Update – It didn’t rain!!

Update To those who looked out this morning and thought they would give it a miss. You should have had more faith!

The rain stopped and the weather cleared so it was safe to get out the 303’s for the 300 yard stage of the Penguin shoot against Horsham RPC who fielded a team against Dorking for the Annual Penguin trophy. I’m not sure how long we have been shooting this but for more years than I can remember. It is a great way to get the older rifles out for a go at 300 yards and then a TR or scoped rifle at 600.

The scores are on the results page and as the 303’s are a bit tricky to shoot (age and post foresight) then nothing is certain. I can report that Dorking came first with a score of 337.29 and Horsham just behind (well quite a bit behind not wanting to boast and all that) with 296.22 so the Penguin stays with us for another year.

There was some excellent scores in the 303/7.62 Scoped category and the all scoped. It was good to welcome the visitors and along with the fine weather it was a great morning.

The next shoot is Scoped rifle at 300/500/600.

Sundays shoot is the Penguin where we host a team from Horsham for a shoot at 300 and 600 yards. 300 is with a 303 and 600 a 7.62. 2 x 10 at each distance.

There are classes for TR and scoped rifles. That’s the plan but the weather may intervene so be prepared to be flexible as we may have to shoot at 600 for the whole thing.

So we will see how it turns out on the day. We will see what the weather brings and take if from there.

Update Small but perfectly formed turnout, Scores now on the Results page. Well shot all, we didn’t get wet and there were no dramas! What more do you want? (well the winning lottery numbers and for all the subs to be paid).

See you at the next one, the Penguin at 300 and 600

Sundays shoot is the first Service Rifle of the season.

See the course of fire page for the details, load up (52 rounds) sort out the appropriate clothing and we will see you there.

You know the drill by now!

Sundays shoot went well with shooting at 200 on Gallery Targets, It was a bit muddy but the weather was warmer than it has been and it didn’t rain! There was a wide selection of rifles in use and although a shorter program than normal it was a good day. The highlight was of course the work party and I have to express my thanks for all those who turned out and helped. We rely on volunteers so we were able to clear out / sort out both target huts. A large bonfire was consumed and a junk / skip pile created.

Its much tidier (woe betide anyone who leaves it in a mess) and we have created some better storage for the hand held targets. We just need it to dry out a bit.

Thanks again, its much appreciated – See you at the Service Rifle next time.

Sundays shoot is a Gallery Rifle and work party.

The gallery Rifle will be at 200 yards (by popular request) we will probably use the PL7 Gallery targets. It will take longer to score and swap round so we will have to be prompt with the point drill.

The work part is to empty both the target huts and have a sort out. There is plenty of junk and bits we can get rid of,. There is plenty of odd bits of wood that we can burn. I expect given the weather bonfire duty will be popular.

I have purchased some brackets and we will set up dome brackets in the main target shed to hold the hand held targets as these will store better and in logical order.

‘So aside from warm clothing we will need matches and fire lighters plus some stout gloves to move the odds and ends. I don’t think anyone will have an appetite to hang around for ages so we will wind up shooting between 11:30 and 12 then spend an hour or so on the tidy up, fire and storage. Some power tool would help if you have them – Impact Drivers and tool kit. So aside from warm clothing we will need matches and fire lighters plus some stout gloves to move the odds and ends. I don’t think anyone will have an appetite to hang around for ages so we will wind up shooting between 11:30 and 12 then spend an hour or so on the tidy up, fire and storage. Some power tool would help if you have them – Impact Drivers and tool kit.

See you on Sunday – remember the club is run by volunteers so please do your bit.

Happy New Year to all of you. The shooting program has been updated for the coming year so check it out and prepare your kit. The membership fees are due by the end of January and if you are not renewing please let us know so we wont have to pester you.

The forms need to be in to Steve by January 31 or you will not be able to shoot as you would be uninsured.

See you for the Hero Shoot on the 7th Dont drink too much on the 31st

Update – Joint scores are on the results page. They are in the order shot, too tricky to sort by value but its a Christmas fun shoot after all. We got through it all before the rain hit and managed to cram in mince pies, sausage rolls and the AGM.

