Target Rifle Imperial
Target Rifle Imperial Meeting 2019
Thursday 18th – Saturday 27th July
**Entries typically open in April**
Target Rifle (TR) evolved from Service Rifle shooting in the late 1960s. Previously the .303″ calibre No. 4 Service Rifle was used with the addition of precision sights that were adjustable for elevation and windage.
TR involves prone single shot precision shooting using aperture iron sights at ’round bull’ targets at distances from 300 to 1000 yards, with each shot carefully scored, recorded and analysed.
The Imperial Meeting
The first Imperial Meeting was contested on Wimbledon Common, in south-west London, in 1860. Queen Victoria fired the first shot and presented a gold medal and £250 to the best individual marksman.
This set the pattern for the National Rifle Association’s annual Meeting, with the objective of promoting and encouraging marksmanship throughout the Queen’s (or King’s) dominions. The Imperial Meeting has been held every year since then, with the exception of the years during the two World Wars. The Meeting has been held at its current location Bisley since 1890.
The Queen’s Prize
The Queen’s (or King’s) Prize remains the premier award for the Meeting’s top shot, with the gold medal and £250 prize still given to the winner, and is regarded as the ultimate prize by Target Rifle shooters all over the world.
The Meeting comprises of individual competitions, aggregates, and team matches, with some featuring separate prizes dependant on a shooter’s class. As a result you can shoot against people of similar ability, even as a novice, and still have the chance to enjoy success.
Teams can be formed from Clubs, Counties, Services, Schools, Countries or event family members. International teams welcome overseas competitors to take part in what, for many, is the largest and most prestigious competition of its type in the world.
Typically over a third of Target Rifle competitors are aged under 21, many in their first year of shooting.
Similarly we regularly welcome competitors aged over 80 – it really is a sport for all ages. Men and women, able bodied and disabled, all compete on an equal field whilst engaging in open competition.
Cadet Shooting
Many that shoot in the Schools and Cadets Meeting (13th – 17th July) also shoot in the Target Rifle competitions.
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Results
R Jarvis 2019 Results
This morning marked the start of the 2019 Inter Counties Meeting, with sunshine prevailing over a scattering of light showers and ominous black rain clouds.
148 entries across 19 Counties, namely: Berkshire, Cheshire, Devon, Essex, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Hereford & Worcester, Hertfordshire, Kent, Lancashire, London, Norfolk, Northants Leicester & Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Somerset, Suffolk, Surrey, Sussex and Yorkshire were represented as well as a number of individual entries.
Following a Queen’s 1 course of fire 14 competitors achieved a score of 104, and 4 received top marks of 105.
Congratulations to the winners:
Under 23: Mr C Dart – 103.9v – Winner of a Silver Salver
Under 25: Mr AB Bromley – 104.10v – Winner of a Silver Salver
3rd Place: Mr B Logan – 105.10v – Winner of an NRA Bronze Medal
2nd Place: Mr H Howard – 105.12v – Winner of an NRA Silver Medal
1st Place: Mr A Jory – 105.13v – Winner of the R Jarvis Trophy and an NRA Gold Medal
Full results can be viewed here
All prizes will be presented on the range following the conclusion of the Champion of Champions at approximately 12.50pm Sunday 16th June.
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General News
Jonathan Haward
We are very sad to report the sudden passing of Jonathan Haward after a short illness.
Jonathan was a member of the Devon RA and well known throughout the TR community as a warm-hearted and fun guy.
His representative honours began with the Athelings in 1976, and finished with the GB Veterans team to NZ in 2019, with three GB tours and much laughter in between.
He will be greatly missed by his many friends.
