WINFARTHING RIFLE CLUB
Range Improvement Works
We are open again for prone shooting!
The construction of the new firing point has been completed, getting us one step closer to offer 3P Air rifle & Benchrest/Seated .22 shooting.
The next phase involves some minor work to the range itself, to ensure we satisfy the safety angles for standing/seating shooting - Keep an eye on our facebook page to see how the work is progressing.
If you are thinking of joining, or are just looking for some information about us, please fill in the contact form. and we will get back to you with more details.
NORFOLK SUMMER OPEN 2022
This was a great success-see below for the report
Probationary members: New members who are still being trained are
required to book with Nick Seymour by text on 07774 195103
(Tuesday evenings from 19.00)
See below details of the first shots with the new electronic target system
ABOUT US
Welcome!
We are a small friendly club shooting precision .22" small-bore rifle in the prone position (lying down). Future plans include air-rifle and pistol, as well as adapting the range to welcome disabled shooters. We also hope to introduce electronic target systems (see below)
Our range is in Winfarthing Village, just North of Diss, Norfolk. Post code: IP22 2ED.
We have 8 firing points and shoot at 25 yards and 50 metres.
We welcome both new and experienced shooters of all ages. Juniors (aged under 18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will become an Associate member.
Range opening times:
Tuesdays | 10.00 till 13.00
Main club day for experienced shots.
Potential members welcome by arrangement
Tuesdays | 18.00 till 21.00
Training evening for probationary members (from 19.00) & experienced shots
Thursdays | 19.00 till 21.00
Main club evening for experienced shots
NEWS
ELECTRONIC TARGETS
Sometimes it pays to wait, and certainly the choice of Inband target systems has proved that. We have just taken delivery of our first unit, and it not only appears to be an excellent machine, but it is really competitively priced
Early tests are encouraging, although they have thrown up challenges. For example, the firing point monitor has to 'talk' to the target. Sometimes they ignore each other!
These are early teething troubles, and meantime Tim Webster was the mug who 'volunteered' to test the unit. Imagine the scene:
Your chums are looking at the screen to see:
a) Does the silly thing actually work?
b) Can Tim really shoot?
The Inband system is compact, approx 400mm wide and uses sound sensors to work out where the shot is located
The 'brain' converts
the shot location information and sends the coordinates by Bluetooth to your computer
Tim was happy with the
results (phew!) and
commented that the unit worked in a very similar
manner to other systems
he had used
on full-bore ranges
THE NORFOLK OPEN-a great success
We were approached by the NCRA to see if we might run this Open shoot. After careful consideration, we agreed to try our hand. The Club really pulled together and the following pictures show a fantastic team effort.
Participants seemed to enjoy shooting with us, particularly liking the team of helpers who changed targets for them. A great effort by everyone and we look forward to welcoming the region's marksmen back for another Open shoot in the near future.
The Norfolk Summer Open was a great success,
hugely helped by our sponsors CTS DIY Ltd and
1967 SPUD Reloading Supplies Ltd
SHOOTING and CLUB NEWS
Norfolk County Rifle Association Postal Competitions
These popular postal matches will be run over the next months. Team and Individual categories at 25 yards and 50 metres. Entry is not expensive, and they are a great way to test your skills without leaving the comfort of your own club! For details contact
Phil Rose on pcwrose@sky.com
Work-Party Autumn 2023
Every so often, some-one says that the old place needs a bit of a tidy-up. You think 'there might be the odd bit of dusting' and then take a closer look and find the target holders are falling apart, the door cill is rotten, the cobwebs have cobwebs, and the grass is like a jungle. So a great group of enthusiasts chipped in, and we got a lot done. Thank you everyone!
GALLERY
CLUB HISTORY
History, then and now: The club was constructed in 1983/4 right in the centre of Winfarthing Village, a really unusual location. Not much has changed since then, but we now have a heated club-house and a loo. See if you can spot which are the old photos!
TRAINING
New members with no experience of shooting take part in a comprehensive training programme, covering every aspect of the sport from safety to accuracy. The club is lucky enough to have several members with wide experience of coaching to the highest level, allowing even experienced shooters to improve their skills
RESULTS
The club enters a number of local team and individual leagues and has an impressive record of achievement. Club members frequently represent Norfolk County in open competitions.
Matches are back in action, and we are taking part in Postal Leagues
CONTACT
If you are interested in trying out the sport, or would like to return to it, contact us to arrange your first visit. We will also provide you with full navigation instructions.
Tim Butler, Membership Secretary at: timbutler66@hotmail.co.uk
or Jonah Mitchell, Hon Secretary at: pulser22@tiscali.co.uk & 07748 494 961
Alternatively, please use the form below to email us directly
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MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS, ANNUAL & SESSION CLUB FEES
FULL
£85
JUNIOR
£30
(under 18)
PROBATIONARY
£0
for 6 months
SHOOTING FEE
£3
(per session)
SHOOTING FEE
£5
(per session)
Equipment:
The club can loan you a rifle, shooting jacket, spotting 'scope and provide instruction; everything you need to get started.
All you will need to buy is some ammunition!
