RIFLE SHOOTING.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 July 1928, Page 3

RIFLE SHOOTING.

Australian Press Assn.—United Service

LONDON, July 15. At Bisley Lieutennnt Burke, a Canadian, with a score of 520, won the grand aggregate Gold Cross. Sergt. Lewis with 514 (England) was second, and Pavey 510 third wins the bronze cross and £4O. Green 503 bronze cross ' and £3) Walker 408, bronze cross and £2; Quirke 496, £2; Blurton and ltobinson 493, B'lnncy '490, Boxall and Chapman 488, Nelson 486, £1 each. Harrison, Robinson and Major Bapty (India) with sixty eight tied for first place in the Association Cup on ranges of 200 and 600 yards. They will shoot off to-morrow. LONDON, July 15. Armstrong 95 won the Wingrove I challenge cup. . ‘ V " A NEW RIFLE. \ . LONDON, July 15. After protracted trials the B.S.A. -Thompson rifle won the British Gov- ‘ ernment’s three thousand sterling prize 1 for a satisfactory self-loading rifle, snys the "Daily News.” It is of simple construction and easy to handle, enabling thirty-five shots per minute to he fired, which is almost twice as many as the present hand operated rifle. It is also more accurate in shooting. It is claimed that backed up with the modern machine gun, the new rifle will be sufficient to meet any reouirements of modern battle tactics.