Thirty shooters attended the October shoot at the Bega Gun Club in glorious, sunny weather - for the first time this year - to compete in the two event program.
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Visitors came from Canberra, Yass, Worigee, Nowra and Darwin to add an interstate flavour to the day.
With six squads to face the traps, things moved along very easily, ensuring a great day’s shooting.
Event one was a 50-target double barrel event.
In AA Grade, Charlie Smith and Peter Kenyon used up an additional 26 targets to sort out first and second with Smith winning 76/76 to Peter’s 75/76.
James Body and Alan Deacon maintained the standard in A grade where James shot 50/50 for first, with Alan on 49/50.
In B Grade, Stefan Secker collected 45 targets to take out first from Peter Johnston on 44/50 in second.
Tim Collins, enjoying his last day in C Grade before the handicapper got him, shot 48/50 to take first.
George Toyne finished runner-up on 44/50.
Members congratulated Collins on his promotion to the B grade ranks.
The second event of the day was a 50-target point score.
In C Grade, Brian Moffitt showed his compatriots how with a steady 128/150 for the first prize.
Runner-up was Tim Collins with a score of 127/150.
B grade saw Peter Johnston go one better than his first event effort.
He won the round with a score of 130/150 with Brian Smith clearing the rest of the field for second with 120/150.
A grade’s Robert Taylor shot well to score 144/150 to win his grade, while Stephen McIntyre on 138/150 took second place.
AA grade again produced some quality efforts, with Peter Kenyon adding a first place to his event one results.
Kenyon scored 148/150 to pip Paul Watchorn, who took second with a score of 147/150.
Kenyon’s efforts over the two rounds were enough to give him the high gun award for the day with a score of 198/200, a most commendable effort.
As is often the case, Club member, Brian Moffitt graciously missed a target in the shoot raffle and happily took home the consolation meat tray.
The club’s next meet will see the 25-target Fimac Engineering Shield’s final round for the year.
Organisers said a number of shooters are still in contention so the pressure will be on.
The second event on the program is also a feature.
The Southern Zone Champion of Champions will provide a great program for the day and attract a strong field of competition. .
Usual routine of practice from 9am with competition from 10am.
The club will also have its widely regarded barbecue lunch on the day.
