Thanks to Volker T. for sending these match results and writeup and also to Darryl K. for sending the pictures. 
The day started with overcast and +3C weather and as the day progressed it did not warm up at all but instead a steady drizzling rain commenced. This made for miserable shooting that did not lend itself to scoring the elusive 500 score and on top of that, wet targets that had to be dried out by the wood stove - the drying crew consisted of George M., Martin T., Darryl K. and Volker T. The targets were peeled off from the backers by another crew consisting of Tom N., Dan G., John McC. and Volker T. Thanks to all these guys and also to Tony L. and George for firing up the stoves at both facilities.
The miserable weather was accompanied by typical Petitcodiac winds - constant for the most part at about 15km/h with gusts to about 30km/h. It would stop briefly but only to take a different tack and at those times it would catch some shooters. Occasionally a few words (!) of disappointment would be heard from the firing line among the shooters who were so sorely tried by these conditions. W are hoping the weather will improve for he next match.
Dan G. did a great job as Match Director and scorer not easy when the targets - and bullet holes had been wet. The Range Safety Officers were Dan G. and Darryl K. With the sweets courtesy of Dan G. and Shelly C., a warm clubhouse and a warm spot next to the stove at the range, we made it through the match with smiles on our faces. Many thanks to all for their help.
Several shooters tried out their new Anschutz rifles during the match - Don M. and George M. - very nice gear guys! Below is a picture of a very special and noteworthy milestone - Martin is holding up an autographed copy of an Anschutz History that was given to him recently by Dieter and Jochen Anschutz along with a covering letter from them. It turns out that Brad Mills of Nordic Marksman in Truro had mentioned Martin's long and ongoing shooting successes with Anschutz firearms to them, which prompted them to send this fine gift to Martin. Well deserved!
RESULTS:
Volker T. - 497/17X
Dan G. - 495/19X
Don M. - 495/15X
Bruce B. - 492/12X
Matt McA. - 490/14X
John C. - 490/13X
Darryl K. - 490/10X
George M. - 489/15X
John McC. - 487/9X
Gerald D. - 485/13X
Shelly C. - 485/7X
Terry McN. - 484/11X
Tom N. - 477/8X
Tony L. - 404/3X
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