Summer 2013 - National Rifle Association

National RifleAssociationSummer 2013 – Volume XCII – Number 26 IntroductionAndrew Mercer reviews a successfulOpen Day and discusses civilianshooting on MoD ranges248 NewsHBSA and Harrow Club celebratebirthdays, Monmouth RC holds a prizedraw for Help for Heroes – plus yourchance to get involved10 LettersMore reaction to George Granycome’sHungary report in the Winter Journal plusa member’s comment on the Centuryrange targetsFront cover: Philip PlotkinCover photo by James MarchingtonManaging editor: Colin FallonAssistant editor: Craig NicholsonGraphic design: Matt SmithAd design: Ryan DixonAdvertising sales: Toni ColeOperations director: James FolkardAssistant publisher: Ruth BurgessPublisher : Wes StantonContributors: Peter Cottrell, Tony deLaunay, John Deane, Barry Desborough,Tim Finley, Neil Francis, GeorgeGranycome, James Harris, Frank Harriss,Laurie Holland, Barry Morgan, TedMolyneux, Charles Murton, Iain Robertson,Derek Stimpson, James WatsonStock photography by Matt Limb andJames MarchingtonNRA Chairman: Robin PizerChief executive: Andrew MercerT: 01483 797777F: 01483 797285W: www.nra.org.ukThe NRA Journal is published on behalfof the National Rifle Association by BlazePublishing Limited.Address: Lawrence House, MorrellStreet, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire,CV32 5SZ.T: 01926 339808F: 01926 470400E: edit@blazepublishing.co.uk© Blaze Publishing Limited, 2013All rights reserved. The editorial matter,pictures and text may not be reproducedwithout permission. Views expressed arenot necessarily thoseof the National RifleAssociation.12 Gun reviewTim Finley has searched out someclassic rifles including a SMLE, a LeeEnfield No. 4 and a Mosin Nagant16 Phoenix ReportNeil Francis goes behind the scenes atMay’s Phoenix Meeting21 English TwentyIan Shaw came out on top as thesunshine finally shone at Bisley24 Shooting SafariEngland Rifle Team and GB Gallery Rifletoured South Africa in the spring28 Imperial loomingWe give you all the information youneed with the Imperial on the horizon31 Spring shootsA round-up of the best of the earlyseason shoots including the Ibis35 Shotgun SceneThe Hardy match, shotguns at the SAW,and more practical shotgun reports39 Keep your powder dryWith new powders available from theUSA and the Czech Republic, LaurieHolland gives us the lowdown45 ProductsWe’re focusing on accessories this474 www.nra.org.uk