The club completion is over for the year but the range remains open as normal except for the Christmas new year break. The range will be closed on Wednesday the 23rd of Dec and remain closed until after new year.
The annual presentation is at the Boat Club on the evening of Wednesday Dec 2nd. Not too late to come along and recognise the stars of 2015.
Our annual rimfire charity shoot is on again on the 6th of December. Entry fee $15 for adults and $5 for juniors. Must be twelve or older, don’t need a licence or rifle and all ammunition covered by entry fee, sausage sizzle and drinks for a gold coin. Come and try, could be the beginning of a great sporting career. All money collected goes to the Amie StClaire Melanoma Trust. For more info contact David Wade on 0400501499 or 69229033.
The 300m night fly shoot is on again. Two classes factory and custom. $20 entry fee each night, $5 to cover costs and $15 goes into kitty to be won by first three place getters in each class. Shot on Friday nights of Nov 20; Dec 11: Jan 15 and Feb 12. Start time as soon as dark enough. For details contact Arthur Robinson on 0428 968 729.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Sunday 22nd November
Rimfire score was the last club comp event for the year but the range remains open as normal.
In masters class Barry Wild only dropped one point to finish on 249.14. He was followed by Carlo (249.06) and Mick Reed (248.08). This rounded off a very successful year for Mick, he is 2015 Shotgun Champion, Offhand Champion and Benchrest Champion. Unfortunately his hair colour prevented him taking out the junior championship. In hunting class it was John Buik (248.08) from Tony Gestier (246.9) and Tyller Chapman (245.05).
Our annual rimfire charity shoot is on again on the 6th of December. Entry fee $15 for adults and $5 for juniors. Must be twelve or older, don’t need a licence or rifle and all ammunition covered by entry fee, “sausage sizzle and drinks for a gold coin. Come and try, could be the beginning of a great sporting career. All money collected goes to the Amie StClaire Melanoma Trust. For more info contact David Wade on 0400501499 or 69229033. A rimfire only rule applies for the day.
The 300m night fly shoot is on again. Two classes factory and custom. $20 entry fee each night, $5 to cover costs and $15 goes into kitty to be won by first three place getters in each class. Shot on Friday nights of Nov 20; Dec 11: Jan 15 and Feb 12. Start time as soon as dark enough. For details contact Arthur Robinson on 0428 968 729.
A date for the diary – 2nd December the annual presentation dinner from 7pm at the Boat Club.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Sunday 15th November
Sunday saw 15 contest a 100y cf group event. In factory class Mick Reed led the pack with a 0.458”agg, followed by Gavin Power 0.573”and Frank Cohn 0.592”.
In custom class Barry Wild finished the day with a 0.173” and a 0.225”to take the day with a 0.336”agg. He was followed by Rob Cheetham 0.383”and Don Ewin 0.425
Our annual rimfire charity shoot is on again on the 6th of December. Must be twelve or older, don’t need a licence or rifle, “sausage sizzle and drinks for a gold coin. Come and try, could be the beginning of a great sporting career. All money collected goes to the Amie StClaire Melanoma Trust. For more info contact David Wade on 0400501499 or 69229033.
Sunday the 22nd is 50y rimfire group, the last club comp for the year.
The 300m night fly shoot is on again. Two classes factory and custom. $20 entry fee each night, $5 to cover costs and $15 goes into kitty to be won by first three place getters in each class. Shot on Friday nights of Nov 20; Dec 11: Jan 15 and Feb 12. Start time as soon as dark enough. For details contact Arthur Robinson on 0428 968 729.
A date for the diary – 2nd December the annual presentation dinner from 7pm at the Boat Club.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Sunday 8th November
Saturday saw 17 gunners battle the wind and a particularly challenging set of targets. It did not faze Mick Reed who broke 46 of the 50 offered. The standout performance was junior Andrew Wright who, despite the fact he has seldom shot this year, managed 44 for second place.
On Sunday rimfire field went to Tony Gestier (359.3) from David Wade (351.5) and Jason Brett (350.3). Our two junors did well with Ryan Mitchell (343.2) sixth and Tyler Chapman (336.1) seventh.
Scores in rimfire silhouette were impressive with Mick Reed on 22 and Ryan Mitchell and Jason Brett both on 20.
Our annual rimfire charity shoot is on again on the 6th of December. Must be twelve or older, don’t need a licence or rifle, come and try.
Sunday the 15th cf 100y group
The night fly is on again, for details contact Arthur Robinson on 0428 968 729.
