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.

About Us

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!