LIGHTWEIGHT SPORT RIFLE (LSR)
ESSEX COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP & COUNTY TEAM(For Competition Results go HERE)
Following on with the popularity and growth of lightweight sport rifle in the UK and other counties’ programmes of events, Essex introduced a County Championship for the LSR. This has now been running for three years during the summer season and is growing each year with some excellent close competition encompassing all standards.
This competition is operated in a similar manner to the other Essex Leagues and NSRA postal competitions being shot over ten rounds on PL14 or equivalent targets at 20 or 25 yards. Rifles should be of .22LR calibre or less, including air rifles. There should be a maximum magazine capacity of 10 rounds if included. The rifle must weigh no more than 4.5 kg (including glove if used) with a trigger weight of more than 500 g. Any sights are allowed except lasers, with no slings or special clothing and an unsupported standing position must be used.
Our aim is to be inclusive for all abilities and ages and you do not need to be an individual member of the NSRA to participate, just a member of an Essex affiliated club. Standard NSRA discipline rules do still apply. Competitors are grouped according to certified ability. We have found that no particular junior class is necessary as many juniors out shoot some adults. There is however a separate junior champion in recognition of achievement. All winners receive an engraved County medal with the County Champion receiving a rather special silver cup for the year.The really exciting part is that the scores are used to obtain an official County Ranking and for those who are willing and able, the opportunity to be selected to shoot for the County in the NSRA Inter-County Team Championships!
The Inter-County Team Championships are run each winter by the NSRA. Essex enters a team based purely on ability. Those shooters who have excelled during the year are approached for potential inclusion in the team. It should be noted that not everyone is able to commit themselves to this duty and willingness and ability go hand in hand.
We do hope that all of the club members who shoot LSR in the County will participate and encourage their club mates to have a go. Towards this end we welcome new entrants of all abilities and the assistance of club captains to act as officials within the clubs.
If you would like any further information or assistance I am only too pleased to help and look forward to your contacting me via the link below. Also you can keep up to date with current information on twitter @essexlsrAny enquiries about either of these competitions should be made to Alan Podevin