The Branch 1000 yard Championships is fired over two details (morning and afternoon) with a 30 shot course of fire. The bright sunshine on Bisley’s Stickledown Range on Saturday 11 June was from time to time broken by cloud, giving quite a varied sight picture. Additional variety was provided by the playful wind – gusting, dropping off, changing direction. On a positive side it remained dry! Long range muzzle loading is all about learning, and the day gave plenty of opportunity for that. Master of the class was John Whittaker with a convincing win, followed by Alan Beck and David Minshall.
It was good to see our friends from France, the Netherlands, Jersey and throughout the UK.