A date for the diary – 2nd December the annual presentation dinner from 7pm at the Boat Club.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Sunday 1st November
Sunday saw the last military match for the club competition year when 9 shooters braved the wet conditions. John Buick on 198.9 took the day coming within one point of the club record which has stood for almost ten years. The minor places went to Mick Reed 197.5 and David Wade 194.4
The 300m night fly shoot is on again. Two classes factory and custom. $20 entry fee each night, $5 to cover costs and $15 goes into kitty to be won by first three place getters in each class of the four shoot agg. Shot on Friday nights of Nov 20; Dec 11: Jan 15 and Feb 12. Start time as soon as dark enough.
Saturday the 7th shotgun from 1.30
Sunday the 8th rimfire field and silhouette from 10.00.
A date for the diary – 2nd December the annual presentation dinner from 7pm at the Boat Club.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Sunday 25th October
The top shooters were on fire at Sunday’s 50y rimfire group shoot with 0.2xx” groups common and both Barry Wild and Mick Reed carding 0.1xx” groups. It was good to see new junior Charlie Conway put together an 1.010” agg at his first ever competition shoot. With a final group of 0.132” Mick Reed took the day with an agg of 0.277” from Barry Wild 0.279” and John Britton on 0.339”. View results HERE.
Sunday the 1st is military field rifle (yes off the bench) and Saturday the 7th shotgun.
On Sunday the 1st there is a swap meet at Canberra range from 10am.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Saturday 10th October
Saturday saw 12 compete in a 50 clay event. Mick Reed was a clear winner on 47 broken with the minor places going to Josh Arundell (40) and Aiden Lynch (37).
We have a new media stat in our midst, have a look at the current edition of Guns and Game magazine to see a local and his Savage 250-3000.
Saturday the 17th is black powder from 1.30.
Sunday the 18th is 200y cf score from 10.00.
A date for the diary – 2nd December the annual presentation dinner from 7pm at the Boat Club.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Sunday 27th September
The range is closed for the long weekend but will be open on Wednesdays as normal 1.00 to 4.00.
Sunday saw 18 shooters contest a 50y rimfire score event. Mick Reed and Barry Wild were the only master class shooters. Barry had a train wreck on his last target (round fore ends and 36 power scopes just do not mix, I have a feeling Barry might bring his target rifle next time) giving the day to Mick 248.12 to 240.04. Along the way Mick shot a new club record for a single target, 50.05 a perfect score. In hunting class it was a Robinson family affair with Logan, who is still a junior, taking first place and high score for the day with 249.06 and dad Terry third with 247.09. Second went to Don Ewin on 248.07, followed by John Buik 246.06: Gavin Power 245.07: David Wade 244.06 and junior Ryan Mitchell 243.03. Yes it was very competitive.
A date for the diary – 2nd December the annual presentation dinner from 7pm at the Boat Club.
For more information conact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September
Black powder on Saturday was contested by three West Wyalong shooters with Ernest Fester (139) having the measure of Eddie Witt (122) and Garry Moore (105).
Sunday saw 18 shooters contest a 100y centrefire group shoot. In custom class Barry Wild shot very consistently to record a 0.287”agg. Factory class was hotly contested with the first eight finishers all recording aggs under the magic inch. Once again Mick Reed showed he was the man to beat with an agg of 0.522”. The minor places went to Gavin Power (0.618”) and Josh Arundell (0.663”).
Sunday the 27th is a rimfire 50y score match.
A date for the diary – 2nd December the annual presentation dinner from 7pm at the Boat Club.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for the Blue Heeler Weekend
The fly weekend of the 5th and 6th may have attracted the best fly shooters in Australia but our locals were not outclassed. Particularly pleasing was the number of juniors competing. Few juniors are willing to accept the challenge of trying to place shots into the size of a postage stamp at 500m but we had five. In factory class on Saturday, from a field of seventeen, Gavin Power made fourth, while Arthur Robinson and junior Ryan Mitchell tied for fifth, all beating the man who on Sunday set a new national record. Still on Saturday in custom class, from a field of 37, Greg Chapman finished 13th, Rob Halloran 21st and Bob Wright 22nd. Tyler Chapman was top junior finishing 23rd overall. On Sunday from a field of 36 in light gun Bob Wright was third. Junior Kira Deehan was 9th, not that I would mention it this, she was well ahead of mum and dad despite the fact that mum shot a new national group record. Full results can be seen at 500mflyshooter.com.au
Sunday the 13th is rimfire field followed by rimfire silhouette.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Sunday 23rd August
Sunday saw a rimfire 50y group event shot in mild conditions and competition was fierce with an agg of better than 0.5xx” required to make the top half of a field of 19.
