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Service Rifle 1 18 January 2015

Results are on the relevant page and some more photos of the club house going up are on the photos page along with a video of a large chap shooting the optional practice 5. The M 14 seemed to work ok.

So despite the dire forecasts we didn’t get any snow and although it was damp for most of the morning we didn’t get nearly as wet as last time. The results should show that the two fat blokes with the modern straight pull service rifles (L1A1 and M14) should have cleaned up and thrashed the WW2 Service Rifle shooters – we thought we had it in the bag. Hah!!

We didn’t figure on Connors shooting the club No 4  with Partizan Ammo – you know the gun that no one can shoot and the not particularly good partizan ammo. Trounced everyone with a score of 165 Admittedly this is out of 5 details not 4 but still excellent shooting and proving that the club No 4 is much better than we give it credit for. As ever the ‘nut behind the butt’ makes all the difference. Vince also shot well with a 152 who is a relative newcomer so all the traditional stuff about ammo and experience rather goes out the window. Aah well back to the drawing board.

Still never mind it was a good day overall and it looks like we will stick to 5 details in future time permitting and may well make the final detail unlimited shots in 1 minute so bring more ammo.

The next shoot is a practice but we don’t have any more information on the targets so we will advise the position closer to the time on this site.

 

Service Rifle 1 18 January 2015

Well its a new year and we have a course of fire on the COF Page relating to this weekends shoot. As an experement we have added a 5th stage to the course to add a bit of variety and some extra shooting for those that want something extra.

So the optional 5th practice is a mad minute. If there is insufficient demand to shoot (or it pours with rain like last time) it wont be run. It will be optional so if a majority present wants to shoot it then the scores will be out of 5 details, if only a few then the overall scores will be out of 4.

We will sort it out on the day depending on demand, time etc.

So Read the course of fire

Bring some extra ammo (at least 52 rounds)

Hero Shoot, January 4th 2015

Happy New Year to all

Its raining today but promises better for the Hero Shoot on Sunday. This shoot is to be held at 200 yards and you can bring what you want (provided it’s within the range limits) Shooting will be decided on the day depending on who brings what and what you want to do.

The Electronic Targets are playing up and we will be undertaking some serious maintenance and repairs as soon as the Agent returns from holiday and we can order the parts.

With this in mind we will change the program around depending on the target availability for the early part of this year.

For this shoot it will be hand-held and McQueen etc depending on demand.

Early arrival is recommended if you wish to influence the days events.

Dorking Christmas & 2015 Provisional Program

The results of the Christmas Shoot are on the relevant page and a good time was had by all. It seems that the targets have developed a further fault that is different to the ones we experienced earlier this year. We will endeavor to resolve these as soon as possible but it may lead to some shoot disruption so check the web site regularly for an update.

We have a provisional program for 2015 here:-

2015 Shooting Program

The shooting program is subject to change as required by circumstances.

A Shoot Record is available so you can keep track of your Firearm Use. We keep an attendance list but it is up to you to record which firearm you use as well. You are not obliged to do so but expect questions from the police if you don’t.

2015 Shooting Record

I am told that the Club house construction has started but I am not sure how far we have got. I will post a picture when I next visit the range.

Wishing you all the compliments of the season and see you at the Hero Shoot in January

 

Scoped Rifle & Christmas Shoot

The Scoped Rifle Round 2 is on Sunday 7th and will be the same as the round 1, being 2×15 at 300 and 500 yards. The scores will pe posted at some point when I get them and I will attempt to calculate the overall positions over the two shoots. There will be a delay of a day or two in posting as I am overseas etc.

The Christmas Shoot is the week after on the 14th and will be along the same lines as last year. The course of fire is on the relevant page or here:-

141214 Dorking Christmas Shoot

Essentially shooting will be in pairs and the entry fee is a gift to the value of £5.00 wrapped etc. No Gift No shoot. Bring along a scoped and or service rifle and if you don’t have one the club guns will be available and be prepared to share with others.

We will have some 7.62 ammo available but last time I looked we were short on 303.

Its supposed to be fun so enjoy yourselves.

Happy Christmas to all – Is it that time already!!

Firearms Consultation & Fees

Please take a look at the government proposal over fees. There is a short survey at the end.

One way or another it will affect all of us. I have added a message I got from the BSSC for your information. The decision is yours.

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/a-proposal-to-increase-firearms-licensing-fees-administered-by-the-police.

 

The following is from David Penn of the British Shooting Sports Council:-

Dear All,

Please do respond robustly in favor of the proposal. The proposed fees reflect inflation since 2001 and take into account likely future increased efficiency using the ‘eCommerce’ computerised application system currently under development. One fee (for a variation) will actually be reduced.

What is certain is that this represents a far better deal than the £200 FAC fee being touted by Labour.

With best wishes.

David Penn
Secretary
British Shooting Sports Council

Service Rifle 5 23 November Update & Results

Congratulations to the hardy few who turned out for the shoot. Not many but enough to do two full details of the COF and to give us a decent albeit wet shoot.

Well shot Graham Cole who managed an excellent 114 shooting a SMLE Sniper (without the scope fitted) A lovely rifle and worth turning up for just to see it. If it were mine it would never come out in the wet!

Was it worth it? well yes better than sitting around at home despite the fact that it will take longer to dry the kit out than to shoot. My No 4 needed a complete strip to get all the water out of the crevices, still its an opportunity to give it a decent clean. I just hope I can remember where all the fiddly little screws went!

The whole range is waterlogged so lets hope it dries out in time for the Scoped Rifle shoot in two weeks time. Scores on the results page.

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The Boar Trophy

Thanks to all of you who turned up today. We had 36 shooters and teams from Horsham, Leatherhead, Bookham, Epsom, Surbiton,  Chichester and of course Dorking.

The weather was kind with sunshine all day despite the terrible rain all week. The low winter sun made the 500 yard shooting very difficult for most of us and it was a very gloomy sight picture.

The top individual shot was George Cotton with an impressive score of 100.16 and he captained the winning team of Horsham with an overall score of 386.45.

Barry and his helpers Franco and Alistair manned an excellent BBQ with the famous Venison Sausages donated by Barry for the day so a big thank you to them.

The shoot as ever is in aid of the Royal British Legion and we held the traditional two minutes silence at 11am. We raised £236 for charity so a success all round.

The results are on the relevant page and apologies if I have missed anyone or spelt their names wrong. I was working from a score sheet supplied by someone else (that’s my excuse).

 

 

The Boar Trophy Sunday 9 November

Tomorrows shoot is the annual Remembrance Sunday Boar Trophy. We hold this event in aid of the Royal British Legion and all proceeds go to charity.

The shoot is primarily for Target Rifle Teams (of 4) and we have teams coming so far from Bookham, Epsom, Horsham and of course the home team. Others teams are and individuals are welcome. Its 2 x 10 at 300 and 500 yards.

There will be a BBQ with some of Barry’s famous venison Sausages that went down a storm last year. I fear the weather may not be as kind to us as it was last time but we may get lucky on the day.

There will be a charge of £5.00 per head for all and non members will pay a further £5.00 range fee. All proceeds go to charity.

We will hold a two-minute silence at 11am.

See you tomorrow.