APRIL 13, 2014 - CENTERFIRE BR SHOOT- PETITCODIAC

After several days of spring-like weather today started with temperatures near or below 0 and a forecast of snow and rain for later in the day. It turned out much better than that with temperatures closer to 6C, the occasional sunny period and very light winds. As is usual in Petitcodiac, the wind was tricky with flags closest to the building pointing one way while flags downrange were pointing in the opposite direction. Waiting for the same conditions did not always work as some of the unfavourable conditions persisted for quite a long time.

The drive down to the range was pleasant with a lot of sun which warmed up the car nicely for us old fellows - even if some found it too hot! There were many many deer along the side of the highway - it was good to see so many had survived the winter in this part of the province. Sadly, on the way home we saw 3 or 4 which had been struck by vehicles and were lying by the side of the road. We also saw many ducks that had returned to our area. Most were standing on the ice as there was relatively little open water as yet.

This shoot was attended by 14 shooters - the number a bit low for a fine day in New Brunswick. This may have been due to a conflicting 22 BR shoot in Minto. At any rate, we had a lot of fun and even shot not too badly. Truth be told - we were prodded on to do well by the younger shooters among us. It was also good to see Claude and Darryl who dropped by before the shoot.

Thanks are due to Volker T. who was the Match Director and to Dan G. who did the scoring. The target stands were assembled by Shelly C., Cecil H. and Dan G. Targets were changed by Brian P., Volker T and Bert deV. The RSO duties were done by Bert deV., Terry McN., Volker T. and Brian P. Both Shelley C and Dan G. brought the necessary treats. Thanks to all.

RESULTS:

Cecil H. - 299/9X

Bert deV. - 298/12X

Dan G. - 297/9X

Kayelyn A. - 296/12

Tom W. - 293/8X

Don M. - 293/7X

Gus C. - 290/6X

Shelly C. - 287/7X

Brian P. - 283/9X

Matt A. - 281/4X

Terry McN. - 276/8X

Tony L. - 272/2X

Norbert S. - 263/1X