300 m standard rifle is one of the ISSF shooting events. It is similar to 300 metre rifle but there are more restrictions on the rifle (quite similar to those in 10 metre air rifle). The course of fire is a three positions program of 3x20 shots. This event is based in competitions with army-style rifles, and as such dates back at least to the 19th century, although the early championships had a true army rifle event, using the model of the host country's choice. The standard rifle event as such was created in 1947.[1]
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| Men | |
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| Number of shots | 3x20 |
| World Championships | Since 1947 |
| Abbreviation | 300STR3X20 |
300 metre standard rifle is also on the program of the CISM military world championships.[2]
Equipment
editThe rifle must satisfy dimensions, weight and other requirements stipulated in the rulebook.[1] Sights may be iron sights only, and muzzle brakes are not permitted. Trigger pull weight must be minimum 1500 grams, maximum barrel length is 762 mm, maximum calibre is 8 mm (although 6 mm BR is the most common), and maximum total weight of the rifle is 5.5 kg. The same rifle must be used in all positions without any changes except adjustment of the butt plate, handstop or rear sight.
World Championships, Men
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World Championships, Men Team
editWorld Championships, total medals
edit| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | 9 | 5 | 7 | 21 |
| 2 |  Switzerland | 6 | 7 | 4 | 17 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 6 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| 4 |  Soviet Union | 6 | 4 | 6 | 16 |
| 5 |  Norway | 4 | 6 | 5 | 15 |
| 6 |  Finland | 4 | 1 | 8 | 13 |
| 7 |  France | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 |  Great Britain | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 9 |  Austria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Belarus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 11 |  Czech Republic | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
 Yugoslavia | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 13 |  Germany | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
 Slovenia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 15 |  South Korea | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 |  Argentina | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Brazil | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
 Colombia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Czechoslovakia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
 Poland | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (20 entries) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 120 | |
Current world records
edit| Current world records in 300 metre standard rifle | ||||||||
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| Men (ISSF) | Individual | 591 | Bernhard Pickl (AUT)
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25 September 2019 | Tolmezzo (ITA) | edit | ||
| Teams | 1765 | Norway (Wear, Lund, Claussen)
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24 September 2019 | Tolmezzo (ITA) | ||||
| Men (CISM) | Individual | 590 |  Steffen Olsen (DEN) Kim Andre Lund (NOR)
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31 May 2018 1 June 2018 |
Thun (SUI) | |||
| Teams | 1752 | Norway (Lund, Brekne, Bryhn)
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31 May 2018 | Thun (SUI) | edit | |||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Rifle Rules – 10m Air Rifle, 50m Rifle, 300m Rifle, 300m Standard Rifle" (PDF). issf-sports.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 June 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Historical Results – European Championships". issf-sports.org. Retrieved 15 June 2020.