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Team Announcement
NRA Channel Islands Team 2023
The following have been selected to represent the NRA in the Channel Islands in the matches in 2023. My congratulations to them, and commiserations to those who were unsuccessful in their applications.
| Captain: |
James Mehta |
Essex, Scotland, GB |
| Vice Captain: |
Kim Pope |
Suffolk and Ireland |
| Adjutant: |
Ian Ashworth |
Gloucestershire, England, GB |
| Head Coach: |
Simon Dickson |
West of Scotland, Scotland |
| Harry Asquith-Beard |
UK Armed Forces, British Army, Berkshire |
| Richard Dyball |
West of Scotland, Scotland |
| Rob Edwards |
Gloucestershire |
| John Evans |
Somerset, Wales |
| Ed Feast |
Hertfordshire |
| Sophie Hodge |
Berkshire, England |
| Euan Munro |
West of Scotland, Scotland |
| Sasha Radkovskii |
Oxfordshire |
| Chris Vonchek |
Hampshire |
| Henry Waldern |
England |
| Reserves: |
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| Nia Barnes |
Hertfordshire, Wales |
| Ed Welford |
Hampshire, England |
James Mehta, Captain
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Clive Amstien
Clive Amstein Memorial Trophy
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16st June 2019
Organiser: Secretary LMRA: 01483 473006
What is it: The Clive Amstein Memorial Trophy is a County Team Competition comprising of 4 matches run in parallel to the NRA Inter-Counties Weekend. It is suitable for smaller County teams who cannot raise a full squad, County ‘B’ or ‘C’ etc. teams, or Counties who have entered a full squad in the main event of the weekend.
Saturday 15th June
PM
2 + 15 @ 900 & 1000
Sunday 16th June
AM
2 + 10 @ 300, 500 & 600
Price:
£480 with ammo
£240 own ammo
How do I book:
Shooting@lmra.co.uk
www.lmra.co.uk
Download Entry Form
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Spring Action Weekend 2018
The first of our Gallery Rifle Meetings 2018 – Spring Action Weekend – kicks off the season with a weekend full of shooting fun.
Packed full of competitions, this weekend offers you the chance to shoot the following disciplines:
- Classic and Historic
- GR&P
- Full-bore Rifle
- Long-Barrelled Pistol & Revolver
- Practical Pistol
- Target Shotgun
NEW for 2018:
WA48 – Open to LBP & LBR, this event consists of 4 stages at distances ranging from 7-25m. CLICK HERE for more details
6392 – This popular 200x match now offers a specific category for post 1955 Service Optic Rifles
Added extras:
Aside from the GR&P events on Melville over the full weekend, Butt Zero hosts the Target Shotgun matches on Saturday, with Speed Steels running until mid-afternoon.
You can also shoot in the Practical Pistol Match (part of the NRA Handgun League) shot on Sunday 25th.
On Short Siberia the multi-positional fullbore shooting events are shot beside the 200x McQueen matches on the Saturday, and a range of 200x Classic and Historic events on the Sunday. The popular Mini McQueen runs throughout the weekend on Time Limit.
To Enter
Follow the ‘Enter Online’ link at the top of this page, or download the PDF entry form at the bottom of this page.
If you are new to the GR&P Action weekend we recommend you download the PDF as it offers a clear outline of the weekend’s events. You can also refer to the GR&P Handbook for further details.
RO Registration
Entries are now open for RO volunteers, please click here to sign up.
Dates for your diary:
Further competition in the Gallery Rifle 2018 Calendar include:
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Results
CSR Winter League – 05 Nov 2022- Final Results
Results are now final for the CSR Winter League matches from Saturday 5 November.
Classified CSR Winter League standings:
- Click here to view Winter League 2022-2023 Standings
- Click here to download printable Winter League 2022-2023 Standings.
All Matches to date:
- Click here to view Winter League 2022-2023 match results
- Click here to download printable Winter League 2022-2023 match results.
Unclassified CSR Winter League standings (for reference only):
- Click here to view Winter League 2022-2023 Standings
- Click here to download printable Winter League 2022-2023 Standings.
For details on future Civ SR matches please click here to view the CSR and PR calendar.
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