JULY 20, 2025 - MINTO - RIMFIRE OPEN/SPORTER, RNBRA RIMFIRE BENCHREST CHAMPIONSHIPS

Many thanks to Dale H. for working the stats and sending the results and also to Barb J. and Darryl K. for sending the pics.

This has been a very wet summer so far in New Brunswick and true to form, the day started out with rain and 15C. Although the temperature did go up to a mild 18C in the afternoon, the rain did not let up much. Many thanks to those who changed targets in the rain and others who got wet doing things that helped us all out.

This match was a combination of a regular Minto Club Rimfire match, with both Open and Sporter class competition, and an Annual Royal New Brunswick Rifle Assn. Provincial Benchrest Championship. Shooters from all over the province could participate. Most shooters were from the Minto Gun Club and the Petitcodiac Sportsmen's Club which are the hubs of benchrest shooting in New Brunswick. The attendance was good with 23 shooters coming from Moncton to Mazerolle Settlement and from Saint John to Ludlow as well as many points in between. We were glad to see George M. return to shooting following his recuperation from the accident a few weeks ago.

The wind was the main player in today's matches. It is very rare to be able to say that there was absolutely no wind during about 80% of the shooting, but that is what happened today. The daisy wheels were totally inactive until the last 2 relays and the tails on the indicators drooped down with hardly even the hint of a flutter. Most shots followed each other to the point of aim and only the slightest adjustments were needed. As a result, we saw some very good scores and 27 clean target sheets were shot, (including both classes of competition). Unfortunately, these conditions disappeared before the match was done and the last 2 relays had to contend with switching winds and, at times, heavy rain. It should be mentioned that a good number of shooters achieved personal bests in today's match. Both joy and disappointment were tasted today - but then that is the bitter-sweet nature of our sport!

Not the whole bunch that started the day
but a good bunch of shooters nonetheless

During the match, David C. provided the group with a lunch of sandwiches prepared by his wife and sister (many thanks - we all enjoyed them).

Following the shooting, when all targets had been scored and the results tallied, award presentations took place in the Minto Clubhouse while the rain continued to pour down. Club president David C. presented the Minto Club first and second place medals for open and sporter class. Then Conrad L., representing the RNBRA, presented the provincial medals for first and second place shooters in both classes.

PEOPLE TO THANK:

Match Director - David C.

RNBRA Liaison - Conrad L.

Scorer and Verifier - Dale H. and John M.

Range Officers – Bert deV., Conrad L., Barb J., John McC. and David C. 

Target Changers – David C., Guy H., Barb J., Gerald D., Wayne LeB., Bruce B.

Treats – Barb J. (Banana Bread & Cookies), David C. (Coffee, Sandwiches, Condiments, Soft Drinks), Dan B. (Banana Bread)

Pictures – Barb J. and Darryl K.

RESULTS – OPEN CLASS RIMFIRE:

MINTO AWARDS:
 John McC. and Bert deV. 

RNBRA AWARDS:
John McC., Bert deV. and presenter Conrad L.

Shooter                     Targets                  Total

Bert deV. 200/14X    200/18X    400/32X

John McC. 200/13X    200/14X    400/27X

Dale H. 200/13X    200/12X    400/25X

Guy H. 200/10X      200/12X    400/22X

Cecil H. 200/11X    200/10X    400/21X

Gerald D. 200/9X    200/11X    400/20X

Norbert S. 200/8X    200/5X      400/13X

Barb J. 200/4X    200/9X      400/13X

John M. 200/11X    199/11X    399/22X

Volker T. 199/9X    200/12X    399/21X

Wayne K. 200/7X    199/10X    399/17X

Darryl K. 199/7X    200/8X      399/15X

Danny G. 199/8X    200/2X      399/10X

Bruce B. 199/2X    200/8X      399/10X

George M. 199/5X    196/9X      395/14X

Richard M. 196/2X    200/5X      394/7X

David C. 196/2X    195/4X      391/6X

Gerry J. 185/4X    195/4X      380/8X

RESULTS – SPORTER CLASS RIMFIRE:

MINTO AWARDS:
Wayne LeB. and Bert deV.

RNBRA AWARDS:
Wayne LeB. and Bert deV.

Shooter                  Targets                  Total

Bert deV. 200/11X    200/12X     400/23X

Wayne LeB. 200/12X    200/10X     400/22X

Norbert S. 199/10X    198/11X     397/21X

Volker T. 198/9X    199/7X       397/16X

Danny G. 198/4X    199/3X       397/7X

Dan B. 197/5X    197/5X       394/10X

Mike B. 195/1X    194/4X       389/5X

John McC. 189/5X    199/7X       388/12X

Conrad L. 197/3X    190/4X       387/7X

Gerry J. 196/5X    189/1X       385/6X

Don M. 194/1X    191/2X       385/3X