HBSA Historic Miniature Rifle Matches

Following 2014’s successful relaunch of the Historic Miniature Rifle event we have clarified and expanded the classes. The idea of this event is to provide a competition for earlier single shot, repeating (slide, bolt or lever actions) and modern Gallery rifles, both Target and sporting, competing in the “Spirit of the Original”. More recently we have moved the event to the bigger Cheylesmore range.

This is ideal for standing (offhand) shooting, and in addition we also offer the option of the ‘Standing Supported’ matches, to be run in parallel with the standing matches. The Standing Supported part of this event revives an Edwardian tradition where competitors could rest the back of their non-trigger finger hand against an angled wooden support so as to steady their aim. The rifle itself should NOT contact the rest, which is not load-bearing. This was originally for ladies and youthful shooters, but now some of our senior competitors also find it to be of benefit.

All NSRA August competitors will be particularly welcome.

All competitors shall be members of an NRA or NSRA-affiliated club. Any rifle classification issues will be decided by the Match Director on the day. Please bring your Firearms Certificate and Shooters Certification Card (SCC). If you do not yet have an SCC you may shoot under “one to one” supervision subject to availability of SCC holders to do so.

DISTANCE: 25 meters

Full Details and Entry forms available via the HBSA Web Site

Details and Entry Forms