06-10-2013 PETITCODIAC FINAL 22BR SHOOT - RESULTS

Well it was finally here - the Final Shoot of the 22BR Season at Petitcodiac. This is always a big and very enjoyable event with lots of effort by many people to make the day memorable.

Everybody got what they had wanted - some came for the stiff competition and got that; others came for a fun time with friends and shooting colleagues - and got that. Some came for both and guess what - we all got that.

Sunday morning started off pretty cold - my back yard thermometer read 0 C with a layer of frost on the truck. It quickly became a most beautiful fall day in New Brunswick with vivid reds, yellows, oranges and browns flashing in the bright morning sun. The trip to Petitcodiac was full of anticipation.

When we got there, Volker T., the Match Director and scorer was already busy with assigning benches to shooters.  Big thanks to Volker T. who worked hard all match and still shot and won it!!

Big Thanks also to John C. who had worked very hard all week to organise the luncheon, the prizes for the draw, the trophies and plaques. Those of us who hadn't qualified and did not let him know we were coming might have caused a little stress by upsetting his well laid plans.

Thanks are also due to Dan G. who served as Range Officer and also changed targets along with Tony L.,  John L., Gerald D. and Bruce B. Thanks to Darryl K. who served as Range Officer and who made a fire that kept us nice and warm (what was that blue haze that kept creeping over the range just as we were ready to pull the trigger?). Shelly C. provided the wonderful sweets as she does each shoot - how could we shoot without them?

And we can't forget the efforts of the crew who set up the range in the morning - Cecil H., Carl J., George M. and Shelly C.

The whole day turned out to be beautiful with temperatures climbing to 12 or 13 C. Winds were non-existent to only slight - maybe a maximum of 5 km/hr. The winds, when they came up, were a little tricky and the best strategy seemed to be to wait until they had died down. Even so, some of us did lose a point or two, much to our disappointment.

The match began a little after 10:00am with 4 relays of shooters. We completed 25 bulls (1/2 the match) and stopped for lunch. Right after, we completed the other 25 bulls. When the dust had settled, it had proven to be a stiff competition with many shooters shooting at least one clean sheet of 25 bulls (see list below - * indicates a clean sheet).

We returned to the clubhouse for the awards presentations and prize draws. The first awards were presented to Mike H. who had shot the highest single target (250/18X) and the highest match score (500/29X) during the season.

Next the cash awards for the top 5 shooters during today's match. Congratulations on a very fine shoot fellows.

Volker T. * won with a perfect 500/26X

Darryl K.* was second with a perfect 500/15X.

Dan G.* placed third with 499/24X,

Cecil H.* was fourth with 499/23X and

John C was fifth with 498/22X. 

Matt McA. * - 498/20X

Shelly C.* - 498/14

Jeff M.* - 497/18X

Martin T. * - 497/11X

Mike H. * - 495/22X

Bruce B. - 495/16X

Barbara J. - 493/16X

Brian P. - 493/15X

Bert deV. - 493/11X

Stephen C. - 492/15X

Carl J. - 492/12X

Gerald D. - 488/13X

John L. - 486/10X

George M. - 485/8X

Don M. - 484/4X

Terry McN. - 478/6X

Tony L. - 435/4X

A full picture gallery is available here:2013 22BR Final Shoot Pictures

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29-09-2013 - MINTO 22BR SHOOT - RESULTS

The 22 BR shoot in Minto this Sunday was favoured with excellent weather - a rare thing in New Brunswick this year. Thirteen shooters could make it and had a great time.

 Wayne K. was the Match Director and also did the scoring with Matt McA. assisting. The Range Officers were Gerry J. and Grant Sr. Target Tenders were a whole bunch of folks including Cecil H., Bruce B., Malcolm MacD., Gerry J., and Carl J. And of course, everyone loved the treats provided by Barbara J. Thanks to all for making this an enjoyable shoot.

RESULTS - OPEN CLASS

Cecil H. - 398/27X
Malcolm MacD. - 397/30X
Matthew McA. - 396/32X
Barbara J. - 394/25X
George M. - 393/23X
Carl J. - 390/24X
Bruce B. - 375/12X


RESULTS - SPORTER CLASS

Guy H. - 391/19X
Wayne K. - 387/22X
Grant P. Sr. - 384/14X
Gerry J. - 372/12X
Grant P. Jr. - 365/12X
Bradley ? - 265/1X

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22-09-2013 - PETITCODIAC - FINAL CENTERFIRE SHOOT - RESULTS

Don hard at work

Married at last and true to TH

The Final Match of the Petitcodiac Centerfire Benchrest series for 2013 was held at the PSC range on September 22, 2013. From the outset it must be said that this was a really good shoot and if you missed it you missed a very enjoyable event! 

