Winter 2002 - National Rifle Association

If you do have a stuck round, then the cause should besought. One possibility is that the extractor did not fullyengage. If the headspace, as determined by the case fitin the chamber, is too great, then the case can be pushedtoo far into the action without engaging the extractor.Usually, when the cartridge is fired, it is forced backenough to engage and so ensure ‘normal’ extraction.However, an unfired cartridge can become stuck. Thiscan be corrected by a gunsmith. However, before doingso, he should carefully check the headspace as it maywell be that it is the extractor that is setting this ratherthan the case/chamber fit. This is not a problem as longas the actual headspace is not excessive, but can cause aproblem when attempting to extract an unfired cartridge.To check this, insert a dummy cartridge (obtainable forthe NRA Armoury) and push it forward with a finger asfar as it will go. Now close the bolt and then open it. Ifall is well the dummy cartridge will extract and ejectnormally.From Keith PilcherName of the NRA MeetingThis year the name of the NRA Meeting has beenchanged to the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Meeting and sothe old name is clearly not set in stone.May I suggest that in future it be named the NRASovereign’s Prize Meeting since it is many years sincewe had an Empire and continuance of this imperialconnotation could be taken as a slur on those manyindependent countries once part of it.It was after all following the Prince of Wales’ visit in1977 and a remark he made then that the name MotherCountry was changed for the British Kolapore team.Diamond Jubilee of Disbandment of the HomeGuardThe following letter has been received from the Hon Secretaryof the Newport (IW) & District Rifle Club (Founded 1944 byD Coy 19th Bn Hampshire Home Guard) and is reproducedat his request:As you can see from our club title, our club was formedfrom a disbanding Home Guard unit in 1944. In theyear 2004, therefore, we will be celebrating our DiamondJubilee along with a lot of other ex-Home Guard clubs.I have been asked by my committee to sound out ourfellow 1944 HG clubs to see whether or not there wouldbe any interest in holding some form of event(s) tocommemorate this momentous occasion.If there is sufficient interest then we could, for instance,hire a range at Bisley to conduct some competitions, aswell as holding shoots elsewhere around the country ifwarranted. The options are endless providing there issufficient interest.If you are interested I should be very grateful if youwould drop me a short note expressing such interest,with maybe some suggestions as to what form thecelebrations should take. Once I have some idea of thestrength or otherwise of the suggestion then I can takethe matter forward. It would be extremely helpful ifyou would reply as soon as possible; 2004 may seem along way off but it isn’t!If your club or association had its original roots in aHome Guard unit then please consider marking thisJubilee and respond to the Secretary, Mr DJ Aitken,Millfield Cottage, Millfield Avenue, East Cowes, Isle ofWight, PO32 6AS.Friends oF the nrARangeOfficeTargetsTargets available by the hour at weekends• £6 per hour (including marker) •• Century and Stickledown •• All year round! •(subject to availability)Slots may be booked on the day or bytelephone during the preceding weekCall the Range Office to bookor to check which distances are availableCall 01483 797777 ext 152or 0845 130 7620 ext 152NRA Members: When renewing yourmembership, why not encourage your familyand friends to support the National RifleAssociation and join our Friends scheme.Club Secretaries: Before renewing yourClub membership, remember you can savenext year’s member fee on each affiliatedmember that becomes a “Friend”.Actively support shootingKeep up to date with shooting interestsWatch out for special offersMembership starts from just £35(£30 if paid by Direct Debit)For more information visit our web sitewww.nra.org.uktelephone 01483 797777 ext 138or e-mail membership@nra.org.uk83