The highlight of the day was the performance of Carlo Zuliani bettering both the club record for smallest group with a 0.063”( that is five shots forming a hole only 1.5mm larger than a single bullet hole) and for best agg with 0.214”. Yes you guessed it, both records were previously held by Carlo. In masters class the minor places were filled by Greg Hannon and Barry Wild.
In hunting class the honours went to new club shooter Tony Gestier followed by Don Ewin and Terry Robinson. View results HERE.
The Blue Heeler fly weekend is the 29th and 30th of August so the range will be closed to casual shooters for that weekend but spectators are welcome. Come and have a look at some awesome gear.
If you would like to assist the target crew for the fly shoot please let Don Ewin know.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Sunday 16th August
Sunday was a 300m fly shoot as a warm up to the upcoming fly weekend. In custom class it was a family event with junior Tyler Chapman taking first and dad in third place. Visitor Grant Groves filled second. In factory class Gavin Power was a clear winner with his new 260. Arthur Robinson and Adam Browne filled the minor places.
Sunday the 23rd is a 50y rimfire group shoot.
The Blue Heeler fly weekend is the 29th and 30th of August so the range will be closed to casual shooters for that weekend but spectators are welcome, come and have a look at some awesome gear.
If you would like to assist the target crew for the fly shoot please let Don Ewin know.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Saturday 8th Sunday 9th August
Shotgun continues to be popular with 16 gunners competing on Saturday. Mick Reed again demonstrated his outstanding ability breaking 48 from 50. Shane Robertson and Aiden Lynch filled the minor places both on 45. Promising junior Tyler Chapman managed 38 for sixth place.
On Sunday in centrefire field it was again Mick Reed from Frank Cohn and Gavin Power with Tyler Chapman fourth. In lever action Mick Doughty led the way from Carlo Zuliani and Frank Cohn.
The Blue Heeler fly weekend is the 29th and 30th of August so the range will be closed to casual shooters for that weekend but spectators are welcome, come and have a look at some awesome gear.
We are currently putting together the club comprtition program for next year, if you have any suggestions for changes please let Don Ewin know.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Sunday 2nd August
Six shooters contested military rifle on Sunday with the added twist of a 300m stage. Shooters handled the longer distance well with rifles of yesteryear. All bar one score at 300 was 30 or better from a possible 50. A few lucky shots at 300 gave Don Ewin the agg on 228.5 from Mick Reed on 226.3 with Brett Regan 223.1 and David Wade only one point behind.
Saturday the 8th is Shotgun from 1.30.
Sunday the 9th is CF Field followed by CF Lever.
On Wednesday the 12th about 40 fourth year Vet Sc students from CSU will undertake their compulsory Firearms Safety Training at the range. Volunteers are needed from about 9.00am. Bring a Rimfire rifle and rests. Ammunition will be supplied. There will be a sausage sizzle for lunch.
We are currently putting together the club comp program for next year, if you have any suggestions for changes please let Don Ewin know.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Sunday 26th July
Sunday the 26th dawned wet and cold but that did not stop eighteen shooters lining up for a 100y rimfire fly shoot; or more accurately mozzie shoot, they are smaller than flies. Masters Class was fought out between Mick Reed and Barry Wild with changing conditions having a big impact. In Hunting Class it was tight at the top with Don Ewin 317.10; Rob Cheetham 316.7; Tony Gestier 315.14; then junior Ryan Mitchell 315.11. Competition was stiff, the agg did not drop below 300 until eleventh place.
Sunday the 2nd is military field rifle (yes off the bench) – 5 at 50; 10 at 100; 5 at 200; 5 at 300.
Saturday the 8th is shotgun from 1.30.
On Wednesday the 12th about 40 fourth year Vet Sc students from CSU will undertake their compulsory Firearms Safety Training at the range. Volunteers are needed from about 9.00am. Bring a rimfire rifle and rests. Ammunition will be supplied. There will be a sausage sizzle for lunch.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July
Saturday the 18th saw the first black powder shoot for the year on the recently reopened range. Experienced black powder shooter Mark Wheeler set the standard but Clayton Hogno, on his first venture with firearms from yesteryear, showed his superior skill to relegate Mark to second place.
