SEPTEMBER 14, 2014 - PETITCODIAC - FINAL 22BR SHOOT

THE SHOOT:


Today was a special day in 22BR shooting in Southern New Brunswick. It was the Final 22BR shoot at Petitcodiac - a day in which shooters who had attended at least 4 other shoots in the schedule could compete for money prizes. Twenty one shooters attended from
Moncton, Petitcodiac, Sussex, Minto, Fredericton, Maugerville and Oromocto and points in between. All came with their "A" game and the scores certainly reflected the strong competition during this match. It was good to see Terry McN. up and about after his operation - he was tired and not fully recuperated but wanted to take part in this shoot.


There were four relays for each target of 25 bulls and unlimited sighters with a time limit of 30  minutes. This was done twice with 50 scoring shots in total for a possible score of 500 with 50Xs. 






As you can see below, the top places in the match were separated by only a few Xs or a few points - very good shooting indeed. This also resulted in additions to the Petitcodiac 500 club. Dan G. who won the match scored 500/25X and Cecil H., scored 500/22X. 

The day started out a bit cold - around 5C when we left for the shoot. It had rained during the night but this weather system moved out towards Nova Scotia and when we were ready to shoot it did not rain at all during the day but stayed cloudy and overcast. Temperatures rose to about 12C or so. Winds were benign with some relays experiencing no wind at times while others shot through switching winds of 5-10km/hr. In short it was a good day to be shooting a final match.

PRIZES:
Prizes were donated by Nordic Marksman Inc. We thank Brad and Carol Mills for their generous support of shooting in New Brunswick.

PEOPLE TO THANK:
The Match Director today was Volker T. He also scored the targets while Martin T. was the score verifier. The Range Officers were Bert deV. and Dan G. who made sure the shoot was safe AND quiet for the competitors. Targets were changed by a crew of John McC., Dan G., Carl J., and Bert deV. John McC. and Carl J. were the moving force behind the range take down and clean-up. Shelly C. and Barb J. brought their delicious treats. John C. organized the lunch and the prizes for the winners and the prize draw for all the competitors. Many thanks to all who helped out during this most enjoyable event.

THE LUNCH:
After the first relay was finished, all shooters went to the club house where John C. had provided a lunch of sandwiches, beverages and desserts. Many thanks to both John C. and Shelly C. who had prepared her famous treats for all to enjoy. Then after the lunch we all returned to the firing line for the second set of relays. Once Volker T. had crunched the numbers, award presentations took place at the club house.

THE RESULTS:

Dan G. - 500/25X - 1rst - $100
Cecil H. - 500/22X - 2nd - $75
Tom W. - 499/24X - 3rd - $50
Volker T. - 499/22X - 4th - $25
Darryl K. - 499/15X - 5th - $25

Matthew McA. - 498/17X
Guy H. - 497/21X
Bruce B. - 497/19X
Shelly C. - 496/13X
Martin T. - 495/15X
George M. - 495/13X
Gerard D. - 495/10X
Carl J. - 493/16X
Don M. - 492/13X
Terry McN. - 492/8X
John C. - 491/16X
Barb J. - 491/10X
Tom N. - 491/10X
John McC. - 479/3X
Tony L. - 464/3X




OTHER AWARD PRESENTATIONS:

Not only the awards for the final shoot were presented today. Awards were also presented for a number of other achievements as follows:

Matt McA. receives a plaque for the highest match score
in a regular schedule 22BR Match - 500/29X

Darryl K., Dan G. and Matt McA. receive a medal for the
highest single target score in a regular schedule
22BR Match - 250/15X

Members of the Petitcodiac 500 Club receive a Jacket Crest.
From Left to Right: Dan G., Martin T., Darryl K., Cecil H.,
George M., Matt McA., Gerard D., Volker T.
Missing: Mike H., Sandy MacL., Jeff M., Brian P.