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                                           - TMC  - Vactical Match Course (20 Shot match)
                                           - AMC  - Australian Service Match Course (60 shot match)
                                           - 3PRB - MSD Match Course (50 shot match)                                           ^{- TBM  - Team Battle Match (120 shots per team)}

Tactical Match Course
"Slow & Snap"

This is a local Australian addition for use at shooting events, but using common string techniques and targets.

Course of fire.

Each string begins with a 3 minute preparation period.  During this time, the shooter may handle the rifle, remove the ECI, insert the bolt and dry fire, make adjustments, etc.  Unless during prep time or during the match, the ECI must be inserted in the rifle.

Note:
    -   Distances and targets may be changed at discretion of host club.
    -   The target used is that designed for the distance being shot.
    -   Prone, supported (front rest only),
    -   Rest must comprise of bipod or a field rest (sleeping bag, sand bag, etc). No
         Benchrest pedestal is allowed.
    -   The use of a sling is allowed, and no sling need be fitted to rifle.

Sighting       400 yards/metres or other selected      Total of 5 Rounds        SLOW
    -          5 non convert sighters - 5 minute time limit,
    -          Single round loading only (for sighters),
    -          Each shot is individually marked/spotted and the score value is indicated.

String 1       400 yards/metres or other selected      Total of 10 Rounds       SLOW
    -          No sighters.
    -          10 shots to count, slow fire (deliberate) - 6 minute time limit,
    -          Single round loading or via magazine,
    -          NO marking of shots - targets are left in the air for 6 minute exposure.

String 2 commences directly after String 1 with a maximum 15 second pause at the end of String 1.  During pause between strings, pits must check targets for excessive hits.

String 2       400 yards/metres or other selected      Total of 10 Rounds       SNAP
    -          No sighters.
    -          10 shots to count SNAP,
    -          5x target exposures of 6 seconds, 2 shots per exposure.  Exposure may increase
               with extra long range distances.
    -          Single round loading or via magazine,
    -          NO marking of shots between snap exposures.

Targets are marked and scored for 20 shots at the end of String 2.  Firers view is given and scores are recorded.