Alton Rifle Club
Smallbore Target Rifle Club
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Alton reach the ELEY / NSRA Finals for 2024.
Following the success of Sue in 2023, Alton’s prone shooters reached the ELEY finals in 2024, held at Bisley during the National Smallbore Meeting.
On the 11th August 2024, in sweltering conditions, Rob Forster and Liz Garner completed 40 shots at 50 metres.
Rob came 3rd in Class A with 394 / 400. (Winner achieved 396 / 400)
Liz came 3rd in Class E with 362 / 400. (Winner achieved 370/400)
Prize giving was officiated by 0007, Martyn Buttery of ELEY.
Alton Rifle Club win at the Hampshire Smallbore Rifle and Pistol Association’s Rifle Open, held at Andover on 30th June 2024.
This competition involves a Double Dewar, shooting 40 shots at 50 metres and 40 shots at 100 yard.
Maritz Naude, on only his second outdoor shoot, wins the Double Dewar (Class A) with 389 / 400 including a 100 at 100 yards. This was an incredible achievement considering the number of Hampshire County shooters competing. Rob took 3rd place with 388 / 400.
Maritz and Rob also won the Club Pairs for Alton Rifle Club.
Sue comes 3rd in ELEY / NSRA Benchrest Class C with 391 / 400. The winner achieved 393/400 so it was a close competition.
Prizes awarded by Martyn Buttery of ELEY.
