Proficiency Awards
These proficiency awards or certificates were first awarded in 1908, each one being personally signed by Lord Roberts but were for only first and second class. 
By 1987 all four certificates were being presented. 
They can be gained for .177 air rifle, .177 air pistol and .22 rifle shooting.

The qualifying scores for .22 rifle with 30 shots fired at three targets are:
Mastershot        285 out of 300
Marksman         275
First Class         260
Second Class    225

The qualifying scores for .177 air rifle are shot as a series of three different targets used for competitions, the Mastershot requires three series comprising of 30 shots, the other certificates require just two series.
Mastershot        255 out of 300
Marksman         150 out of 200
First Class        120
Second Class     80

The qualifying scores for .177 air pistols are 20 shots fired, 5 at each target.
Mastershot        190 out of 200
Marksman         185
First Class         170
Second Class    140