THE GAME Position shooting, as its name indicates, requires competitors to shoot from various positions during different match stages. A typical match will consist of several stages fired at different distances from each position. Both rimfire and centerfire rifles are used in position events. Smallbore shooters engage targets at ranges from 50 feet to 100 yards, while high power shooters deal with targets at ranges up to 1000 yards.
Time limits vary with the stage and yardage.
For example, high power shooters firing at 600 yards are allotted 20 minutes for 20 shots, while the rapid fire stage, fired at 200 yards, allows 60 seconds for 10 shots. Shooters are classified by skill level based upon previous scores and compete only against shooters within the same class. In some matches, the NRA Service Rifle, for example, the requirements for an individual rifle are very rigid, even specifying particular makes and models. Other classes are less demanding and offer a wider latitude of firearm types. Scopes are permitted in some matches under NRA rules, but are not allowed in international competition.