Civilian Marksmanship Program

1. Civilian Marksmanship Program TARGET SCORING AND RESULTS OPERATIONS

2. 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

3. 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

4. How Critical is Scoring Accuracy? • 2003 National Guard Precision Team Totals • 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

5. 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

6. Target Scoring Equipment • Scoring Gauges (“plugs”) • Magnifying Glass or Loupe • Good Lighting • Overlay Gauge/Eagle Eye • Target Holder/Scoring Box • Rule Book

7. 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 ring5.6mm Inside Gauge for 1-9 rings

8. 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

9. Correct Method of Scoring Gauged Shots Scorer reads gauge from angle—not directly overhead Light Source Use magnifying glass to accurately read gauge Target Incorrect angles for viewing scoring gauge are shown by red arrows Scoring Gauge Target Holder

10. Scoring with Outward Scoring Gauges 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 lies outside of outside edge of scoring ring--receives lower value Outside edge of gauge lies inside scoring ring—receives higher value

11. Scoring with Inward Scoring Gauges 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 Inside edge of gauge does not touch outside edge of scoring ring—receives lower value

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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!