Target Rifle

Target Rifle (TR) has been the pre-eminent discipline in the DCRA since the late 1960's. Shot from the prone position, TR competitors fire at bullseye targets from distances ranging from 300 to 900m.

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A direct descendent from Service Rifle (B), which was one of the founding disciplines in long range target shooting, today's Target Rifle is a highly accurate single shot rifle using iron sights that are fully adjustable for windage and elevation. Target Rifles must be chambered in either .223/5.56 or .308/7.62x51 with strict limits on bullet weight. Shooters support the rifle using a sling and specialized shooting jacket, intended to help stabilize the shooting position.

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In Canada there are a variety of Target Rifle competitions held , including club level matches, to provincial and national championships. The DCRA typically holds the Canadian Fullbore Rifle Championships (CFRC) in mid-August at Connaught Ranges in Ottawa.

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At the International level Target Rifle competitors have the opportunity to represent Canada annually at the Imperial Meeting in Bisley, and every four years at the ICFRA Long Range World Championships/Palma or the Commonwealth Games.

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