TARGET RIFLE SHOOTING: has a long history in the South West, with Clubs such as Bunbury which has been operating continuously since 1877. Membership offers active participation in a rifle club where firearm owners have a safe and convenient venue to pursue their sport. It offers you the opportunity to shoot individually, or in teams, and the scope to progress from club and district representation through to State and National teams. Full Bore Target Rifle Shooting is a Commonwealth Games sport.

SPORT FOR ALL: Target rifle shooting is enjoyed by both men and women from the age of 14 years to some who are in their eighties. It is an excellent family sport.  People with some physical disabilities can also compete on an equal footing. Competitions are open and are conducted under a divisional system so that all may compete.

SKILL: Tuition, practice and dedication are required to reach a high level of proficiency. In long distance shooting, the wind and mirage affect the path of the bullet to varying degrees. This presents additional skills to be learnt so the shooter can adjust the sights to compensate for these variables.

SAFETY: Shooting is carried out under strict safety conditions and in accordance with a prescribed code - Standard Shooting Rules. Safe handling of firearms is taught to all members.

DISCIPLINES:

(a) FULLBORE: The most common form of shooting with rifle clubs, where 7.62mm single shot, bolt action rifles with peep sights are used. Competition is conducted over 300 - 1000 yards/metres.

(b) F CLASS: Shot with bolt action target rifles fitted with telescopic sights and rests.  Calibre up to 8mm and fired over same ranges as fullbore

(c) FIELD CLASS: Is open for any commercially available firearm permitted by State Regs, and which meets certain other criteria as set by the Standard Shooting Rules.

(d) SERVICE RIFLE: Any legal unmodified military rifle up to 7.62mm. Magazines are permitted and matches are fired over 100 to 300 yards/metres.  Service rifle matches are conducted as they were in the Military forces.  Contact Busselton Club for details of program.

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