Sunday was 200y group and once again in custom class Clayton set the standard on the A target with a group of 0.460 inch. Despite D and E targets of 0.732” and 0.644” Don Ewin could not catch Clayton and was relegated to second. Third place went to junior Tyler Chapman on 1.069”with dad, shall we say, quite a distance back on1.501” for fourth.
In factory class Arthur Robinson lead the field until his last shot when a misplacement of one inch relegated him to third. New centrefire competitor Adam Browne shot consistently to take first in factory on 1.185”. Second went to Rob Cheetham on 1.202” with junior Ryan Mitchell continuing his good form to take fourth on 1.448”.
Sunday the 26th is a 100 yard rimfire fly shoot. The course of fire is: an optional 10 minute warmer target followed by three twelve minute targets with 10 shots to score and a maximum of three sighter shots for each target.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Sunday 12th July
Despite the foul weather 16 shooters lined up for the first offhand rimfire event on the recently reopened field rifle range. In field rifle there was a fierce struggle between David Wade and Mick Reed. A 95.1 on the standing post stage finally gave it to Mick by a narrow margin. Greg Chapman shot consistently to take third with junior Ryan Mitchell continuing his good form to fill fourth place.
As usual rimfire silhouette proved challenging with Mick Reed missing equalling the club record of 25 by one ram. The minor places were hotly contested with Carlo Zuliani (19), Rob Cheetham returning from several years lay off (18) and David Wade (17).
With the range fully open serious black powder completion will commence on Saturday the 18th from 1.30pm.
Sunday the 19th is 100 yard rimfire fly. One warmer target of 10 minutes, followed by three ten shot targets, each limited to three sighters.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July
On Saturday 18 gunners competed with Mick Reed only missing three clays to edge out Aiden Lynch (6 misses) then Alan Holden (9) and Arthur Robinson (10).
In military service rifle on Sunday Greg Blake once again showed he understands LeeEnfields to card 190.1 ahead of Mick Reed (185.2) and John Buik (179.1) with Dave Wade only one point behind John.
Due to the late reopening of the black powder range there will not be a Murrumbidgee Muster this year.
Instead August 2 there will be an extended military field rifle shoot – 5 at 50, 10 at 100y, 5 at 200y and 5 at 300m.
The next field rifle comp is on July 12 with rimfire field and silhouette, first time on the new range
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Sunday 28th June
Sunday saw 17 shooters compete in a 50y rimfire group event.
In masters class Carlo Zuliani shot two sub 0.2” groups to take small group with 0.142”and first place with an agg of 0.253. Barry Wild (0.278”) and Michael Brazier (0.337”) took the minor places.
In hunting class first and second went to junior shooters with Logan Robinson on 0.418”and Ryan Mitchell 0.413”.
Due to the late reopening of the black powder range there will not be a Murrumbidgee Muster this year.
Instead August 2 there will be an extended Military Field Rifle shoot – 5 at 50, 10 at 100y, 5 at 200y and 5 at 300m.
Sat 4th is Shotgun
Sun 5th is Military Service Rifle
The next Field Rifle comp is on July 12 with Rimfire Field and Silhouette
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Sunday 21st June
Sunday saw 18 shooters compete in a 100y centrefire score comp with a possible score of 250.25.
In custom class Rob Cheetham showed top form to card a 248.14 followed by new centrefire competitor Barry Wild on 247.08 then Andrew Butts 246.03.
In factory class Mick Reed was on fire with 248.12 with Clayton Hogno (242.02) and consistent junior Ryan Mitchell (240.06) filling second and third.
Due to the late reopening of the black powder range there will not be a Murrumbidgee Muster this year.
Instead August 2 there will be an extended military field rifle shoot – 5 at 50, 10 at 100y, 5 at 200y and 5 at 300m.
Sun 28th is 50y rimfire group from 10am
The next field rifle comp is on July 12 with rimfire field and silhouette
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Sunday 14th June
Sunday saw nine shooters contest the first field rifle comp after the reopening of the range. In centrefire field Frank Cohn took first with 357 from a possible 400; he was followed by Mick Reed (351.2) and Clayton Hogno (342). Then the cowboy guns came out for centrefire lever. Frank was again victorious beating Mick Doughty and Bruce Milne
Sat the 20th black powder from 1.30.
Sun 21st cf 100y score from 10am
The next field rifle comp is on July 12 with rimfire field and silhouette
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com .
