To those who posted an intelligent response to mine - Thank you! It would be fun to shoot a REAL rifle as part of a stage.
In matches where the use of a SS rifle is allowed, how many rds are fired in a CoF? Or does it vary with the event? I suggested that anyone using a SS rifle in one of our matches be allowed fewer targets, but it was disallowed.
For example, in a stage where it is the usual 10 rd dump with a lever gun, allow a SS to shot 5 rds as the shooter has to load, eject, reload, etc. Increasing the distance for rifle calibre accordingly.
In most of the matches I've attended, rifle targets are at what I consider pistol range for a reasonable shot. Ours are at 25 yds for main match riffles and it's amusing to follow the bullets of some shooters all the way to the target - Pop! - Ting!