The year 2019 has unfolded at what seems like a fast pace, and we are again at the time of the year when the regular match schedules are finished and the final shoots begin. First this year, is Petitcodiac's Martin F. Topf Annual Rimfire Championship.
They picked a very good day for this important match. Temperatures started fairly cool in the morning and the car was covered with condensation when we started out. As we were travelling, the sun burned through the mist and became a big bright floodlight in the sky leading the way south along the highway. As the day progressed, it became warmer but the wind also picked up a bit. 
The winds were very mild early on and increased to about 15-20km/hr. True to Petitcodiac's reputation, it was from all over the place. Depending on the relay being shot, it could just as easily have been from 6:00 o'clock as from 12:00, 9:00 or 3:00 o'clock. It was a match were patience and waiting was rewarded. Even so, it became a tricky wind that did take a few points here and there. Today, the Match Director was Volker T. who was also the scorer with verification of scoring and statistics provided by Dan G. The Range Officers were Darryl K., Dan G. and Bruce B. Targets were set and changed by Darryl K., Charles McQ., Mike C., David C., Bert deV. and Dan G. Barb J. again spoiled us with her wonderful baking - during the shoot she provided banana bread and chocolate squares. These are becoming shooting staples at our benchrest shoots - (as much as CenterX ammunition and Anschutz rifles). Half-way through the match we went to the Clubhouse to feast on a lunch provided by John C. - then back to finish the match.
RESULTS - RIMFIRE BR - OPEN CLASS:
Darryl K. - 500/23X
Cecil H. - 500/18X
George M. - 499/23X
Gerard D. - 499/18X
Mike C. - 498/28X
Barb J. - 498/23X
Dan G. - 498/16XMalcolm McA. - 498/15X
Matt McA. - 498/15X
Volker T. - 497/20X
David C. - 497/18X
Bruce B. - 497/12XCharles McQ. - 496/13X
Bert deV. - 495/24XBrian P. - 492/12X
Tony L. - 489/17X
John C. - 476/10X
After the last shot was fired and all the scoring and statistics were done, we went back to the clubhouse for the award presentations. Volker T. began by presenting a plaque to the Petitcodiac Sportman's Club Team shooters.
1. The Petitcodiac Rimfire Team won this year's competition with 1,475 points. The shooters were John M. - 373/11X; Volker T. - 370/9X; Darryl K. - 367/10X; Chris S. - 365/5X with back-up shooters Cecil H. and Charles McQ.
2. The Petitcodiac Centerfire Team also won this year's competition but with 1,165 points. The shooters were John McC. - 296/14X; Volker T. - 295/8X; Dan G. - 288/5X; Chris S. - 286/8X with back-up shooters Darryl K. and Bruce B.
3. Volker then presented a plaque to the shooter with the highest Rimfire single target score, (Bert deV. - 250/19X) and to those with the highest Rimfire match score in the regular match schedule, (Darryl K. and Bert deV. tied at 500/29X).
4. Finally, today's top shooters were honoured with plaques and cash awards. Darryl K. was this year's Champion with a score of 500/23X. Cecil H. won second place with a score of 500/18X and George M. came in third with a score of 499/23X. Congrats fellows - good shooting!
Many thanks to all who helped make this year's Martin F. Topf Championship a success. We hope to see everyone at next year's event.
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