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Civilian Marksmanship Program

TARGET SCORING

AND

RESULTS OPERATIONS

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Target Scoring & Results Operations

Scoring and Results Production Objectives Target Scoring Operations

Principles of Scoring Target Scoring Equipment Proper Scoring Gauges Proper Use of Scoring Gauges Correct Method of Scoring Gauged Shots Scoring with Outward Scoring Gauges Scoring with Inward Scoring Gauges Scoring Torn Shot Holes Determining and Recording Shot Values Identifying Regular and Irregular Targets

Scoring Procedures Outstanding Scoring Performance

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Scoring and Results Objectives

ACCURACY: Determine

results accurately

IMPARTIALITY: Determine

results impartially

SPEED: Providing results as

quickly as possible

RESPONSIBILITY: Scorers are

sports officials who help

determine integrity of sport of

shooting

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How Critical is Scoring Accuracy?

2003 National Guard Precision Team Totals1. Timber Wolves 1,520

2. Burlington Rifle & Pistol Club 1,520

3. Palmyra Wrecking Crew II 1,520

4. Shelby County High School 1,518

5. Chilton County Shooting Sports 1,516

6. Bogalusa High School 1,490

7. Glynn Academy 1,487

8. Sutter Union High School 1,486

9. St. Louis University High Blue 1,479

10. LaCueva High School MCJROTC 1,465

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Basic Scoring Principle

A shot is given the

score of the highest

value scoring ring

that is hit or

touched by that

shot hole

A shot receives the score of the

highest Value scoring

ring it hits A shot that touches a higher value scoring ring receives the value of that ring

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Target Scoring Equipment

Scoring Gauges (“plugs”)

Magnifying Glass or Loupe

Good Lighting

Overlay Gauge/Eagle Eye

Target Holder/Scoring Box

Rule Book

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Use the Correct Scoring Gauge

Air Rifle:

5.45-5.50mm Outside Gauge

for 10-3 rings,

4.50-4.55mm Inside Gauge

for 1-2 rings & Inner Tens

Smallbore Rifle:

0.3612 in. Outside Gauge for

10 ring

5.6mm Inside Gauge for 1-9

rings

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Proper Use of Scoring Gauges

A shot whose value is not

clear must be scored with a

scoring gauge (“plug”)

GAUGE ALL DOUBTFUL

SHOTS!

Keep target horizontal, insert

gauge gently, without

influencing location

Scoring gauges may be

inserted one time only

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Correct Method of Scoring Gauged Shots

Light Source

Target Holder

Scoring Gauge

Scorer reads gauge from angle—not directly overhead

Use magnifying glass to accurately read gauge

Target

Incorrect angles for viewing scoring gauge are shown by red arrows

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Scoring with Outward Scoring Gauges

Outside edge lies outside of outside edge of scoring ring--receives lower value

Outside edge is TANGENT with outside edge of scoring ring—receives higher value

Outside edge of gauge lies

inside of outside edge of

scoring ring—receives higher

value Outside edge of gauge lies inside scoring ring—receives higher value

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Scoring with Inward Scoring Gauges

Inside edge of gauge does not

touch outside edge of scoring ring—receives

lower value

Inside edge of gauge TOUCHES or

is TANGENT with outside edge of

scoring ring—receives higher

value Inside edge of gauge breaks outside edge of scoring ring—receives higher value

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Scoring Torn Shot Holes

When the shot hole is torn so that accurate gauging is

not possible, the shot hole must be scored with a

scoring template or scoring aid.

Do not insert a scoring gauge in torn shot holes

Use a template or Eagle Eye to reconstruct the true

location of the shot with a torn shot hole

Determine the shot value according to whether the ring

of the template or Eagle Eye touches the scoring ring

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Determining and Recording Shot Values (Method 1)

Scorers work in pairs

Scorer #1 counts hits on targets—determines that it is a regular or irregular target

Scorer #1 evaluates and records shot values for each target (bullseye), calls for gauge on doubtful shots

Scorer #2 inserts gauge in each doubtful shot hole

Scorer #1 and Scorer #2 use blind call to decide shot value

Scoring supervisor decides ties

All gauged shots must be marked with “P” and a “+” or “-” to record the decision

Scorer #2 adds total values of all shots on target, records total on target

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Determining and Recording Shot Values (Method 2)

Scorers work in pairs—Both scorers evaluate and score targets

Scorers count hits on targets—determine that they are regular or irregular targets

Scorers evaluate and record shot values for each target (bullseye)

Scorers insert scoring gauges in doubtful shots

If doubtful shots are close, both scorers examine the doubtful shot hole

Both Scorers use blind call to decide shot value of doubtful shots

Scoring supervisor decides ties

All gauged shots must be marked with “P” and a “+” or “-” to record the decision

Scorers exchange targets to add total values of all shots on target, recheck scoring of targets

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Identifying Regular/Irregular Targets

Shots inside sighter target

guard ring are sighters

All targets must have 10 or

fewer record shots

All shots outside of guard

ring are record shots

Note any comments from

Range Officers

Each bullseye must have

one record shot

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Scoring Air Rifle Targets-1

Count hits—determine if target is regular or irregular Count all hits outside of sighter guard ring, plus any shots reported by

Range Officer (crossfires, early or late shots, off-target misses, discharges of gas after starting record shots)

If irregular—resolve irregularity Sighters outside of guard ring—do not score if confirmed by RO Shots before command START—score, deduct 2 penalty points Shots after command STOP—score as misses Multiple shot bulls with 10 or fewer record shots—no penalty for first

two occurrences—2 penalty points for 3rd & subsequent occurrences More than 10 record shots—assign all shots to a bull, nullify highest

value shot(s) on bulls with more than 1 shot, deduct 2 penalty points from lowest value shot(s) on the target card

Crossfires—score as misses

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Scoring Air Rifle Targets-2

Score all record shots Check shot hole--write value of each shot beside that bull Do not score Center Shots Gauge ALL doubtful shots—insert gauge—let gauge find true

center of shot hole—use correct gauge TWO SCORERS must read gauge—use blind call Mark all gauged shots with “P” and “+” or “-”; both scorers must

initial gauged shots If scorers disagree—leave gauge in shot hole—call Scoring

Supervisor for decision Total the scores—write total on target Recheck scoring work—forward target to data entry

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Scoring Torn Shot Holes

Do not use scoring gauge to score torn shot holes

(Bluebook: 8.2.5; BB Rule 14.3.1)

Align engraved 4.5mm ring with actual shot hole

Read the outside edge of the engraved ring that same

as a scoring gauge

Record the score—note that a scoring aid was used,

“EE”, both scorers initial

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Most Common Scoring Errors

Not gauging all doubtful shots

Using the wrong scoring gauge

Reading the gauge on the wrong side

Not documenting gauged shots

Inconsistent recording of values (+ points vs. – points)

Not positioning target and gauge correctly (lighting)

Not reading gauge carefully (use of magnifying glass)

Not posting preliminary results quickly

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Outstanding Scoring Performance

Requires concentration, mental endurance and careful

attention to details

Requires absolute impartiality

Gauge reading is moment of truth for scorers

Always recheck work

Good scorers are never afraid to ask for assistance

Scorers work is sports officiating

A great competition requires great scoring!