure of stability around the ankles and also allow a firm, flat contact with the floor in the Air Rifle and Standing positions. In the Kneeling event the shooter sits on the heel of the boot while in position. | |
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The next item for the serious rifle shooter would be the shooting trousers.
The main stability is in the waist for the Air Rifle and Standing events and the crotch in the Kneeling event.
The padding and non-slip material at the knees and backside are important in the Kneeling position. |
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The sling is used in the Prone and Kneeling events and when adjusted correctly holds the weight of the rifle eliminating any tension on the forearm. |
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All of the above items must conform to specifications as set out in the rules and regulations of the governing body for shooting: International Sport Shooting Federation. |
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THE EVENTS |
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There are three rifle events shot at the BRPF, Inc. compound. 10M Air Rifle, 50M Prone and 50M 3 Positions the most challenging of the three. These are open to both men and women. |
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| 10M Air Rifle |
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WORLD RECORD MEN 600 ex 600, WOMEN 400 ex 400
BARBADOS NATIONAL RECORD MEN 577 ex 600, WOMEN 375 ex 400 |
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Single shot compressed air rifle. |
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DESCRIPTION OF SHOOT |
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| Shot at a distance of 10M in the standing position with .177 pellets. The Bull / ten of the air rifle target is a bit over the size of a pinhead. |
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MEN: |
| 1 hr 45 mins. to shoot unlimited sighting shots on four sighting (practice targets) and 60 shots for scoring one shot per target |
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1 hr 15 mins. to shoot unlimited sighting shots on four sighting (practice targets) and 40 shots for scoring one shot per target |
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10M Air Rifle Target | |
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| 50M Prone |
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WORLD RECORD MEN 600 ex 600, WOMEN 597 ex 600
BARBADOS NATIONAL RECORD MEN 588 ex 600, WOMEN 575 ex 600 |
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DESCRIPTION OF SHOOT |
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| Shot at a distance of 50M in the lying position with .22 l.r rim fire bullets. |
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MEN and WOMEN: |
| 1 hr 15 mins. to shoot unlimited sighting shots on four sighting (practice targets) and 60 shots for scoring |
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| Single shot bolt action firearm. |
50M Prone and 3 Position Target | |
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| 50M 3 Positions |
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WORLD RECORD MEN 1186 ex 1200, WOMEN 592 ex 600
BARBADOS NATIONAL RECORD MEN 1126 ex 1200, WOMEN 551 ex 600 |
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DESCRIPTION OF SHOOT
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| Shot at a distance of 50M in the lying position followed by the standing position and finally the kneeling position with .22 l.r rim fire bullets. |
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MEN: |
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WOMEN: |
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Prone 45 mins, unlimited sighting shots on four sighting (practice targets) and 40 shots for scoring two shots per target
Standing 1hr 15mins, unlimited sighting shots on four sighting (practice targets) and 40 shots for scoring five shots per target
Kneeling 1hr, unlimited sighting shots on four sighting (practice targets) and 40 shots for scoring five shots per target | |
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