Metallic Silhouette
Shooting
WHO
CAN SHOOT:
Anyone can shoot, all ages, backgrounds, professions, male and female.
(Juniors from 12 years old).
SAFETY:
Of course, safety is of the highest importance and shooters are governed
by a strict set of safety rules. New
shooters are first taught to handle
firearms safely, then how and when they can shoot. The ranges are controlled by qualified Range Officers, and
juniors are expected to be accompanied by a
parent/guardian until 15yrs old.
EQUIPMENT:
Club rifles are usually available to visitors and new members for a
limited time. New shooters can then
decide to join a club and purchase
their own equipment.
FOR
SILHOUETTE SHOOTING:
A bolt action .22 sporting rifle with a telescopic scope is used.
The targets are metallic animals that must be knocked down from a rail to
score a hit. Distances are 35m,
55m, 70m and 90m. This makes for a
great spectacle as up to 120 silhouettes across the range may be shot in a 4
minute period.
COMPETITIONS:
Members compete for yearly club championships and competitions are held
throughout Queensland and interstate, thus providing many opportunities to
travel and meet other shooters. Ladies
take heart. There are many women
shooters among the sport’s top shooters.
HOW
DO I GET STARTED ??
If you are interested in shooting silhouettes and would like to inquire
further, you will be made welcome at any club that holds silhouette shoots
and given the opportunity to observe and try out the sport.
Queensland
Clubs and
contacts for
Metallic silhouette
shooting are:
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Maryborough
Smallbore Rifle Club - Alan
- Ph 07 4123 1256 |
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Bundaberg
Smallbore Rifle Club - Jason - Ph 07 4152 9097 |
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South
Kolan
Smallbore Rifle Club - Alan
- Ph 07 4157 7532 |
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Isis
District
Smallbore Rifle Club - Jim
- Ph 07 4126 1839 |
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Mundubbera
Smallbore Rifle Club - Tony – Ph 07 4165 4181 |
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Toowoomba
Smallbore Rifle Club - Rex – Ph 07 4630 8477 |
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Gympie
Smallbore Rifle Club - Ed l – Ph 07 5483 6801 |
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Charleville
Smallbore Rifle Club - Doug & Joy – Ph 07 46541517 |