Bedfordshire Smallbore Shooting Association

Numbers for the shoot were slightly low, with 16 competing. This was due to a number of the usual competitors either attending an Eastern Region Training morning or competing in an Home Counties match, the Marks Shield.

Due to the low entry, the Grand Prix was shot in two classes (X/A  & B/C) whilst the optional competition was run as a single class. Scoring was based on the MacRae handicap system, using the scores from the English Match as the average.

Grand Prix prize winners were:
X/A Class

B/C Class

Optional 40 Shot Competition prize winners were:

Optional competition prizes were in wine.
Full results for both competitions may be found here:

Venue: BEDFORD RIFLE CLUB RANGES, CLAPHAM ROAD, BEDFORD MK41 6EN .

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.
CLASSES A – C determined by entry.

PRIZES:
60 shots at 50m: Cash.
40 shots at 100yds: Wine.

(All prizes accordingly to entry)

For further details of this Meeting, please refer to the Information Sheet and Entry Form.

There was a good turnout for the first outdoor open of the year, with 39 competitors for the English Match.  Numbers for the optional shoot were slightly lower, with 17 competing. This was due to a number of competitors having attended an Eastern Region Training morning and therefore not having time to compete in both shoots. Due to the lower entry expected, the optional competition was run as a single class with the scoring based on the MacRae handicap system, using the scores from the English Match as the average.

English Match
60 SHOTS @ 50 metres, plus optional 40 SHOTS also @ 50 metres

Date:  17th March 2018

Venue: Bedford Range, Clapham Road, Bedford.

Closing date for entries: 13th March. Late entries may be accepted if space permits.

Prizes:
60 shots at 50m: Cash
40 shots at 100yds: Wine

For further details of the BSSA English Match, please refer to the entry form and information sheet.

Prize winners at the 2019 BSSA Indoor Meeting were:

All prizes were in cash and the full results may be found here.

Entries are now open for the 25 yd Indoor Prone Rifle Match, to be held at the Bedford (Clapham) range, and the Air gun Match to be held at the Glider public house, Dunstable. Both to be held on the 19/20th 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,  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 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. 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. The entry form may be downloaded here.

Due to a reduced entry, the BSSA 800 was shot in two classes, combined X & A and combined B & C, using the Macrae handicap system. The winners were:

All prizes were in NSRA Vouchers.

Optional 50 Shot Competition prize winners were:

All prizes were in wine.

Full results may be found here.

Thorn Grand Slam prize winners were:

All prizes were in Bank of England Vouchers.

Optional 40 Shot Competition prize winners were:

All prizes were in wine.

Full results may be found here.

60 shots at 100 yds and/or 40 shots at 50 metres

Venue: BEDFORD RIFLE CLUB RANGES, CLAPHAM ROAD, BEDFORD MK41 6EN .

To be shot in four classes:
CLASS X – National Classification, current and previous three years.
CLASS A – 97.0 over
CLASS B – 94.1 to 96.9
CLASS C – below 94

For further details of this Meeting please refer to the Conditions and Entry Form.
Late entries may be accepted if space permits.

Detailed results of the 2018 County Championships may be found here.
The winners table is:-