Sporter and precision rifles SFC Mebes

What is a Sporter Class Rifle? Why do we have the class “sporter”? Sporter RIfles What is a Sporter Class Rifle? Why do we have the class “sporter”?

To be a Sporter Rifle a gun must: Be made in the US Sporter Class To be a Sporter Rifle a gun must: Be made in the US Cost $525 or less (new) Have a 1.5 lb trigger pull Not be adjusted to the shooter except by stock length and cheekpiece height

Sporter Class Shooters: Must not adjust the rifle between positions Sporter Shooters Sporter Class Shooters: Must not adjust the rifle between positions Must wear “street clothes” Cannot wear boots above the ankle

Precision Class Rifles Made anywhere (usually Germany) No minimum trigger pull (usually measured in ounces) Rifle can be adjusted specifically to the shooter’s body No maximum cost (most cost in the $2,000 to $3,000 range) Are built to slighter tolerances, making them slightly more accurate Shoot more expensive “precision” pellets Are allowed to be heavier (12 lbs)

Shoot in specially made pants, coat and boots Precision Shooter Precision Shooters: Shoot in specially made pants, coat and boots Adjust the rifle between positions Generally shoot higher scores (not always)

BOTH Sporter and Precision Rifles: Both rifles BOTH Sporter and Precision Rifles: Cannot shoot faster than 600 feet per second Sights generally work the same Can be weighted (barrel and butt) Fire compressed air or CO2 Can have removable air tanks Shoot .177 cal pellets Use CBIs

BOTH Sporter and Precision Class Shooters: Shoot the same positions Both Shooters BOTH Sporter and Precision Class Shooters: Shoot the same positions Use the same non-worn gear (prone mats, kneeling rolls, offhand stands, CBIs, etc…) Compete in National level matches Are “good” shooters Should “punch” their pellets for competitions

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