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Target Rifle

TR is the UK's most popular shooting discipline. It is also perhaps the 'purest' form of shooting as few 'aids' are allowed. Optical sights are not permitted and shooters rely on micro-adjustable aperture-sights. Only two calibres are allowed - the .308/7.62 or the .223/5.56mm - the current NATO calibres. Most shooters opt for the .308/7.62.The rifle may only be supported off the elbows but a sling is permitted. In addition, a good quality heavy canvas or leather jacket helps with 'hold' and a good shooting-mat and spotting-scope are essential. Targets are the 'Bisley' style and we usually shoot 2 sighters and 20 to count. Competitors shoot in pairs or even three to a target. Competitions take place at all distances from 200 to 1000 yds.

F Class

F Class is the fastest growing target shooting discipline in the UK and Diggle is no exception. The targets and course of fire are identical to TR but competitors may use a scope and the rifle can be supported mechanically front and rear. Any calibre is allowed up to 8mm but belted magnum cartridges are not permitted. Muzzle brakes are also 'out'. The equipment has rapidly become more sophisticated and Open class shooters now use full 'benchrest' kit but prone, off the grass. There is however another class for the NATO calibres (.308/7.62mm and .223/5.56mm) but you may only use a simple bi-pod and back-bag. This class is called TRF and is ideal for new shooters to get acquainted with long-range rifle competition.

Classic Military Rifle

I said that Target Rifle is the purest form of shooting but our classic military rifle shooters might well protest. This really is the ultimate test of shooting ability. No fancy custom rifles, no exotic calibres - just a classic military rifle in its original chambering using 'battle-sights' and shot off the elbows. You may use a sling - providing it is authentic in appearance but no Target Rifle jackets, scopes or bi-pods.

Courses of fire vary - we sometimes use the old military 'tin-hat' targets or maybe a 'snaps' or 'mad-minute' shoot. You will shoot at all ranges from 200 to 800 yds.

Quigley & Black Powder

If you've seen the film 'Quigley Down Under' you will know all about our shoots - bucket and buffalo targets with the odd steel-pig thrown in. Rifles must be American 'exposed hammer' weapons from the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Obviously replicas from firms like Pedersoli are most popular with the Sharps and Rolling Blocks making up most of the field. Crossed-sticks are the favoured form of support and iron-sights can be anything providing they look authentic. Shooting takes place at all ranges from 200 yards out to 1000 yards - our Billy Dixon shoot - and it's usually plenty of sighters and at least 40 rounds to count. We also have a few 'precision' black-powder shoots for any type of BP rifle including muzzle-loaders.

Lever Action

These shoots are designed for the cowboy type lever-action rifles in pistol calibres. It's lead bullets only and it's all shot at 100 yards and less. Great variety of targets including steels with the emphasis on fun, so bring plenty of ammo.

There is usually an opportunity to shoot BP

McQueens & Tactical

All you need is a rifle with a scope and bi-pod and you can enjoy our tactical competitions. The McQueens is a great stressfire comp. shot at 200 and 300 yards. Bring 24 rounds. Tactical shoots can be anything! Usually they involve two or more distances and target choices - often against the clock. Steel-plates and moving targets are sometimes used. Bring at least 36 rounds.

Benchrest

This is a specialised discipline but there is a class for out of the box factory rifles. Custom benchrest rifles are the most accurate rifles around and they are shot from a solid concrete bench off front and rear rests. Two distances are used - 100 and 1000 yards. the object is to shoot a small group - accuracy rather than marksmanship is the object. For once you can shoot under cover sat comfortably at the bench. If it all sounds too easy, come and try it.

Practical and Civilian Service Rifle

Practical Rifle is challenging and its fun. It is target shooting from 100 to 600 yards and occasionally to 1000 yards, with additional physical pressures on the competitor. Any centrefire bolt action rifle (subject to range safety rules) may be used, preferably with a ten round magazine. There are classes for modern rifles such as AR 15s and Remington 700s and also for classic military rifles including SMLEs and No4s. Targets vary in shape and size, and are engaged from a variety of shooting positions, such as standing, squatting, kneeling, sitting and prone.

Courses of fire are extremely flexible, the only overriding constraint being safety.

Its origins can be found back to the precepts of the NRA as the volunteer movement. Publications run as early as 1902 Practical Musketry in the UK.

Civilian Service Rifle is very similar to Practical Rifle, same equipment and classes, but matches are a combination of standardised ten round practices which are defined in the NRA Bible Generally it is less physically demanding than Practical Rifle.

It is also one of the few disciplines that offers the civilian competitor the opportunity to shoot alongside military teams from around the world.

Safety, enjoyment, self improvement are the order of the day.

Civilian Service Rifle is very similar to Practical Rifle, same equipment and classes, but matches are a combination of standardised ten round practices which are defined in the NRA Bible Generally it is less physically demanding than Practical Rifle.

Civilian Service Rifle is very similar to Practical Rifle, same equipment and classes, but matches are a combination of standardised ten round practices which are defined in the NRA Bible Generally it is less physically demanding than Practical Rifle.