Target Shooting
Fullbore and Smallbore Target Shooting: The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Target Rifle Association (RNRMTSA) is the governing body for Fullbore and Smallbore Target Rifle competition within the Royal Navy.
We shoot with Bolt Action, Iron Sighted, Target Rifles in two categories, Fullbore (7.62) (300, 500, 600, 900, and 1000 yards), and Smallbore (.22) (25 yd, 50 m, and 100 yards), at round, black ‘bullseye’ targets.
One to one coaching is provided for all, including complete beginners.
All equipment required to get started is available, including rifles and ammunition.
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RNRMTSA Committee: |
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President |
Cdre Angus Ross |
Fullbore Captain |
Lt Cdr Iain Thomson |
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Chairman |
Lt Cdr Iain Thomson |
Smallbore Captain |
LAET Robynne Brown |
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Secretary |
Pat Hunt |
Committee Member |
Lee James |
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Treasurer |
Paul Brooks |
Committee Member |
Ian King |
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Committee Member |
Kate King |
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Fullbore Committee: |
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Chairman |
Lt Cdr Iain Thomson |
Coach |
TBC |
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Secretary/Adjutant |
Pat Hunt |
Committee Member |
Lee James |
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Captain |
Lt Cdr Iain Thomson |
Committee Member |
Paddy Newell |
The Fullbore Committee selects and organises teams for the annual Inter-Services competitions.
The representative matches shot by serving members are:
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Inter-Services Short Range, Bisley - Tue 20 Jul 10
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Inter-Services Long Range, Bisley - Thu 20 Jul 10
- Inter-Services Tyro, Bisley – Sun 19 Sep 10 (tbc)
The Short Range match is 1 sighting shot and 10 scoring shots at 300 and 600 yards, the Long Range is 1 sighter and 10 scoring shots at 900 and 1000 yards. Both teams contain a Captain, an Adjutant, 12 firers, and 2 (long range) or 3 (short range) wind coaches. Training and other competitions are organised through the Royal Navy Target Rifle Club (RNTRC).
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RNTRC Committee: |
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Chairman |
Lt Cdr Brian Witts |
Committee Member |
Lt Cdr Pat Drummy |
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Secretary |
Lt Cdr Iain Thomson* |
Committee Member |
WO1 Paddy Newell* |
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Treasurer |
Cdr Jerry Tuck |
Committee Member |
John Saunders |
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Committee Member |
Eric Adams |
Committee Member |
Lt Cdr Henry Watson |
*Serving Members
Membership of the Royal Navy Target Rifle Club (RNTRC) is open to all serving and retired members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and their Reserves.
Competitions with other rifle clubs are held regularly between March and October each year, at the National Shooting Centre, Bisley (near Guildford). Fees are subsidised for serving members. An Open Meeting is held each year, usually over the middle weekend of September, which includes the RN Serving Championships.
Single shot fullbore 7.62mm target rifles are used to fire from ranges from 300 to 1000 yards (occasionally 1100 yards). The club holds 23 rifles, including 9 RPA 2000s which are reserved for use by serving RN members only, and 9 Paramounts/Swings for use by serving RMs. All levels of experience and ability are catered for during training and competition days which are held frequently during the spring and summer months.
An F/TR (scoped) rifle will be ready for use from late 2010.
With the exception of representative Inter-Services competitions, matches are open to all members of the RNTRC, including the Pentangular in May, and the Trafalgar Match (RN vs RM) in October.
Membership currently costs £10/year, with a £5 joining fee. Contact the Secretary for further details.
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Smallbore Committee: |
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Chairman |
Lt Cdr Iain Thomson |
Coach |
LAET Robynne Brown |
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Secretary |
Kate King |
Committee Member |
Jane Briggs |
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Captain |
LAET Robynne Brown |
Committee Member |
Ian King |
The Smallbore Committee selects and organises teams for the annual Inter-Services competitions.
The representative matches shot by serving members are:
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Inter-Services Postal (25 yards), Jan – Apr
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Inter-Services Short Range (25 yards) Championships, Bisley - Apr 11 (tbc).
- Inter-Services Long Range (50 metres & 100 yards) Championships, Ash - Sat/Sun 18/19 Sep 10.
Team training sessions are held monthly over the winter in HMS Sultan’s indoor range. Beginners are welcome at these events.
A postal competition is held each Spring. Contact the Secretary for further details.
There are two active RN Smallbore Target Rifle clubs in the Portsmouth area - the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Smallbore Rifle Association (RNRMSRA) based at HMS Sultan and the HMS Excellent Rifle Club.
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RNRMSRA Committee: |
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Chairman |
Lt Cdr Iain Thomson |
Committee Member |
LAET Robynne Brown |
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Secretary |
Kate King |
Committee Member |
Pat Hunt |
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Captain |
LAET Robynne Brown |
Committee Member |
Ian King |
HMS Sultan contains the last remaining UK military indoor 50m range and is located in one of the casements at Fort Grange within HMS Sultan. Anschutz rifles and all other required equipment are available for use by members and tuition is provided for beginners.
The Association meets on Wednesdays from 1500-1900, and holds occasional weekend shoots.
Membership currently costs £15/year. Contact the Secretary for further details.
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HMS Excellent Committee: |
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Chairman |
Lt Cdr Iain Thomson* |
Joint Captain |
Barry Jeffery |
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Vice Chairman |
Lt Cdr Brian Witts |
Joint Captain |
Wayne Duggan |
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Secretary |
Tracy Thompson |
Committee Member |
Alan Wombwell |
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Treasurer |
Barry Jeffery |
Committee Member |
Richard Skilton* |
*Serving Members
HMS Excellent Rifle Club’s home range is the indoor range within Tipner Ranges. Personnel from any ship or establishment in the Portsmouth area are eligible to join, and tuition is available for complete beginners.
The club enters two teams in the Portsmouth Side by Side Winter League, allowing club members to gain experience shooting against many of the clubs in the Portsmouth Area.
The Club meets on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. (Some evenings are reserved for matches.) 4 Anschutz rifles and all other required equipment are available for use by members and tuition is provided for beginners.
Membership currently costs £20/year. Contact the Secretary for further details.
