JULY 27, 2014 - MINTO - CENTERFIRE AND HANDGUN SHOOT

Many Thanks to Gerry J. for sending these results.

RESULTS - OPEN CLASS:
Bruce B. - 290/1X
Dave C. - 284/0X
Don M. - 277/1X
Malcolm MacD. - 273/1X
Grant P. Sr. - 271/0X

RESULTS - SPORTER CLASS:
Gerry J. - 135/0X
Wayne K. - 129/0X
Grant P. Jr. - 119/0X

RESULTS - HANDGUN - RIMFIRE:
Grant P. Sr. - 84
Wayne K. - 74
Gerry J. - 60
Grant P. Jr. - 29

RESULT - HANDGUN - CENTERFIRE:
Grant P. Sr. - 91
Grant P. Jr. - 46
Gerry J. - 42

JULY 20, 2014 - PETITCODIAC - 22BR SHOOT - RESULTS

Thanks to Darryl K. for sending the excellent pictures and to Volker T. for sending a spreadsheet of the match results.

This 22BR shoot was the first one on the new concrete floor - reports indicate that this floor is a huge benefit to shooters with no more tipping of benches and vibrations to take one out of one's "zone". Certainly the results of today's match would argue that point. Of course, shooters abilities and light winds may have had something to do with this. Anyway, congratulations are in order to Matt McA., Volker T. and Dan G. for shooting perfect scores with a high number of Xs and adding to the Petitcodiac "500" Club.

Conditions today were very favourable with temperatures at the firing point somewhere around 20C while temperatures outside were about 33C. The wind was reported to be light while light conditions were sunny with occasional cloud cover.

As is the norm in Petitcodiac, many people pitched in to make this shoot possible and enjoyable. Volker T. opened the Clubhouse, was the Match Director and, with the able help of Martin T., was the Scorer.  Range Safety Officers were Dan G. and Darryl K. while Dan G. and Shelly C. changed the targets. John C. served as Registrar and Statistician. The wonderful sweets were brought by Barb J., Shelly C. and Dan G. Thanks are due to you all.

RESULTS - 22BR

(High Possible Score = 500 for 50 shots fired)

Matt McA. - 500/29X
Volker T. - 500/26X
Dan G. - 500/24X
Tom W. - 498/29X
Cecil H. - 498/15X
Shelly C. - 497/19X
Brian P. - 497/15X
George M. - 496/21X
Carl J. - 496/11X
Darryl K. - 496/11X
Bruce B. - 494/13X
Martin T. - 493/11X
John McC. - 492/15X
Don M. - 491/16X
Barb J. - 488/10X
Tony L. - 451/4X

2014 MID-SUMMER REPORT FROM RNBRA - PRESIDENT MIKE LUTES

Please follow this link to view the mid-summer report from the President of the Royal New Brunswick Rifle Association - Michael Lutes:

Mid-summer report from RNBRA

JULY 13, 2014 - PETITCODIAC - CENTERFIRE SHOOT - RESULTS

Thanks to Volker T. for sending this write-up and to Dan G. for the pictures of the winners.We had our inaugural shoot on the brand new concrete shooting hut floor today. Everyone was very pleased with the new look of the building and it sure was a pleasure to be able to move around without disturbing any of the shooters on the firing line. Big thanks to Dan G., Logan G., and Matt A. for carrying the shooting benches back into the shooting hut after the floor was finished.

Although it was a small turnout, all there enjoyed the day which was truly a fine one for shooting. Other shooters were attending a shoot in Minto, a long-range shoot at the Batouche Range in Gagetown, on holidays or perhaps just recuperating from the previous night's ringer toss championships.                                       

The day was sunny with very light winds and temperatures up there. Even though the wind was light, no shooters were added to the Petitcodiac 300 Club, but . . . for a while a few were being pursued. Oh well, there is always the next time. Solace was sought by indulging in the excellent treats provided by Shelly C. and Dan G.  Congratulations to the top shooters. It sure is nice to see Matt A. coming into his own - he is persistent and a fast learner for sure!

Many thanks to the following people who helped make this shoot possible:

Match Director - Volker T.

