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  1. 04-03-2009, 09:54 PM #1
    Jimlad
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    Wanted info on Bell Target Clubs

    Hi members
    I am involved with the Bridgend & District Air Rifle League we are 6 teams with around 90 members in all, shooting over 7 yards on Monday & Thursday nights throughout the winter months, we use match rifles FWB 300s and up, I am doing a little research with regards to writing a book, and would like to know how many Leagues, Clubs and Members there are out there involved with Bell Target shooting, if you are involved please let me know the above, the distance you shoot over and the type of rifles used, info on web sites welcome.
    Thanks in anticipation, Jim
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  2. 05-03-2009, 11:17 AM #2
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    In Leicestershire there is Hinckley & District Air Rifle League.

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  3. 05-03-2009, 12:23 PM #3
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    Smile Bell Target Info

    Thanks Rutty
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  4. 05-03-2009, 01:09 PM #4
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    I just a few days ago learned about this most interesting old sport. Is bell shooting the subject of your book, Jim?

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  5. 05-03-2009, 05:58 PM #5
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    Hi Jim
    Yes it is, although I will include a general history, it is mostly confined to my local area South Wales, I have been shooting bell target since 1971 in pubs and clubs throughout the winter months, the fact the matches take place on licensed premises makes it a very social sport, with a competitive edge. There are strict safety rules in place and all competitors are fully insured against accidents etc. We pride ourselves in a 100 years of shooting there has never been an accident resulting in personal injury.
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  6. 05-03-2009, 10:12 PM #6
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    Jimlad,

    I am sure that you are acquainted with this Bell Target Website, that draws its information from Frank Spittle's book "Ring My Bell - An Old Black Country Sport"

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  7. 05-03-2009, 10:19 PM #7
    Jim McArthur
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimlad View Post
    Hi Jim
    Yes it is, although I will include a general history, it is mostly confined to my local area South Wales, I have been shooting bell target since 1971 in pubs and clubs throughout the winter months, the fact the matches take place on licensed premises makes it a very social sport, with a competitive edge. There are strict safety rules in place and all competitors are fully insured against accidents etc. We pride ourselves in a 100 years of shooting there has never been an accident resulting in personal injury.
    Jim.
    Put me down for a copy when available.

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  8. 08-03-2009, 07:58 AM #8
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    Bell target League

    Bedworth & District AR League, 4 Teams.
    http://bdarl.users.btopenworld.com/

    Nuneaton AR League No Web Site, 4 Teams.

    Hinckley & District AR League, 11 Teams.
    http://www.hinckleyairrifle.com/
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