The first rifle competitions of 2020 got off to a very lively start with 16 entries across the two formats. both shot under NASRPC rules: 50 Metre Field Sporter Prone This is shot in the prone position with rifles weighing under 10.5 lb, any sights, rested front and back. 20 shots plus sighters are fired […]
Ralph L. organised a speciality Xmas format for our regular Silhouette classification shoot which takes place on the third Sunday of every month. Instead of the usual standing format. this competition was shot from a bench rest position on paper targets which were the same size as the usual metal targets. These targets can be […]
The Target Rifle Section held its annual End-of-Season / Pre-Christmas Shoot on Saturday 14th December. The usual small but dedicated group braved the cold and windy weather to attend. The wind was strong and blustery, blowing generally into the faces of the shooters, but fishtailing significantly as well. Nevertheless some of the shooters threw […]
Each year since we have been at our current range, we have run a competition just before Christmas, the proceeds of which are donated to local charities. Is is designed as a fun event, involving our major disciplines with the format changed a bit each year. This year, competitors shot 12 clays sent towards them […]
The stalwart supporters arrived at the range, early on Sunday morning, to be greeted by cold and bright conditions. How nice to see the blue sky again after a month of grey drizzle, interrupted only by heavier downpours. The targets were set out and the 50 Metre competitions began. There was a slight breeze which […]
A group of our top competitive shooters took part in the 2019 National Championships held in the Munster Club on the 9/10th November and the BRC Club on the 23rd November. The pistol and Gallery Rifle events were held in Munster and the Sporting Rifle events were held at BRC. These finals are by invitation […]
As is customary on the first Sunday of each month, two rifle competitions were held on our range today. The 50 Metre Field Sporter competition is shot in the prone position, over 2 cards with 20 shots to count and unlimited sighters. Maximum possible score is 400. The front and back of the rifle can […]
The ECSC Autumn T/R Open was held on Saturday 5th October. The usual small but elite band of competitors fired the traditional English Match – 60 shots smallbore prone at 50 metres. Conditions were overcast and damp, starting with drizzle which developed into rain as the day progressed. Wind was light to start […]
After all the rain last week, it was a pleasure to go to the range this morning on a bright and mild day. The wind was very gusty , from the North West, hence it was blowing directly down range into the faces of the competitors. No mind, these were hardy men, immune from all […]