Scorers - Volker T and Martin T.

Target Changers - Dan G. and Brian P.

Range Safety Officers - Dan G. and Volker T.

Sweets - Shelly C. and Dan G.

Photography - Dan G.

RESULTS:

Matt A. - 298/16X

Volker T. - 297/14X

Dan G. - 297/9X

Tom W. - 296/10X

Don M. - 293/9X

Brian P. - 292/10X

George C. - 291/4X

Tony L. - 289/4X

Tom N. - 288/2X

Until next time, and remember:

The shots go where the barrel is pointing!

JULY 13, 2014 - MINTO 22BR SHOOT - RESULTS

Many thanks to Barbara Jamieson for sending the results and the pictures below:

It was a bright sunny day with hardly a cloud in the sky. I don't know what wind conditions there were but just down the road at the RNBRA - Annual Prize Meet shoot, the wind was gusty at 25 km/hr at times and twisting down range. So it may well have been quite challenging. Thirteen shooters attended with Wayne K. being the Match Director and most everyone else pitching in to help as is usual for a shoot in Minto.

RESULTS - OPEN CLASS "A":

Matt McA. - 400/13X       

Barbara J. - 397/16X

Malcolm MacD. - 396/12X

Guy H. - 395/13X

Carl J. - 391/6X

George M. - 389/11X

Bruce B. - 387/9X

Bradley D. - 372/3X

Norbert S. - 368/3X

RESULTS - OPEN CLASS "B":

Richard - 393/13X

Terry McN. - 380/11X

RESULTS - SPORTER CLASS:

Wayne K. - 365/7X

Gerry J. - 340/2X

Congratulations go to all the winners and to all for a very enjoyable shoot.

JUNE 29, 2014 - MINTO CENTERFIRE BR/HANDGUN SHOOT

Many thanks to Gerry J. for sending these results.

RESULTS - OPEN CLASS:
Danny G. - 263/1X
Gus C. - 262/0X
Don M. - 260/0X
Tony L. - 253/0X
Terry McN. - 249/0X
Bruce B. - 242/0X
Guy H. - 228/1X
Grant P. Sr. - 61/0X

RESULTS - SPORTER CLASS:
Terry McN. - 143/1X
Wayne K. - 141/0X
Dan G. - 140/0X
Gerry J. - 132/1X
Dave C. - 122/0X
Grant P. Jr. - 115/0X

RESULTS - RIMFIRE HANDGUN:
Grant P. Sr. - 94
Gerry J. - 82
Grant P. Jr. - 75
Wayne K. - 25

RESULTS - CENTERFIRE HANDGUN:
Grant P. Sr. - 78
Gerry J. - 70
Grant P. Jr. - 55

JUNE 22, 2014 - PETITCODIAC 22BR SHOOT

Thanks to Volker T. for sending this report and to Darryl K. who sent the pictures.Well, it was another great day at Petitcodiac for hosting a 22BR shoot. The weather was a mix of sun and occasional overcast with temperatures in

the 15-20C range.There were 17 shooters who enjoyed the friendly camaraderie of the match - not to mention the great sweets provided by our usual contributors - Shelly C., Barb J. and Dan G. (It might be time to add a cooking/recipe section to this blog as the sweets are truly great. Of course, if we did that, we would also have to add excercise and diet sections!)

Along with their participation in the shoot, we were most thankful to all who helped with the sweeping of the shooting hut, and after the shoot all those who helped to relocate the shooting benches, the wood stove and other appurtenances in preparation for the pouring of the new concrete floor which is to be constructed this week. The Rifle Committee is most grateful for your help.


Today the Match Director and scorer was Volker T. while Dan G. and Darryl K. served as RSOs. Our Registrar and Statistician was John C. Dan G. and Shelly C. did the target changing. Volker T. prepared the club house and Darryl K. was the talented photographer. Thanks all - it makes a difference. We love having you attend.

With the mild wind, we expected to see a few 500 scores. The wind WAS mild but oh so deceitful! Although many tried their "durnest" but missed by a shot or two, the big congratulations go to Gerard D. who shot a perfect 500/17X. Way to go Gerard - you will enter the hallowed halls of the Petitcodiac 500 Club and your name will be added to the 500 Trophy.

