Posted by Lane. on October 24, 2001 at 14:25:46:
How much room on the
bench does each contestant get in air rifle and air pistol? Is it the same? We
have the target height at 55" and bench at 31.5" max
Posted by David Levene on October 24, 2001 at 16:46:54:
I don't know of
any specific rule for the amount of room on the bench or stand. I can see
nothing that says it must be the full width of the firing point which, according
to rule 6.3.15.1 for 10m ranges, must be a minimum of 1m wide. Hope this helps.
Posted by Lane. on October 24, 2001 at 19:55:55:
So I take this to mean,
that each shooter has appox. 36" of space to work in. The depth of the bench
could be 24" deep? So if I have a building that is 30' wide. I can put in 10
firing points and the bench can be as high as 31.5" and appox. 24" deep!
What I’m trying to get at is, if I’m ever lucky enough to get a double wide
construction trailer that is worn out so to speak. The ones with heat and air
conditioners attached. I want to gut it and repair it and turn it into an air
gun range for or club. We have come close once or twice. Had one in fair shape
for $3,000 less delivery and set up. Screwed around and didn't move fast enough.
Got friendly quotes from club members who are building contractors, on building
a dedicated building! WOW!!! Those of you that are builders know what I mean.
Looking hard at the steel pre-fabs and the like. Still with air and heat and
concrete floor it is out of sight. The search goes on! Thanks to all for your
answers.
Posted by David Levene on October 25, 2001 at 02:33:14:
Sounds like a
good idea but with the following provisos:-
If the building is 30ft internal
then that is actually only 9.144m wide and can therefore only hold 9 firing
points. You may also find that the outside 2 points are never used as the
shooters will feel claustrophobic that close to the side wall. Probably better
to start each of the outside firing points about 0.5m from the wall and only
allow for a total of 8.
The other problem with this type of building is that
the floor tends to bounce. It is not normally noticeable when used for its
original purpose but it is extremely off-putting for shooting. This can usually
only be overcome by putting concrete/block supports under the firing point area,
not just at the perimeter but right across. Even with the above problems it
could prove to be an extremely cost effective facility.
Posted by David Levene on October 25, 2001 at 02:37:41:
One other
thought, you may like to look at the ISSF Rules, especially 6.3.12 and 6.3.15
(together with their sub-sections).
Posted by R.M. on October 24, 2001 at 17:05:26:
Rule 6.3.12.1
"If
shooting is done from tables, the tables must be approximately 2.2 m long and
0.8m to 1 m wide., firm and stable, removable . Shooting tables may slope to the
rear a maximum of 10cm.
Posted by Lane. on October 24, 2001 at 14:25:46:
How much room on the
bench does each contestant get in air rifle and air pistol. Is it the same ? We
have the target height at 55" and bench at 31.5" max.
Posted by David Levene on October 24, 2001 at 17:31:33:
The shooting
tables referred to in that rule are the ones that you lie on for shooting from
the prone position.
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