Target Shooting Sequence for Qualification and Finals
Rounds
Station Target Order
1
Single High Double High – Low2
Single High Double High – Low3
Single High
Single Low
Single High Double High - Low4
Double Low - High
Double High – Low5
Single Low Double Low - High6
Single Low Double Low - High7
Single High
Double Low - High8
Single Low
There are probably more rules to Olympic Skeet than in the other Olympic disciplines so it is important to study the rule book if you decide to take up the challenge of this exciting form of shooting.
As with all Olympic disciplines (Double trap, Olympic Trap & Olympic Skeet), approved cartridges must have a maximum load of 24 grammes with a shot size no greater that 2.5mm
The ready position for Olympic skeet is unique to this discipline and adds considerably to the difficulty. The rules state that the toe of the stock must be on or below a line 25-30cm long marked on the shooter’s outer garment to indicate the top of the hip bone. This low starting position places a premium on a smooth and consistent gun mount. As in all ISSF events, guns must be smooth bored to a maximum of 12-gauge. No compensators or similar devices are allowed. Gun choice is a personal thing, but historically shorter barrelled guns with open chokes have been favoured.Cartridges are limited to 24 grams, maximumpellet size 2.5mm in a case no longer than 70mm when fired.
Only one (1) shot may be fired at each target.Olympic skeet is considered by many to be the most difficult of the three Olympic disciplines; this is due to the fact that the ready position means that the toe of the stock must be touching the body at a line affixed to the skeet vest level with the natural drop of the elbow. Add to this the fact that targets are released by a random timer which allows the clay to be released any time from zero to three second after the shooter has called. There are strict rules governing the ready position and no shooter is allowed move to mount the gun until the target or targets are released, if they do, the referee will call a no bird and issue a warning (Yellow Card) should the shooter repeat the offence a target will be lost. Targets can be lost for other infringements to the rules such as foot faults and time faults.