Phoenix 2019 Results
The Classification methodology for GR&P is defined on the Classifications page. They have always been based on highest achieved score for a particular gun type for a specific event.
One problem we have is there is no process for demotion. Once you hit a bullet score that class is where you stay. Apart from class break point reviews which do happen from time to time cementing people into a particular class has one or two flaws which have been recognised over the years.
It has been proposed that the classification system be changed from an all time historic record into a five year seasonal rolling window. So whichever class you are in for a particular gun type and event will be directly related to your recent (5 year) performance in that event and gun type.
There is no real reason not to introduce this method. However comments and opinions from the community are sought. If this rolling 5 year window had have been implemented for the 2019 season there is a spreadsheet linked here to illustrate how it would have impacted all shooters with a classification on the GRID.
Bianchi at the Phoenix meeting will consist of the ‘standard’ four elements – Barricades, Mover, Plates and Practical however the Practical match will be modified to cater for the Butt Zero range and space availability we have available to us. The past two or three seasons had seen the USM run instead of a practical match. The USM is now to be retired and the modified practical match run in its place
The modified practical match will replace the USM and the course of fire will be as follows:
Stage 1 10 metres
Stage 2 15 metres
Stage 3 20 meters (formerly 25 metres)
Stage 4 25 meters (formerly 50 metres)
4200 cards later the final ranking table is now available. Apologies for the delay but a mix up with some grid number threw the first set of rankings. Some of the closest end of year results on record. Norman Veitch and Keith cox become the first to shoot 4 possible scores at T&P1 SB at graded matches with Norman taking top place by 4 x’s ! T&P1 was as close with only 6 x’s separating the top 5, again Norman taking it by a single x. Norman has decided to take up LBP and surprise surprise took top place in both T&P and MT, again a first for T&P1 LBP of 1200 ex 1200.
Hopefully there are no errors in the tables, if there are PM me.
All starts again in March.
Provisional Results now posted
Challenge deadline next Wednesday evening – 7 November 2018
The last of the Gallery Rifle Action events is nearly upon us, the Autumn Action Weekend – Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 October 2018. This will be the last opportunity of the year to shoot the range of matches on offer in GR&P, full-bore rifle, target shotgun and practical pistol at Bisley.
On Butt Zero on Saturday we will have Target Shotgun and Speed Steels matches all day. Sunday includes the 11th Round of the NRA Handgun League.
Elsewhere multi-positional full-bore shooting runs side by side with the 200 yd McQueen matches on Short Siberia on Saturday, with the increasingly popular Mini McQueen throughout the weekend on Time Limit.
This Meeting offers the opportunity for fun and competitive shooting for competitors of all levels, with the usual range of discounts to encourage new shooters to Bisley, the Under 25s and those looking to shoot more matches.
FDPC will be hosting a RimFire Festival at their Shepton Mallet range complex on Saturday 24th November. The day will comprise of five matches – T&P1, Multi-Target, The Granet Match, The America Match and a 1020.
This competition for .22 rimfire rifles only and will run from 08:30 to 16:00.
Results now posted

24th to 26th August
Draft Results and Prizelists
Deadline for challenges – Wednesday evening – 5th September
It is with heavy hearts that we have to announce the death of Dave Meaby. Dave, former club secretary for Llandudno and Colwyn Bay Marksmen and the Welsh Gallery Rifle Club, as well as organiser for the Army (ATSC) Gallery Rifle Open competitions, sadly passed away on Saturday August 18th 2018.
Dave was a regular at many of our Gallery Rifle Open meetings at Bisley and often helped out as a range officer. In the last few years he was the face of Welsh Gallery Rifle shooting organising the Welsh GR Open in Haverfordwest – acting as Match Director, squadding administrator and stats processor.
Dave will be missed by all this friends and colleagues on the GR circuit. Our thoughts are with his family and close friends at this difficult time.
Dave’s funeral will on Tuesday 28th August at 11.00 at Flintshire Memorial Park and Crematorium,
Oakenholt Lane,
Northop,
Flintshire,
CH7 6DF
https://www.flintshirememorial.co.uk/
Then afterwards at the Springfield hotel
A55 Expressway,
Pentre Halkyn,
Holywell,
CH8 8BA
https://www.thespringfieldhotel.com/
In accordance with Dave’s wishes, there are to be strictly NO flowers, but if anyone wishes to make a donation then please do so to either St Kentigerns Hospice or Macmillan Nurses.