Sunday 21 June 2026
The second of our “free” shoots for the year was well attended, with the Club covering members’ range fees for the day.
The first scheduled competitions were the Junior Shield and Ladies’ Competition. We only had one junior entry, who also happened to be the only lady entry, so Lainey B did a Steven Bradbury and won both events with some very good scores: 489/500 in the Junior Shield (a new Club record, which would have scored a perfect 500 with inwards scoring), and 490/500 in the Ladies’ Comp. Well done!
Next was the challenging Field Rifle (George Joannides trophy): 10 shots from the bench, 10 prone at 50m, 10 at 25m kneeling or sitting, 10 at 15m standing deliberate, followed by 10 shots rapid. Scores were excellent, considering the top score last year was 408/500 and the average 356. Derek B 435, Ben G 425, Alan C 421, Alan N 415.
A few entries also for the R O Davie light rimfire: Alan N 486, Alan C 479, and Ben G 386 (4 of 5 targets shot).
Also some great centrefire groups: at 100 yards Alan C 7.1mm (best so far this year, with .223) and 15.0mm (with .308), Ben G 13.3mm. At 200 yards Alan C 17.3mm (0.34 MOA). Ben G 30.3mm (0.6 MOA).
Thanks to our volunteer range officers Olivia and Col Fitz – without you we wouldn’t be able to hold these events.
Our next shoot is Sunday 19 July (new date), with the R O Davie light rimfire and the 100/200 yard centrefire. See you there!
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