PRES-SH794.PPT Civilian Marksmanship Program TARGET SCORING AND RESULTS OPERATIONS
Mar 26, 2015
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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!