Gerard D. - our newest addition to 500 Club.

RESULTS:
Gerard D. - 500/17X
Matt McA. - 498/17X
Barb J. - 498/12X
Cecil H. - 496/22X
Volker T. - 496/13X
Dan G. - 495/15X
Tom W. - 495/13X
Darryl K. - 494/12X
Martin T. - 494/10X
George M. - 493/14X
Shelly C. - 493/14X
John C. - 491/14X
Carl J. - 490/24X
Brian P. - 490/20X
Sandy McL. - 485/12X
Tom N. - 475/6X
Tony L. - 456/5X

JUNE 15, 2014 - MINTO 22BR SHOOT

We celebrated Father's Day at the Minto Range with a great 22BR shoot.

It was a great day with a nice group of shooters and new targets. It was very cloudy and windy which was a challenge for most shooters. On the plus side, the rain held off and the wind blew mosquitos and black flies back into the woods.

Everyone helped out in some way - Terry McN. and Barb J. were the RSOs; Dave C. and Wayne were the score keepers while George M., Barb J. and Tom W. changed the targets. Terry McN. boiled the kettle for coffee and Barb J. brought her famous treats. Cecil H. swept the sand off the floor and steps and George M. did some housekeeping around the benches.

RESULTS - OPEN CLASS "A" 

Matt McA. - 398/10X
Cecil H. - 396/17X
George M. - 394/12X
Carl J. - 393/10X
Barb J. - 390/11X
Bruce B. - 389/7X
Tom W. - 389/6X
Malcolm MacD. - 386/5X
Dave C. - 380/5X
Guy H. - 374/12X





RESULTS - OPEN CLASS "B"  

Terry McN. - 378/7X
Wayne K. - 343/2X

JUNE 8, 2014 - CENTERFIRE SHOOT - PETITCODIAC

Thanks to Volker T. for sending this write up and results and to Darryl K. for sending the pictures.

 We had great weather for today's shoot and 16 shooters from all over southeren New Brunswick attended - coming from as far away as Fredericton and Oromocto in the north to Grand Manan in the south. And of course shooters from Sussex and the Moncton area were there in force. It was good to see Ron M. who was home from work in Alberta.

 Today, temperatures ranged from 17C in the morning, up to 23C in the afternoon. It was sunny all day and you couldn't ask for a better day to be shooting with friends. The wind was there to challenge the shooters - gusting from 10km/hr to 20km/hr. It took effect when we least wanted it - and there was a touch of mirage just to make things interesting. We didn't shoot any 300s - not that we didn't try our "darnest" - but we had some close scores and were happy with that for now.

Bert deV.'s 30BR was absent but Don M. had brought his. He shot very well indeed and tied for third. The tie breaker went to the shooter with the highest first target shot - and this turned out to be Matt A. - congrats! Ron M. was there with his 308 just to make sure we wouldn't miss Bert's boomer 30BR. What fun we have!!

Lots of folks did their share (and more) to make this shoot enjoyable. Darryl K. took the great pictures. Tony L., Tom N., Shelly C. and Dan G. hoofed it back and forth to set up and change targets. Dan G. and Darryl K., who have the patience of a saint, were the RSOs. Sticky fingers John C. did the registering and accounting. John McC's wife sent her delicious muffins while Shelly C. brought her wonderful treats and Dan G. the traditional Timbits - at the end of the match we all had sticky fingers. We musn't forget our humble Match Director and scorer, Volker T. who promises to be ready next time with fireformed 6BRX ammo (he hopes)!

Until next time, Cheers fellow shooters.

RESULTS:

Tom W. - 299/10X

Dan G. - 298/16X

Matt A. - 298/12X

Don M. - 298/12X

George C. - 297/7X

Terry McN. - 294/7X

Darryl K. - 292/6X

Gus C. - 291/3X

Kayelyn A. - 290/2X

Volker T. - 288/3X

John C. - 285/2X

Ron M. - 284/5X

Shelly C. - 284/4X

John McC. - 280/1X

Tony L. - 275/4X

Tom N. - 274/1X

RCMP SHOOTING TRAGEDY IN MONCTON

As Benchrest and Target Shooters, and as just plain people who live in New Brunswick and around Moncton, we wish  to express our sincere condolences to the families of the slain and wounded RCMP officers in Moncton NB. Our deepest condolences also go to the RCMP and indeed to the people of New Brunswick for this loss.

