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U.S. Palma Team Shooter and Coach Selection Procedure - January 19, 2008
International Palma® Trophy team shooting is dedicated, "to sustain in its finest tradition the superb competition in long range rifle marksmanship, which since 1876 has engendered mutual understanding and friendship, warm goodwill, and above all good sportsmanship among marksmen."
The Palma® MatchThe Palma® Trophy Match Team is shot in three stages of slow fire in the prone position. The first stage is two sighting shots and 15 shots for record per shooter at 800 yards. The second stage is two sighters and 15 shots for record at 900 yards per shooter. The third stage is two sighters and 15 shots for record at 1000 yards per shooter. Each national team consists of 16 shooters who form ranks and shoot on four targets at each stage.The Palma® bolt action rifles are 7.62mm NATO caliber (Winchester .308) and fire Match Grade ammunition supplied by the host nation using a 155 grain bullet. Micrometer aperture (iron) sights are used for sighting. The target is six feet square and has a 20 inch bullseye (10 ring). An aiming black circle of 44 inches includes a 9 and 8 ring. A possible score of 150 points can be achieved by each team member in each stage of fire. This adds up to 7,200 possible points for each national team per day of competition.
Contact Information
Contributions in support of the United States Palma Team should be made to Palma Promotions, Inc., P.O. Box 3124, Fairfax, VA 22038-3124
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