The weatherman had promised a rainy day but this did not happen until the shoot was over and we were getting ready for the awards presentations. The day was marked by stiff winds though. Gusts easily reached 35 km/hr and the rest of the time it was a switching wind that turned 180 degrees from time to time. It even blew over a couple of target stands! Needless to say, almost everyone felt the bite of the wind reflected in their scores while others sat around and were not disturbed at all but kept their cool!

A shoot like this does not come together on its own. It relies on the hard work of several people and our thanks are due to John C. who organized the event, arranged for the lunch, did the registrations, provided for the awards and presented them. Volker T. was the Match Director and Scorer - a busy man who found time to shoot a perfect target.

Thanks also to the Club for the generous awards made available at this match:

1st - Cup & $150; 2nd Plaque & $125; 3rd - Plaque & $100; 4th - Medal & $75; 5th - Medal & $50

In addition, every shooter received a prize of his or her choosing.

There were others who worked to make this match a success. Darryl K., Terry McN. and Dan G. served as Range Officers keeping us safe and the match flowing smoothly. Target changers included Dan G., Shelly C. and Brian P. The sweets for both the shoot and the lunch were made by Shelly C. - seems like all shooters have a sweet tooth! Range preparation involved a number of people including Shelly C. and Tony L. Darryl K. was the photographer.




Volker wins with a 300

 

RESULTS:

Volker T. - 300/16X

Bert deV. - 298/12X
Tom W. - 298/9X

Dan G. - 297/11X

Terry McN. - 296/7X

George C. - 296/6X

Darryl K. - 295/8X

John C. - 292/6X

Matt A. - 291/5X

Martin T. - 289/5X

Katelyn A. - 289/4X

Don M. - 287/6X

Tom N. - 287/2X

Brian P. - 286/0X

Shelly C. - 283/2X

Tony L. - 271/1X


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15-09-2013 - MINTO 22BR SHOOT AT 100 YDS - RESULTS

This 22 Benchrest shot was at 100 yds.
Wayne K. was the Match Director and scored the targets. The ROs for the match were Norbert S., Gerry J. and Terry McN. The target changers were Gerry J. and Terry McN. and some others while Terry McN. provided the coffee. Many thanks to all who pitched in to help.

RESULTS - UNLIMITED CLASS:
Matt McA. - 351/8X
Terry McN. - 320/2X
George M. - 319/3X
Malcolm MacD. - 285/4X

RESULTS - SPORTER CLASS:
Norbert S. - 343/1X
Guy H. - 335/2X
Wayne K. - 330/2X
Gerry J. - 291/1X
Grant P. Sr. - 240/0X
Grant P. Jr. - 199/1X

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08-09-2013 - 22BR SHOOT PETITCODIAC - RESULTS

 Well, it started out as a damp day with some occasional rain and overcast skies. The temperature was a cool 14 C. Luckily for the first couple of hours there was hardly any wind and the scores reflected the early conditions - to most of the 17 shooters' delight.

Then . . . the sky opened up and we thought we were getting a hurricane. Very heavy rain and strong winds. All the wind indicators blew over first and within a few minutes all six target frames fell over despite having been weighted down! Shooting was delayed for a little time while the target frames were reset. Then suddenly, the winds became better and the rain subsided. It was interesting to say the least!

 Because it was cool, the stove had been lit and was kept going for a short while. Due to a lack of dry firewood, shooters periodically encountered some smokey visions of their targets. All - in all it was a shoot to remember.

Despite all this, some very good scores were recorded. In particular, Mike H. set this year's high score for the entire 22BR series! Congratulations! In addition, several shooters managed to get into high scores with a high X count. You know it was a special shoot when 14 out of 17 shooters shot 490 out of 500 or better.

For this shoot, Volker T. was the Match Director and target scorer. Carl J., Bruce B., Dan G. and John L. were the target setters and changers. Barb J. and Shelly C. brought their wonderful treats while Darryl K. was the accomplished photographer. Many thanks to all for their help.

Please note that the next 22BR Shoot will be the Season's Final with qualifying shooters vying for money prizes. This will take place on October 6th, 2013. Notices are being sent by John C. to those that have qualified. If you have not qualified, you may still shoot the match and partake of all the festivities and lunch - normal fees will apply and you will not shoot for cash prizes. Come out and have some fun.

