QUICK REMINDERS FOR JUNE and JULY 2026

SHOOT SCHEDULES:

Sunday, June 28, 2026 - PETITCODIAC - RIMFIRE BR

Sunday, July 5, 2026 - MINTO - CENTERFIRE BR - OPEN/SPORTER, Hg-CF

Sunday, July 12, 2026 - PETITCODIAC - CENTERFIRE BR - OPEN

Sunday, July 19, 2026 - MINTO - RIMFIRE BR - OPEN/SPORTER, Hg-RF

Sunday, July 26, 2026 - PETITCODIAC - RIMFIRE BR - OPEN

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2026 CLUB RECORDS/ GUN SHOW DATES

NEW BRUNSWICK CLEAN TARGET RECORDS/ CONTACT INFORMATION

JUNE 21, 2026 - ANNUAL RIMFIRE TEAM SHOOT - OPEN CLASS AT 100yd

Every year, for quite some time now, the three clubs that participate in benchrest shooting - the Petitcodiac Sportmen's Club, the Minto Gun Club and the Lake George Gun Club, select a team of 7 shooters to shoot the Annual Rimfire Team match. The scores of the top 4 shooters of each team are totalled to form the team score. 

Minto was the host club this year, providing the accomodations, the targets, the personell for organization and the officials. It also provided the lunch and refreshments. It can be safely said that President David C. and the Minto crowd did a top job this year. Everyone had a great time catching up with friends, shooting and having a lunch together!

The match was shot at 100yd and a total of 40 counting shots were shot on two 5-bull target sheets with 4 shots per bull. Due to limitations in the number of benches, 4 relays were required to complete one target sheet. The second set of relays were shot after a lunch provided by the Minto Gun Club. The shoot began at 10:00am and when everything was done, it was 4:00pm at which time everyone left for home . . fast!

It was a fairly cool 9C on the drive to the range. When the match began it was about 15C and at the end of the day's activities about 20C. After the mist burned off, the day was sunny with the threat of rain clouds on the horizon. It did rain on the drive in and again on the drive home but during the match it remained dry.

The wind definitely was a factor during the first half of the match - especially at 100yd. It was only the last 2 relays that had the benefit of no wind ideal conditions and the scores reflect this. The wind was predominantly from the 9:00 o'clock and 12:00 o'clock directions with many switches and some quiet periods. Many shooters had to wait a long time to get their favoured conditions back and even then had to often hold over as the wind velocity would vary a great deal.

After a very long dry period, congrats go to Team Minto which won the event with a score of 1529/59X. Team Lake George came second with a score of 1516/43 while Team Petitcodiac came third with a score of 1506/38X. Some good scores were shot given the conditions and the fact that we rarely shoot at 100yd. The next team contest will be the Centerfire Team Match in Petitcodiac - hope to see you there.

PEOPLE TO THANK:

Match Director - David C.

Scorer - John M.

Score Verifier - Grant H.

Range Officers - Wayne K., Darryl K., Bruce B. and Bert deV.

Target Changers - John McC., Dale H., David C., Barb J. and Guy H.

Food and Treats - David C., Barb J. and Dan B.

Pics - Bert deV., Barb J. and Darryl K.

Grass cutting - Wayne K.

TEAM RESULTS - RIMFIRE BR AT 100yd (* scores counted in team total):

