Ned,

You are correct sir but a little more explanation might add some clarity.

A shooter posts a target called a sighter which he/she has developed  to fit the rifle sights. It could be round, square, rectangular
or a combination of those shapes, it will be of some color posted on a contrasting background that the shooter can see well.

The shooter will then fire 3 shots on target to determine a spot to place the targets that will be shot for score. The sights of the rifle will be adjusted so that the 3 shot group will be a close distance away from the aiming point so that the integrety of the aiming point is maintained. The match targets are then placed one at a time behind the spot where the 3 shots grouped and a single shot is fired on each target until all 10 targets are shot. The distance from the center of the match target to the center of the ball is measured and the 10 values are added together to make the "string" measurement and the smallest string is the winner.

I'm sure that makes it as clear as mud and you now understand it perfectly !!!!

It is very challenging shoot and very rewarding when one shoots well. Give it a try, you will enjoy it.

Carl

Thanks!

  My usual procedure is to aim at the center of the bull. Not a 6 0'clock hold as I do on some other targets.
The three shot holes usually are at 4 o'clock.  maybe I jerk. The sun moving can sure make a difference, even with shaders.
I place each target behind the 3 holes, X is centered the best I can between holes, , and keep my point of aim at the center of the bull.
If all goes well, the shot placement will be in the group of 3.
  Or way out there.

.....And learn to say:" How did that get over there..????"
WITHOUT expletives..

Don,

I think you just offered up the toughest restraint on any shooter I know.

9 shots done, all spiders and then that 10th shot is a 1/2 " left, that would make the parson swear !!!

Keep shootin' and have fun,

Carl