The Rapid Fire Match
This event, too, is one of the oldest shooting disciplines and is also shot at the Olympic Games. It is shot at 25 metres and each shooter has a bank of 5 turning targets at which he must shoot in turn. There are strict time limits in this event. The event consists of 60 shots for a possible score of 600 and is broken into two 30 shot segments. The 10 ring on this target is 100mm in diameter. Each segment consists of two series of five shots in 8 seconds, then two series of five shots in 6 seconds and finally, two series of five shots in 4 seconds. The pistols are of .22 short calibre and are also highly refined. Generally rapid fire pistols feature vented barrels to reduce recoil and muzzle lift, light triggers and "wrap around" grips which support the hand. There are strict rules governing this type of pistol. The event is exciting, fast and tests one's nerves to the limit.
Rapid Fire match in progress - 1998 World Cup
Atlanta USA
The .22 Short Rimfire Cartridge
Typical Rapid Fire Pistols
Bank of Turning Targets
Pardini GPS - E Rapid FIre Pistol - Italy
(This is the type of pistol used by World Champion and Olympic Gold medallist, Ralf Schumann of Germany)
The Rapid Fire Target
Walther OSP Rapid FIre Pistol
(Germany)
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