New Brunswick Benchrest Shooting

Sunday, September 19, 2021

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)

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

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.

Monday, September 6, 2021

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 - MINTO RF AND RNBRA RIMFIRE BR CHAMPIONSHIP - RESULTS

Shooters in New Brunswick had a great day of shooting on Sunday at the Minto Gun Club ranges. We were shooting the 4th Annual RNBRA Rimfire Benchrest Championship in conditions that were almost ideal - certainly during the early relays but really throughout the match.

The sky was overcast throughout the match which made for even light and good images in our scopes. There was no rain although some guys claimed to feel a bit of moisture. The temperature was a bit on the cool side early in the match at around 6C when we left for the range and at 18C at the end of the shooting. Winds were very steady although some periods of calm occurred randomly throughout the match. Most often the wind was from the left or the right or from 12 o'clock or 6 o'clock - yes from all over - but conditions lingered for minutes at a time so we could take advantage of shooting rapid strings.

Shooters came from almost all over the province with the longest trip taken by Ted S. who arrived from Florenceville. Other shooters arrived from Saint John, Moncton, Midland, Mazzerole Settlement, Durham Bridge and other points closer to the range.

PEOPLE TO THANK, (couldn't have done it without you):

Conrad L. and the organizing committee from the Minto Gun Club

Conrad L - match director and RNBRA liaison

Don M. - scorer and Dale H. - score verifier

Target setters and changers - George M., Bruce B., Conrad L., Guy H.

Range Officers - Mike C., Conrad L., John McC., Bert deV., Barb J., Wayne K.

David and Susan C. - donated the food and drinks

Wayne K. - made the beans

Barb J. - brought the cookies

Bert deV. - organized the raffle

As a result of the fine conditions, some very good scores were recorded. Congratulations go to Bert deV. who shot a 400/28X; Dale H. who shot a 400/22X; Volker T. who shot a 400/22X; Cecil H. who also shot a 400/22X. Darryl K. shot a 400/20X; Bruce B. shot a 400/19X and Mike C. shot a 400/18X. This was Mike's first clean rimfire target at Minto.