Smallbore Silhouette Rifle Rules

The following is an edited summary of the rules for rimfire silhouette competition. An unabridged copy of the rules may be obtained from NRA.

RIFLES  

Standard Silhouette Rifle -A rifle, meeting the following specifications:

(a) Maximum weight 10 pounds, 2 ounces, including sights.

(b) Any sights, telescopic or metallic may be used. Scopes may not be more than 2 inches above the rifle as measured from the top of the receiver to the underside of the scope tube, nor may the scope be offset from the top centerline of the receiver. Any sighting device programmed to activate the firing mechanisms is prohibited.