TEAM MINTO GUN CLUB - score -  1529/59X

John M. - 181/2X      196/9X  = 377/11X*

George M. - 183/2X      192/7X  = 375/9X

Guy H - 189/7X      196/13X  = 385/20X*

Richard M. - 189/3X     184/9X  = 373/12X

Wayne K. - 185/4X      187/5X  = 372/9X

Bert deV. - 194/6X      195/10X  = 389/16X*

Gerald D. - 191/8X      187/4X  =378/12X*

TEAM PETITCODIAC SPORTSMEN'S CLUB - score - 1506/38X

Grant H. - 186/2X      186/4X  = 372/6X

Darryl K. - 189/4X      190/4X  = 379/8X*

Dan G. - 190/4X      187/5X  = 377/9X*

John McC. - 184/5X     193/5X  = 377/10X*

Volker T. - 163/5X     190/3X  = 353/8X

Gerry J. - 185/4X       164/2X  = 349/6X

Dan B. - 185/4X      188/7X  = 373/11X*

TEAM LAKE GEORGE - score - 1516/37X

Wayne LeB. - 189/2X      187/6X  = 376/8X*

Barb J. - 184/4X       186/3X  = 370/7X

Norbert S. - 190/6X       175/1X  = 365/7X

Bruce B. - 179/6X      192/4X  = 371/10X*

Conrad L. - 189/5X      169/1X  = 358/6X

Dale H. - 192/4X      191/3X  = 383/7X*

David C. - 190/5X      196/7X  = 386/12X*

JUNE 21, 2026 - MINTO RIMFIRE SHOOT - OPEN CLASS - AT 100YDS

This regularly scheduled Minto rimfire match was combined with the Annual Rimfire Benchrest Open Class Team Shoot which will be posted following (above) this post. The organizers, participants and officials are the same for both matches and the course of fire was the same - Open Class shooting at 100 yards with unlimited sighters and 40 shots on score. A 6 bull target sheet was used with one target serving as a sighter target. Shooters shot twice during the day in 4 relays.

PEOPLE TO THANK:

Match Director - David C.

Scorer - John M.

Score Verifier - Grant H.

Range Officers - Wayne K., Darryl K., Bruce B. and Bert deV.

Target Changers - John McC., Dale H., David C., Barb J. and Guy H.

Food and Treats - David C., Barb J. and Dan B.

Pics - Bert deV., Barb J. and Darryl K.

RESULTS - RIMFIRE BR - OPEN CLASS AT 100yd:

Bert deV. -  194/6X     195/10X = 389/16X

David C. -   190/5X     196/7X = 386/12X

Guy H.   -    189/7X     196/13X = 385/20X

Dale H.   -    192/4X     191/3X = 383/7X

Darryl K.  -  189/4X     190/4X = 379/8X

Gerald D. -  191/8X     187/4X = 378/12X

John M.  -    181/2X     196/9X = 377/11X

John McC.-  184/5X     193/5X = 377/10X

Dan G.   -      190/4X     187/5X = 377/9X

Wayne LeB.- 189/2X     187/6X = 376/8X

George M.  - 183/2X     192/7X = 375/9X

Richard M. - 189/3X     184/9X = 373/12X

Dan B.   -      185/4X     188/7X = 373/11X

Wayne K.  -  185/4X     187/5X = 372/9X

Grant H.   -   186/2X     186/4X = 372/6X

Bruce B.   -  179/6X     192/4X = 371/10X

Barb J.   -    184/4X     186/3X = 370/7X

Norbert S. - 190/6X     175/1X = 365/7X

Conrad L. -  189/5X     169/1X = 358/6X

Volker T.   -  163/5X     190/3X = 353/8X

Gerry J.   -   185/4X     164/2X = 349/6X

JUNE 14, 2026 - PETITCODIAC - CENTERFIRE BR

Many thanks to Darryl K. for sending the results and pics. Darryl states that the conditions were good with reasonable winds and overcast light conditions. There was some interference from barrel mirage and . . . mosquitos! Yep, it's that time of year again - after the cold weather come "T shirts" and bugs of all sorts with east coast appetites!

We welcomed a new shooter - Jay H. Hope you had fun today Jay and hope to see you at the next one.

Congrats go to the top 3 shooters who also shot clean match scores with John McC. shooting a 300/21X; Malcolm McA. shooting a 300/17X and very, very close on his heels - Darryl K. who shot a 300/17X - (third on countback).

PEOPLE TO THANK:

Match Director - Dan G.

Scorer - Dan G.

Score Verifier - John McC.