Updates are available on our web site www.ssaawagga.org.au
Results for Sunday 31st May
Sunday saw nine shooters deal with the changing fortunes of shooting tight groups with a LeeEnfield as they competed in the Laurie Andrews Memorial Shoot. Local LeeEnfield enthusiast Greg Blake showed his understanding by winning two of the three classes but Peter Smith pushed him taking out the field rifle class. As usual Greg Hannon, another LeeEnfield enthusiast, put in a class performance with two seconds and a third.
Sunday the 14th will be the first field rifle comp for the year on the newly reopened field rifle range with CF field and CF lever from 10am.
The 13th is shotgun from 1.30
The range is closed on the 6&7th for the long weekend.
The branch monthly meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month from 7.30pm, all welcome. Due to the renovations at the Rules Club the meetings will now be held at the boat club.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com .
Updates are available on our web site www.ssaawagga.org.au
GREAT NEWS THE RANGE IS NOW FULLY OPEN. Yes 500m, field rifle, silhouette, black powder the lot. It took 20 months a lot of member hours and about $150,000 but we finally succeeded.
So coming events are:
Sun 31st Laurie Andrews - .303 Lee Enfields only, three classes, service, range and field, 60 rounds needed.
6&7th range closed for long weekend
13th shotgun from 1.30
Sun 14th CF field and CF lever from 10am
Sat 20th black powder from 1.30
Sun 21st CF 100y score.
The branch monthly meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month from 7.30pm, all welcome. Due to the renovations at the Rules Club the meetings will now be held at the boat club.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May
This weekend eleven shooters contested the Barry Duncan Memorial Shoot.
On Saturday in Light Varmit it was John Huckel from Canberra with Ann Brummell from Batemans Bay and local Don Ewin filling the minor places.
Sunday was Heavy Varmit with the win going to Ann Brummell who is one of the only two women who have gained entry to the group shooting Hall of Fame since its creation almost fifty years ago. The minor places went to Barry Tucker from Albury and Don Ewin. On the last 100 yard target of the weekend Barry Tucker shot a new chub record of 0.038 inches; that is five shots at 100 yards forming a hole less than 1mm larger than a single bullet hole.
Sunday the 24th will be a 50 yard rimfire score event from 10am.
The branch monthly meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month from 7.30pm, all welcome. Due to the renovations at the Rules Club the meetings will now be held at the boat club.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for ANZAC Day and Sunday 26th April
On Saturday seventeen shooters dusted off their LeeEnfields and took part is our annual ANZAC shoot. All monies taken on the day will be donated to Legacy.
Sunday was a 50y rimfire group event. In masters class it was Barry Wild from Carlo Zuliani. Barry also shot the smallest group for the day, an impressive 0.195”.
In hunting class Rob Cheetham was first on 0.482” from Terry Robinson (0.533”) and Arthur Robinson (0.568”).
The Barry Duncan Memorial is on the 16 & 17 of May with 9am starts both days.
The branch monthly meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month from 7.30pm, all welcome. Due to the renovations at the Rules Club the meetings will now be held at the boat club.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Sunday 22nd March
Twenty shooters competed in a 100y rimfire score match on Sunday. Conditions were changeable to the extent that only two 50 targets were shot.
In Masters Class it was Carlo Zuliani (241.1) from Maddi (237.3) with Barry Wild in third (236.1).
In Hunting Class it was a family affair for the Hughes with : Peter taking first ((235.1), Vivienne third (231.3), Peter’s oldest son Brent who is not a shooter fourth (230.2) and Kyle eleventh (218.3).
Terry Robinson filled second place (233).
The 28/29 is our fly weekend. 9am start Saturday and 8.30 Sunday. The range will be open from 12 on Friday to set up flags and sight in. If you are shooting the fly please contact Don Ewin with your nominations.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com.
Results for Sunday 15th March
Sunday saw 20 shooters compete in a 200y fly event with a perfect score of 330. Competition was stiff with Mick Reed only dropping six points to take out factory class, he was followed by Chris Cowell (9 down) and Artuur Robinson (12 down).
In custom class it was Michael Brazier (326.14) from Clayton Hogno (324.11) and Don Ewin (323.10). View results HERE.
Sunday 22 is a rimfire 100y score match.
The 28/29 is our fly weekend. If you are shooting the fly please contact Don Ewin with your nominations.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com .
