1912 Olympic Games Official Report Part 2

The series at the target shall consist of 4 shots lying down, 4 shots kneeling,and 2 shots standing, during a total period of max. 3 minutes, inclusive of thetime taken for loading and position.The half-figure series shall consist of 5 shots in a lying, and 5 shots in a kneelingposition; the time allowed shall be not more than 3 minutes, inclusive of loadingand taking position.The start of each series will be made from a standing position, with the buttof the rifle resting on the ground and open at the breech.The time shall be counted from the word of command “Eld” (‘Fire’), and ceaseat a signal from a whistle.Figure 3.Stationary (“Precision”) Target.If any shots are fired after the signal has been given by the whistle, the besthit or hits will be deducted to a corresponding number.The points for both series shall be reckoned together.In the event of a tie, the result will be decided by the greatest number of pointsin the half-figure section. Should the result still be a tie, one shot more shall befired, and so on, till a result is arrived at.II. Shooting with any Rifle.Rifles and ammunition of any kind may be used.Fore- and back-sight shall be open.The Target is coloured white, one metre in diameter, with a black round bull’seye,60 centimetres in diameter. The whole target to be divided into 10 zonescounting from 1 to 10 points (see fig. 5).Position.Standing. On both feet, without any other support.1058