Range Officer - Dan G.

Target Changers - John McC., Malcolm McA., Jay H.

Photos - Darryl K.

RESULTS - CENTERFIRE BR - OPEN CLASS:

John McC. -  100/4X     100/9X    100/8X = 300/21X (6BR)

Malcolm McA.-100/8X    100/6X   100/3X = 300/17X (6BR)

Darryl K. -   100/6X      100/4X     100/7X = 300/17X (6BR)

Dan G. -     100/7X      99/7X      100/5X =299/19X (30BR)

Tony L. -    100/3X     100/5X     99/4X = 299/12X (6BR)

Jay H. -      99/3X       99/3X       96/3X = 294/9X (6.5 mm)

Kayelyn A.- 93/0X     96/6X     100/5X = 291/11X (22BR)

JUNE 7, 2026 - MINTO - CENTERFIRE OPEN + SPORTER

What a change in weather a few short days make!

Today started out at 14C and didn't change much over the course of the match - ending at 15C. The sun made absolutely no appearance all day long and it remained dark and overcast with rain. At the beginning of the match, the rain was light most of the time with occasional squals and a few heavy downpours. This gradually evolved into a steady heavy rain where a few minutes outside resulted in a thorough soaking. The wind, which usually puts a crimp in our scores in the Spring, was absent for about 3/4 of the match. Only the last two relays were affected by a relatively light wind coming from the right.

Targets came back to the scorer soaked and had to be dried on the stove before scoring. Thank goodness Wayne K. had again stoked the fire before we arrived - think about this - we were glad to have the woodstove crackling in June!

At any rate, attendance was small for the usual reasons centerfire shoots are not well attended, plus the dismal weather. We did have a lot of fun though and were able to progress through the match in a very relaxed way.

PEOPLE TO THANK:

Match Director - Bert deV.

Scorer and score verifier - Bert deV. and David C.

Target changers - David C. and Wayne K.

Range Officers - Wayne K. and Bert deV.

Coffee and Cookies - David C.

RESULTS - CENTERFIRE BR - OPEN CLASS:

Bert deV. - 100/7X    100/9X    99/2X = 299/18X (22BR)

David C. -  95/2X      97/3X      95/0X = 287/5X (6mmBR)

RESULTS - CENTERFIRE BR - SPORTER CLASS:

Bert deV. - 50/4X     50/4X     50/3X = 150/11X (308 Win)

Guy H. -    48/1X     50/4X     49/2X = 147/7X (6mmPPC)

Wayne K. - 48/1X     46/2X     46/1X = 140/3X (223 Win)

David C. -  44/0X     41/0X     39/3X = 124/0X (222 Rem)

MAY 31, 2026 - PETITCODIAC - RIMFIRE BENCHREST

Many thanks to Darryl K. for sending the results and pics.

Darryl states that he observed three different winds including a left to right wind, a head wind and a tail wind. With rapid switching, this was clearly a difficult condition in which to shoot accurately as the scores reflect - only 5 clean target sheets were shot today.

Congrats go to the top three shooters and especially Dale H., who shot the only clean match, with a score of 500/27X.

PEOPLE TO THANK:

Match Director and Scorer - Dan G.

Score Verifier - John McC.

Range Officers - 

Target Changers - 

Treats - 

Pics - Darryl K.

RESULTS - RIMFIRE BR:

Dale H. -      250/16X       250/11X   = 500/27X

Darryl K. -    248/11X       250/13X  = 498/24X

Wayne LeB. - 249/10X     249/10X = 498/20X

Gerald D. -    248/13X       249/11X = 497/24X

Norbert S. -   249/7X        248/6X   = 497/13X

Dan G. -       246/7X         250/10X  = 496/17X

Richard M. -  250/8X       246/6X   = 496/14X

Chris S. -     246/8X        248/8X   =  494/16X

John McC.-   248/10X     245/6X   = 493/16X

Bruce B. -     247/7X       246/5X   = 493/12X

Becky McC.-   243/4X     229/3X   = 472/7X

John M. -        245/3X      DNC     = DNC

MAY 24, 2026 - MINTO - RIMFIRE BR - OPEN/SPORTER

Thanks to Dale H. for sending the following results and to both Barb J. and Darryl K. for some of the pictures.

