Kristian Callaghan added another medal to England's shooting tally with bronze in the 25m rapid fire pistol.
The 21-year-old Commonwealth Games rookie from Newbury, Berkshire, was neck and neck with double Delhi gold medallist Harpreet Singh of India and Australia's David Chapman in a closely fought final.
But, needing four hits out of five in the penultimate round to move into gold-medal position, Callaghan could only manage one to slip into third.
Chapman went on to take gold, with Singh settling for silver.
Callaghan was previously a member of a riding club but took up pistol shooting after outgrowing his pony.
"I don't think I'm the right physique for that now," he said.
"It's absolutely incredible. When I woke up this morning I didn't believe I was going to win a medal. I still can't believe it.
"It was difficult in the closing stages. I thought it was hard at the start but when I knew I'd got a medal I was just overwhelmed.
"All the practice has been worth it. This has been second to none. You cannot emulate this experience.
"Now we have plans to qualify for Rio in 2016, then future Commonwealths. I also have the world championships in four weeks and if I got a medal there I don't know what I'd do. That's the focus now."
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