How paper shooting targets are scored: the ISSF gauge rule
Learn the ISSF gauge rule for paper shooting targets, including 10 m Air Rifle ring sizes, inner tens and worked scoring geometry.
Updated August 6, 2026
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Paper target scoring guides
Practical explanations of ISSF paper scoring and reliable ways to turn shot cards into useful training data.
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Scoring rules
Full-ring paper scoring, gauge procedure, inner tens and scoring-system differences.
Electronic targets vs paper targets: decimal and integer scoring
Compare electronic and paper shooting targets, including decimal versus integer scoring, feedback, verification, cost and training records.
Updated August 6, 2026
Inner tens (X) in Air Rifle and Air Pistol, explained
Learn what an inner ten means on 10 m Air Rifle and Air Pistol paper targets, which outward gauges apply and why the tests differ.
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Paper target scoring mistakes and how to verify doubtful shots
Avoid common paper-target scoring errors involving hole centres, torn or overlapping shots, inner tens, card scale and unreviewed automation.
Updated August 6, 2026
Target reference
Event-specific dimensions and the differences between Air Rifle and Air Pistol targets.
10 m Air Rifle target dimensions and ring sizes
Reference the official 10 m Air Rifle paper-target ring diameters, black aiming mark, pellet size, inner ten and scoring thresholds.
Updated August 6, 2026
10 m Air Rifle vs Air Pistol targets and scoring
Compare 10 m Air Rifle and Air Pistol paper targets: ring sizes, black aiming marks, inner tens, scoring gauges and training analysis.
Updated August 6, 2026
Measurement
Extreme spread, mean radius, group centre and careful sight-correction decisions.
How to measure shot group size: extreme spread vs mean radius
Measure centre-to-centre shot group size, calculate extreme spread and mean radius, and compare groups without mixing measurement methods.
Updated August 6, 2026
How to read a shot-group centre and adjust sights
Interpret horizontal and vertical shot-group centre, separate sight offset from spread, and make cautious, testable sight corrections.
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Using TargetIQ
Photograph, import and verify difficult paper cards before accepting their data.
How to score shooting targets from a photo
Learn how to photograph or scan paper shooting targets, verify detected pellet holes and track scores, groups and training trends.
Updated August 6, 2026
How to photograph black paper targets without glare or blur
Use even light, stable focus, correct camera angle and a reliable review workflow to photograph pellet holes in black paper-target zones.
Updated August 6, 2026
Training
Build comparable records, review progress and use a printable session routine.
How to track 10 m Air Rifle training progress
Build a useful Air Rifle training log with comparable sessions, scores, group metrics, tags, notes, personal bests and review questions.
Updated August 6, 2026
Printable 10 m shooting training-session checklist
Use a concise printable checklist to record a 10 m Air Rifle or Air Pistol session, card roles, changes, scores, groups and next steps.
Updated August 6, 2026
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Shot group size calculator
Enter or plot shot centres to calculate extreme spread, mean radius and group-centre offset against Air Rifle or Air Pistol rings.
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Compare event support, review steps, shot-group analysis and training history in the feature library.
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Air Rifle session analysis: stable group size, falling score
Compare two synthetic series to see how similar precision can produce a different score when the group centre moves.
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