Posts about the Imperial Meeting 2021 run by the NRA at Bisley, UK
This now concludes the Match Rifle portion of the 152nd Imperial Meeting. Our thanks to all those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes and ensured the meeting ran so sucessfully. This includes but is not limited to the NRA, Range … Continued
Oxford were defending champions of The Humphry Challenge Cup, having won the match in 2020 for the first time in over twenty years with some brilliant shooting. Strong teams were selected by both Universities for The Humphry in 2021. Students … Continued
Elcho day has finally arrived. The day where the best shooters from England, Scotlanad, Ireland and Wales face off against each other. Each team has 8 firers each shooting 15 shots at each of the three ranges. Uniquely for team … Continued
After four days of intense competition, the Hopton is drawing to a close for 2021. Rob Lygoe has been leading the Hopton from day one but with only a five point lead and no sighters in The Albert, a simple … Continued
Edge The Edge is a single competition shot on the Monday but is made up of two distances. 1000 yards is consider too simple so competitors start at 1100 followed by 1200 yards. This gives an oppourtunity for those sleepy … Continued
The second day brought some wind to Stickledown althought still gentle by Match Rifle standards. With the prospect of three 2 and 20 shoots, the number of possibles was reduced from yesterday. Although there were some significant ones. Cottesloe The … Continued
The first saturday of the 2021 Imperial Meeting kicked off in unusual fashion with very gentle conditions. This led to high scores throughout the entire day. As is usual, the shoots on the first day consist of 2 sighting shots … Continued
The Pre Friday before the start of the Hopton is usually the chance for some last minute practice. The home nations take this oppourtunity for some team practices. There is also the chance for individuals to compete in the Any … Continued