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TARGET RIFLE AUSTRALIA LIMITED
ABN 29 143 527 851

BASIC EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE TO YOU FROM YOUR CLUB

 Small-bore rifle – single shot .22 caliber rifle for 50 metre shooting:

 Air rifle – single shot .177 caliber rifle for 10 metre indoor shooting:

The recoil felt in the shoulder when firing these rifles is barely noticeable!

 Ammunition – brass and lead “rounds” for small-bore, smaller lead pellets for air rifle. During a
practice or competition, 50 or 60 shots will be loaded and fired one-by-one by an athlete over a
period of about an hour.

 Shooting mat – for comfort when lying down.

 Supporting frame – athletes starting out will support the front of the rifle on either a wooden
block when lying down or a metal frame whilst standing.

 Table and chair – provided for those shooting “bench rest” from a seated position.

 Hearing protection – it is essential to use ear muffs / ear plugs on the range.

 Targets – Paper, electronic or metal silhouette targets will be provided at the range which comply
with international standards on sizing and distance from the firing line. Each target is used to score
your shot with 10 points being the highest score for a centre shot, reducing down to 1 point for a
shot in the outside ring.

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Post Office Box 11144, Centenary Heights, QLD 4350
Telephone: 0411 322 926 Email: [email protected] Web www.tra.org.au
Registered office: Suite 505, 55 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022