Canning Rifle – 100 Metre
The Canning Rifle – 100 metre discipline showcases one of the club’s newest facilities — a dedicated 100m benchrest rifle range designed for precision shooting.
This range supports a variety of competitions that challenge shooters in different ways, focusing on accuracy, consistency, and technique at extended distances.
Competitions
Competitions
Five different rifle competitions are conducted on the 100m range:
- Fly Shoot
- Elimination
- Hunter
- Benchrest
- Lever Action
Each event has its own unique format and objectives, ensuring that shooters are continually tested across a range of skills and scenarios.
Discipline Overview
The 100m rifle competitions are primarily benchrest-focused, allowing shooters to:
- Refine precision shooting techniques
- Test ammunition and rifle performance
- Develop consistency over longer distances
Depending on the event, matches may emphasise:
- Extreme accuracy (e.g. Fly or Benchrest)
- Strategic shooting (e.g. Elimination)
- Practical or hunting-style shooting (e.g. Hunter)
- Traditional rifle handling (e.g. Lever Action)
Why Shooters Enjoy It
The 100m Rifle discipline is popular because it:
- Utilises a modern, purpose-built range
- Offers multiple competition formats
- Appeals to both precision shooters and traditional rifle enthusiasts
- Provides a platform for developing long-range accuracy
In summary: Canning Rifle – 100m is a versatile precision rifle discipline that uses a dedicated benchrest range to deliver a variety of competitions, each designed to challenge different aspects of rifle shooting.