Family Day

We had typical July weather for the BBQ this year!

But we had a really good turn out - 75 members and guests joined us - which was absolutely amazing given the rotten weather.

It was reasonably dry on the 25m range so we had plenty of takers for the benchrest and air pistol competitions. It brightened up in the afternoon and we managed to get the archery and clay shooting underway. 

It wouldn't have happened without the help from members - a very big thank you to

- Vernon & Carl for the marquee, helped by Sid, Dave and Andy

- Sheila and Janet for organising the day, doing all the shopping and preparing the food

- Janet's Mum for helping prepare the food

- Sheila's daughter for the cakes

- Andy T for the air pistol shooting

- Sid and Dave for the clay shooting

- Andy A for the archery

- Mike for the fantastic BBQ

The Club Benchrest Competition was won by Janet, who was also the Top Lady shooter

The Top Man shooter was won by David, a guest and non-shooter!

AIR PISTOL

1^st    J Pashley (91)    Wine

2^nd   J Webb (86)    Quality Street      

3^rd   D Roberts (83)     Maltesers

CLAY SHOOT

1st    K Peutrill (18)     Wine

2nd  S Scott (15)    Quality Street
3rd  J Cook (12   Maltesers

We'll try to do better with the weather next year ...

Interclub Comp - 29th August

The next Interclub comp is on August Bank Holiday Monday

A benchrest comp for .22 rifle and air rifles on equal terms ... now there's a challenge!

Come and support your Club - lots of local clubs have been invited. We hope to have a BBQ again

June Results

Centrefire Precision 75m (Prone position, supported)

1st  Carl   (85)
2nd  Andy A (79)
3rd  Matt (73)
4th  Andy T (65)

Eley Round 2 Results

Congratulations to Andy T and Vernon who are both through to the finals at Bisley in October

Benchrest Comp
Class B
Andy T......398 - Finalist
Janet .......394
Carl .......391
Vernon ...389
Matt .......388

Class C
Mike ....390

Standing Comp
Class B
Janet ....373
Matt ....362

Class C
Vernon ...366 Finalist

Class D
Andy A ...350

Invite to North Cotes Butts - Sunday 26th June

North Cotes Butts (near Mablethorpe) have invited us to take part in their annual 'Baikal Challenge' on Sunday 26th June.

There are lots of  shooting activities from 10am to 12.30 including

• 100m .22 RF sporting match with club Gecco ammo (supplied)
• Hip clay pigeon comp
• Clay shoot (50 bird sporting)
• and more besides

The Baikal challenge starts at 1pm. Using their baikal single shot non-ejector at ground targets. They say eye protection is compulsory and is the most fun comp you have experienced.

£300 worth of prizes

Ring Martin on 0777 619696 for more info

More info about NCB here http://www.northcotesbutts.com/
Directions here http://www.northcotesbutts.com/contact.html

May Results

Matt does it again!

Results of .22 Standing Comp ...

1st Matt ...91
2nd Andy A ...84
3rd Geoff ... 83
4th Janet ... 83
5th Richard ... 81
6th Jacqui ... 79
7th Sheila ... 77
8th Brian ... 76

Thanks to Janet for donating the trophy for this competition.

The Club badges are now available for £1. If you would like one please see Sheila.

The June comp is the 75m prone fullbore precison - Fred Atkin Trophy

Eley Results delayed

I have been in touch with the NSRA and there is a delay in getting the results out due to sickness ... hopefully will be in the next couple of weeks

Family Day - July 16th

 Every year we hold a Family Day - this year it's on July 16th.

Put it in your diary! Members are invited to bring along family and friends to the range to enjoy a summer BBQ and see what we get up to ... it's our way of saying thank you.



The 75m range will be closed on the day as we need the space for the marquee.

The annual .22 benchrest competition will be held on the day again. There is a trophy for the top club shooter and there will be prizes for the top man and lady from all-comers.

Friends and family are encouraged to take part. In addition to the benchrest comp there will also be opportunities to try your hand at clay pigeon shooting, archery and air pistol shooting. There will be prizes.

It's a great day for catching up with other members too ... we hope you can make it.

To help with catering we need a rough idea of numbers ... please let Janet or Sheila know if you will be attending and how many people you will be bringing with you (by the end of June please). We will also need their names and addresses as we have to clear all guests with the police firearms dept.

April Competition results

Military Rifle Standard
Winner - Matt (114)

Military Rifle Modified
Winner - Geoff (107)

May Day Interclub Competition - Results

A beautiful day, but a bit on the windy side.

It was good to meet up with shooters from North Cotes Butts, the Cadets and Lincoln & District again.

It looked like everyone had a good time. The BBQ was excellent (thanks Mike - and thanks Mrs Mike for the cakes!!!).

 29 shooters took part in the competition, which was for the best group at 75m with a .22 rifle.

The winning team was Janet Taylor, Rob Duffie and Jacqui Armitage

1st - Reepham Shooting Centre with an average group of 0.630"
2nd - L&D with 0.835"
3rd - North Cotes with 1.134"
4th - Cadets with 1.360"

Janet Taylor from Reepham Shooting Centre was the best shot of the day with 0.505"

Some more photos will be at the Club on Saturday

Thanks to Carl & Vernon for letting us use the range for the day, Fred for scoring, Sid & Sheila for helping and to Andy & Janet for organising the day.

We are hoping to arrange another Interclub competition for the August Bank Holiday ... so get the date in your diary and watch this space