Cottesloe Heath Challenge 2016 - NRA Shotgun League

[JSHarris]

( apologies to mod's if this isnt the right place for this)

Cottesloe Heath Challenge 30/31 July

This is a superb opportunity to shoot a fantastic PSG match at Bisley on the Cottesloe Heath shooting grounds.

Generous sponsorship from Facilities Solutions Limited means that there will be up to £1000 in cash prizes to be won plus other prizes from the NRA Shotgun League Sponsors.

In addition to prizes for the overall winners there will be awards down to 10th place overall in each division plus special prizes for Ladies, Tyros ( first match) , juniors ( under 21) and veterans (over 60)

There are also prizes for the top teams and a shooter raffle on each day ! and entry to the match puts you in with a chance to win one of 4 shotguns donated by the sponsors , Edgar Brothers ( Hatsan MPA 8 and an Escort P/A) and GMK ( Beretta 1301 and a Benelli Super Nova) or some top line shooting equipment from AW Armoury

The match will be shot in one day and you can choose which day to shoot on, Saturday or Sunday.
It’s a lot of shooting for £30 and you will need about 40 solid slug , 10 buckshot and 80 birdshot ( max size UK nr 4’s)

The entry form is attached and if you want know more contact targetshotgun@nra.org.uk

FAQ-
NO you don’t need to be a member of the NRA ( we will try to convince you to join though!)
Fibre Wad only – slugs with fixed plastic wads OK
If you don’t have an SCC we will arrange for you to be supervised
Entry closes 28th July
Post the entry to the NRA at Bisley Camp (address on form)
Open- any FAC rated shotgun , no restrictions on magazine capacity ( unless briefed at the start)
Standard- any semi auto FAC shotgun- no optical sights – max 9 rounds loaded at the start ( or as briefed…)
Standard manual - any manual action ( pump, lever, bolt…) FAC shotgun- no optical sights – max 9 rounds loaded at the start ( or as briefed…)
3 shot- any SGC rated shotgun with a magazine ( no break barrel guns)-
Tyro- never shot in an NRA Shotgun League match before
Yes you can enter multiple categories ( Lady and Tyro and Junior and 3 shot etc)
Teams are teams of 4 shooting in the same division
Sign in is at 8am on both days at the range ( not the NRA offices) – map will be sent out to all entrants

[mag41uk]

Sounds good!

[dodgyrog]

Hope it goes well - sounds fun but a bit too far for me to go!

[jmc67]

Thanks for posting James. I see you mention slug, but can those without slug on their tickets still take part in parts of the competition?

[JSHarris]

Yes you can, there are ( at this moment in time) 2 slug stages only ( there wont be more than that)

While we dont have a specific class for "non slug users" we can generate a separate set of scores ( for fun only ) that dont include those 2 stages.

And isnt it about time you applied for a variation!!!

for clarity- all detachable magazine guns go into open class, will edit post.

or i would if i could edit it.... ?

[jmc67]

The question about slug wasn't for me James, as I already have it :), but wanted to clarify in case others were wanting to come, so it's good to see that folks don't need to have slug to take part.
I'm going to check my diary and hopefully make it along to one of the days. Should be fun.
Unfortunately you can't go back and edit posts after something like 20mins after originally writing it.

[JSHarris]

ah , that would explain it.

Thank you, its looking to be a good event, we have just sorted the caterers out as well and ordered the crew tshirts, now we just need to sort the weather out !

[RDC]

Is there the option to hire shotguns from the armoury?

[JSHarris]

Yes ( i think), but only 3 shot ones. There are 2 Benelli Super Novas and 2 Mossberg 500s lurking somewhere....

please contact the Armoury direct to confirm details, there is a special category for 3 shot shotguns as well so its a great opportunity to have a day out shooting something different !