More about Running Target

Initially it was called running roebuck and was shot at a deer target with centrefires at 100m. It was then scaled down to running boar, which saw shooters using a rimfire to shoot at a pig target 50m away. These days, running target, a politically correct application, involves shooting at targets with dedicated target air rifles and 4x scopes from 10 metres.
Maximum rifle weight is 5.5kg. The match consists of 30 shots "slow runs" and 30 shots "fast runs". Slow runs means the target takes five seconds to pass across a two-metre gap. Fast runs means the target passes the same gap in 2.5 seconds.
The target starts from the right, allowing the first shot. There is a 10-20 second break before the target is returned for the next shot. This process continues until the 30-shot string is completed.
Traditionally, this discipline was a mens-only event - however, these days, women are encouraged to compete locally and overseas.

Equipment
At the club level, any target air rifle up to 5.5kg can be used. Most shooters prefer a double acting spring gun to a single acting gun due to recoil problems. Any 4x scope can also be used.
Most indoor target air rifle manufacturers also make a dedicated running target rifle and several manufacturers make dedicated running target scopes and mounts.

Clothing
Most top shooters use equipment specifically made for the discipline. At the national level, shooting jackets are required to be competitive.

Competitions
Internationally, running target is held at various competitions, including:

• Olympic Games
• Commonwealth Games
• World Shooting Championships (held every four years)
• World Cup (up to five a year)
• Continental Championships
• European Airgun Championships

In Australia, running target events are held at the discipline nationals, the Australian Cup, Grand Prix State Championships and numerous club competitions.

Scoring
In the qualification rounds each shot has a value of up to ten points. In the final rounds, the value is up to 10.9.
Paper targets with round applications scoring rings are used, with scoring rings up to ten points.
Electronic targets are used when available, which is the case at most international events.

Contact
For more information please contact Marlene Hartwig on (phone) 08 8272 0600 or email ssaa@ssaa.org.au