Roger Monksummers
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16th April 2024
Camelot Postal - 2024
Round 3 - Scores updated,
"Rifle - 6yds" - .pdf or .xlsx
"Rifle - 10m" - .pdf or .xlsx
Please check name spellings....
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6th Nov. 2023
Camelot Postal - 2024
PLAN NOW ~
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3rd Nov. 2023
Camelot AUTUMN Postal - 2023
- Rounds 1 & 2 - "Click here for link to scores"
- Round 3 - cards to be posted by 30th Nov.
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4th Sept 2023 ~ REMINDER.....
"NEW" Camelot AUTUMN Postal - 2023
In response to requests from competitors in the Camelot Postal, which runs from Jan to June each year, a new autumn competition is introduced.
Camelot have avoided school holidays and Dec. to provide a set of dates that enable shooters to "Keep their eye and trigger finger in!
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26th Aug 2023
Camelot Postal - 2023
* * MEDALS * *
Hi all, a number of clubs have now collected their medals at various matches, training days, etc,
but I still have packages for ~
- 1st Southgate
- 3rd Hampton Hill
- 4th Ewell
- Royal Kingston Dist.
- Shackleton TSC
- Sharpshooters ESU
- Tongham
- TS Burntwood
Chrissy will be at Bisley on 2nd & 3rd Sept.,
we will both be at Bisley 15th > 17th Sept. and 19th > 22nd Oct.
collections welcome, if that presents a problem please call me (RogM) on 01747 822202
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20th July 2023
Camelot Postal - 2023
Data sort error for Pistol Div.4 and 10m 3P SAR - Kneeling rectified, results below updated.
10th July 2023
Camelot Postal - 2023
June cards HAD TO BE be shot by 30th June - no exceptions......
to be posted, First Class, by Tues 4th July
These results are final subject to no more cards arriving with a clear postmark of on or prior to 4th
Medals will be taken to the GB Scouts - Target Shooting Team training day this coming Saturday for distribution, and then subsequently to the JI.
The results make interesting reading from one deadheat for Bronze to several wins/places separated by just 1 shot!
WELL DONE ALL......
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9th June 2023
"NEW" Camelot AUTUMN Postal - 2023
In response to requests from competitors in the Camelot Postal, which runs from Jan to June each year, a new autumn competition is introduced.
Camelot have avoided school holidays and Dec. to provide a set of dates that enable shooters to "Keep their eye and trigger finger in!
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7th June 2023
Camelot Postal - 2023
Latest Update...
Please check spellings etc, and notify me of any apparent errors....
June cards MUST be shot by 30th June - no exceptions...... to be posted, First Class, by Tues 4th July
This month we have received cards shot early in the month but not posted until after "post by" date,
this delays results for others......
Any June cards not compliant with the rules will NOT BE SCORED....
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10th May 2023
Camelot Postal - 2023
Latest Update...
Please check spellings etc, and notify me of any apparent errors....
May cards MUST be shot by 31st May - no exceptions......
Please plan now to get ahead to allow for Holidays, Revision, Exams, etc...
Cards to be posted, First Class, by Fri. 2nd June.
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27th Feb. 2023
British Open AirGun (BOAG) 25th & 26th Feb. 2023
What a great weekend... and big thanks to Competitors, Coaches, Range Staff, and all those who were SAR "involved" ~
Comp 17 - Championship ~
1st - James Farquharson 354 Senior Champion
2nd - Sophie Signorelli 352 Junior Champion
3rd - Tom James 342
Comp 18 - (Second half of Agg.) ~
1st - Jessica Tomalin 353 * * including one 5 bull card with a "perfect 50"!!! * *
2nd - Bethany Smith 351
3rd - Oliver Silvester 345
Aggregate (Comp 17 + Comp 18)
1st James Farquharson 688
2nd Oliver Silvester 684
3rd Benjamin Piggott 680
Full results can be found on the NSRA website ~ www.nsra.co.uk/
and all SAR scores have been input into the stats database ~ gbrshootingstats.uk/
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17th Feb. 2023
Camelot Postal - 2023
Hi all, as per usual all communications, including score updates etc will be routed out via this webpage.
A good show of entries to date...
I will be at BOAG on Sat.25th & Sun.26th and will be happy to accept cards and entries there - up until the Sun. I will accept entries at normal rate.
Jan. & Feb. cards MUST be shot by Tues. 28th Feb
and mailed with a postmark no later then Thurs. 2nd March
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6th July 2022
Camelot 2022 - FINAL SCORES -
note - best printed in Landscape!
Great to welcome back old "faces" and to add so many new names to our lists.
It has been wonderful noting the scores as shooters regain form taken away by enforced lookdowns and then move onwards and upwards!
And then... after so many shots we still had 2 ties...
Scores have been added to the new stats database at http://gbrshootingstats.uk if you go to the site you will find scores, no login needed to “look see”, those who wish a login, shoooter, administrator, coach, please do give me a call!
RogM 01747 822202
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14th Feb. 2020
SAR Rules - "Part 2"....
I have been asked can a standing shooters forward hand touch the trigger guard. The answer comes from ISSF rules....
7.6.1.3 Standing
j) The right hand may not touch the left hand, left arm or the left side of the shooting jacket.
(note - elsewhere is a rule that tells you to "reverse" for left handed shooters).
So.... whilst hands cannot touch one another there is no rule, ISSF or NSRA(SAR), that the front hand on the stock cannot touch the trigger guard.
note - under NSRA(SAR) rules, if the shooter has a handstop fitted, they may leave it on for standing
( is part of weight check) but hand may not go so far forward it touches, i.e. "uses" it !
