The Metford Trophy was first competed for in 1992. This is, where possible, an aggregate competition fired at 1000, 1100 & 1200 yards. This year bookings at Bisley for 1100 & 1200 yards were not available to suit the Branch calendar. Rather than forgo the competition it was changed to the aggregate of 15 shots at each distance, 900 & 1000 yards.
Whilst the dry weather was welcomed, conditions were testing! Hot and humid throughout the weekend, the brightening morning of Sunday 24 August saw an increasingly entertaining mirage, albeit with fairly consistent wind. While light cloud cover in the afternoon, reduced the mirage somewhat, the wind became more changeable. All very challenging!
After the 900 yard detail there was a clear lead held by four. The same shooters maintained consistency at 1000 yards, resulting in a win for Alan Beck by just one v-bull, ahead of John Whittaker. Rob Groot and David Minshall jostled for third place, with Rob taking the bronze medal by 2 points.
Members also enjoyed a practice day at 300 & 600 yards on Friday and competed in the MLAGB National 900 & 1000 yard Championships on Saturday.
