RULES:  20m PROTECTA / PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN GONG SHOOTING EXERCISE

It is compulsory that a video of the exercise being shot shall be made for ratification if need arises. The video must be taken from behind the shooter in such a manner that the shooting position of the shooter is visible in relationship to Gong being shot at.

FIREARMS PERMITTED:   Only Pump Action shotguns (with magazine capacity of 5 rounds) & Protecta type of shotguns in bores from 12Ga, 16Ga, 18Ga, & 20Ga

SHOT SIZE: Strictly only #3 shot to #8 shot

SHOOTING DISTANCE:  The shooting distance measured from the target to the edge of the firing line closest to the shooter is 20 metres.

COURSES OF FIRE (Hanging Gong only):  

The exercise consists of firing two strings of 5 shots at 20m on 1 individual hanging gong (more than 1 gong may be set up next to eaxh other).

Shotgun to be loaded with 5 rounds: shooter to engage gong(s) with first 5 shots. 

The shooter will then reload the shotgun pointed towards the backstop with another 5 rounds.

The shooter will then engage gong(s) with second string of 5 shots.

SCORING

Each gong hit scores 10 points.

Each gong missed, scores 0 points.

Score for exercise is calculated out of 100 points.

FIRING POSITION: 

The standing position is mandatory - no gun-slings allowed.

TARGETS:  Hanging Gongs: shall be of round profile with a maximum diameter of 300mm excluding the support brackets / chains etc.  Smaller gongs may be used, but no adjustment in scoring or distance are allowed.

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