Smallbore Competitions

The Stock Exchange Rifle Club believes that only competition can provide the impetus to succeed at the highest level. We enter our members in competitions as soon as they’ve learned to shoot safely and well, and we have had several progress from absolute beginner to international standard in just a few years. While many senior members coach, and everyone is willing to answer questions or offer tips, it is competition that provides the edge that leads to success. Only in competition will you learn to truly relax, to control your breathing, to slow your pulse, and to squeeze off a perfect 10.

And it’s fun!

There are two leagues run by the NSRA for small-bore rifles and air rifles and pistols. One in the summer, and a bigger one in the winter when the fullbore shooters are driven indoors by the weather. There are also knock-out competitions. We encourage eveyone to participate in these - nothing like competition to sharpen skills. Scores are kept nationwide, and published twice a year, so that you can compare yourself with your peers.

In addition, the Club itself runs several competitions, some through the year, some in each of the winter and summer seasons. There is some impressive silverware to be won:

And more practical prizes too:

The biggest event of the year is the August Meeting. This is held at Bisley, in Surrey, over 10 days and includes the smallbore British Open Championship - the Lord Roberts. Shooters from all over the world attend. Beginners compete alongside national champions.