Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the questions we are often asked about Airgun Benchrest, equipment, rules, target, and etc. Hopefully, they will answer some of your basic questions. If you don't find your question here, please get in contact with Airgun Benchrest or one of its Match Directors.
attending a match is the best way for you to learn first hand about Airgun Benchrest. Check out the Range Information and the Match Schedule pages for a match near you.
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Target Questions (3)
No, only official Airgun Benchrest targets are to be used in sanctioned matches.
Please visit the Target Order & Sanctioning link to open the order form PDF file in a new window. This is an interactive form that you can fill out and print. Send the form and payment to the address in the form. Postage is included in the target prices.
The overall size of the target is 11" x 15". Each target square is 2" x 2". The outer scoring ring is 1.47" diameter, and the ten ring is .125" diameter.
Scoring Questions (3)
FM stands for first miss. In the case of a target that scores less than 250, it is the fist target number where the ten ring missed. In the case of a target scoring 250, it is the target number of the first X missed. First Miss is used as the tie breaker for otherwise equal scores.
Best edge scoring is where the point value of a scoring ring is given when the pellet hole or plug touches or breaks it. For example: The shot hits between the nine and ten rings. When the hole is plugged, the plug touches the ten ring. The score is a ten.
Worst edge is where the pellet hole or plug must not break a scoring ring line. If a shot breaks a scoring ring, the score is one point less than that ring's value. For example: The shot hits between the nine and ten ring. When the hole is plugged, the edge of the plug extends past the ten ring line. The score is a nine.
Targets are scored using the best edge method with a tapered plug supplied by AGBR. The plug will increase the pellet hole to .224", so all calibers are on an equal basis.