Scores on the Results page. Well Shot all and in particular, Andy Re and Andy Bl who put in a 50.10 each. Not too shabby at all. On one detail we had 4 scores of 50 so that’s a record.
Rob B managed two scores of 50.9 with a scoped single shot target rifle so that proves its what you can do rather than relying exclusively on kit (I will stick to my AI though).
The next one is Gallery Rifle in two weeks
See you then.
Sundays shoot is Modern McQueens at 300. It doesn’t need an introduction as we have run this before and you all know how it works.
Remember to be ready with a zeroed rifle with the ammo and kit to hand. There will be a need for several butt changes so be prepared for that.
Should be fun and (work permitting) I will see you there.
Sundays shoot is Gallery Rifle at 100 yards so bring along the weird and the wonderful and remember to be ready to shoot and help with the event logistics.
Sundays shoot is being changed to a 600 yard practice as we have a shortage of range staff to run the full program.
Bob/Steve and Phil are going to run the event but they will need some help. Andy and I usually manage things but we are both working and we usually sort out everything without a second thought. However this means that some of the steps are not as familiar to the others. Further they will need some help with setting up and closing down the range at the end of the day.
So please help out with targets / Range officer cover and putting away.
To keep things easier we are changing the shoot to a 600 practice.
Sundays shoot is a 500 /600 practice. No competitions to worry about so come along and enjoy the fine weather (well its fine at the moment) and enjoy the day.
Don’t forget use it or lose it – your range attendance will have to be proved to the police at some point.
Neil (lightload)B asked me to correct this post as I failed to reflect his excellent shooting!
I have to say there is a lot to do after a shoot and I did the results in Excel and sorted and posted them I should have looked closer, (TBH I was a bit miffed that I didn’t win!). Neil was busted to second place when he should have been joint first with another 195.12 tied Mat. So I have corrected my error and re posted the scores showing a joint first place. Apologies to all and I trust its now correct.
Scores are on the Results page. Well shot to all on this tricky shoot. All distances were against the clock and in the case of the 500 yard stage shot on a 300 yard scoring target so that practice had a strong influence either way on the overall outcome. With Mr C shooting as expected with a 100.5 at 300 (Total possible 100.5) then the bar was set pretty high.
But it isnt over till its over and Mat G was the top score with 195.12 out of 200.
So a good shoot, challenging and good fun.
See you at the next one that is a 500 / 600 practice.
Sundays shoot is Scoped Rifle 2. Shot at 300,500 and 600 yards.
The course of fire is now on the COF page so have a read and get your kit sorted out!
Depending on the numbers there may be time for some additional shooting at 600 yards is anyone has something to test or some ammo over.
Update Well it was a small gathering of 5 shooters so we managed to get it all done fairly rapidly and dodge most of the rain. It was not nearly as bad as expected so those of you who stayed in missed the fun.
Anyway I give up wondering why the attendance is falling but we will continue to run things for those who want to come for a decent shot with good facilities and no range fee etc. Its going to be use it or loose it so its up to you.
The scores are on the results page and we (may/may not) see you at the next one that is a 300 / 500 practice.
the next one
Sundays shoot is Service rifle so check out the course of fire on the COF page. The file is titled 240707 SR 4. Make sure you get the right one or you will find the day confusing!
Not much to add as you have probably attended one of these before, (if not why not).
Remember to turn up on time with the correct amount of ammo and enjoy the day.
Update – Scores on the results page, well shot all. Its harder than it looks, and its not easy if you try using a 3.5 power scope (note to self)!
See you at the next one that is Service Rifle.
Sundays shoot is the McQueens 2 at 300 yards. I expect most of you have shot this before so you know the drill. If not then its 2 x 10 at a figure 14 target displayed at random in a series of apertures for 3 seconds per exposure. Curious? Come along with a scoped rifle with a decent zero.
Its always a challenging shoot and is equally satisfying and challenging.
See you then.
Note some new items on the for sale page, may be available Sunday
A select band turned out for a pleasant day shot over three distances. Some excellent scores and a good time was had by all. Top shot was Neil with a 150.27 so a difficult score to beat! If I hadn’t dropped my second to last I still would have not had enough V’s to catch him (always the bridesmaid, never the bride!).
Still it was a good day and Im already looking forward to the next one that is a Modern McQueens
Sundays shoot is a Queens 2 type so that a 2×10 at 3 /5/ 6 in real terms. Its a great opportunity to do three distances in the same day and see if you have got your elevation correct for all three!
It is nominally a TR shoot so we allow the TR shooters to go on the first detail followed by the louder ones. Results will be divided in classes for TR and scoped rifle.
The weather looks promising so there is no reason not to come along.
On a related note about attendance I see about 20 members are due for an FAC renewal in the next 12 months or so. If you don’t use you will loose it!
We came, We Shot, We dodged the rain (almost) and we did sterling work in the butts, moving 3 pallet loads of sand from the car bark to the butts and then packed into the stop Butt.
I can’t thank all those who turned out to help enough, Rob and Jim stand out for really getting stuck in although I think Jim may regret starting on the spade packing as he did it for the whole time. Given that some of us are over 60 / 70 then I’m so grateful for the help. It really makes a difference and keeps us going.
If you didn’t come along then you owe it to those who did.
We will need to repeat the exercise in 6 weeks time ish so there is time for you to do your share still. The next one is scoped rifle and there is a nice 22 on the for sale page. Thanks again
Sundays shoot is Gallery Rifle at 100x an opportunity to bring out the weird and wonderful (Phil’s green job?).
We will shoot until around 11:30 and then its the main event that is a work party.
Its bucket and spade time! We will have the sand delivered and so that has to be got up the range (its in bags) and then a bucket chain to pack into the butts and fill up the holes.
You will need a bucket and a shovel if you have one (if you don’t its not an excuse for not turning up). We have some hardware and a number of larger trug buckets but smaller buckets based on last time are easier to move. We may even be able to shift the bags up the bank. It should be easier as we now have steps up the bank so it will be a doddle. We will need elbow grease and as some of us are getting on then the youngsters will be welcome.
Perfect day and a small sample turned out for an excellent shoot. We had enough to run the day and be home early, some very good scores and no hanging about.
To be honest I can understand people not turning up if the weather is bad but not turning up if the weather is good makes no sense.
Scores are on the results page.
Sundays shoot is Service Rifle so please look at the Course of fire on the COF page. Its the file dated 240512 Course of Fire.
Briefing will be at 09:20 and we will start promptly at 09:30 so be ready and dont be late.
You know the drill for one of these and the weather may even be nice so whats not to like?
Dorking & District Rifle Club 
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