Our day in Minto started out with a temperature of about 2C on the way to the range but ended up at a warm 23C at the end of the match. A bit cool for May, but luckily we had a Semi-annual meeting scheduled before the rimfire match was to begin. By the time we started shooting the temperature was reasonable. The day was sunny, which was very welcome given the cool and grey spring before today.

As is usual, and so not unexpected, the wind in Minto was crazy. It was all over the place - coming from all directions although mostly from the left at about 9:00 o'clock and secondly from the 12:00 o'clock direction. In addition we had to deal with significant strong switches from the right at 3:00 o'clock and 5:00 o'clock. Quite a lot to keep track of during a relay of about 20 minutes. In addition, although there were periods of relative calm, the wind was forceful and peeked at at least 30km/hr in gusts. It is small wonder that no clean matches were shot today. 

Congrats go to Gerald D. who won the Open class and also shot the only clean target sheet of the entire match. Also to Darryl K. who came in second in the Open class. In the Sporter class, congrats to Wayne LeB. who placed first and to Volker T. who placed second. All things considered, some pretty good scores were shot today.

PEOPLE TO THANK:

Match Director – David C.

Scorer and Verifier – John M. and Dale H.

Range Officers – Wayne K., Darryl K. and Volker T.

Treats – Barb J. (Cookies), David C.  (Coffee and Cookies)

Target Changers – Barb J., David C., Bruce B. and Dale H.

Pictures – Barb J., Bert deV. and Darryl K.

 

RESULTS – OPEN CLASS RIMFIRE:

Shooter                     Targets                  Total

Gerald D. 198/3X    200/3X       398/6X

Darryl K. 199/5X    198/7X       397/12X

Bert deV. 198/7X    198/6X       396/13X

Dale H. 197/12X    198/10X     395/22X

Barb J. 197/7X    198/6X       395/13X

Bruce B. 192/2X    196/3X       388/5X

David C. 194/6X    193/4X       387/10X

George M. 196/4X    191/3X       387/7X

Norbert S. 192/6X    192/4X       384/10X

Wayne K. 179/3X    197/6X       376/9X

John McC. 198/7X    170/1X      368/8X

RESULTS – SPORTER CLASS RIMFIRE:

Shooter                  Targets                     Total

Wayne LeB. 199/4X    199/6X       398/10X

Volker T. 199/3X    197/7X       396/10X

Bert deV. 195/6X    198/5X       393/11X

Richard M. 197/5X    194/4X       391/9X

Danny G. 192/0X    191/7X       383/7X

John McC. 192/5X    168/1X       360/6X

MAY 17, 2026 - PETITCODIAC - CENTERFIRE BR

Thanks to Darryl K. for sending the results and pics and to Dan G. for the write up.

"We only had seven shooters but that’s kinda the norm these days I guess.   It was a lovely day with the temperature hovering around 25C degrees.  The wind was moderate but twitchy, shifting very quickly - you had to be careful, lol !   Still some decent scores shot."  

Congrats go to Dan G. who shot a 300/22X and to John McC. with a 300/18X.

PEOPLE TO THANK :

Match Director - Dan G.

Scorer - Dan G.

Score Verifier - John McC.

Range Officers - 

Target Changers - Tony L.,

Treats - Dan G.

Photos - Darryl K.

