Long Range Target Shooting

The South Australian Rifle Association controls the sport of Long Range Target Shooting within South Australia. There are 34 affiliated clubs operating from 27 rifle ranges all over the state and Broken Hill offering easy access to our great sport.

Our Mission is to provide a safe, educational and encouraging environment, to promote firearm awareness and safety, and to facilitate the sport of Competitive Target Rifle Shooting at all levels.

Types of Shooting

Target Rifle

The traditional long range shooting - 300m to 1,000m. Shot from the prone position using peep sights. The rifles used are either 223Rem or 308Win calibre. This discipline is shot in the Commonwealth Games

F-Class

Usually shot in conjunction with the Target Rifle. Still shot from the prone position but the rifles are shot using rests and any sights (scopes etc) are allowed

Service

Uses any legal unmodified military rifle up to 8mm. Magazines are permitted and matches are fired from 100m to 300m. Service Rifle matches closely follow those conducted in the military