International Rifle events that occur in three positions are conducted with an equal number of shots fired from the Kneeling, Prone and Standing positions, although the order has changed over the years. Each of the three positions shot during the match has a fixed time limit that the shooter is able to shoot unlimited numbers of sighting shots and 10 or 20 shots for record.
In qualification rounds, shots are scored as integers, so each shot scores from 0-10 with no decimal points, while in finals shots are scored as decimal values (i.e. 9.8 instead of what would have been a 9 under integer scoring.) [1] The center of the bullseye is commonly the 10 and the score drops points as it distances from the center. It is up to the organization's discretion to score using outside ring or inside ring scoring. Outside ring scoring measures what ring the hole breaks and measures accordingly. Inside ring scoring scores by determining whether the hole breaks the inside line of the bullseye.[2]
- ^ "Rules for the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Event". 2012-08-06. Retrieved 2017-11-16.
- ^ Katrin, Barth (2010). Learning shooting sports : archery, rifle, pistol. Dreilich, Beate. Aachen, Germany. ISBN 9781841262949. OCLC 889271594.
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