Sundays shoot is a Gallery Rifle at 100 yards so its an opportunity for checking Zero or bringing along a little used or short range gun for a try out at 100 yards.

You know the drill – its usually a popular day so see you then

Update – Scores are on the results page. The comp was for classic rifles, and we did have some take part but the majority was the modern category. The V Bull is tiny at 200 on the Fig 14 so the V count was low but its very difficult to hit with any consistency. Graeme C (as usual) shows us how its done!

In the classic class the scores were lower but with rifles over 80 years old and a 3 to 4 power scope you are lucky to hit the target at all in the time available. You can’t see the shot holes so try to get decent sighters and then try to be consistent.

Anyway its the taking part that counts and its a good opportunity to shoot something other than a round ball target. We had a big turn out and managed to shoot 17 details x 4 and still finished on time. It helps when the shooters are ready and everyone does their share of marking and clearing up etc!

Anyway the next one is a Gallery rifle so a further opportunity to shoot / zero etc at 100.

See you then.

Sundays shoot is a Classic McQueens. Im sure most of you have taken part in this before but to recap its a 2×10 at a Fig 14 (Huns Head) target that will appear in the McQueens castle in random places for a 3 second exposure.

We are using 200 yards and there is a smaller target for this. The event is for classic scoped rifles. That’s the main class but all scoped rifles are welcome so no one gets left out.

We don’t allow iron sights for this as the target is small and we don’t want too much damage to the frames etc.

You can enter as many times as there is time – come and have some fun!

Quick Update – Scores are on the results page The correct file has been uploaded. Note Bipods are not allowed in these so with David and Mat coming equal first the top slot goes to Mat on the bipod technicality. – See you at the next one

The next shoot is Service rifle, the second of the year. The COF is on the course of fire page – make sure you open the right one and prepare. The files have the date on them so it shouldn’t be that hard.

Hopefully the weather will be kind to us and it may even have dried out a bit

See you then – Don’t Forget the Clocks Change – they go forward!

Note – Due to other commitments the results will not be posted till Monday PM

Sundays shoot is Gallery Rifle so bring along the weird and the wonderful for a 100 yard shoot.

See you then

Update – Successful shoot with the scores on the results page. Well Done Mat G who got a score of 192.12 x 200 that was excellent given the tight timings (a bit tighter than some expected) proving that you can be accurate and quick!

All good fun and designed to be testing without being impossible!

The weather started at 1c at arrival and was up to 18c on departure so it got warmer!

The next one is a Gallery Rifle at 100 – see you then.

Sundays shoot is scoped rifle 1 and the COF has been added to the Course of Fire Page.

Hopefully the weather will be clear but you can expect mud. You will need around 50 rounds and a steady hand.

Should be fun (and anyway it beats working) See you then

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