All sorted and business as usual for next year. Remember to pay your subs and send Steve the Signed Membership form and the Signed handloading declaration. The declaration is on the membership renewal email so there is no excuese.

See you at the Hero shoot in January after what I hope for all of you is a very happy Christmas.

Its all happening on Sunday 10 December with the Christmas Shoot and the AGM as well. The shoot program is on the Course of Fir page but you will need a Scoped Rifle and a Service Rifle (or some sort of combination so no one feels left out). Shooting will be in a pair so the total scores of the pair count. We can find a friend for you if you don’t have one.

Entrance Fee is a wrapped gift to the minimum value of £5.00 and we will see if we can sort out some catering in the form of Sausage Rolls / Mince Pies etc.

We will hold the AGM after the shoot (AGM confirmed) and hopefully we can sort that out fairly quickly as we are already at the end of the year.

Please see the course of fire and come along and support the club etc.

See you on Sunday

Update – Cracking shoot and we were done before it rained but it was chilly. The scores are on the results page. Well shot all . It was strongly contested at the top with lots of possibles at the 100 yard stages – all to do at 200 though.

The next one is the Christmas shoot and the AGM. See you then.

Sundays shoot is Service Rifle 5. The COF page has the course of fire so please take the time to review it. The file is slightly wrongly labeled as 231123 Service Rifle 5 Course of Fire so make sure you look at the right one and turn up prepared with enough ammunition.

See you Sunday but I cant promise t-shirt weather!

Update – From what I understand the day went well and we raised £135 for the Legion so it was for a worthwhile cause.

Belatedly I have added the scores to the results page so well shot everyone and I hope you saved me a sausage roll!

The next shoot is a Service Rifle – See you then.

Sundays shoot is the Boar Hill Charity Shoot for the Royal British Legion. We will welcome a team from Wandsworth RC who will shoot along side our TR team.

The cost is £5.00 per person for all and visitors / non members will pay overall £10. All proceeds will go to charity.

The shoot will be 2 x 10 at 300 and 600. There should be some refreshments available at lunchtime for all.

Please come along and support the club and the charity. We will hold a minutes silence at 11 as per previous years.

See you then.

Update – Well it was certainly wet! Having dried out and reflected its always worth turning up as you never know. We decided to shoot both competitions at 600 with the first detail shot at 600 on a 500 yard target. There was on occasion the need to dash to the cover of the 600 yard veranda but we got through it with 8 scores handed in although there were a few who shot as a practice and two disappearing TR shooters who didn’t hand in a card. It is in fact two separate competitions so the winner of the A Whyte was Neil with a 150.11 and the Garrick was Guy (AKA me) with 150.13. Neil was the overall best shot with 150.20 (I don’t think he got that wet).

So given the weather and difficult to see target there was the possibility of a good score.

The next shoot is the for charity Boar Hill in aid of the Royal British Legion. Please turn up and make your contribution and you may even get a sausage roll (or two).

£5.00 minimum to enter.

Sundays shoot is a TR/Scoped at 300 and 500 yards. 2×15 at each distance. As the weather is a bit changeable we may switch to 600 if its awful so be prepared either way.

A few other things to note, those of you who did the NRA RSO course may find that the certification has expired. If you wish to renew this then you can do this on line (for an inevitable NRA Fee) at

https://online.nra.org.uk/rso-rco-renewal

There is also a notice that you will need to complete via the NRA for the use of hand loaded ammunition. NRA members will have been sent this but if you wish to shoot hand loads at Dorking then you need to sign this and send it back with your renewal form.

Have a read of this and let us have your form with your renewal.

See you Sunday.

Sundays Shoot is a Gallery rifle so it does not need much of an introduction.

I have updated the legislation page on some news from the GTA on the proposed ban on lead. – Could be worse!

The scores are on the results page. Some very good shooting. A 50 on its own is not good enough as it was won (not for the first time either) bu Graeme Cl who still shows us how its done with a 50.10.

Two 50.9’s and some other close contenders. It didn’t rain and all went according to plan.

The next one is a Gallery shoot so see you there.