Note: This NRA qualification is ONLY for .22 rifles.
The .223 small bore assault rifle (AR-15) is considered a high
powered rifle.
Target Competitions for AR15 rifles American
rifle competitions use NRA rules and assault rifles (AR15, M4, M16)
are considered high-powered rifles, despite their small caliber.
(The .223 can be easily modified to a new bolt and magazine to shoot
.22 bullets).
The AR rifles can be used in the service rifle
competitions, and match rifle competitions, using the standard iron
sights at 100 yards, 200 yards and 300 yards.
A .22 caliber rifle can be used accurately at up to 200 yards with a telescopic sight, but there is quite a bit of drop and lots of Kentucky windage issues.
The maximum accuracy for a .22 caliber bullet with traditional iron sights is 100 yards.
Further out, and it is like lobbing a connonball.
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NRA Light Rifle Qualification Details
Prone or Benchrest · Standing · 3-Position
Many
shooters do not own a special target rifle, but thoroughly enjoy
shooting an over-the-counter, .22 caliber field and sporting rifle. If
you are one of these shooters, NRA light rifle shooting is for you.
Using your favorite field and sporting rifle, you can develop your
marksmanship skills, progress through a series of ratings, and earn
distinctive Light Rifle rating awards.
Rules: Except where specific exceptions
are made, the provisional light rifle rules contained in the NRA
Smallbore Rifle rule book apply.
Light Rifle: Any safe .22 caliber
rimfire rifle weighing 8½ pounds or less (including sights & sling)
may be used. Schuetzen-type butt plates and palm rests may not be
used.
Sights: Any sights -- metallic,
optical, or electronic -- may be used.
Target and Distance Options
A-32
target, 50 feet, two shots per bullseye. A-23/5 or A-31X
experimental target, 50 yards, five shots per bullseye.
Course of Fire Options: Shooters may
qualify for light rifle ratings using any one of the three courses
of fire available: prone or bench rest, all standing, or 3-position
-- prone, kneeling and standing. Body and/or gun support may be used
at the Pro-Marksman rating level in all courses, and throughout the
prone/bench rest course.
Awards: Light Rifle Patch.
Blue/burgundy certificates. Medals, medal bars and skill rockers
used in all courses. See
qualification awards.
The following qualification is done at 50 yards or 100 yards, using
different targets. The 50 yard target is 18 inches in diameter and
the 100 yard target is 20 inches in diameter.
Light Rifle Prone or Bench rest Course of Fire 20 Shots
Rating
No. of Courses
Score
Basic Practical
This rating is
achieved by completing the practical exercise conducted during
an NRA Basic Rifle Course at 50 yards with an 18 inch target or
100 yards with a 20 inch target.
Pro-Marksman
2
100/200
Marksman
2
125/200
Marksman 1st Class
3
150/200
Sharpshooter
4
165/200
Expert
6
180/200
Distinguished Expert
191/200 or better 10
times, or 188/200 or better in 2 NRA sanctioned light rifle
competitions. (See witness requirements)
Light Rifle Standing Course of Fire 10 Shots
Rating
No. of Courses
Score
Basic Practical
This rating is
achieved by completing the practical exercise conducted during
an NRA Basic Rifle Course
at 50 yards with an 18
inch target or 100 yards with a 20 inch target.
Pro-Marksman
4
40/100
Marksman
6
50/100
Marksman 1st Class
8
60/100
Sharpshooter
12
70/100
Expert
14
80/100
Distinguished Expert
91/100 or better 10
times, or 88/100 or better in 2 NRA sanctioned light rifle
competitions. (See witness requirements)
Light Rifle 3-Position Course of Fire 10 Shots Each Position
Rating
No. of Courses
Score
Basic Practical
This rating is
achieved by completing the practical exercise conducted during
an NRA Basic Rifle Course
at 50 yards with an 18
inch target or 100 yards with a 20 inch target.
Pro-Marksman
2
135/300
Marksman
2
150/300
Marksman 1st Class
2
180/300
Sharpshooter
3
225/300
Expert
4
255/300
Distinguished Expert
275/300 or better 5
times, or 265/300 or better in 2 NRA sanctioned light rifle
competitions. (See witness requirements)
NRA small bore rifle event Checklist:
Name
Date
Level
Requirements
Score
Pro-Marksman
Marksman
Marksman 1st Class
Sharpshooter
Expert
Distinguished Expert
Name
Date
Level
Requirements
Score
Pro-Marksman
Marksman
Marksman 1st Class
Sharpshooter
Expert
Distinguished Expert
Name
Date
Level
Requirements
Score
Pro-Marksman
Marksman
Marksman 1st Class
Sharpshooter
Expert
Distinguished Expert
Name
Date
Level
Requirements
Score
Pro-Marksman
Marksman
Marksman 1st Class
Sharpshooter
Expert
Distinguished Expert
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Many
shooters do not own a special target rifle, but thoroughly enjoy
shooting an over-the-counter, .22 caliber field and sporting rifle. If
you are one of these shooters, NRA light rifle shooting is for you.
Using your favorite field and sporting rifle, you can develop your
marksmanship skills, progress through a series of ratings, and earn
distinctive Light Rifle rating awards.