2025 Australian Masters Games - Centrefire Rifle Event
Overview
SSAA ACT Inc. is proud to host the Centrefire Rifle competition as part of the 20th Australian Masters Games in Canberra. This two-day event will be conducted under the SSAA Precision Rifle Discipline Rulebook and is designed to challenge competitors across a variety of dynamic and timed stages.
Each stage will feature steel targets of varying sizes and shapes placed between 200 and 500 metres. Competitors will engage 8–12 rounds per stage from both prone and barricade positions, with time limits ranging from 90 to 120 seconds per stage.
This event is a true test of precision, adaptability, and composure under pressure.
Matches and Dates
Saturday 25 October 2025
Precision Rifle Competition: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 26 October 2025
Precision Rifle Competition: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Note: This event will continue one day after the official close of the Australian Masters Games.
Rules
There are various rule books that will be used throughout these matches. The following table provides this information:
Ref | Document Name | Version | Date Published | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | SSAA Inc. Combined Services Rulebook No 5 2022 ↗ | No 1 | 2024 | To be added |
2 | SSAA Standard Rules No 9.2 Rev Nov 2022 ↗ | No 9.2 | 2022 | To be added |
3 | SSAA ACT Inc. Conditions of Entry and Range Rules ↗ | 2025 | 2025 | To be added |
Safety
All participants must:
- Hold a current firearms licence (proof required)
- Wear hearing and eye protection at all times while shooting
- Sign in via the SSAA ACT Inc. Range Attendance system
- Wear closed-toe footwear (no singlets, thongs, or camouflage clothing permitted)
Note:
- No firearm or ammunition storage is available at the range.
- Interstate participants are responsible for their own secure storage arrangements.
Registration
Registrations are managed through the Australian Masters Games website
Enter via: https://www.australianmastersgames.com
Select Shooting – Centrefire Rifle during your sport selection process
Entries close: 19 September 2025
Spaces are limited – register early to avoid missing out!
Competitors must be registered to participate.
