The ORA has members that participate in many different rifle shooting disciplines. Here are a few of the major areas of interest. You can select one of the blue discipline links to the left or read the quick overviews below first.

Commonwealth Target Rifle

This is the premier discipline of the ORA and ORA members have shot in TR matches around the world. In this discipline all shooting is done prone using a sling, heavy shooting jacket and other equipment. The primary caliber for this is 7.62 (.308 Win) though 5.56 (.223 Rem) is allowed for some matches. Shooting is done both individually and in teams. All team shooting is 7.62 only. The goal of most TR shooters is to attend the DCRA matches in Ottawa each August in order to qualify for a trip to the hallowed shooting ranges of Bisley in the UK. TR shoots use bulls-eye targets at ranges from 300 to 1000 yards. The ORA makes up a team or teams to compete at the the DCRA and Bisley matches.

For more about Commonwealth Target Rifle shooting with the ORA click [here].

F-Class

F-Class is much like commonwealth shooting except that there are far less equipment restrictions. Typically this is shot with the rifle on a rest and using optical sights. There are no cartridge restrictions other than that imposed by the range the particular match is shot on. If you shoot F-Class at a DCRA match they have more rules that can be read here.

For more on ORA F-Class shooting read [this]. 

Service Conditions (Rifle)

What is Service Conditions (Rifle) ?
Service Conditions is the basis on which the ORA was built. Since 1868 we have had close and co-operative links with the Canadian Forces, especially the Militia in Ontario. From the .577 Snider-Enfield to the present generation of C7A1 rifles, the ORA has contributed to marksmanship training. Service Conditions is basically the military style of shooting, hence the name Service Conditions. We conduct the 12 rifle matches of the current Canadian Forces Small Arms Competition (using the CFSAC 2001 rule book). These matches are fired at ranges from 100 to 500 yards. You will find these matches very challenging and competitive, both physically and mentally. Do you have superb firearms handling ? Can you change a mag, set your sights, clear a jam in 15 seconds after running 300 metres ? Plus doing all of the above safely with the firearm pointed down range. If you can then service matches are for you !

For more on Service Rifle shooting with the ORA click [here].

Military Rifle

Military Rifle covers any type of rifle out there. From a 30-30 lever action Winchester to a .50 cal. BMG. If it goes bang we have a class for you. The Military Rifle match or practice has a laid back atmosphere. It is a great time for new members to come out and enjoy a day of shooting. The range staff and members present are available for friendly advise and help in setting up your rifle. The match is shot from the 300 yd firing point. Military rifle practices are also an excellent time for load testing and development.

You can read more about Military Rifle shooting with the ORA here.

Vintage Rifle

Like Military Rifle, the Vintage Rifle matches have a laid back atmosphere and are a good way for new people to try the sport. The Vintage Rifle matches have a fun yet challenging course of fire as they are shot at distances from 100 to 300 yards. Typical rifles shot in these matches are Garands, lee Enfields, Ross, Nagants and Mausers. However this is also a good match in which you can shoot your hunting rifle and see how it performs.

You can read more about Vintage Rifle shooting with the ORA [here].

Black Powder

I don’t really know too much about what these dudes do other than spend their life making ammunition (because it takes so long). When they shoot it makes a lot of smoke and sometimes seems to smell like chicken. They are a good crowd that just have not heard about smokeless powder yet. :-)

You can read more about Black Powder shooting with the ORA [here].

Precision Rifle

For this the equipment is virtually the same as for F-Class but, like Service rifle, is shot on military targets. All shooting is done from the prone position. However the targets can be deliberate (stationary), moving or snap (exposed for only a short period of time). This shooting is challenging, but fun too.

If you plan shoot this discipline at the national level then you should read the relevant parts of the DCRA’s rules on the matches. so that you are not surprised when you get there.

You can read more about Precision Rifle with the ORA if you look [here].

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