Tuesday, March 12, 2024

QUICK REMINDERS FOR MARCH 2024

SHOOT SCHEDULES:

March 17, 2024 - MINTO - CENTERFIRE, OPEN/SPORTER, CF PISTOL
March 24, 2024 - PETITCODIAC - RIMFIRE BR, OPEN
March 31, 2024 - - RIMFIRE, OPEN/SPORTER, RF PISTOL

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2024 CLUB RECORDS/ GUN SHOW DATESNEW BRUNSWICK CLEAN TARGET RECORDS/ CONTACT INFORMATION

MARCH 10, 2024 - PETITCODIAC RIMFIRE - RESULTS

It was not a great weather day in Petticodiac for the second rimfire match of 2024. It was overcast with snow flurries and possible rain expected. Winds were constant with few breaks, ranging from 12 to 21km Easterly. The temperature ranged from -1C to +2C. Probably why the smaller than usual turnout. At least there was no mirage!
Considering the conditions, the scores were very good indeed. Congratulations go to John McC. who shot a 500/27X score. We had a run on X’s too with the final tally ranging from 14X to 29X (that's from 28% to 58%) - pretty darn good for this early in the season. 
Volker T. was the match director and scored the targets with Dan G. verifying the scores and stats. Thanks to all who helped with running the match - the ROs, the target changers and the treat providers.

RESULTS - RIMFIRE BR - OPEN CLASS:
John McC. - 250/15X     250/12X   = 500/27X
Gerald D. -   250/13X     249/16X   = 499/29X
Wayne LeB. - 250/12X     249/15X   = 499/27X
Grant H. -   250/11X     249/11X   = 499/22X
Dan G. -     248/8X     249/10X   = 497/18X
Darryl K. -  250/8X     247/7X   = 497/15X
Bruce B. -  247/7X     249/12X   = 496/19X
Volker T. -  248/5X     245/9X   = 493/14X
In anticipation of even more bad weather, everyone hurried home. 
Volker, Director

Thursday, March 7, 2024

MARCH 4, 2024 - MINTO - 22RF BENCHREST - RESULTS

PEOPLE TO THANK:
Match Director – Dave C

Scorer and Verifier – Dale H., Bruce B.

Range Officers – Dave C., Danny G., Darryl K. and John M. 

Treats – Barb J. (Cookies and Banana Bread)

Target Changers – Dale H., John M., Dave C., George M., Barb J., Gerard D., Guy H., Cecil H.

Pictures – Barb J. and Darryl K.

 

RESULTS – OPEN CLASS RIMFIRE:

Shooter                     Targets                    Total

Volker T. 200/15X     200/10X       400/25X
John Mc.          200/10X    200/11X        400/21X
Dale H.            200/5X       200/12X       400/17X
Chris S.           200/7X       200/9X         400/16X
Barb J.             200/16X    199/10X        399/26X
Cecil H.           199/9X       200/13X        399/22X
Gerard D.        200/7X       199/7X          399/14X
Danny G.         198/12X     200/8X          398/20X
Dave C.           198/7X       200/9X          398/16X
Bruce B.          199/6X       199/10X        398/16X
Grant H.          197/7X        200/14X       397/21X
Guy H.             199/5X       197/4X          396/9X
George M.       197/6X       197/8X          394/14X

Congratulations to Volker T. for the high score of of the year in Minto (400/25X) and also to John McC. who shot a clean match score of 400/21X; Dale H. who shot a clean match score of 400/17X and to Chris S. who shot a clean match score of 400/16X. Further, congrats go to Barb J. for shooting the high single target of 200/16X.




RESULTS – SPORTER CLASS RIMFIRE:

Shooter                  Targets                    Total
Norbert S.      196/5X      199/7X         395/12X
John M.          197/5X      196/3X        393/8X
John Mc.        198/3X      194/7X        392/10X
Wayne K.       185/2X      189/1X         374/3X
Gerry J.          169/-X       170/1X        339/1X


Finally, congratulations are due to Chris S. who entered the hallowed halls of the Minto 400 Club during this shoot. He received his crest today. Congrats Chris.


