1. Civilian Marksmanship Program
TARGET SCORING
AND
RESULTS OPERATIONS

2. Target Scoring & Results Operations
Scoring and Results Production Objectives
Target Scoring Operations
Principles of Scoring
Target Scoring Equipment
Proper Scoring Gauges
Proper Use of Scoring Gauges
Correct Method of Scoring Gauged Shots
Scoring with Outward Scoring Gauges
Scoring with Inward Scoring Gauges
Scoring Torn Shot Holes
Determining and Recording Shot Values
Identifying Regular and Irregular Targets
Scoring Procedures
Outstanding Scoring Performance

3. Scoring and Results Objectives
ACCURACY: Determine results accurately
IMPARTIALITY: Determine results impartially
SPEED: Providing results as quickly as possible
RESPONSIBILITY: Scorers are sports officials who help determine integrity of sport of shooting

4. How Critical is Scoring Accuracy?
2003 National Guard Precision Team Totals
Timber Wolves 1,520
2. Burlington Rifle & Pistol Club 1,520
3. Palmyra Wrecking Crew II 1,520
4. Shelby County High School 1,518
5. Chilton County Shooting Sports 1,516
6. Bogalusa High School 1,490
7. Glynn Academy 1,487
8. Sutter Union High School 1,486
9. St. Louis University High Blue 1,479
10. LaCueva High School MCJROTC 1,465

5. Basic Scoring Principle
A shot is given the score of the highest value scoring ring that is hit or touched by that shot hole
A shot receives the score of the highest
Value scoring ring it hits
A shot that touches a higher value scoring ring receives the value of that ring

6. Target Scoring Equipment
Scoring Gauges (“plugs”)
Magnifying Glass or Loupe
Good Lighting
Overlay Gauge/Eagle Eye
Target Holder/Scoring Box
Rule Book

7. Use the Correct Scoring Gauge
Air Rifle: mm Outside Gauge for 10-3 rings, mm Inside Gauge for 1-2 rings & Inner Tens
Smallbore Rifle: in. Outside Gauge for 10 ring 5.6mm Inside Gauge for 1-9 rings

8. Proper Use of Scoring Gauges
A shot whose value is not clear must be scored with a scoring gauge (“plug”)
GAUGE ALL DOUBTFUL SHOTS!
Keep target horizontal, insert gauge gently, without influencing location
Scoring gauges may be inserted one time only

9. Correct Method of Scoring Gauged Shots
Scorer reads gauge from angle—not directly overhead
Light Source
Use magnifying glass to accurately read gauge
Target
Incorrect angles for viewing scoring gauge are shown by red arrows
Scoring Gauge
Target Holder

10. Scoring with Outward Scoring Gauges
Outside edge is TANGENT with outside edge of scoring ring—receives higher value
Outside edge of gauge lies inside of outside edge of scoring ring—receives higher value
Outside edge lies outside of outside edge of scoring ring--receives lower value
Outside edge of gauge lies inside scoring ring—receives higher value

11. Scoring with Inward Scoring Gauges
Inside edge of gauge TOUCHES or is TANGENT with outside edge of scoring ring—receives higher value
Inside edge of gauge breaks outside edge of scoring ring—receives higher value
Inside edge of gauge does not touch outside edge of scoring ring—receives lower value

12. Scoring Torn Shot Holes
When the shot hole is torn so that accurate gauging is not possible, the shot hole must be scored with a scoring template or scoring aid.
Do not insert a scoring gauge in torn shot holes
Use a template or Eagle Eye to reconstruct the true location of the shot with a torn shot hole
Determine the shot value according to whether the ring of the template or Eagle Eye touches the scoring ring

13. Determining and Recording Shot Values (Method 1)
Scorers work in pairs
Scorer #1 counts hits on targets—determines that it is a regular or irregular target
Scorer #1 evaluates and records shot values for each target (bullseye), calls for gauge on doubtful shots
Scorer #2 inserts gauge in each doubtful shot hole
Scorer #1 and Scorer #2 use blind call to decide shot value
Scoring supervisor decides ties
All gauged shots must be marked with “P” and a “+” or “-” to record the decision
Scorer #2 adds total values of all shots on target, records total on target

14. Determining and Recording Shot Values (Method 2)
Scorers work in pairs—Both scorers evaluate and score targets
Scorers count hits on targets—determine that they are regular or irregular targets
Scorers evaluate and record shot values for each target (bullseye)
Scorers insert scoring gauges in doubtful shots
If doubtful shots are close, both scorers examine the doubtful shot hole
Both Scorers use blind call to decide shot value of doubtful shots
Scoring supervisor decides ties
All gauged shots must be marked with “P” and a “+” or “-” to record the decision
Scorers exchange targets to add total values of all shots on target, recheck scoring of targets

15. Identifying Regular/Irregular Targets
Shots inside sighter target guard ring are sighters
All targets must have 10 or fewer record shots
All shots outside of guard ring are record shots
Note any comments from Range Officers
Each bullseye must have one record shot

16. Scoring Air Rifle Targets-1
Count hits—determine if target is regular or irregular
Count all hits outside of sighter guard ring, plus any shots reported by Range Officer (crossfires, early or late shots, off-target misses, discharges of gas after starting record shots)
If irregular—resolve irregularity
Sighters outside of guard ring—do not score if confirmed by RO
Shots before command START—score, deduct 2 penalty points
Shots after command STOP—score as misses
Multiple shot bulls with 10 or fewer record shots—no penalty for first two occurrences—2 penalty points for 3rd & subsequent occurrences
More than 10 record shots—assign all shots to a bull, nullify highest value shot(s) on bulls with more than 1 shot, deduct 2 penalty points from lowest value shot(s) on the target card
Crossfires—score as misses

17. Scoring Air Rifle Targets-2
Score all record shots
Check shot hole--write value of each shot beside that bull
Do not score Center Shots
Gauge ALL doubtful shots—insert gauge—let gauge find true center of shot hole—use correct gauge
TWO SCORERS must read gauge—use blind call
Mark all gauged shots with “P” and “+” or “-”; both scorers must initial gauged shots
If scorers disagree—leave gauge in shot hole—call Scoring Supervisor for decision
Total the scores—write total on target
Recheck scoring work—forward target to data entry

18. Scoring Torn Shot Holes
Do not use scoring gauge to score torn shot holes (Bluebook: 8.2.5; BB Rule )
Align engraved 4.5mm ring with actual shot hole
Read the outside edge of the engraved ring that same as a scoring gauge
Record the score—note that a scoring aid was used, “EE”, both scorers initial

19. Most Common Scoring Errors
Not gauging all doubtful shots
Using the wrong scoring gauge
Reading the gauge on the wrong side
Not documenting gauged shots
Inconsistent recording of values (+ points vs. – points)
Not positioning target and gauge correctly (lighting)
Not reading gauge carefully (use of magnifying glass)
Not posting preliminary results quickly

20. Outstanding Scoring Performance
Requires concentration, mental endurance and careful attention to details
Requires absolute impartiality
Gauge reading is moment of truth for scorers
Always recheck work
Good scorers are never afraid to ask for assistance
Scorers work is sports officiating
A great competition requires great scoring!