APRIL 12, 2015 - PETITCODIAC CENTERFIRE SHOOT - RESULTS

A good number of motivated shooters (18 in all) were on hand for the first centerfire match in Petitcodiac in April. Some even came out of hibernation after a long winter break - even though the winter is not yet over in New Brunswick. It was time to shake off some the accumulated rust and cobwebs - evident in the scores and in that some of the shooters had new equipment that had not been tried or zero-d-in. A few guys left the match early because of this.

It's been an unusual spring with 
snow banks still up to 3 feet in many places - and it's mid-April!. There was still lots of snow on the range although some places had melted and were becoming quite muddy.
It was nice to see deer coming out of the woods to graze on the sides of the highway on the way down to the range. Unfortunately, we also saw several road-kill animals, racoons, groundhogs and one deer - seems like one of the costs of getting longer days and warmer weather.

It was a wonderful Spring day with temperatures ranging up to about 12 degrees at the end of the match. Nice and warm in the sun and even under the roof of the firing points gloves and hats were not a necessity. The sun was out for the whole match which gave some problems to some shooters as it glared off the snow - lots of comments and complaints. Targets were a bit

hard to see especially when a shot had been fired and the hole produced a bright spot at the aiming point. During the last relays, a bit of cloud gave the occasional relief so shooters could see targets without too much glare.

The match was a bit late in starting. Dan G. stepped up to organize it when Volker T. could not come as he had hurt his wrist during a fall on ice. Thanks Dan, for taking the job of Match Director and Scorer. Thanks also to Shelly C. for being the score verifier. The Target Changers were Shelley C., John McC. and Brian P. while the set up was done by Dan G. and Cecil H. The ROs were Bruce B., Terry McN. and John McC. Thanks to all and finally, thanks to Shelley C. and Dan G. for bringing the irresistable treats. The sugar rush was appreciated.
Winds were quite light during the first relay - about 5km/hr and gradually picked up during the match. They were a bit tricky in that they were not steady and switched from side to side although predominately up and down range.

RESULTS:

Brian P. - 297/14X
Cecil H. - 297/11X
Dan G. - 297/10X (on count back)
Terry McN. - 297/10X
John McC. - 296/11X
George C. - 296/9X
John M. - 296/8X
Matt A. - 294/10X
Shelly C. - 290/5X (on count back)
Ron M. - 290/5X
Bert deV. - 289/4X
Don M. - 287/3X
Bruce B. - 284/3X
Norbert S. - 283/9X
John C. - DNF
Tony L. - DNF
Tom W. - DNF
Claude G. - DNF

APRIL 5, 2015 - MINTO 22BR - RESULTS

We had a nice shoot today. Although there were only eight shooters due to driving conditions and strong winds. It was sunny,cold, Easter Sunday. Wayne K., George M. and Malcolm MacD. had the fire going and the lodge was cozy and warm. Carl J., Barb J. and Dave C. were Range Officers while Malcolm MacD. and Barb J. changed the targets. Wayne K. was Score-keeper. We finished early and were home in time for Easter Dinner with our families.

RESULTS - OPEN CLASS

   1.Barb J.   - 390/12X

   2.George M.- 384/9X        

   3.Dave C.   - 384/6X         

   4.John M.   - 380/5X              

   5.Malcolm M. - 379/9X             

   6.Carl J.     - 349/3X

RESULTS - SPOR TER CLASS

    1. Wayne K. -  385/5x

   2. Grant P. Jr - 341/3X

HAPPY EASTER TO NEW BRUNSWICK BENCHREST SHOOTERS

ANOTHER POLL - OH DARN!! - BUT IT'S IMPORTANT

HI FELLOW SHOOTERS

MARCH 29, 2015 - PETITCODIAC 22BR SHOOT - RESULTS

Thanks to Volker T. for this write-up, some pictures and results. Thanks also to Barb J. for some other pictures.

Today was a great day to shoot. Sunshine! Finally, we were able to make it to the range after last week-end’s cancellation of a postponed CF BR shoot! The sun was out with temperatures ranging from -5 to +2C, fluctuating winds of 20km from the NW, W, and SW. which made for some interesting shots. There was the glare of the sun off the snow dunes to contend with. Target setters had to trudge cautiously over the ice patches. Thanks to the guys who did this. Thanks as well, to the Range Officers (and the Match Director). And Barb, of course, for the great sweets - they all disappeared quickly.

