Light Sports Rifle

Taking the place of the precision and timed target competitions previously shot with semi-automatic pistols, Light Sports Rifle, (usually shortened to "LSR"), is the up and coming replacement for them. The LSR competitions are being shot using .22 semi-automatic rifles, such as the Ruger 10/22, as well as rifles from Remington and Marlin. Very few use open sights, most people opting for low power telescopic sights (3-9x40 covers most of them). Some shooters use their red-dot sights from their Gallery Rifle setups.

Ruger 10/22T with a laminated stock
and stainless steel barrel

Other than a rifle, sights and some ammunition, the setup for shooting LSR is minimal. Targets are normally the N.S.R.A. PL14 type, and are shot as either slow-fire precision or as a timed shoot. The LSR competitions usually require the shooter to compete from an unsupported standing position. 

Shooting LSR using a Ruger 10/22T [blued barrel]
and a 4x32 telescopic sight

It may look easy, but an unsteady position and poor technique combined with a telescopic sight can show up horrendous errors when taking aim. Practice improves your aim!