What is Junior Olympic 3P air rifle?
Junior 3P (3-Position: prone, standing, kneeling) air rifle competition is the single largest junior shooting sport discipline in the country, and consists of Sporter and Precision classes. Both Sporter and Precision classes use the official Olympic distance (10M) and usually fire on a “multi-bull” target containing 12 bullseyes (2 “sighter bulls” and 10 “record bulls”) of official size using .177 caliber pellets. Most common course of fire for both classes are 20-shots each in the prone, standing, and kneeling positions (60-shots total – 600 points). Sporter-class 3P air rifle is designed as the entry level to air rifle competition, and limits the complexity and cost of the rifle as well as the amount of special equipment allowed. Precision-class 3P air rifle is a step up from Sporter, and allows the use of Olympic-quality air rifles and complete supportive gear including special pants, jackets, and boots. Scores are substantially higher due to the advanced equipment and experience le
