precisieschieten

Precisiesschieten is a discipline within sport shooting that centers on hitting targets with high precision and consistency. In competitions, shooters strive to place shots as close to the center as possible, with the aim of minimizing shot deviation over a series of attempts. The format favors accuracy over speed, though some events introduce time limits or shot sequences.

The discipline encompasses several categories based on equipment and target distance. Common formats use airguns at short distances such as 10 meters, or smallbore rifles at longer distances like 50 meters. Pistols and other rifle types may also appear in specific precision events. Targets are typically scored using concentric rings, and in many competitions the targets can be paper or electronic.

Competition structure usually includes a qualification stage in which a fixed number of shots is fired, followed by finals or shoot-offs for the top finishers. Each shot is scored according to the target’s rings, and tie-breaking procedures may involve additional shots or decimal scoring systems in higher-level events. Scoring often allows for high-resolution measurements, particularly in decimal formats used during finals to distinguish very close scores.

Training in precisieschieten emphasizes body positioning, stability, trigger control, breath management, and sight alignment. Participants work on consistent aiming points, follow-through, and minimizing movement between shots. The discipline is practiced at clubs and through regional and national competitions, supported by sport shooting associations that regulate rules and equipment standards.

See also: Schietsport, precision shooting, target shooting.