Bedfordshire Smallbore Shooting Association

OPEN MEETING THORN GRAND PRIX SUNDAY MAY 15th 2016
60 SHOTS @ 50 metres, plus optional, 40 SHOTS @ 100 yards

To be shot in f0ur classes:

CLASS X – National Classification, current and previous three years.
CLASS A – 97.0 over
CLASS B – 94.0 to 96.9
CLASS C – below 94

PRIZES:
60 shots at 50m: Bedford Target Supplies vouchers
40 shots at 100yds: Wine

(All prizes accordingly to entry)

For further details of this Meeting, please refer to the conditions and Entry Form

Will be attending, for all your shooting needs.

English Match prize winners were:

All prizes were in NSRA Vouchers.

Optional 40 Shot Competition prize winners were:

All prizes were in wine.

Full results for both competitions may be found here.

60 shots@ 50 metres plus optional 40 shots also at 50 metres

To be shot in f0ur classes:

CLASS X – National Classification, current and previous three years.
CLASS A – 96.0 over
CLASS B – 93.0 to 95.9
CLASS C – Below 93.0

For further details of this Meeting please refer to the meeting Conditions and Entry Form.
Entries close 14th March 2015, late entries may be accepted if space permits.

Will be attending, for all your shooting needs

Prize winners at the Bedford Indoor Meeting were:

All prizes were in Bedford Target Supplies vouchers and the full results may be found here.

Entries are now open for the 25 yd Indoor Prone Rifle Match and Air gun Match. Both to be held at the Bedford (Clapham) range on the 23rd/24th January.

The Prone Rifle Match consist of two details, each of 40 shots on NSRA 2510BM 1989 series targets – Aggregate ex 800. There will be a 50 minute break between details. Competitors are classified in four classes: BSSA ‘X’ class  is made up of shooters in & previously  in X Class within the past 3 years, a Nationally Classified ‘X’ Class competitors will be placed in Class ‘X’; all other competitors will be placed in three equal classes as far as possible, according to submitted average.  All competitors other than ‘X’ Class are required to submit an average based on the best 5 of the last 6 indoor scores. Further details may be found here and the entry form may be downloaded here.

The Airgun match is in two competitions, one for rifle the other for pistol. The course of fire for both competitions is 60 shots. ISSF rules will be observed. The entry form may be downloaded here. Details and firing points will be allocated on a first come first served basis and will only be confirmed once the entry fee has been paid. In previous years details have filled up quickly so get your entries in early to secure your place.

Will be attending on the 24th January (Sunday), for all your shooting needs.

Entries are invited for the 2015/16 Frostbite Shoulder-to-Shoulder League.

The league consist of 6 rounds shot on a Sunday morning at the Thorn Range. The course of fire will be 80 shots to count, at either 50m or 100yds alternating between rounds.
This is a handicap shoot, on a ‘nominated score’ basis. The nominated score will be set by your submitted average.

Dates for the League are:
November 1st (50m)
November 15th (100yd)
December 6th (50m + Christmas shoot)
January 3rd (100yd)
February 7th (50m)
February 21st (100yd)

The league entry fee is £22 and the closing date for entries is 20th October.
Note: Prizes are awarded for each round so, if the full league is not convenient for you, individual rounds may be entered for £6.50 per round, but please give the organiser at least 24 hours notice (see entry form).

Full details are here and the entry form is here.

Prize winners at the Thorn 800 were:

All prizes were in Bedford Target Supplies Vouchers.

Optional 40 Shot Competition prize winners were:

All prizes were in wine.

Full results for both competitions may be found here.

Sunday 20th September 2015 80 SHOTS @ 50 metres
Plus optional, 50 SHOTS @ 100 yards

VENUE: Thorn Range, is situated 2 miles north of Dunstable just off the A5. Please
contact us if you need directions.

SQUADDING: All competitors will be squadded. The first squad will commence prompt at
10.00 am (Range will be open by 9.00 am). Each detail will be 30 minutes, 20 minutes for
shooting and 10 minutes for target changing. Squadding details will be emailed to each
competitor. Postal squadding notice can be given, if stamped address envelope is
enclosed with entry form.

RANGE COMMITTEE: All disputes shall be referred to the Range Committee and any 3 of
whom shall form a quorum.

TARGETS: N.S.R.A. 1989 series 50 metre & 100 yard targets will be used.

Full Terms & Conditions

Entry Form

Will be attending, for all your shooting needs

Entry forms for the Winter 2015/16 season BSSA Short Range Postal League are available on the Leagues page.

60 shots@ 100 yds plus optional 40 shots at 50 metres

To be shot in f0ur classes:

CLASS X – National Classification, current and previous three years.
CLASS A – 97.0 over
CLASS B – 94.1 to 96.9
CLASS C – up to 94.0

For further details of this Meeting please refer to the Conditions and Entry form.
Entries close 20th June 2015, late entries may be accepted if space permits.

Will be attending, for all your shooting needs