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14th Feb. 2020
SAR Rules
SAR rules can be found by going back to the opening page, go low and centre, "bingo" you have a link to the latest rules.
I publish this reminder as I am finding people moving outside the rules, often because they are given incorrect information or beleive rumours.... If in doubt ask....
As a taster.... (the highlighting I have added)
1.2 Purpose of Rules
The purpose of these rules is to establish a single national standard rulebook for 3P Air Rifle & SAR competition in the United Kingdom.
All competitors, team leaders and competition officials must be familiar with these rules and ensure that they are enforced.
These rules may be used to govern any 3P Air Rifle or SAR competition, whether it is a major national event or a smaller club level event.
1.3 Intent and Spirit of Rules
The rules are intended to ensure fair competition for all.
Anything that may give a competitor an advantage over others and which is not specifically authorized in these rules, or which is contrary to the intent and spirit of these rules, is prohibited.
Range Officers and Juries may decide cases not provided for in these rules, but any such decisions must be based on the intent and spirit of these rules.
No decision by a Range Officer or Jury may be made that is contrary to these rules.
note - I will be at BOAG and the Judge for SAR classes, I do have a concern that clothing can be an issue so have circulated as best possible the appropriate rules
3.1.5 Use of Special Equipment
Any rifles, devices, equipment, accessories or apparel that could give a competitor an advantage over others, that are not mentioned in these rules or that are contrary to the spirit of these rules are prohibited.
The use of any special devices, means or garments that immobilize, provide artificial support or unduly reduce the flexibility of the competitor’s legs, body or arms is prohibited.
The competitor is responsible for submitting equipment to competition officials for inspection in cases where doubt exists.
Competition Officials have the right to examine the competitor’s equipment at any time to be sure it complies with these Rules.
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3.3.1.9 Trousers must not fit so tightly as to provide additional support.
3.3.1.10 One pair of ordinary sport or casual trousers or jeans or shorts is allowed.
What this means is.... trousers that are of a material that sits tight to the skin are not allowed - I am aware that some shooters are still wearing trousers that "hug" to their legs, NOT ALLOWED!
The test is a simple one, hold the trouser leg between a finger and thumb and lift away from the skin, on release it should remain clear of the skin, if it "pings back" or is of such a tight fit it will not move away from the skin, go change into a looser trouser!
The use of coloured filters within sights is also an area subject to misunderstandings, see Rule 3.2.8, and the answer is "No", not allowed.
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Safety
Shooter, Manager, Coach and RO attention is drawn to the following safety related ISSF rules which must be used for all meetings.
It is strongly recommended that they also be used as safety best practice during all training sessions.
(note "Safety Flags" are what is commonly known in the UK as "Breach Flags")
6.2.2.2 Safety flags must be inserted in all rifles, pistols and semi-automatic shotguns at all times other than during authorized dry firing or live firing on a firing point. The purpose of safety flags is to visibly demonstrate when gun actions are open and guns are unloaded. To demonstrate that air rifles and air pistols are unloaded, the safety flag must be long enough to extend through the full length of the barrel.
• If a safety flag is not used as required by this rule, a Jury Member must give a WARNING with instructions to insert a safety flag in the gun.
• If the Jury confirms that an athlete refuses to use a safety flag as required by this rule and after being warned, the athlete must be disqualified.
6.2.2.4 When placing a gun down to leave the firing point or when firing is complete, all guns must be unloaded with actions (bolt or locking mechanism) open and safety flags inserted. Before leaving a firing point, the athlete must ascertain and the Range Officer must verify that there is no cartridge or pellet in the gun’s chamber, barrel or magazine and a safety flag is inserted.
6.2.2.7 The handling of guns is not permitted and safety flags must be inserted when any personnel are forward of the firing line.
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Target Heights
To answer a recent query, target heights for 3P Air Rifle, both Precision and SAR, can be found in SAR rules - follow link from opening page for full copy.
The UK heights are the same as the USA rules, from which our rules were extracted, with the minimuim of modifications necessary for UK needs, i.e.
5.5.4 Target HeightsTarget holders on the range must facilitate the placement of the targets at the correct height.Correct target heights, when measured from the level of the firing point to the centre of the target are:Prone position 0.5 meters (19.7 in.) (± 10 cm. or 4 in.)Standing position 1.4 meter (55 in.) (± 5 cm. or 2 in.)Kneeling position 0.8 meters (31.5 in.) (± 10 cm. or 4 in.)+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Shooting SAR in Postal Leagues
When shooting SAR in Postal Leagues all NSRA and individual leagues rules apply.
The following additional "Best Practice" is also recommended ~League Organiser - Accept entries in the normal manner.Allocate shooters to divisions etc, as per your normal routine,using SAR averages if shooter has both a precision and an SAR averageIn all documentation add, after the shooters name , " (SAR) " - e.g. J.Bloggs (SAR).Require the witness for shot cards to endorse SAR on the cards and confirm SAR rules complied with.Shooters -On initial entry declare you are shooting "Sporter Air Rifle".Submit your SAR ave. for ranking purposes if you have both a precision and an SAR ave.When shooting ask your witness to not only witness complance with normal postal rules,but also SAR rules, and then to endorse & sign all cards as SAR rules complied.Send an email copy of results to the SAR Manager - see above.Problems, Questions or Queries -email as above or call Roger Monksummers on 01747 822202
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