10 metre air rifle is an International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) shooting event, shot at a bullseye target over a distance of 10 meters using a 4.5 mm (0.177 in) calibre air rifle with a maximum weight of 5.5 kg (12.13 lb). It is one of the ISSF-governed shooting sports included in the Summer Olympics since the 1984 Los Angeles Games.
ISSF 10 meter air rifle
A typical PCP match air rifle.
A typical 4.5 mm (.177 in) 10 m air rifle match pellet
Women's 10 m Air Rifle competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney
The International Shooting Sport Federation recognizes several shooting events, some of which have Olympic status. They are divided into four disciplines: rifle, pistol, shotgun and running target.
Women's 10 metre air rifle match at the 2016 Summer Olympics.