Thursday, February 29, 2024

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 - PETITCODIAC - RIMFIRE BR. - RESULTS

It was a good beginning for this year’s shooting season at Petti. The day started out with temperatures at -13C heading up to -6C, but it was a sunny day and the range road was good, being sanded as well. But, with the bright sun reflecting off the hard snow, there was mirage to contend with and the sunshades were used. The winds were constant going from 10-20km. So, enough for a challenge to shooters.

Dan arrived with a bundle of firewood to heat up the stove and keep our freezing fingers warm. And a bunch of timbits for the shooters’ appetites. Thanks, Dan.

We did manage a 500 score today. Congrats Dan. He was followed closely behind by Chris and Grant, who had high X count. And a big welcome to a new shooter, Mathieu LeB. who held his own on his first competition with us. We hope to see more of him. Good shooting guys. Thanks to all who pitched in to help with Range Safety and target changing work.

Dan G.                250 x 9   250 x 4       500 x 13
Chris S.               249 x 8    249 x 6       498 x 14
Grant H.             246 x 6    248 x 9       494 x 15
Mathieu LeB.    245 x 6    243 x 5       488 x 11
Volker T             239 x 8     244 x 5      483 x 13
Stephen C.        240 x 5      241 x 2      481 x 7  
Norbert S.         225 x 3      239 x 5      464 x 8

Saturday, December 23, 2023

HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2023

 WE WISH YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS


AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

FROM


THE BENCHREST SHOOTERS OF


NEW BRUNSWICK CANADA

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

DECEMBER 10, 2023 - MINTO - ANNUAL CHRISTMAS RF FUN SHOOT - RESULTS

THE MATCH AND THE SHOOTERS:
Well, this is it folks - the last shoot of the 2023 shooting season held in Minto. This shoot is the Annual Christmas RF fun shoot and awards presentations for the 2023 season.

Like in last week's fun shoot in Petitcodiac, we shot a variety of fun targets which were quite challenging for us old guys who are used the the standard bull targets in both Open and Sporter classes. These included a blank "Lucky Turkey" target where we shot 5 shots randomly on a piece of blank paper. This was then scored using a template. Any bullet hole landing on a score would then be scored with this value and added up. Pure Luck (but it gives us all an equal chance for the turkey)!!

Secondly, we shot at the dreaded "Sudden Death Squares" which contain a white bull of decreasing size in a black background. Any shot completely surrounded by white is counted while a shot touching the black eliminates all shots on that particular bull from adding to the total score. The smallest is worth 10 points for a total possible score of 50.

Third in line of fun targets was the now familiar line-up of "Crows" ranging from a large crow worth 3 points to a number of very small crows worth 10 points for a possible high score of 99. Ties are resolved by a shot at a small bull.

Finally, we shot at ten "Small Bulls in Squares" worth 10 points each for a total possible score of 100/10X. The tricky part was that you had to hit the centre to score an X, the bull for a 10, inside the square for a 5. Touching the outside line of the square eliminated that bull from the total score.

Oh, yes - both Open and Sporter shooters shot the same targets but competed within their classes. Prizes were awarded for top scores in both classes except for the "Lucky Turkey" target. Similar to the shoot in Petitcodiac, beside the turkey, shooters competed for cash prizes.

PEOPLE TO THANK: 
President David C. who has served the Minto Gun Club well for several years and who was the match director for this match. He also organised the awards presentations, brought chili, brown bread and coffee for the celebrations, helped change the targets and was RO for one of the relays.
Barbara J. who brought minced meat pies and gum drop cake for the celebrations and helped change targets;
Bruce B. who helped organise the match, brought baked beans and scored the targets.
Dale H. who helped organise the match, verified the target scoring and helped change the targets.
Conrad L. who served the Minto Gun Club as Chief Range Safety Officer for several years, helped change targets and was RO for one of the relays.
Guy H. who did a great deal of work on the shooting building renovations and helped change targets.
Danny G. who was RO for one of the relays.
Cecil H. who helped change targets.

