NZDA Bay Of Plenty Branch has developed a field marksmanship test for you to demonstrate your proficiency with a centrefire rifle to the criteria as below:

• Knowledge of the ballistic trajectory of your chosen rifle/cartridge combination and the ability to apply sighting adjustments to hit the target.
• The ability to use appropriate shooting positions at varying target distances out to 300m.
• The skill to place a single, fatal shot, into a target circle that represents the side on Hilar Kill Zone on a deer (allowance of a Ø300mm circle).
• The consistency to place this shot, at the required target distances of 25m, 50m, 100m, 200m and 300m.

Only 5 rounds of ammunition are required to shoot the test, plus some for practice if required.

This test is available on most club days, public days or by arrangement with one of our Nationally Qualified Range Officers.  A certificate of achievement is issued upon successful completion.

This is a great test to measure your ability, gain confidence or advance your shooting knowledge.  Our range officers are available to give advice or tuition if required.

The course of fire can be downloaded here:

Field Marksmanship Test