Metford Trophy
The Metford Trophy was first contested 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. Rather than forgo the competition, it was changed to the aggregate of 15 shots at each distance, 900 & 1000 yards.
Sadly, the weather on Saturday 29 August was atrocious… It was raining when the first detail of the day started, and barely stopped. While the intensity of the rain varied, even when light, it created poor visibility. Oh, and it was windy!
Despite the conditions, three shooters handed in score cards, and they deserve to be congratulated for achieving good results in such poor conditions. Two more shooters started the match but retired due to the adverse weather. Several others elected not to shoot!
1,000 yard
Championship
The Branch 1,000 yard Championship was held on
Sunday 30 August in dry weather, but with testing wind conditions. Shooters are
allocated one detail in the morning and one in the afternoon to complete the 30
shot course of fire.
