Enfields on the bench!

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   On Sunday, we, as a family,  competed in a competition for .22LR rifles using the 100m Bench Rest target at 50 metres. The classsification for the rifles is: Less than 5kg weight. Scope up to x24. Trigger weight is free.
Bi-pod or Sand bag front rest, no rear rest. 
The competition is shot in two rounds. Each round has 5 targets for 4 shots on each, plus 1 target for testing with no limit of test rounds. But a total of 20 minutes for completing the testing and the five targets for match in each round.

However, we decided to shoot the competition with Lee Enfields. The no8 fitted with a x6 Scmitt Bender scope for my wife and my daughter and I took the 1918 SMLE .22 with the AG Parker dioptre!
We like a challenge! Especially since we haven't practiced, although I did cehck both rifles for adjustment for the Eley Edge ammo'.

My daughter had a great day, this being her first ever competition (and the only junior competing).
She scored 191/200 in round one and 193/200 in round two. Earning her 11th overall (2nd Female) of 27 participants. My wife scored 184/200 and 187/200. For 16th overall.
I was 24th, with a 170/200 and 168/200. Being the only one shooting without a scope, it's not surprising. But I wasn't last and I'll take that as a positive, shooting a 107 year old rifle without a scope! It certainly caused a bit of interest!
I am very proud of both wife and daughter, because they haven't shot this No8 for at least 6 months.

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Zed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: May 01 2012 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 6460	Post Options Post Reply Quote Zed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Enfields on the bench! Posted: December 01 2025 at 2:12pm
	On Sunday, we, as a family, competed in a competition for .22LR rifles using the 100m Bench Rest target at 50 metres. The classsification for the rifles is: Less than 5kg weight. Scope up to x24. Trigger weight is free. Bi-pod or Sand bag front rest, no rear rest. The competition is shot in two rounds. Each round has 5 targets for 4 shots on each, plus 1 target for testing with no limit of test rounds. But a total of 20 minutes for completing the testing and the five targets for match in each round. However, we decided to shoot the competition with Lee Enfields. The no8 fitted with a x6 Scmitt Bender scope for my wife and my daughter and I took the 1918 SMLE .22 with the AG Parker dioptre! We like a challenge! Especially since we haven't practiced, although I did cehck both rifles for adjustment for the Eley Edge ammo'. My daughter had a great day, this being her first ever competition (and the only junior competing). She scored 191/200 in round one and 193/200 in round two. Earning her 11th overall (2nd Female) of 27 participants. My wife scored 184/200 and 187/200. For 16th overall. I was 24th, with a 170/200 and 168/200. Being the only one shooting without a scope, it's not surprising. But I wasn't last and I'll take that as a positive, shooting a 107 year old rifle without a scope! It certainly caused a bit of interest! I am very proud of both wife and daughter, because they haven't shot this No8 for at least 6 months.
	It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice!

Zed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: May 01 2012 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 6460	Post Options Post Reply Quote Zed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December 01 2025 at 2:22pm
	The missus, with the No8.
	It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice!

britrifles Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: February 03 2018 Location: Georgia, USA Status: Offline Points: 8404	Post Options Post Reply Quote britrifles Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December 01 2025 at 4:39pm
	That’s a fantastic result Shaun! And to do this as a family is icing on the cake. Very well done, you can be justifiably proud of your daughter to placing so high against much more experienced shooters with better rifles-scopes too!

M@tt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: November 16 2025 Location: SE England, UK Status: Offline Points: 45	Post Options Post Reply Quote M@tt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December 02 2025 at 12:49am
	I nice family day out. Congratulations. The results don't matter. At least, that's what I say when the wife and kids beat me.

Zed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: May 01 2012 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 6460	Post Options Post Reply Quote Zed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December 02 2025 at 3:45am
	Next Saturday we have a training session for our Service Pistol competitions. Our club has recently started these practice sessions in readiness for next year's championship. My daughter is allowed to train with us, but she can't compete with the handguns until she's 18. But she will compete I the .22 Trainer rifle class next year.
	It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice!

Sapper740 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: July 15 2021 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 1737	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sapper740 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December 02 2025 at 3:58am
	Good on ya Zed! We need more youngsters brought up with a love for shooting sports.

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December 02 2025 at 1:06pm
	Kudos for raising such a family.
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

Bear43 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: August 11 2010 Location: Doland, SD Status: Offline Points: 3500	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bear43 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December 03 2025 at 8:33am
	It's so great your family can do this together. That makes for great memories.

A square 10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: December 12 2006 Location: MN , USA Status: Online Points: 16998	Post Options Post Reply Quote A square 10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December 04 2025 at 4:41pm
	i agree with bears sentiments , hope the weather is better for you than me , weve been below zero f lately and the range has been closed