Originally Posted by
keith66
Back in the 70's i was given a copy of Ag Banks book of the rifle by an elderly neigbour who was a member of Benfleet rifle club where AG had been secretary for many years. Like a fool i lent the book to someone & predictably never got it back depite much chasing.
Some years back i was lucky enough to find a replacement in our local charity shop of all places along with AG Banks other book "Thoughts on rifles & Rifle shooting", He was far ahead of his time in advocating small bore military calibres.
My father in law was also a member & had shot at bisley with Banks himself.
In the 80's I visited the club with my neighbour & applied to join, there was a limited membership & long waiting list, basically dead mens shoes. The range burned down in a fire & the land was sold for development by the landowner. I never did know if i moved up the waiting list! I believe the club still exists.