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TARGET RIFLE AUSTRALIA LIMITED
ABN 29 143 527 851

AN ANALYSIS OF 10M AIR RIFLE

Air rifles are slightly lighter than small-bore rifles and are shot from the standing position over a distance
of 10m rather than 50m. The air rifle target and bullseye are much smaller than those in 50m shooting to

compensate for the shorter distance! Air rifles are powered by compressed air and are fitted with air
cylinders to allow a number of shots to be taken in a single session.

A basic standing position can be constructed by doing the following:

 Stand at an angle of roughly 90 to the

direction of aim, placing the feet
approximately shoulder width apart.

 Slightly more weight should be placed on the
front leg with the hip pushed a little towards
the target.
 Hold your head as straight and upright as
reasonable and, if necessary, cant or turn the

rifle in comfortably towards the head.
 Bend the upper portion of the body slightly
backwards so that the rifle is over the body’s

centre of gravity.

 Use the palm rest to help keep the rifle high
enough to ensure that the neck is relatively
upright without disrupting the hold.
 The supporting arm rests against the rib cage.
The stability of the position is enhanced when

a shooting jacket is used.
(photo: Anschutz)  The bone structure and good balance, not the (photo: Anschutz)
muscles must support the rifle.

The position should be comfortable, within the rules and practical.

Your coach will adjust the sights closer to your eye and lower the rifle’s butt plate to allow for appropriate
height alignment.

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