 

RESULTS:

Mike H. - 500/28X

Dan G. - 499/29X

Cecil H. - 499/28X

Mathew McA. - 499/24X

Jeff M. - 498/27X

John C. - 498/17X

Darryl K. - 494/15X
Barbara J. - 494/13X
George M. - 494/9X
Gerard D. - 493/13X
Shelly C. - 492/18X
Carl J. - 491/16X
Bruce B. - 491/14X
Volker T. - 490/10X
John L. - 487/13X
Martin T. - 486/2X
Terry McN. - 480/9X
Tony L. - 448/5X

01-09-2013 - MINTO - CENTERFIRE SHOOT - RESULTS

This Benchrest shoot was at 200 yards.

RESULTS - UNLIMITED CLASS:
Tom W. - 279/1X
Don M. - 278/2X
Gus C. - 275/3X

RESULTS - SPORTER CLASS:*
Wayne K. - 145/4X
Guy H. - 140/4X
Malcolm MacD. - 128/3X

*Because the thin barrels of the Sporter Class rifles were heating up, it was decided to shoot relays of 5 shots for this class only. For statistical purposes, these results will be doubled and considered in the overall scores for the annual rewards.

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25-08-2013 CENTERFIRE SHOOT - PETITCODIAC - RESULTS

It was a great day on the range for the 16 shooters who attended today. The weather was ideal at 25 C with lots of sun, no flies and only a bit of wind - the scores reflected the conditions.  

It was a special sort of shoot with shooters ranging in age from 21 to 92 years - it is good to attract the younger shooter but it is really super to have amongst us such a wealth of experience.



George C. and Volker T. break the 300 barrier - again!

Today was the last of the CF series before the Finals. It was a tight race to the top and two shooters were able to break the magic 300 barrier today. Congratulations to George C. and Volker T. It looks like there will be some good shooting at the Final CF Championship Shoot-Off on September 22.

Volker T. was the Match Director and scorer and sends this report while the ROs were Darryl K. and Dan G. The target changers were Brian P. and Dan G. Many thanks to Darryl K. for the excellent photography and also to Shelly C. and Dan G. for the sweets.

RESULTS:

George C. - 300/15X

Volker T. - 300/14X

Tom W. - 297/9X

Dan G. - 296/11X

Brian P. - 296/9X

Katelyn G. - 296/7X

Terry McN. - 295/10X

Matt A. - 292/8X

John C. - 292/7X

Darryl K. - 292/7X

Martin T. - 290/1X

Tom N. - 287/6X

Don M. - 285/3X

Tony L. - 280/5X

Bruce B. - 276/4X

Darrin C. - 256/2X

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11-08-2013 - 22BR SHOOT - PETITCODIAC - RESULTS

Today's 22BR match was a hotly contested affaire with 18 shooters attending. Some very nasty winds were reported - some that lasted for 5 minutes at a stretch.

Volker T. was the Match Director and scored the targets. Range Officers were Dan G. and Darryl K. Shelly C. and Tony L. were the target changers. Many thanks to Barbara J. and Shelly C. for bringing score enhancing sweets.

It was good to see John M. back - congratulations John for the win. Dan G. took second while Darryl K. took third place. Congratulations to the winners and to all for a darn good shoot.

 RESULTS:

John M. - 498/15X          Dan G. - 496/19X          Darryl K. - 496/12X

          George M. - 495/16X          Matt McA. - 494/18X          Mike H. - 494/14X    

Cecil H. - 493/13X          Volker T. - 493/11X          Gerald D. - 487/14X

Martin T. - 487/6X          John L. - 485/12X          Barb J. - 484/9X

Shelly C. - 482/10X          John C. - 482/10X          Terry McN. - 481/7X

Bruce B. - 477/11X          Carl. J - 474/3X          Tony L. - 427/3X

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05-08-2013 MINTO - 22BR SHOOT - RESULTS

Today's shoot was on a beautiful sunny day but with erratic winds that affected the scores.

 

Bruce B. and Barbara J. Changed the targets. Wayne K. was the Match Director and scored the targets with Matt McA. assisting. Gerry J. was the photographer and also the reporter.

It was a good shoot!!

The medals will be awarded at a shoot somewhat later in the schedule.

 RESULTS - OPEN CLASS                RESULTS - SPORTER CLASS
Matt McA. - 356/4X                             Terry McN. - 342/4X
Bruce B. - 351/5X                                Guy H. - 338/2X
John M. - 348/6X                                  Gerry - 274/1X
Terry McN. - 343/3X                             Wayne K. - 263/2X

Cecil H. - 336/5X                                  Bruce B. - 252/4X

Barb J. - 336/3X
George M. - 335/11X

Norbert S. - 322/4X

Carl J. - 315/4X