Club Competitions
The competitions will be split between Barton Road and
Bassingbourn Barracks.
All the competitions which are shot at 100m with a maximum calibre of
.223 (5.56mm) will be held at the Barracks, leaving competitions like
the Service Rifle and
the
Buffalo
to be shot
at Barton Road.
Bassingbourn Barracks Competitions
Varmint Competition
Any .22 calibre rifle (subject to range safety certificate), any sights.
100m, 10 rounds with 2 sighters at targets to be decided by the Competition
organisers. Bench-rest conditions will apply, i.e. any kind of rest,
apparatus etc. may be used, subject only to range regulations.
.22/400 COMPETITION
Open for .22 LR Rimfire only
The competition consists of four standard targets (NSRA 100 yd) which
the competitor will receive on paying the entry fee of £5.
The entrant can choose when to shoot the cards at any one or more of
the Bassingbourn Range days from March to December.
The entrant is to place ten shots on each target using a .22 LR Rimfire
rifle of choice.
PRINT YOUR NAME ON ALL FOUR CARDS!
All shot cards to be signed/witnessed by any other full member and
dated before handing in to the scorer (S Southern).
Scoring is to be outward gauging ie. If the shot breaks the line, the
lower score counts.
Winning score Ex 400 wins two thirds of the kitty plus trophy.
Barton Road Competitions
Pre-1939 Rifle Competition
Any full-bore rifle, cartridge or muzzle loading, with open or original
battle sights (no peep-sights).
100m, 13 shots, 10 to count, at PS1 target. Shooting will be "Bisley-style" (i.e.
no part of the rifle, shooter's hands or forearm to be in contact with
the ground). Weapons to be scrutinised by a Club official. Prone or weapon
pits - no bags or bipods.
George Clamp Memorial Trophy Competition
Any pre-1920 black powder/cartridge rifle with open sights, standing
(unsupported but may use sling) at 100m
Any Rifle, Any Sights Competition
Any rifle of any calibre, with any sights (from fixed iron to laser). 200m,
10 shots, 1 target. Bench-rest conditions will apply, i.e. any kind of
rest, apparatus etc. may be used, subject only to range regulations.
Buffalo Shoot
Any rifle over .40 calibre on targets with scoring zones to be shot
at 200m (shoot off at 300m if a draw). Shot from a sitting position
- crossed sticks allowed - no bipods.
12 shots including 2 marked sighters - best 10 to score
Sporting Rifle Match
The match will be shot on a deer target at 100, 200, and 300m.
- 1st stage will be 5 shots in one minute standing using crossed sticks
at 100m.
- 2nd stage will be 5 shots in 5 minutes standing using crossed sticks
at 200m.
- 3rd stage will be 5 shots in 3 minute prone using bipod at 300m.
There will be 2 sighting shots at each distance .
Scoring will be explained on the day.
Sporting rifle = any rifle.
Service Rifle
Competition
The Service Rifle competition can be shot with any Service Rifle that
has issue sights. Issue slings are permitted, but no rests eg bipods.
The course of fire will be:
100 metres - 2 sighters, 10 shots in 1 minute, standing, kneeling or
sitting.
Compulsory reload after 5 shots
200 metres - 2 sighters, 10 shots prone unsupported - 5 minutes maximum.
Compulsory reload after 5 shots
300 metres - 2 sighters, 10 shots prone unsupported - 5 minutes maximum.
Compulsory reload after 5 shots
Maximum of 5 rounds on the gun. Stripper
clips are allowed. Xmas Shoot
Money Shoot - £1.00 to enter (paid at start of morning),
winner with highest score wins the pot
Turkey Shoot - 10 rounds at 100 yds, Any Rifle, Any Sights. Standing,
unsupported, sling may be used - no sticks/bipods allowed.
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