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Practice Shoot Quainton 16th June 2024

Kingswood Gun Club Posted on 18th June 2024 by shooter18th June 2024
Graham C      46

John F 46

Melvin 42

Ben E 41

John W 41

Anthea 41

Bill 39

Geoff E 39

Wally 38

Helena 37

Tod 37

Tye 36

Joe Turner 36

Daniel 35

Jennifer 32

Dick 32

Lee 32

Dennis 31

Jim 31

Kelsey 30

Phil Turner 30

Tony H 29

William 21

Chris C 21
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Practice Shoot Doddershall 2nd June 2024

Kingswood Gun Club Posted on 18th June 2024 by shooter18th June 2024
David B     47

John F 43

Melvin 43

Tod 42

Graham C 41

Wally 36

Ben E 34

Alfie 35

Tye 34

Peter B 33

Mark H 33

Celia 32

Dick 32

Jake 31

Jennifer 29

Mike H 28

Jim 28

Geoff E 28

Johnny A 28

Kelsey 27

Dennis 27

Anthea 27

Shirley 26

Lee 25

Barry Guest 24

Chris C 23

Barry 21

Bill 20

Beth 14

Rambo 13
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Practice Shoot Quainton 19th May 2024

Kingswood Gun Club Posted on 20th May 2024 by shooter20th May 2024
Melvin    46
Tye 46
Bill 42
Ben E 41
Wally 40
Tod 39
Keith 39
Adrian 36
Anthea 36
Graham C 34
Joe 33
Joe T 32
Dennis 31
Phil T 31
Geoff E 31
Shirley 30
Helena 30
Lee 29
Glenn 29
Graham N 28
Kelsey 27
Annie 26
Roger 24
Dick 23
Tony 18
Beth 16
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Practice Shoot Doddershall 5th May 2024

Kingswood Gun Club Posted on 5th May 2024 by shooter5th May 2024

Practice Shoot Doddershall 5th May 2024

Lovely sunny and warm day for a very long time. The field ground underfoot was still very wet, requiring the traps to be positioned and retrieved by hand.

Keith      45

Helena     42

Lewis      39

Nick C     39

Mark       37

Melvin     37

Wally      36

John F     35

Dennis     34

Shirley    34

Ben E      34

Jennifer   32

Tony       30

Steve      30

Jim        30

Daniel     30

Tod        30

Peter B    30

Graham C   29

Adrian     29

Bill       28

Joe T      28

Glenn      28

Dick       27

Geoff E    25

Lee        25

Callum     23

Johnny     22

Annie      22

Phil       21

Kelsey     21

Beth       21

Rambo      14

Roger      14

Chris      13

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Practice Shoot at Quainton 21st April 2024

Kingswood Gun Club Posted on 22nd April 2024 by shooter22nd April 2024

Great to see you today and I am sorry that the wind affected the morning. Thank you to Anna for the cake, delicious as always.



Mark H     46
Ben E. 39
Bill 38
Joe Tu 37
John F. 36
Melvin. 36
Joe To. 36
Graham H 35
Tod. 35
Tye. 35
Anthea. 35
Adrian. 34
Wally. 34
Geoff E. 33
Chris C. 31
Peter B. 30
Helena. 29
Dennis. 29
Barry. 29
Graham C. 29
Tony. 27
Phil T. 27
Roger. 25
Alfie. 24
Shirley. 24
Logan. 23
Ian. 19
Dick. 16

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Exploring the Legacy of Historical Firearms: A Presentation by John Hargreaves

Kingswood Gun Club Posted on 31st March 2024 by shooter3rd April 2024

Previous days of rain thwarted our plans for the Easter Good Friday shoot, leaving us with soggy fields and damp spirits. However, the day took an unexpected turn as John Hargreaves, a renowned collector of black powder weapons and firearms, graciously stepped in to to provide a captivating presentation on the rich history of guns, particularly those preceding modern clay pigeon shooting.

The event took place at the Ludgershall village hall, commencing at 10:00. Attendees were treated to an extensive array of artifacts, including an impressive collection of firearms spanning various ages, alongside peculiar paraphernalia associated with the world of guns. John adeptly divided the audience into groups, engaging them with thought-provoking inquiries about the origins and functions of the showcased items. He awarded those answering his questions correctly with chocolates.

For over two engrossing hours, John held our rapt attention, providing insightful commentary on each piece. The interlude for lunch, featuring a delectable spread of fish and chips followed by indulgent desserts. This afforded attendees the opportunity to further inspect the exhibits armed with newfound knowledge.

Among the highlights were formidable specimens such as the imposing 2 bore elephant gun, juxtaposed with covert firearms ingeniously concealed within walking sticks. The discourse also delved into the intricate processes behind steel manufacture and the craftsmanship involved in creating Damascus gun barrels, offering a glimpse into antiquated gun-making techniques.

Diverse firearms were showcased, ranging from elegant dueling pistols to practical shotguns, muskets, and even an anti-poacher gun. Participants gained insights into the evolution of firing mechanisms, from the archaic method of igniting powder with a lighted wick to the advent of percussion fuses and the modern cartridge.

Given our club’s focus on clay pigeon shooting, particular attention was paid to exhibits illustrating the historical progression of shooting moving targets. From original ball traps launching glass balls to ingenious contraptions like the windup trap releasing fan blades into the sky. The presentation underscored the ingenuity and evolution of target shooting practices.

In addition to these main attractions, attendees were tasked with identifying various smaller exhibits, showcasing a spectrum of familiarity and expertise within the audience. The award for a correct answer, a chocolate.

