Like most shooters many of our members have spring powered air rifles in the cupboard that never seem to get used nowadays. There doesn't appear to be many competitions where these guns would be really competitive so we've formulated our own competition just for spring rifles (we include gas-rams as well)..

This competition is for any spring or gas-ram powered "recoiling" air rifle fitted with any sights. Shot over ten fortnightly rounds throughout the summer with each round consisting of one target at 25 yards and one at 45 yards. Shot sitting at the bench with the elbows only rested on the bench  - no sandbags or other supports.

The scoring for this competition is designed to give everyone an equal chance. Scores are the amount by which a shooter has exceeded (or not) their average. So if a shooter has an average of 150 and shoots 160 their score for that round is +10. Likewise If they shoot 145 their score would be -5. Averages are updated after every round so shooters are continually shooting against their own average. Not only has this proved to be successful in "levelling the playing field" it has led to a general improvement to shooter's averages.