First Possible

At Easter tournament the team was unfortunately placed a close fourth, not performing to capacity on the day, although Roger Girdlestone laid the foundation of his New Zealand blue by scoring a record 145 X 150 points over 300, 500 and 600 yards, including the first possible "50" at the 600 yards range.

The club now has a number of experienced and able shooters and can provide considerable assistance to newcomers. It is not generally known that ammunition is available to members of rifle clubs through the National Rifle Association for use on the range at greatly reduced prices, so that shooting is not as expensive as is often claimed. Three rifles are held by the club and are available to newcomers and members who do not possess their own.

It is emphasised that deer stalkers and other rifle enthusiasts can gain a great deal of value from participating in .303 target shooting, particularly through association with people who have shot actively for many years.

For those who wish to discuss rifles and ammunition and the technical side of marksmanship, the club afternoon at Trentham provides opportunity to meet and talk with these men. who include experienced gunsmiths and armourers.

Others who would shoot simply to test and improve their ability as marksmen, will probably bo surprised at the initial results but amply rewarded by an active season with the club.

This winter a series of morning shoots will be held to practise for and compete in the Imperial Universities Rifle postal match—an annual competition open to all universities within the British Commonwealth—and it is hoped some members will be awarded Imperial Universities shooting "blues."

A team will also be entered in the "Frank Albert"—a similar competition open to universities in Australasia. Some experimental shooting may also be held on an adapted target at 700 yards if time and weather permit.

Shooting is the oldest organised sport in New Zealand —annual championships have been held for 105 consecutive years. It has both a history and a tradition. If this article has interested you, contact one of the club officers through the Studass office.