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.

Best read this as it relates to holding of components with ‘intent to reload’

It covers two distinct points:

(1) Miniature Rifle Ranges and Shooting Galleries and

(2) Possessing component parts of ammunition with intent to manufacture

With regard to the second part, the key word is “intent” you may wish to consider how you should address this point, however “intent” is a very subjective word and the police may interpret the meaning differently to you.

It might be wise to review the cartridge cases and bullets for calibres you no longer have authority on your FACs to hold.

See the Legislation page for the document.

The next shoot is a Modern McQueens at 300 yards – see you then

Scores on the results page, good shooting all. Scoped section won with an impressive 150..23 and the TR 147.15. Tricky with enough breeze to move the rounds just enough to avoid the target and it was very hot. Still better than rain.

I’m not sure I got all the score cards so if you are missing your score on the list – did you give me your score card??

Hope you all enjoyed it. The next one is a Gallery Rifle.

Sundays shoot is the TR Gravett Cup consisting of 2 x 10 at 300, 500 and 600 yards.

TR shooters will go first (not sure how many there will be) and then the scoped rifles etc to shot on the second detail. Its a good opportunity to test yourself over 3 distances.

The weather should be ok and there will be room for everyone. We will see you there.

Whilst writing I have been advised of an offer on some .243 ammo if anyone is interested. See the For Sale page for more details.

Update – A very nice day with no bad weather and the ground was much dryer than expected given the awful weather all week. Scores on the Results page.

It was a challenging shoot and being timed there was no hanging around. Some excellent scores so well shot everyone. Not sure shooting on a 300 target at 500 is encouraging as the group looks huge. Its raining again now so we definitely had the best of the weather!

Anyway we need to keep things interesting.

The next shoot is a practice so see you then.

Sundays shoot is Scoped Rifle, the second this year. The COF is on the Course of Fire page, make sure you review the correct one and be ready for the shoot stages with the required number of rounds to hand.

The details are largely as before but by popular demand I have added some extra sighters. We will be flexible to accommodate everyone’s so come along and have a go.

Not sure what the weather holds for next weekend but its summer so be prepared for anything.

See you then.

There is a new Home Office Consultation about tightening firearms licencing so you are advised / (required as members) to fill in the survey or risk further restrictions.

The link is tot he Survey and the BASC guidelines for filling it in. It only takes a few minutes and its worth doing or face more trouble with restrictions and FAC difficulties.

This is the BASC Link

Changing rules on gun ownership – action required – BASC

It basically takes you to some notes on the survey, a link to complete it and recommended answers. We cant make it any easier for you so please help by filling it in.

Thanks

Update – A small band of shooters today, perhaps some thought the weather would be bad but as it turned out we got no rain and had a good shoot, not too crowded so less work and an early finish. Lee took some great pictures (including airborne cases) and I have added one here and a number of them on the photos page.

The scores are on the results page, well shot all, well except me, the new toy needs bit more work So Mark is still the top M1 man (for now!)

The next shoot is a 300 and 500 practice

Sundays shoot is Service rifle with classes for Modern and Historic rifles. The COF is on the Course of Fire page so make sure you have read it and turn up on time with the required amount of ammunition etc.

Im sure you have shot this before so you know the drill. Weather should be good so we will see you on Sunday.

Phew! what a scorcher!

Despite the heat there was some good shooting with Steve and Mark getting 50.10 each. There were 9 scores of 50’s so well shot all.

Just remember the club is run by volunteers so when asked please do a turn in the butts.

The next shoot is Service Rifle – see you then.

Sunday’s shoot is a McQueen at 300 yards for modern scoped rifles. If you have shot this before then you know what to expect and if you have not then why not come along and have a go.

As its may be busy then please ensure you are ready so we can get the details run through promptly and without delay. We will need regular butt changes etc.

Weather looks promising so I will see you on Sunday

Update –

Sounds like it was a good day and the scores are on the results page. Thanks to Steve for sorting these out. Seems like the tree that for years has been poised to fall on the roof has done so! We fixed the roof recently so we will have to try to repair or replace this in fairly short order. This may cause some disruption so some shoots may be amended but we will let you know.

I was sorry to miss the shoot and had to make do with a quick visit to a range in Nashville where everything is full auto! Gets through the ammo quick.

The next shoot is a Modern McQueens but this is subject to our being able to get the relevant kit out of the damaged shed. We will advise closer the time.

Sundays shoot is a Queens 2 with 2×10 at at 300, 500 and 600 yards. It should be a good opportunity to test your elevations and will require rifles to be zeroed before and attendees to be organised so it doesn’t take all day.

Target Rifles will shoot first followed by others and all are welcome so don’t be put off and waste an opportunity for a good days shooting in what will most likely be fine weather.

Perhaps Black Powder isnt the right thing to use but below is an excellent picture courtesy of Lee, caught just before Andy obscures the targets.