City of Newcastle Rifle Club TR Section 2026 Season
Range Closure Notice: Ponteland B range remains closed to civilian clubs however we are informed that it could re open by Easter. The repairs to the mantlet have been completed and all that remains is for the safety certificate to be signed off and the hythe frames recommissioned. In the interim, bookings have been made on Ponteland A range which is 300y only, and also with Darlington Rifle & Pistol Club for longer distances at Wathgill range 6A & Peatfell, part of the Catterick range complex.
Range allocation is becoming challenging with the prospect of losing bookings to higher priority MOD users becoming more frequent. As and when this happens, details will be posted on the website and members will be emailed.
Current dates are shown in the section below.
Queries: Contact club Hon Sec: [email protected]
Range Closure Notice: Ponteland B range remains closed to civilian clubs however we are informed that it could re open by Easter. The repairs to the mantlet have been completed and all that remains is for the safety certificate to be signed off and the hythe frames recommissioned. In the interim, bookings have been made on Ponteland A range which is 300y only, and also with Darlington Rifle & Pistol Club for longer distances at Wathgill range 6A & Peatfell, part of the Catterick range complex.
Range allocation is becoming challenging with the prospect of losing bookings to higher priority MOD users becoming more frequent. As and when this happens, details will be posted on the website and members will be emailed.
Current dates are shown in the section below.
Queries: Contact club Hon Sec: [email protected]
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2026 Provisional Club Dates at Ponteland, and Darlington Rifle and Pistol Club at Wathgill. All dates are subject to MOD approval and also require enough attendees to make the shoot viable. Please check back with the club to see if the shoot is going ahead. Date Location Club Distances Time 07/03/2026 Ponteland A Range CNRC 2/300y 08:30 - 12:30 18/04/2026 Ponteland A Range CNRC CANCELLED by MOD 19/04/2026 Peat Fell 6M DRPC 3/5/600m 08:30 - 16:00 03/05/2026 Peat Fell 6M DRPC 3/5/600m 08:30 - 16:00 16/05/2026 Ponteland A Range CNRC 2/300y 08:30 - 12:30 17/05/2026 Peat Fell 6M DRPC 3/5/600m 08:30 - 16:00 31/05/2026 Peat Fell 6M DRPC 3/5/600m 08:30 - 16:00 14/06/2026 Peat Fell 6M DRPC 3/5/600m 08:30 - 16:00 20/06/2026 Ponteland A Range CNRC 2/300y 08:30 - 12:30 28/06/2026 Peat Fell 6M DRPC 3/5/600m 08:30 - 16:00 04/07/2026 Ponteland A Range CNRC 2/300y 08:30 - 12:30 12/07/2026 Peat Fell 6M DRPC 3/5/600m 08:30 - 16:00 01/08/2026 Ponteland A Range CNRC 2/300y 08:30 - 12:30 19/09/2026 Ponteland A Range CNRC 2/300y 08:30 - 12:30 20/09/2026 Peat Fell 6M DRPC 3/5/600m 08:30 - 16:00 03/10/2026 Ponteland A Range CNRC 2/300y 08:30 - 12:30 04/10/2026 Peat Fell 6M DRPC 3/5/600m 08:30 - 16:00 18/10/2026 Peat Fell 6M DRPC 3/5/600m 08:30 - 16:00 SHOOT BOOKING INFORMATION:
Members please note It is essential that you book 3 weeks in advance. Please contact club secretary at the following address: [email protected] 2026 charges:
Club Rifles: We have two club rifles which are available for hire to those who do not have their own rifle. Please book rifle hire with the secretary when you book your shoot. Club Ammunition: We are currently supplying the following ammunition for club shoots: 155gr Sierra Tipped Matchking HPS Targetmaster @ £1.25 per round 155gr GGG "Bisley Imperial" @ £1.30 per round 150gr Magtech @80p per round 155gr HPS Sierra 2155 @ £1.25 per round (limited supply) The cost of purchasing ammunition will be rounded up to the nearest £. Unused rounds must be returned at the end of a shoot and will not be reimbursed ( aside from exceptional circumstances). Again , please book ammunition requirements when you book your shoot. |
Club Target Rifle Competition Conditions:
All events are shot a Ponteland & Wathgill DTE ranges at 300, 500 and 600 yards, under the Target Rifle rules as published by the National Rifle Association. Club Championship: Best 4 daily gun scores ex.150. Handicap Championship: As Championship but using Club handicap. NEW: In order to assist members to gain 3 or more scores, we have decided to allow two external scores, namely the Association Medals shoot from the Scottish Championships & the combination of the St George’s First Stage & Prince of Wales from the Imperial Meeting at Bisley, both ex 150. It is competitors’ responsibility to notify the Hon. Sec. of their scores in writing, or by email, if they wish them to be included. Range Cups: Best 4 scores at each of 300, 500 & 600 yards. (ex 200 at each range) Ferguson Trophy: Highest position in HM Queen's competition. Sir Robert Bolam Salver: Highest position in St Georges competition Connell Cup: Highest gun score on the day Gallagher Cup: Highest gun score on the day Thompson Cup: Highest gun score on the day Donegall Badge: Highest handicap score on the day Farr Goblet: Highest handicap score on the day Anderson Trophy: Highest handicap score on the day Murton Tankards: Highest handicap score on the day F Class: Tomlinson/Groom Cup competed at Northumberland Open Golden Eagle Trophy competed at the End of Season shoot. 2025 Club Championship Results:
Due to the curtailed shooting schedule we were not able to complete most of the season's competitions. Individual Cups were awarded which are shown below: Club Championship not contested Club Championship (handicap) not contested 300y Cup (5 best scores during season) . not contested 300y Cup (handicap) not contested Bisley Cups: Ferguson Trophy - highest in Kings Dr G Nelson (7th) Sir Robert Bolam Salver - highest in St Georges Dr G Nelson (12th) Hancock Trophy not awarded |
LAST UPDATE: 3/2/26