So, keep your trigger finger sharp, shooting friends, until next time.

Volker T.(Match Director)

Cecil Harvey	250	10	248	10	498	20
Brian Petitpas	248	8	249	11	497	19
John Moore	249	7	248	7	497	14
Dave Chevarie	250	7	247	6	497	13
Guy Heustis	248	12	248	8	496	20
Dan Gladstone	248	7	248	12	496	19
John McCluskey	246	5	248	10	494	15
John Corbett	246	10	246	9	492	19
Volker M. Topf	248	8	244	5	492	13
Mathew McAllister	245	4	247	8	492	12
Norbert Strahlendorff	245	7	244	3	489	10
Gerard Daigle	241	5	246	8	487	13
Tom Nowlan	241	5	247	5	488	10
Don Murrin	239	2	241	4	480	6
Barb Jamieson	231	2	248	9	479	11
Bruce Bennett	242	3	237	1	479	4
George Murray	236	5	241	9	477	14
Carl Jamieson	235	0	238	6	473	6
Tony Lewis	224	5	235	3	459	8

Cecil H. and John M. Missing: Brian P.

THE SHAMROCK BR MATCH IN GEORGIA

This from Rick Pollock on Benchrest Canada:

The Shamrock runs this weekend in Dublin, GA. There are 4 intrepid Canucks who made the treck; Rob S, Dave A, Andy L and Hugh W. Many thanks to Rob S for sending the pictures.

Sounds like they are in store for a cool and switchy weekend. 

Good luck to our shooters!

Click here to view Match Results

MARCH 22, 2015 - MINTO CENTERFIRE BR - RESULTS

Thanks to Wayne K. and Terry McN. for sending this report.

"There were six brave souls that attended the Minto Centerfire shoot this morning.
There were seriously snowy roads starting out which we are all getting used to here in NB. We had the pleasure of shooting in light winds. As the morning progressed so did the winds. Eavesdropping on the firing line yielded gems such as these comments:
'NO 300'S TODAY' and ' WHERE DID THE TARGETS GO?'. With an additional 4 inches of fresh snow  things were interesting to say the least. Just the same we all had good fun. "

RESULTS - OPEN CLASS:

Terry McN. - 296/19X
Mack MacD. - 288/10X
Dave C. - 288/8X
Bruce B. - 284/11X

RESULTS - SPORTER CLASS:

Wayne K. - 142/3X
Gerry J. - 140/6X
Terry McN. - 126/2X

MARCH UPDATE - RNBRA

Hi folks;
As I prepare this update we, in the tropical southern part of the province, are preparing for what is certain to be one of Old Man winters final gasps. I am currently looking forward to black fly season but before that, we will still have to suffer through maple sugar season and all the temptations that presents. Every Herring Choker that has yet to experience the pleasures of a working sugar camp is missing an important part of our heritage. 
OK - enough rambling. The first thing I'd like to report is the success of our Canada Winter Games Team. Despite several challenges which included an

MARCH 8, 2015 - MINTO 22BR - RESULTS

Thanks to Barb J. for sending the pictures and the results.

RESULTS - OPEN CLASS:
Congratulations to Dan G. on a perfect target!
Dan G. - 400/18X
Cecil - 397/22X
Volker T. - 396/11X
Matt McA. - 396/10X
Guy H. - 395/12X
Dave C. - 394/9X
Mack MacD. - 394/7X
Terry McN. - 393/16X
Bruce B. - 392/9X
Carl J. - 391/8X
George M. - 390/10X
Barb J. - 389/9X
Norert S. - 389/9X
John M. - 381/10X



RESULTS - SPORTER CLASS:
Wayne K. - 396/7X
Bruce B. - 380/7X
Gerry J. - 372/10X
George M. - 367/5X
Grant P. Sr. - 342/4X

MARCH 7, 2015 - LAKE GEORGE - MATCH RESULTS AND 3 MATCH SERIES RESULTS

Thanks to Terry McN. for sending the write up and thanks also to Barb J. for sending the pictures and the match results.
"It was a cool start to the shoot this morning, -21C outside but warm in the clubhouse thanks to Bruce B.We had a good turn out with 9 shooters in total.The temperature came up throughout the day and so did the wind which was reflected in the second relay's scores. Cecil H. was even rattled and dropped two points but that was not enough to put him out of 1st place with 398/15X in Open Class. Second was Terry McN. with 396/13X. In the Sporter class it was a battle between Wayne K. and Bruce B. with Wayne K. coming out on top by 2 after 30 rounds at 292/11X. 

