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BSSA Frostbite League 2024/5 Round 4

Posted on January 6, 2025 by admin

A wintry  start to the morning for Round 4 of 2024/25 Frostbite League saw a light snow covering on the Bedford range. However, the ‘mild’ temperature, 4°C and rising, coupled with a very light wind made for passable conditions on … Continue reading →

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BSSA Indoor Meeting (Prone, Benchrest, LWSR & Airgun) 2025

Posted on December 23, 2024 by admin

Entries are now open for the 25 yd Indoor Meeting to be held at the Bedford (Clapham) range on the 18/19th January 2025. The meeting offers competitions for the following disciplines: Prone Rifle; Benchrest Rifle; Light-weight Sport Rifle all at … Continue reading →

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BSSA Frostbite League 2024/5 Round 3

Posted on December 22, 2024 by admin

A mild, dry and, for the most part, sunny morning for Round 3 of 2024/25 Frostbite League. As usual, Round 3 incorporates the Christmas shoot, five shots in two minutes, with the aim being to miss the elves (-25 points) … Continue reading →

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BSSA Frostbite League 2024/5 Round 2

Posted on December 2, 2024 by admin

December 1st, the first day of winter: – mild, continuous light rain, dull and a light but variable breeze, just the conditions needed for success at 100 yds. Despite the conditions both Wendy Foith (A Class) and Maria Popham (B … Continue reading →

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BSSA Frostbite League 2024/5 Round 1

Posted on November 19, 2024 by admin

A chilly but dry start for the 2024/25 Frostbite League, unfortunately the weak sun could not compensate for the chill from the light breeze. The conditions did not put off the ladies, who took five of the six prizes on … Continue reading →

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Don Rathbone

Posted on October 29, 2024 by admin

It is with great sadness that the BSSA announce the Passing of Don Rathbone at the age of 87. Don was a former Treasurer of the Association and also the Chairman of the Ex-Waterlow Rifle Club until 2015; he was … Continue reading →

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BSSA Frostbite League 2024/25

Posted on October 20, 2024 by admin

The BSSA Frostbite will commence on Sunday 17th November, at the Bedford Rifle Range. Entries closed on the 1st November, with a fairly full list. If there are cancellations it may be possible to enter on the day, please check … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Meeting, 8th September 2024

Posted on September 9, 2024 by admin

An interesting and unique course of fire to commemorate the late Queen: The main competition is 96 shots (1 for each year of the Queens life) over eight cards at 50 metres, prone or bench rest. The optional competition is … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Meeting, 8th September 2024

Posted on August 14, 2024 by admin

To mark the second anniversary of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II the BSSA are holding a memorial open meeting. In honour of the late Queen, two competitions are offered: The main competition is 96 shots (1 for each year … Continue reading →

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BSSA Winter Leagues 2024/25

Posted on July 23, 2024 by admin

Entries are now open for the BSSA 25yd pairs competitions. Entries for the winter 2024/25 25 yard competition close on the 26th August with the first round to be shot by the 14th October. Further details and entry form may … Continue reading →

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