Results for Sunday 1st March
Sunday was a military range rifle event. Competition was fierce with Greg Blake on 198.7 only dropping two points. Renowned full bore shooter Peter Smith was hot on his heels on 196.3 with Brett Regan only three centres behind in third place. View results HERE.
Saturday the 7th shotgun
Sunday the 8th no comp but range open as normal
Saturday the 14th no black powder comp
Sunday the 15th fly at 200y not 300 as advertised
Field rifle and black powder comp will commence when the range is fully open.
At this stage the range remains only open for benchrest to 200y. It is anticipated that the range will be fully open including field rifle, black powder and silhouette some time in April. The necessary work has been completed and we are waiting for an inspection and approval.
Of course until then black powder can be shot from the benches.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com.
Results for Sunday 22nd February
On Sunday 21 rimfire shooters contested a 50y group event. The exceptionally good groups shot were a reflection of the reasonably mild but usually readable conditions. Although our three top rimfire shooters were absent eleven 0.2xx or better groups were shot, with small group of 0.186 going to talented junior Logan Robinson. In Masters Class it was Barry Wild (0.336) from Carlo and Maddi Zuliani. In Hunting Class Logan Robinson did not make any mistakes to take the event on 0.377; he was followed by Rob Cheetham (0.434) and Andrew Butts (0.490). The standout performance was Tom Hoffman who in his first ever shoot carded a 0.759 agg for 12th place and except for one shot on his last target would have placed much higher.
Sunday the 1st is military range rifle
Saturday the 7th shotgun
Sunday the 8th no comp but range open as normal
Saturday the 14th no black powder comp
Sunday the 15th fly at 200y not 300 as advertised
Field rifle and black powder comp will commence when the range is fully open.
At this stage the range remains only open for benchrest to 200y. It is anticipated that the range will be fully open including field rifle, black powder and silhouette some time in April. The necessary work has been completed and we are waiting for an inspection and approval.
Of course until then black powder can be shot from the benches.
Results for Sunday 15th February
Sunday saw 15 competitors in the first 100y group shoot for the year. Centrefire bench (not rimfire) is now split into factory and custom rather than masters and hunting. In factory Greg Atkinson took the honours on 0.619 to be followed by Mick Reed (0.694) with Arthur Robinson and Garry Moore (0.701) tied for third. In custom class it was Don Ewin (0.284) from talented junior Kyle Hughes (0.360) and Andrew Butts (0.471). View results HERESunday saw nine shooters deal with the changing fortunes of shooting tight groups with a LeeEnfield as they competed in the Laurie Andrews Memorial Shoot. Local LeeEnfield enthusiast Greg Blake showed his understanding by winning two of the three classes but Peter Smith pushed him taking out the field rifle class. As usual Greg Hannon, another LeeEnfield enthusiast, put in a class performance with two seconds and a third.
Sunday the 14th will be the first field rifle comp for the year on the newly reopened field rifle range with CF field and CF lever from 10am.
The 13th is shotgun from 1.30
The range is closed on the 6&7th for the long weekend.
The branch monthly meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month from 7.30pm, all welcome. Due to
the renovations at the Rules Club the meetings will now be held at the boat club.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com .
Updates are available on our web site www.ssaawagga.org.au
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Field rifle and black powder comp will commence when the range is fully open. At this stage the range remains only open for benchrest to 200y. It is anticipated that the range will be fully open including field rifle, black powder and silhouette some time in April. The necessary work has been completed and we are waiting for an inspection and approval. Of course, until then black powder can be shot from the benches.
The Fly weekend at the end of March is on as National Parks will again close part of the park for the weekend.
The branch AGM is on March 3 from 7.30pmat the Rules Club. Wagga branch has 900 members and at least 50 are required for a AGM to proceed so please come along and give your club direction.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com
Results for Sunday 1st February
Sunday saw 12 competitors in the first military shoot for the year. Experienced military shooter, Peter Smith, took the event with 187.0 from a possible 200 but Bruce Milne pushed him all the way on 186.2. Then Clayton Hogno (181.1) and Mick Reed (173.0).
Shotgun will commence on Feb 7.
There will not be rimfire field and silhouette on Feb 8. Field rifle comp will commence in March.
There will not be rimfire field and silhouette on Feb 8. Field rifle and black powder comp will commence when the range is fully open.
At this stage the range remains only open for benchrest to 200y. It is anticipated that the range will be fully open including field rifle, black powder and silhouette some time in April. The necessary work has been completed and we are waiting for an inspection and approval.
For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or 0428 887 252 or email donbruce8@bigpond.com