There were prizes for first and second overall in the 3 match series. In Open Class Cecil H. placed 1st with 1198/35X while Terry McN. came in second with 1186/30X.  In Sporter class Wayne K. placed first with 865/34X while Bruce B. came in second with 832/31X. 

Thanks to every one who participated and to those who helped out at the range.                           Thanks, Terry"

Results - 22BR Match of March 7, 2015                    Results - 22BR - Three Match Series
OPEN CLASS:                                                                                            OPEN CLASS:

Cecil H. - 398/15X                                                                                Cecil H. - 1198/35X
Terry McN. - 396/13X                                                                      Terry McN. - 1186/30X
Guy H. - 390/9X                                                                               George M. - 1179/33X
George M. - 389/13X                                                                         Bruce B. - 1172//19X
Dave C. - 388/6X                                                                                   Carl J. - 1169/17X
Bruce B. - 387/3X                                                                                  Guy H. - 1166/31X
Barb J. - 384/1X                                                                                     Barb J. - 166/14X
Carl J. - 382/5X                                                                                   Dave C. - 1149/23X

SPORTER CLASS:                                                                              SPORTER CLASS:

Wayne K. - 292/11X                                                                            Wayne K. - 865/34X
Bruce B. - 390/12X                                                                                Bruce B. - 832/31X

L>R: Bruce B., Terry McN., Wayne K., Cecil H.

MARCH 1, 2015 - PETITCODIAC - 22 BR - RESULTS

The "First of March", 22BR shoot in Petitcodiac was well attended with 22 shooters in attendance. Good scores all around - the elusive 500 remained just slightly out of reach. Next time.
Many thanks to John C. for these results and to Shelly C. for the pictures.


RESULTS - OPEN CLASS:

Dave Chevarie - 249/9 250/11 499/20
Terry McNeil - 250/7 249/5 499/12
Cecil Harvey - 249/13 249/16 498/29
Barb Jamieson - 247/5 249/6 496/11
Shelly Colpitts - 249/7 246/8 495/15
Logan Gladstone - 247/5 248/7 495/12
Dan Gladstone - 243/9 250/11 493/20
Mathew McAllister - 249/10 244/6 493/16
John McCluskey - 246/4 247/7 493/11
John Corbett - 245/9 247/7 492/16
Brian Petitpas - 243/5 249/11 492/16
Bruce Bennett - 243/7 246/7 489/14
Carl Jamieson - 247/3 242/5 489/8
George Murray - 245/3 243/11 488/14
Volker Topf - 246/8 242/3 488/11
Jeff Marshall - 242/5 246/6 488/11
Gerard Daigle - 241/5 246/7 487/12
Wayne Kennedy - 243/2 244/4 487/6
Tom Nowlan - 241/9 244/6 485/15
John Moore - 249/8 235/10 484/18
Norbert Strahlendorff - 238/5 244/7 482/12
Tony Lewis - 194/1 218/3 412/4

Shooting Report for the NB Blog for March 1st, 2015

Today was a great day to shoot. The sun was out, light 20km wind….although it proved a bit switchy at times…and unexpectedly for some shooters. The temperatures rose from -16 up to -6. along with no snow! There was already enough snow on the ground, approx. 3- 4ft deep.

As happens sometimes, there were some issues. There always are - aren't there? The writer forgot his bolt! You’d think by now this wouldn’t happen anymore. LOL. Thanks to Bruce B. for the loan of his rifle and rests. Several shooters had ammunition issues, ranging from erratic placement of shots fired, to one shooter who had multiple misfires from one box of ammo. Looks like there was something lacking in quality control. All from the same manufacturer.

But, the match went smoothly. Thanks to the target runners, range officers, etc., to Dan G., Shelly C., John McC., and Barb J. for the tasty sweets. The sweets always seem to make up for disappointing issues. 

So, here is your Director wishing you well and reminding you to keep your trigger finger sharp until next time.

Volker T.