CHANGE OF PROGRAM

In a change to events the next shoot on the 6 July will be a 300/500 Practice and the Service Rifle shoot will move a bit later to the 20 July, Sorry about that but sometimes these things have to move a bit.

The Service Rifle Shoot will be later on the 20 July assuming I survive a potentially very hot trip to Sicily (and a possibly erupting Volcano)! We will have the service rifle then when its hopefully a bit cooler.

See you then

Update – Turns out it was not as hot as some feared and a very nice day to be on the range. The Scores are on the results page and as usual it was won or lost on a V bull. Proving once again that you do not need to have a proper sniper rifle for this was Rob B with a 50.9 shot with a single shot scoped TR! Well shot to everyone else and thanks to all of those who helped run the day.

CHANGE OF PROGRAM

In a change to events the next shoot on the 6 July will be a 300/500 Practice and the Service Rifle shoot will move a bit later to the 20 July, Sorry about that but sometimes these things have to move a bit.

Sundays shoot is a modern McQueens that is at 300 yards.

The usual format with multi entry, two sighters and 10 to count on the ‘Hund head’ in the castle.

The weather should be good and so we will see you there.

Update

Scores are posted on the results page for all to enjoy (not particularly in my case!) It was a great shoot over three distances with enough wind to move things around but no wet stuff or drama!

Well shot to Kevin who got the memo and won the TR section a Neil B with an unbeatable 150 x 23 so well done.

See you on the next one

Sundays shoot is a 300 / 500 / 600 shoot for the Knight Cup/Gellibrand Shield along with a practice from those who are not wishing to put in a score. Its an excellent opportunity to shoot and fall back and thus be sure of a zero.

We may also be joined by a team from the Army who want to do a pre Bisley practice so if they do send a team we need to show the club in the best light and welcome our visitors. We do not normally allow this but our constitution does support this activity so we will see if it happens. They will shoot on their own detail along side our regular activity.

So the weather looks to be ok and it should be an interesting shoot.

Just to be clear (as many are frightened if I mention the word Competition) all are welcome in the competition or not and remember to keep you FAC you need to show regular use.

See you then

Great shoot and I want to thank all those who turned up and helped with the work party. We didnt over do it but did tidy up the hut, the butts and set a bonfire to lots of stuff that has been in the way for a while so I have to remind all that the club relies on your support and help.

See you at the next one that is a 3/5 and 6

Sundays shoot is a Gallery Rifle at 100 yards. This is an opportunity to bring out some of the weird and wonderful and give it an airing. We do have a Work party in the program but don’t let that put you off.

The majority of things we need to do are outside the scope of what we can do in the time allowed so we will confine ourselves to a decent tidy of the butts area and a clear out of the junk in the shed as there is plenty of combustibles Im itching to set light to!

So I want to shoot until at least 12 and then spend no longer than an hour on the tidy up. We could do with some tools to repaid targets and the like but also to make a list of future items.

As ever all assistance is welcome.

Update – A lovely day for a blast and a great shoot. The scores are on the results page so well shot all and we will see you at the next one that is Gallery rifle.

Sundays shoot is Service Rifle that will be 4 stages with a round count of appx 42.

The Schedule is on the Course of Fire page and is the one with the date reference starting 250511. Make sure you get the right one.

Not much more to say on this, we have done these before so see you then

Watch and Shoot!

Busy day and good weather so plenty to enjoy. Bluebells and spring lambs! The peace was soon upset by the Watch and Shoot as we got going. It was a challenging shoot with three different size targets at 300, 500 on a 300 and 600 on a 500 target, against the clock.

So it was tricky on several levels. The first stage score was divided by 2 (to keep it even) so we got to a score of 50 per stage and a total of 150. Keeping that in mind the total score from Andy R of 145 was an excellent result, Bob and Euan followed with 143 and 140. Well shot all and I trust everyone enjoyed (that’s the point) themselves.

I have added a few photos on the relevant page

See you at the next one that is Service Rifle

Sundays shoot is scoped rifle and the Course of Fire is on the relevant page so download it and get ready with a suitable item and ammo.

I have allowed some more sighters so Im sure you will find it easy!

See you all on Sunday

The scores have been added to the Results page, not a great turn out but it should have been fun, Shooting a 80 to 100 year old Enfield is always a challenge as it proved. The rifles weren’t so old when we started shooting this one! Been doing it for too long, still if it was easy then we wouldn’t be any fun!

The next shoot is a Scoped Rifle so we will see you then.

Sundays shoot is the Penguin that is nominally a shot against a team from Horsham. As most of them are members of Dorking anyway its a tradition rather than anything serious.

It consists of a 303 at 300 and a 7.62 at 600. There are separate categories for TR and scoped and before you get frightened that you don’t have the relevant kit, come along and have a go with whatever you have.

So don’t be shy and we will see you on Sunday.

Update – Scores on the Results page, Well shot all, it was as tricky as ever and the tiny V bull was still possible to hit. We had lots of people along and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, Whats not to like! – See you at the Scoped Rifle shoot next time.

Sundays shoot is the McQueens at 200 yards that is primarily for Classic rifles. This means although its closer the v bull is tiny! There will be separate classes for Classic scoped rifles and for Modern scoped rifles. (so all are welcome).

We do not allow iron sighted rifles on this as it tends to shred the castles but other than that you all know the drill so see you on Sunday.

Note

The clocks go forward on Saturday night/Sunday morning so this will no doubt create chaos in the start time but we will commence at 09:30 as normal so change your clocks and turn up on time. Coffee on arrival if someone brings the milk!

Sundays shoot is Gallery rifle at 100 yards. It needs no introduction so this is an excellent opportunity to give those rarely seen items an outing.

Whilst you may know the drill for the shoot I have to remind you that there is a strict process on Guests and this cannot be ‘flexed’ Guests have to be pre approved at least 48 hours in advance via Steve and all shootings will need to have their own insurance and a SSC.

Please don’t turn up with an extra body as its awkward to turn them away.

If you have any queries then please ask in advance.

Im told it was a successful if not chilly day so Im glad everyone enjoyed themselves. I note the biscuits were located and mostly finished so that whilst disappointing for me is better for my diet.

I have a number of pictures to post from this shoot and the Service Rile one (thanks to Lee) so these are going on the Pictures page so they remain accessible.

See you at the next one that is a Gallery shoot.

No Valentines? No problem we love you at Dorking (if you have paid your renewal fee) so come along to our 600 yard practice and pull the trigger on your favourite firearms.

Weather looks good and there is shelter in the club house (and a secret biscuit store) if you fine them then leave some for me.

Sadly I’m going to be laid up but the team will be there to sort you out (wont you).

I will see you when I can so cheer me up with some pictures of the fun.

Enjoy