PISTOL COMPETITION REPORT 26th February 2017. Storm Ewan came to town and the shooters stayed away this morning – and who can blame them! Atrocious/challenging shooting conditions made for difficult going but high scores were recorded nevertheless. This months’ shoot used the T&P1 format, shot two handed with an HPS of 300 points. […]
We are holding an introduction session to Metallic Silhouette shooting on our range this coming Sunday 5th Feb. It is primarily for club members but non members are welcome. You will need your .22LR rifle, license, proof of insurance and low velocity(target) ammo. Starting at 11:00am. If interested, please use the “contact us” page of […]
This overcast, dull, damp and very cold morning saw an excellent turnout comprising sixteen entries in total to compete in our first monthly pistol shoot of 2017. The wind remained calm which was the only bit of good news!! This mornings’ shoot used the NRA Slow Fire format with 300 as the Highest Possible Score […]
Two interesting events on the range today, despite a frosty start. First event was the Pistol Shooting Course run by Frank B who was the Club Pistol Shooter of the Year in 2016. Frank has much experience of Pistol Competitions over the years and we were delighted when he offered to share this with other […]
We have set up a new Facebook page to boost our on line presence. You can find it by entering “@ecscireland” without the quotes, in the search bar at the top of your facebook page. Please send to all your friends to “like”. Please also feel free to comment, add photos, etc.. Any additions will […]
Calling all East Coast Shooting Club Pistol shooters!! A pistol shooting coaching master class will be led by Frank B. in the club on Sunday 22 January 2017, commencing at 11am. Instruction including hints and tips gathered over the years will be imparted covering all the basics of the shooting discipline and embodying all of […]
The John Gale trophy was presented to the club in the 1970’s by one of the founder members. It has been used a a team competition over many , varied courses of fire. This year it formed part of the club Charity Christmas shoot. Teams of 3 were selected at random and their combined scores, […]
Our annual Xmas Charity competition was held on the 11th of December with just under 50 people taking part. The weather was kind and great fun was had by all, especially the families of members who were coming to the range for the first time. The competition combined rifle and shotgun shooting and was designed […]
MONTHLY PISTOL COMPETITION REPORT 18 DECEMBER 2016. For this month’s shoot the T&P1 (Modified) format was used which is adjusted to be usable by pistol shooters and gallery rifle aficionados – who in fairness haven’t had many competitions in recent times. The format called for double-handed timed and rapid fire shooting at 25 and 15 […]
MONTHLY PISTOL COMPETITION REPORT 27 NOVEMBER 2016. Once again I must tender my thanks to Maurice B, Kevin B and Mark for stepping in to conduct this months’ competition for me These stalwart heroes are shown in the top photo above.. This month we reverted to the tried and tested NRA Slow Fire format. […]