RESULTS - OPEN CLASS:
"Lucky Turkey" - Matt McA. with a score of 40
"Sudden Death Squares" - Bert deV. with a score of 36
"Crows" - Guy H. with a score of 79
"Circles in Squares" - Barb J. with a score of  100/5X

RESULTS - SPORTER CLASS:
"Sudden Death Squares" - Wayne LeB. with a score of 27
"Crows" - Norbert S. with a score of 62
"Circles in Squares" - John McC. with a score of 100/3X
From Left: Matt McA., Guy H., Barb J., John McC.,
Norbert S., Bert deV., Wayne LeB.
ANNUAL AWARD PRESENTATION:
As in past years, the final shoot of the 2023 season is the venue for the shooting awards for top scorers in the regular shooting season. Dave C. tallied the statistics for the year, arranged for the plaques and presented them to the members. Many thanks David C. and congrats to the recipients for some good shooting this year:
Wayne LeB. - Sporter Class high rimfire match score - 400/22X
                       Sporter Class high rimfire single target score - 200/11X
                       Sporter Class Annual Terry McNeill Rimfire Championship - 400/19X
Guy H. - Sporter Class high centerfire single target score- 50/4X
Volker T. - Sporter Class high rimfire single target score - 200/11X
Gerry J. - Sporter Class Annual Centerfire Championship - 145/6X
Bert deV. - Open Class high centerfire match score - 300/22X
                  Open Class high centerfire single target score - 100/9X
                  Open Class high rimfire match score - 400/29X
                  Open Class high rimfire single target score - 200/15X
                  Sporter Class high centerfire match score - 148/11X
                  Sporter Class high centerfire single target score - 50/4X
                  Open Class Annual Centerfire Championship - 300/22X
                  Open Class Annual Terry McNeill Rimfire Championship - 400/26X
Gerald D. - Handgun Annual Rimfire Pistol Championship
Wayne K. - Handgun Annual Centerfire Pistol Championship
from left: Gerry J., Volker T., Bert deV., Wayne K.
Wayne LeB., Guy H., (missing Gerald D.)
                               and with that the year is over - we hope to see you all in 2024

Monday, December 11, 2023

DECEMBER 3, 2023 - PETITCODIAC - CHRISTMAS RF FUN SHOOT - RESULTS

We're here at the range in Petitcodiac for their final shoot of the year - the Annual Rimfire Christmas fun shoot. This is always a well attended event because it is the last one and it always is so much fun as well as being quite challenging for shooters used to the standard bullseye targets.
We shot a combination of blank, (ie., "lucky turkey target"), crows, sudden death squares, and flies targets and had a lot of fun doing it. 
Volker T. was the match director and organizer for this event with the assistance of John C. The scoring duties were shared by John McC., John C., Dan G., and Volker T. The targets were posted and changed by Bruce B., Chris S. and Grant H. The ROs today were Chris S., Darryl K., and Volker T. Thanks to you all for making this event a very enjoyable one.
Midway through the "match" we stopped for a lunch provided by the club. Thanks go to Barb J. for the treats and to John and Dorothy McC. for the dessert muffins. Also to Bruce B. and his wife who made delicious baked beans. Grant H. and Chris S. provided for the sandwiches. Many thanks to all of you!
John M. won the "Flies Target"

 Dan G. won the "Sudden Death Squares" target

Wayne LeB. won the "Crows" Target

Volker T. won the "Lucky Turkey" target

After the match we gathered in the clubhouse for the awards presentations and the annual gift table. This is a Petitcodiac tradition where all shooters select a wrapped gift from a table in drawn order. This way no-one goes home empty handed. Thank you so much to the Petitcodiac Club for this generous way to end the shooting year.