The RCMP officers who were gunned down, as are all law enforcement officers, are the mainstay of a safe, law abiding society and their deaths are felt deeply by us all.

It is our hope that the perpetrator of this act is apprehended speedily and without further harm to anyone - police and the general public alike.

We, who very much enjoy the sporting use of firearms, support the legal and legitimate use of firearms for these sporting activities. At the same time, we strongly condemn the use of firearms for any criminal and illegal purposes.

JUNE 1, 2014 - CENTERFIRE/HANDGUN SHOOT - MINTO

Thanks to Gerry J. for sending these results.

RESULTS - OPEN CLASS:
Dan G. - 293/3X
Dave C. - 292/3X
Terry McN. - 291/1X
Tom W. - 287/1X
Guy H. - 286/3X
Bruce B. - 283/2X
Gus C. - 280/1X
Don M. - 278/1X
Grant P. Sr. - 264/0X
Norbert S. - 260/2X

RESULTS - SPORTER CLASS:
Dan G. - 140/0X
Gerry J. - 139/0X
Wayne K. - 133/0X
Grant P. Jr. - 132/0X
Terry McN. - 32/0X

RESULTS - RIMFIRE HANDGUN:
Gerry J. - 85
Grant P. Sr. - 80
Brent ? - 63
Grant P. Jr. - 56
Wayne K. - 24

RESULTS - CENTERFIRE HANDGUN:
Grant P. Sr. - 78
Gerry J. - 70
Dan G. - 66
Grant P. Jr. - 53
Brent ? - 34

MAY 25, 2014 - PETITCODIAC - 22BR SHOOT

Today we had 18 shooters brave the cool temperatures (can you believe it - it's the end of May and the temperature could only squeeze out a measly 9 degrees C - even the blackflies are shivering in their booties). As the day wore on however, it did get a bit warmer and the rain did not materialize - so we have something to be thankful for! The WIND was the story as is so often the case in Petitcodiac (come to think about it, that's true of  Minto as well!). The wind ran pretty much constantly at 20km/hr, gusting to 30km/hr on and off. We hung on to our proverbial hats not to mention the rest of our gear and of course, this made for some tricky shooting conditions. Maybe next time we will have sunny quiet periods (we wish!!).
The match ran quickly, thanks to the usual and much appreciated help from many people. Thanks to Brian P., Dan G., Shelly C., Darryl K., and Tony L. for taking the responsibility of  target setting and changing, Rang Safety Officering, and doing Clubhouse chores including the wonderful warmth of the wood stove - it gets darn cold in New Brunswick in May by golly!

A big thanks to Barb J., Dan G. and Shelly C. for the great sweets. That extra sugar helped to sweetened up the bitter taste of some of the shots fired and the sour note of the resulting scores. . . . and helped us stay warm. 

A very strange thing is happening here in Petitcodiac - maybe under the cover of the night. As you can see from the picture of the rifle rack, 75% of the rifles used were Anschutz. This is a huge increase over years past and we can only conclude that they are reproducing when we aren't looking.

Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all who participated. We had fun getting together to do what we love best and maybe learned a thing or two about shooting in the wind. Until next time, on the range..... sent by Volker T.

RESULTS:

Darryl K - 496/12X

Cecil H. - 494/ X

Matt McA. - 494/17X

Gerald D. - 493/12X

Martin T. - 492/16X

Shelly C. - 492/13X

Volker T. - 491/19X

John C. - 490/11X

Barbara J. - 490/8X

George M. - 489/15X

Tom W. - 487/11X

Dan G. - 487/6X

Carl J. - 485/8X

Don M. - 484/16X

Brian P. - 483/13X

Tom N. - 474/5X

Bruce B. - 457/6X

Tony L. - 367/2X