The men's moving target small-bore rifle was one of 15 events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme.

[1] Regulation of the equipment used in the event was done through allowing the use of .22 LR or .297/.230 caliber ammunition.

Magnifying and telescopic sights were prohibited.

It would appear at a distance of 23 m (25 yd), moving across a 3 m (10 ft) range over the course of 4 seconds.

A hit on the upper two-thirds of the figure counted for 3 points, while any other hit counted for 1 point.