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'Crack shot' Chris Marlow
Kenji Shermer, Edmund Blok, Charlie Sykes, Matthew Kerfoot, Malcolm John, Chris Marlow, Al Lidster, Rupert Clark, Tom Harrison, Frank Harriss
Charlie Sykes, Matthew Kerfoot, Chris Marlow, Malcolm John, Kenji Shermer, Tom Harrison, Andy Symonds, Al Lidster
Charlie Sykes (5.81-86), Kenji Shermer (8.87-92), Andy Symonds (5.78-83), Al Lidster (2.79-84), Tom Harrison (6.80-84)
Rifle Club
The OM Rifle Club enjoyed a successful year, marked by three key events that brought together members of all ages in friendly competition and shared tradition.
Ten members gathered at the National Shooting Ground in Bisley for the annual Public Schools’ Veterans’ Match last July. The weather was kind with warm and sunny conditions prevailing and the Club fielded two strong teams. Charlie Sykes (5.81-86) delivered a flawless performance, scoring a maximum 50/50 with seven central V bulls to win the OM Veterans Cup. The A team placed 29th out of 42, scoring 231/250 with 25 V bulls, while the B team came 21st out of 27. The day concluded with a convivial dinner on the veranda of the North London Rifle Club.
Nine members competed in the Club’s annual individual shoot, The Gryphon Cup at the National Shooting Ground, Bisley. Challenging wind conditions at 900 yards tested all participants, but Charlie Sykes once again emerged victorious with a score of 139/145 and 13 V bulls.
Kenji Shermer (8.87-92) followed closely with 137/145, and Andy Symonds (5.78-83) secured third place with 135/145. The event showcased impressive marksmanship and resilience across all ranges.
Returning to College grounds, the OMs faced off against the pupils
in a spirited match during the Commemoration weekend in March. The OMs claimed victory based on average score: 86.6 vs the pupils’ 75. Notable performances included 94 from Al Lidster (2.79-84) and 93 from Tom Harrison (6.80-84). The match was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with the College and encourage the next generation of shooters.
Further information
Members of all ages are warmly invited to join. If you are interested in finding out more about the OM Rifle Club, please see page 60 or scan the QR code.
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