USMC to replace M249 SAW with M27 IAR

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Originally Posted by DRG

Just curious what score is required for USMC expert and how big is the 10 ring at the various ranges ( and...) what time period do you have to fire how many rounds to score ?

Don

5 ring actually. We score 5 pt bulls-eye, 4 pt ring, 3 pt ring, 2 pt on target.
We use 3 different targets.

200m Slow Fire (12in bulls-eye, 36in overall)
5 rounds offhand (10 min)
5 rounds kneeling (10 min)

200m Rapid Fire (head & shoulder silhouette, 19x26in bulls-eye, 6x6ft overall)
10 rounds standing to sitting in 60 seconds

300m Slow fire (12in bulls-eye, 36in overall)
10 rounds sitting (10 min)

300m Rapid Fire (head & shoulder silhouette, 26x19in bulls-eye, 6x6ft overall)
10 rounds standing to prone in 60 seconds

500m Slow Fire (torso silhouette, 20x40in bulls-eye, 6x6ft overall)
10 rounds prone (10 min)

Unqualified = 0-189
Marksman = 190-209
Sharpshooter = 210-219
Expert = 220+
Possible Score 250