The event concluded with a convivial luncheon, fostering camaraderie among participants as they reflected on the enriching experience of delving into the annals of firearm history. John Hargreaves’ expertise and passion for his collection left an indelible impression, reminding us of the enduring legacy and significance of historical firearms in shaping our sporting traditions.

A French windup lew for attracting Larks
Club members examining various guns
An original clay launcher.
Crossbow launcher for stones. Made of steel.
Club members examining various guns
Club members examining various guns
Club members examining various guns
Various guns
Dueling pistols
Clay trap, the clay is held by a lug on the clay
Ball trap, and behind the live pigeon trap.
Wind up target, the propellor flies into the air.
Various guns, including the Elephant gun, and a Blunderbuss
The manufacture of a Damascus barrell
A trap placed in the stream to catch small fish for bait.
Dueling pistols
Trap, Pigeon placed in metal box, on pull the box collapses, releasing the pigeon.
Traps
Clat trap, and some glass balls for the ball trap
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Practice Shoot at Quainton 17th March 2024

Kingswood Gun Club Posted on 17th March 2024 by shooter17th March 2024

Practice Shoot at Quainton 17th March 2024

Good to be back shooting again. The rain has made the fields unsuitible for shooting on, resulting in a couple of cancelled shoots. Today we dis shoot and shot at Quainton, where we have a hard area to walk on. The wet fields still limited the type of targets which could be set. Thankfully the rain held off, the day was warm, and we had an excellant shoot.

Scores

Helena     44

Keith      42

John F     40

Michael (guest) 40

Mark H     40

Peter B    39

Anthea     38

Graham H   38

Jake B     38

Wally      37

Pete B     37

Graham C   35

Tod        35

Tye        35

Luke B     33

Bill       33

Steve      33

Geoff E    32

Tony       31

Joe T      31

Ben        30

Alfie      27

Glenn      27

Lee        26

Kelsey     26

Annie      26

Joe        24

Shirley    24

Jim        23

Johnny     19

Beth       16

Izzy (guest) 15
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Practice Shoot Doddershall 4th February 2024

Kingswood Gun Club Posted on 17th February 2024 by shooter17th February 2024

Lovely day for shooting, warm, no rain, but a little breeze to keep those without jackets on the cooler side. Good turnout, so stand 6 was brought in to keep the queues short.

The results for the day.

Mark H    45

Todd      42

Melvin    40

Ben E     40

John F    40

Keith     39

Graham C  38

Helena    36

John W    36

Mark C    36

Joe       35

Dennis    35

John A    34

Jennifer  34

Clive     33

Daniel    32

Tye       32

Peter Bu  31

Annie     31

Steve B   31

Joe T     30

Geoff E   30

Tony      30

Kelsey    30

Anthea    30

Shirley   30

Adrian    29

Glenn     28

Alfie     27

Mike H    26

Bill      25

Wally     24

Lee       24

Callum    19
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Practice Shoot Ludgershall 21st January 2024

Kingswood Gun Club Posted on 21st January 2024 by shooter27th January 2024
Ludgershall Shoor

Practice Shoot Ludgershall 21st January 2024

This was our inaugural shoot of the year. Our previously planned gathering at Doddershall had to be called off due to rather excessive rain, leading to waterlogged fields. The fields have since dried out somewhat, with the ground proving to be firm, still bearing the frost from prior days. However, remnants of the previous night’s precipitation left puddles scattered about. We were all delighted to resume our sport.

Melvin         44

Mark H         43

John F         42

Helena         41

Todd           40

Dennis         39

Graham C       39

Adrian         38

Glenn          38

Dibber         37

Jennifer       36

Steve B        35

Shirley        32

Dick           31

Tye            31

Johnny         31

Lee            31

Wally          29

Mark C         29

Anthea         28

Kelsey         25

Geoff E        22

Jim            20

Callum (Guest) 17

Rambo          10

Beth            9
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Fred Dymock Shoot 17th December 2023

Kingswood Gun Club Posted on 31st December 2023 by shooter27th January 2024

Fred Dymock Trophy Shoot

The Fred Dymock Trophy shoot was held on the 17th of December at our Ludgershall shooting ground. The organisers worked hard setting up the shoot, having to move many of the traps by hand owing to the soggy land. Thankfully, the rain held off during the shoot. Thank you to the many who stayed behind to help move the traps back into the trailers at the end of the shoot.

The shoot was the usual 50 bird, 5 stand shoot, with an added four-person flurry shoot at the tea break.

After the shoot and clear up, we made our way back to the village hall where there was a worthy feast awaiting us and our partners. An incredibly special thanks to the committee and helpers for providing a lovely Christmas meal.

During the meal, the shooting prizes were given out. The Fred Dymock trophy is a handicap shoot, and four randomly (?) selected results from previous shoots were used to seed the result. There were also prizes for various High Gun Categories.

Prizes

Fred Dymock TrophyBeth
High GentMark
High LadyHelena
High JuniorKelesey

Results

Mark H          46

Dave            45

Pete B          45

Peter Bu        44

Helena          43

Tod             42

Steve B         40

Adrian          39

Dick            39

Anthea          39

John F          39

Melvin          39

Luke            39

Ben E           39

Brett           38

Johnny          38

Tye             37

Wally           37

Ian (Guest)     37

Geoff           36

Logan           35

Big Ben         35

Daniel          35

Jennifer        33

Glenn           33

Jim             32

Tony            32

Dennis          31

Alfie           30

Graham N        29

Mike H          29

Mike C          28

Shirley         28

Jo              27

Kelsey          24

Beth            19

Rambo           11

Gallery

Flurry Shoot

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