SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 - PETITCODIAC CENTERFIRE CHAMPIONSHIP AND AWARDS - RESULTS

The weatherman had predicted a lot of rain for New Brunswick today during our Final Petitcodiac Centerfire Championship and it certainly looked threatening on the way to the range. A little bit of rain fell during the first half of the match before we broke for lunch at the clubhouse. During lunch the sky opened up with sheets of rain thundering on the steel roof. Unprepared, a lot of us "borrowed" garbage bags to convert into raincoats and went back to the range to finish the last relays of the match. It was all part of the fun!

The temperature remained a comfortable 20C or so with a good bit of humidity. Winds were actually quite steady during the first relays of the match coming up the range into our faces with a few switches. During the rain storm we coped with sudden gusts that, at times, were quite strong but at other times seemed to skim over the trees without affecting the flags and targets on the range floor. If we waited for our conditions to return we were able to manage our shots quite well.

As a result, half the field shot a clean match or dropped only one point - pretty good considering. Congratulations go to Mike C. who shot a 300/23X to win the Championship. Bert deV. shot a 300/19X, John McC. a 300/18X and David C. shot 300/11X - his first ever 300 at Petitcodiac. Congrats guys - well done!

Respecting the province's new Covid restrictions including masks, distancing and proof of vaccination, many people worked to make this a successful shoot. A special thanks to John C. who prepared the lunch and the awards presentations as well as the prizes.

PEOPLE TO THANK:

Match Director: Danny G.

Head Scorer: Danny G.

Score Verifier: John McC.

Target setters and changers: John McC., Bert deV., Tony L., Don M., Malcolm McA., Bruce B., Danny G.

Range Officers: Bruce B. and Darryl K.

Cookies: Bert deV., Dorothy McC.

Lunch: John C.

RESULTS - OPEN CLASS CENTERFIRE BR (score):

Mike C. - 300/23X (30BR)        Danny G. - 299/15X (6PPC)       Bruce B. - 295/12X (6BR)

Bert deV. - 300/19X (30BR)      Darryl K. - 299/12X (6BR)         Tony L. - 295/4X (6BR)

John McC. - 300/18X (30BR)    Don M. - 296/14X (30BR)           Cecil H. - 294/11X (6PPC)

David C. - 300/11X (6PPC)     Malcolm McA. - 295/14X (6PPC)  John C. - 281/6X (223 Rem)

After the shooting was finished and the scoring was done, we returned to the clubhouse for the awards presentations. First was the presentation of the 300Club badges to Mike C. and David C.

A second presentation of plaques was made to Danny G., John McC. and Bert deV. who had tied for the highest single target of 100/9X. Another plaque went to Bert deV. for the highest match score of 300/25X shot during the regular season.

Then - the big moment - scores were read out and a trophy was presented to Mike C. who had won this year's Championship. A plaque for second and third was presented to Bert deV. and John McC. Finally, all those present who had not placed were entered in a draw for prizes - all shooters went home happy.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 - MINTO - 200yd CENTERFIRE - RESULTS

It was a lovely day that heralded the imminent arrival of Fall. It was cool, sunny and the wind toyed with our shots so that they were all over the paper. It was impossible to tell what the wind was doing over the pond that is located between the shooting building and the targets at 200 yards. But we had a lot of fun - the five of us even if our shooting was nothing to write home about.

It was very nice to see our old friend from Florenceville, Ash P. after many months of not shooting with him. He has not lost any of his skills as he promptly took first place in Open class.

PEOPLE TO THANK:

Match Director - Wayne K.

Scorer - John McC. and score verifiers - Mike C. and Ash P.

Target Changer - Wayne K.

Range Officers - Ash P., Bert deV., Mike C.

Coffee and Timbits - Mike C.

RESULTS - OPEN CLASS:

Ash P. - 284/12X (30BR)

John McC. - 283/10X (6BR)

Bert deV. - 278/5X (6BR)

Mike C. - 271/4X (6BR)

RESULTS SPORTER CLASS:

Bert deV. - 148/5X (222 Rem)

John McC. - 144/4X (222 Rem)

Mike C. - 144/3X (223 Rem)

Ash P. - 140/2X (223 Rem)

Wayne K. - 139/2X (223 Rem)

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 - PETITCODIAC - THE 7th ANNUAL MARTIN F. TOPF RIMFIRE CHAMPIONSHIP - RESULTS

The wind was erratic, there was a heavy mist and dew on the ground, and we needed some heat in car on the drive down to the 7th Annual Martin F. Topf Championship in Petitcodiac. By the time we had arrived everything had changed except the gusts of wind coming from all over the range. The sun came out and the humidity increased a bit with the temperature but the wind stayed very strong for the first relay and began to subside in the second relay and then over the course of the match. At one point all the target stands had been pushed over and targets were flying from the shooting building into the woods. It was difficult to settle on a condition and to find it again.

Despite the wind some very fine shooting was witnessed with several participants shooting at least one clean target. Congrats go to Cecil H. who shot a clean 500/23X and won the match. Darryl K. also shot a clean 500/22X to come in second.

The Martin F. Topf Championship is the final rimfire benchrest match of the season for the Petitcodiac Sportmen's Club. As such it is eagerly anticipated by all and is the occasion to remember Martin T. who was a mainstay of target shooting in New Brunswick for many years. It is also includes a meal provided by the club and organized by John C. As usual, it was a time of good camaraderie for all. Many thanks to all who lent a hand.

PEOPLE TO THANK:

Match Director - Danny G.

Scorer - Danny G. and Score Verifier - John McC.

ROs - Mike C., David C. and Bruce B.

Target setters/changers - Tony L., Bert deV., John McC., Mike C., Matt McA. and Chris S.

Cookies/treats - Barb J. and Dorothy McC.

Lunch - John C.

Awards and Prizes - John C.

RESULTS - RIMFIRE BENCHREST (High possible 500/50X):

Cecil H. - 500/23X      Matt McA. - 497/26X      Danny G. - 492/14X      David C. - 485/7X

Darryl K. - 500/22X    John McC. - 497/16X     George M. - 491/18X   Charles McQ. -  479/12X

Bruce B. - 499/21X    John M. - 497/14X          Barb J. - 491/16X         Richard P. - 479/6X

Bert deV. - 499/17X    Mike C. - 496/7X            John C. - 491/14X        Gerald D. - 477/13X

Chris S. - 498/17X      Volker T. - 494/21X        Norbert S. - 490/10X  

After the shooting was completed we returned to the clubhouse for the awards presentations and the drawing of the prizes. Firstly, a medal was presented to each of the shooters comprising the winning rimfire team from Petitcodiac. This match was held earlier this year during the regular schedule:

The winning Rimfire Benchrest Team

Secondly, a plaque was presented to the shooters who scored the highest match scores during the regular shooting schedule as well as for the highest single target during the regular match season:

High Match Score - 500/35X

High Single Target Score - 250/20X

Thirdly, the awards for this final championship were presented - a trophy and cash award to the first place winner; a plaque and cash award for the second and third place shooters.

The Top 3 Shooters in This Match
L>R: Darryl K., Cecil H., Bruce B.

To end a very successful championship day, all those who did not place among the top 3, were entered in a draw for prizes sure to please a shooter. Everyone went home that day with smiles on their faces.