RESULTS - CENTERFIRE BENCHREST:

Dan G. -   100/6X       100/9X       100/7X = 300/22X (30BR)

John McC. - 100/2X     100/8X     100/4X = 300/18X (30BR)

Malcolm McA. - 100/3X    100/5X    98/4X = 298/12X (6mmBR)

Becky McC. - 100/2X      99/2X      99/1X = 298/5X (6mmBR)

Darryl K. -   98/2X      98/4X      100/5X = 296/11X (6mmBR)

Matt A. -   97/3X      99/3X      100/3X = 296/9X (6 X 45)

Tony L. -  93/0X      98/2X      96/1X = 287/3X (6mmBR)

MAY 12, 2026 - MINTO - RANGE OFFICER TRAINING COURSE

It turned out to be a pretty nice day for our Range Officer Training Course. The weather cooperated in that it was overcast but did not rain. It was a bit windy and a bit cool for May in New Brunswick - about 12C.

The trainer was Steven Stewart, the range development person and trainer, of the Royal New Brunswick Rifle Association. Steven leaned on his vast experience locally, provincially and nationally as a shooter and range officer to instruct us, in a relaxed way, to carry out the main function of a Range Officer, which is "to help the shooter or competitor enjoy and complete the shoot safely".

The group of trainees were 5 members of the Minto Gun Club. More had been expected but could not make it for various reasons. 

Steven spent about an hour talking about the steps involved in organising a successful shoot and the role of Range Officers. Considering the trend in today's shooting world, he used many good examples of how we need to be sensitive to the needs of our aging shooters and competitors. More specifically, hearing difficulties (especially with ear defenders), visual difficulties and short term memory problems need to be taken into account when issuing range commands. A good deal of patience is often required.

It became clear that range officer and range commands are specific to the type of shooting that is being done. However, general commands include 

1. a range/course of fire briefing, 

2. a command to go to the firing line, 

3. a command to set up equipment, 

4. a command to bring the firearm to the firing line, 

5. a command to make ready, 

6. to ascertain all shooters are ready, 

7. a command to fire, 

8. to make sure all shooters have completed the course of fire, 

9. a command to cease firing (or to "STOP!" in a dangerous situation), 

10. to make sure all firearms are unloaded and are clear,

11. a command to rack the firearms. 

The range officer is further responsible for the safety of all persons going forward to the targets by ensuring that no firearms are transported to the firing line/benches.

A very important principle is to issue commands clearly, simply, loudly and to make sure shooters know what it is you want them to do.

MAY 10, 2026 - MINTO - CENTERFIRE BR - OPEN/SPORTER

It was a rather miserable day for a shoot in Minto. The temperature started out at a cool 10C and by the end of the match it had increased to a whopping 12C. In addition, it was overcast and it rained off and on throughout the day. Of course, we endured the famous Minto winds which ranged from 0km/hr to maybe 30km/hr and from the 9:00 o'clock direction predominantly, to from any other direction especially those you least expect.

Thanks to Wayne K., the clubhouse was nice and warm as he had started a fire long before the rest of the shooters had arrived. Come to think of it, for most of the shoots I've been to in the last 10 years, Wayne has had a fire going in the stove and the clubhouse has been warm and cozy. Many thanks Wayne, for doing this for us.

PEOPLE TO THANK:

Match director - Bert deV.

Scorers and verifiers - David C. and Bert deV.

Range Officers - Don M. and Wayne K.

Target Changers - David C., Guy H. and Conrad L.

Coffee and cookies - David C.

RESULTS - CENTERFIRE BR - OPEN CLASS:

Bert deV. - 99/5X     100/5X     100/7X = 299/17X (22BR)

David C. - 98/4X     99/3X     100/6X = 297/15X (30 BR)

Don M. - 97/1X     97/1X     100/4X = 294/6X (30BR)  

RESULTS - CENTERFIRE BR - SPORTER CLASS:

Guy H. - 50/4X     49/3X     47/1X = 146/8X (223 Win)

Bert deV. - 46/0X     47/1X     47/3X = 140/4X (308 Win)

Wayne K. - 46/0X     44/0X     46/1X = 136/1X (223 Win)

Conrad L. - 35/1X     44/0X     49/2X = 128/3X (223 Win)