BSRC have developed the near derelict site in a series of phases, to produce what some of our foreign visitors consider the best Moving Target rifle shooting complex in the world.
BSRC have developed the near derelict site in a series of phases, to produce what some of our foreign visitors consider the best Moving Target rifle shooting complex in the world.
The Firing Area hut contains two shooting bays (Firing Points) and a Line Officer’s (LO’s) station. All shooting takes place from the right hand bay above which the main electronic target display is located; the left hand bay is for dry firing only. The range is operated from the LO’s station using the target control unit, and the electronic scoring system controller. The auxiliary target display for the electronic scoring system is also located at the LO’s station together with a telephone.
The moving target system comprises a rail mounted target trolley which is driven by a braked electric motor via a system of cables and pulleys. The electronic scoring system sensors and electronics are mounted on the target trolley and communicate with a fixed base station via a radio link. The motor, drive gear, switch gear, electronic scoring system base station and the ‘manual’ Marker’s station are all contained in the right hand butt (motor room). The Marker’s station contains a telephone and a scoring clock.
The range incorporates a sheltered Firing Area outside of the Running Boar Firing Area hut, and slots in the moving target parapet designed to accommodate target boards up to 20 inches (0.5 metres) wide for use as a 50 metre fixed target range.
The dimensions of the BSRC Time Limit Running Boar range are as follows (ISSF specification in brackets):
Shooting distance (measured from a line on the floor, usually below the edge of the bench nearest the shooter): | TBA metres | (50.0 ± 0.2) |
Maximum horizontal variation of the position of the Firing Point either side of a line perpendicular to the centre of the target track: | TBA metres | (2.0) |
Height of target centre (measured above ground level at the Firing Point): | TBA metres | (1.4 ± 0.2) |
Target run as seen by the shooter: | TBA metres | (10.00 to 10.05) |
Target crossing time: slow | TBA seconds | (5.0 to 5.2) |
Target crossing time: fast | TBA seconds | (2.5 to 2.6) |
Minimum width of Firing Point | TBA metres | (1.0) |
Minimum height of roof above shooter | TBA metres | (2.2) |
Bench height: | TBA meters | (0.7 to 0.8) |
Once you have completed your application it will automatically be forwarded to the club secretary for approval.
Before completing the application form you will need the names and membership number of 2 current full members of the club to propose and second your application. If you wish to visit the club prior to completing your application, please consult the events calendar for a convenient date. Please be aware that you will not be able to shoot during this visit.