.303 British Heritage Match, August 16, 2014

IMG_2089The Challenge Shield
The Challenge Shield

An all day shoot with historic roots. Cups, trophies and shield date from 1910 – 14 era. Ranges are 100 yd., 200 yd. to 300 yd. Winners will have their names added to such treasures as the Annable Cup,the Home Loan Trophy, the Range Master, the Captain Cary Cup, the Tramway Cup or the Nelson City Challenge Shield (three member teams). A Mad Minute Match winner (high score of 15 possible rounds in one minute) is awarded the Partington Cup. The Tyro Cup is awarded to the highest placing shooter who has not won a match before. Military style iron sights ( not micrometer ) on rifles originally chambered for .303 British. The rifles may be sporterized or original. All shooting is prone except from bench if requested, elbows only, (no rests). Bring minimum of 52 rounds (safe reloads OK). The range is located 25 km south of Nelson on Porto Rico Rd. Cost is $25.00, food supplied. Start time – 9:00 AM Contact, Bob Vliet (250)357-9309