National Governing Body
for FClass, Target and Match Rifle Shooting in Ireland
Fullbore Target Rifle involves lying in a prone position, using a bolt action single shot 7.62 rifle with 'iron' aperture sights. The aim is to hit round bull' targets at distances from 300 to 1000 yards. A hugely challenging sport learning to shoot straight and reading the wind are essential skills and can take years to perfect.
Target rifle, primarily fired in the 7.62 mm (.308”) calibre at international level (5.56 mm is also used in some countries), usually at distances from 300 to 1000 yards or metric equivalents.