Dates & Times (check website and Facebook for specific dates) - www.beaudesertrifleclub.com.au/calendar
1. Every Sunday, 10:30am for 11am start: Full-bore Target Rifle, F-Class (Standard, Open & F-TR). Saturday (Fortnightly), 7:30am for 8am start: Sporter, & 11:30am for Noon start: 200 yard Rimfire, followed by short-range Rimfire practice. Very small window between these shoots for sighting, by
appointment.
3. Sunday (Fortnightly), 7:30am for 8am start: Shotgun - 8:00am for 8:30am start – shotgun beginners
4. Sunday (Fortnightly), 7:30am for 8am start: Rimfire
5. Wednesday (Weekly by appointment, booking essential). Sighting 8-8:45am only, Centrefire practice and load development 9am-11am only (no earlier or later). Email [email protected] to book, or for any other questions. The Disciplines
Target Rifle Class: Rifles used are .308 Wi******er or .223 Re*****on (7.62mm and 5.56mm NATO) using aperture sights. Ammunition and components are regulated and no artificial support other than a sling is permitted. The weight of the rifle is restricted to 6.5kg. (25 rounds) *1
F Class Standard: The fi****ms and ammunition are the same as Target Rifle class, however telescopic sights are permitted. A front rest or bipod and rear sandbag are permitted for supporting the rifle. (25 rounds)
F Class Open: Rifles of any calibre up to 8mm are permitted. Telescopic sights are permitted. (25 rounds) *1
FTR: The fi****ms and ammunition are the same as Target Rifle class, however telescopic sights are permitted. A bipod and rear sandbag are permitted for supporting the rifle. The weight of the rifle is restricted to 8.25kg (25 rounds) *1
Optical Class: The fi****ms and ammunition are the same as Target Rifle class, however telescopic sights are permitted. No artificial support other than a sling is permitted. (25 rounds)
Sporter / Hunter Class: Commercially available sporting/hunting rifles, up to 8mm. Fired from the prone supported position, utilising a Harris style bi-pod and rear squeeze bag. (20 rounds)
Small-Bore / Rimfire: .22 Long Rifle fired from the prone supported position for F-Class shoots over 30, 60 and 90 metres (32 rounds). For field target, we shoot standing at 30 metres, sitting/kneeling at 60 metres, and prone unsupported at 90 metres (22 rounds) We are also currently developing a Rimfire Precision Service Rifle competition, which sees us shooting 100, 200 & 300 yards. Shotgun / Clay pigeon: Shotgun, also known as clay target shooting, is a shooting sport involving shooting a firearm at special flying targets known as clay pigeons, or clay targets.
*1 These three disciplines are international recognised and as such you may be selected to represent Australia in competition. Vaccination - not required, simply follow government social distancing and symptom rules. All rifle shooting is conducted under the Standard Shooting Rules.
