Help A-50 targets

[me]

Does anybody have directions for scoring the A-50 smallbore target sons league changed targetsand trying ti figure out how to score these.

[Hap Rocketto]

I hope this helps.

NRA Rule 14.3
How to Score - A shot hole, the leaded edge of which comes in contact with the outside of the bullseye
or scoring rings of a target, is given the higher value. If a competitor fails to hit any target (shot/s outside the
scoring ring) that shot will be scored as a miss (zero). A scoring gauge will be used to determine the value of close
shots. Scorers must indicate on the target which shots were plugged.
(a) Inward scoring is done as follows: The higher value will be allowed in cases where the flange on the
gauge touches the scoring ring. Inward gauges must be within the following limits: .2225-.2240.
(b) Outward scoring is done as follows: For all 10 dot shots the outward gauge (scoring away from the center)
will be used to determine the value of close shots. Outward gauges must be within the following limits:
.3625-.3610.
(c) X-ring- The X-ring is the ring located inside the ten ring on targets A23, A-25, A-26, and A-27. Any shot
hole which touches the outside edge of the X-ring is counted as an X and used to break ties, rank scores
and establish National Records in Outdoor Conventional Prone and 4-Position shooting.
(d) Shot groups - When, in scoring outdoor targets, the X, 10 and in some cases, the 9 rings are partially
obliterated by shot groups of two or more shots or when two adjacent shot holes have a connecting tear in
the target paper, the plug type scoring gauge shall not be used. In such cases, the values of the shots in
the partially obliterated scoring ring area shall be determined by authorized tournament scoring personnel,
and the Referee or jury when required, by using only the NRA Smallbore Rifle Scoring aid (Stock Number
CT17180). The plastic overlay is NOT authorized for use in determining the value of single well defined
shot holes. The use of this plastic overlay scoring aid supersedes any requirement for the use of a plugtype
gauge under the conditions described.
Note: Targets will be scored while in a horizontal position. The plug gauge should be inserted carefully so that
no pressure is exerted to any side as this may affect the final plug position in the shot hole and, therefore, the
value of the hit. Never plug a shot that is not doubtful.
If two scorers cannot agree on the value of a shot, another match official or jury member will decide.
To make tie breaking easier, it is suggested to score all X’s, center shots, X’s of higher value or center shots of
higher value the first time the scoring team scores a target. Ties would be broken simply by comparing targets as
opposed to re-scoring.
(e) X-ring shots of higher value- Those shot holes located within the X-ring as provided in Rule 14.3(b), whose
outside leaded edge, as determined with the aid of an official .22 caliber scoring gauge or overlay, whose
flange or outer ring does not touch the outside edge of the X-ring, are X-ring shots of higher value, and
they are not used to establish National Records. (Rule 15.7(k)).
(f) Center shots - Those shot holes fired on targets without X-ring (A-7, A-17, A-32, A-33, A-36, A-50, and A-
51) are used to break ties and rank scores. Center shots are determined as follows:
(1) Indoor Conventional 50 ft. (A-17 target)- Any shot hole touching the ten ring but not touching the
outside edge of the nine ring with the aid of a .22 caliber plug type scoring gauge.
Smallbore Rifle
(2) Indoor Conventional 75 ft. (A-7 target)- Any shot holes within the ten ring which, with the aid of a .22
caliber plug-type scoring gauge, the flange of which does not touch the outside edge of the ten ring.
(3) Indoor NRA 3-Position (A-36 target)- Any shot hole touching the ten dot but not touching the outside
edge of the eight ring with the aid of a .22 caliber plug-type scoring gauge (conventional).
(4) Outdoor NRA 3-Position and Metric Prone (A-50, A-51, targets)- Any shot hole(s) touching the inner
10 ring.

[ADC59]

Hello:
Were you asking about the new USA/NRA 50 target? This is the new 50 foot target that is replacing the A-36.
Thanks
Alan Carey