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LIGHTWEIGHT SPORT RIFLE (LSR)
ESSEX COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP & COUNTY TEAM
In line with the growing popularity of lightweight sport rifle in the UK and other counties' programmes of events, Essex have introduced a new County Championship competition for the LSR.
This competition is similar to the Essex Leagues and NSRA competitions and is predominantly postal (9 rounds of 20 shots precision each, 5 shots on 4 PL14 cards per round at 20 yards, but with a live 10th round final).
Standard NSRA discipline rules apply and is open to any individual member of any age, of an Essex affiliated club. Competitors arel grouped according to certified ability and a specific junior class may be applied if numbers warrant it. Rifles should be of .22LR calibre, with a maximum magazine size of 10 rounds if included. The rifle must weigh no more than 4.5kg (including glove if used) with a trigger weight of more than 500g. Any sights are allowable, no slings or special clothing, standing unsupported only.
Of course, County medals are awarded to winners and runners-up in each class together with a trophy for the County Champion. The really exciting part is that the scores are used to obtain an official County ranking and 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, and Essex submit teams each year. Team selection are made from official scores obtained from the Counties clubs and individual NSRA scores. The NSRA is submi these scores to us and the competition secretaries from the clubs are being asked to aid us by providing certified scores and averages of their members for consideration. The County Selector will then approach potential team members for inclusion in one of the two teams of 5 with the addition of two substitute places.
We do hope that all club members who shoot LSR in the County will be as excited about this as we are and that with their participation Essex can do as well in LSR as it does in other disciplines.
Any enquiries about either of these competitions should be made to Alan Podevin
UPDATE
You may recall that I wrote to all the affiliated clubs last year to let you all know that in accordance with the growth of the discipline we were going to introduce an official County Championship for the Lightweight Sport Rifle to provide an official County Ranking. Following the response and feedback gained I have been able to clarify the competition boundaries as follows:-
Competition limited to rifles of .22LR cal or below including air rifles.
Rifle must weigh less than 4.5kg with a trigger weight of more than 500g.
No slings or specialist equipment allowed other than a glove (included in the weight limit).
PL14 or PL14/06: 20 yard pistol targets to be shot in accordance with N.S.R.A. rules.
Stickers must be affixed prior to shooting and witnessed by a club official.
Cards will be self scored this year cutting out the postal charges and work involved, cards must however be retained as samples may be requested for scrutinizing.
All entries will be classified and junior positions allocated.
Competition will be over 10 rounds.
For interest in next round of competions contact Alan.
Entrants must be members of an Essex affiliated Club.I thank you in anticipation of your enthusiasm and support.Alan Podevin
Tel:07920 461867
Email Contact see above