Sportivate Week 4

Managed to avoid the thunderstorm today, that started after we all finished this time!

Ten teenagers today, all shooting .22 rifles. Sheila set a 'Polo' challenge - they had to try to shoot the hole in the Polo without breaking it. A VERY difficult challenge, but Robbie managed to leave one Polo intact - well done! There will be more Polos next week!

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They are all getting very good shots and some have progressed to standing shooting.

 Some quotes from the participants

"When I first heard about the Reepham Shooting Centre I was excited and a little nervous. I had shot a few times in America with my mates but had no experience with guns in England. When I arrived I was glad to see that I was not the only youth there. Having the club with people of all ages really helps to calm you nerves. Everyone Is really nice and all the adults are engaging and helping and even let you shoot a few rounds from their guns." Robbie

 "I have done benchrest .22 shooting and some clay pigeon shooting with a shotgun. I like the clay pigeon shooting but it does hurt my shoulder! I prefer target shooting with the .22 and I like to try and get a closer group each time. The club is really friendly and supportive and I want to join properly when the course is over." Emma

"I have enjoyed every minute, it has been very enjoyable as well as educational. The instructors explain everything and are approachable. I am seriously considering joining the club as a full time member." Joseph

NRA RCO Course

We are running at NRA Range Conducting Officer Course on 20-21 October at the club.

There are a couple of places available for local clubs. The cost is £75 per person, which is much cheaper than travelling and staying at Bisley

If you are interested contact Janet Taylor

Update - this course is now fully booked

July Comps - results

Bill Grocock Trophy (3-position)

1st A Armitage (148)
2nd K Beecham (140)
3rd J Taylor (139)
4th S Scott (136)
5th J Armitage (123)

Benchrest - Andy Taylor Trophy & Shield

1st M White (98)
2nd J Taylor (97)
3rd A Armitage (97)
4th S Scott (96)
5th J Armitage (96)
6th C Scott (96)
7th H Boone (95)
8th K Beecham (94)
9th A Evans (91)

The scores were incredibly tight! Thanks to Ray for adjudicating.

Smallbore Target Shooting Website

This is an ideal website for place for beginners (and a refresher for the rest of us).

www.smallborerifle.co.uk

It includes information about the history of shooting, explains the core shooting skills and there's practice exercises to help you improve your shooting.

The book is plugged on every page - but I have a copy and can recommend it. Although it only covers the prone position, there are lots of tips that you will find useful.

They also have an online shop now

Peritum Shooting Services

Shooting at Beckingham

Good news! Shooting at Beckingham is on again. This is usually on the first Sunday of the month

We are shooting with the Hull club, but it is restricted to clubs who have an MOD Licence to shoot at Beckingham. This is a condition of the MOD Licence, not due to decisions by any of the clubs involved.

As soon as other clubs have their MOD licence approved we can all share the same booking and share the costs.

Shooting is from 10 to 3. The cost will be more than previously charged as we have to ensure that the booking fees and wardens fees are covered. The cost has not been finalised yet.

You will need to have with you - your FAC, your RSC membership card and the NRA Safe Shooter card

If you are interested in shooting at Beckingham please let Janet know

Click here to email Janet

Bank Holiday Interclub Day - 27th Aug

We are hosting an Interclub Day for Forest Lodge Guns to celebrate 25 years in business.

All local clubs are invited to take part. There is an interclub competition with a CZ .22 rifle for the winning club and prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd individuals. The competition is .22 prone, 75m using BM/89 target. Front rest/sling and any sights permitted (no back rest).
There will also be air shooting activities, a BBQ and a raffle to raise funds for Help For Heroes
Entry fee £5

Should be a good day, hope you can join us

Link to Forest Lodge Guns website

Sportivate Week 2

Much better weather today! Glorious sunshine, so the youngsters had an opportunity to have a go at clay shooting on the field and prone shooting on the 75m range.

Some excellent groups today - well done!

Thanks to Sheila, Andy, Sid and Michael for helping today.

If the weather holds next week, there will be more shooting on the 75m and we may get the 'big guns' out for those getting good groups again.

Facebook

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Thank you!

Target Shooting Course

We were joined by 9 young people today at the start of the 'Sportivate' course. The course started at 2pm, which coincided with an amazing thunderstorm, which continued throughout the afternoon!

It didn't seem to dampen their spirits though and all shot very well, taking home lots of soggy targets.

Richard demonstrated his flintlock rifle and everyone will have the opportunity to have a shoot of it during the course.

Hopefully the weather will be better next week and I'll remember to take some photos.

Olympic Shooting from BBC

I don't know how long these videos will be available from the BBC

Women's 10m Air Pistol
Men's 10m Air Pistol

Women's 10m Air Rifle
Men's 10m Air Rifle

Women's 25m Pistol
Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol
Men's 50m Pistol - new

Women's 50m Rifle 3-position
Men's 50m Rifle 3-position - new (the BBC title says pistol, but the video is 3 position final)
Men's 50m Rifle (prone)

Women's Skeet
Men's Skeet

Women's Trap

Men's Trap - new

Men's Double Trap - GB Peter Wilson won Gold

The Archery has been worth watching too

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/schedule-results/archery

Men's Individual
Women's Individual

Men's Team
Women's Team

Clay Shooting - Double Trouble!

The clay shooting is back on from Saturday 4th August. We now have two automatic traps to test your skills!

Target Shooting Course

The 'Sportivate' Target Shooting Course starts tomorrow at 2pm and I am pleased to say we have had a lot of interest and all places have been filled.

Participants will start off with .22 shooting and over the 6 weeks will try shooting different caibres and shooting positions