The target's center is 10.4 millimeters wide, smaller than a dime. The final is scored in tenths of a point and added to the match score to determine winners. A perfect final score is 109.0. Ed Etzel won the gold at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles. All rifle clothing and accessories are governed by strict rules for thickness and stiffness.
Shooters start with sweatshirts and tights, then put on jackets and pants made of leather or canvas.
This ensemble improves physical stability and helps muffle the pulse during these lengthy contests. Flat-soled leather boots aid the rifle shooter's stability from the standing and kneeling positions. Leather gloves with rubber-padded palms helps minimize the discomfort of the heavy rifle and leather shoulder sling. In the standing portion of the men's three-position match, athletes may use palm rests for extra comfort and gun elevation. Between shots, competitors rest their rifles on a shooting stand and use spotting scopes to view their targets.