Conditions suit shooters

Shooters from the Southern Downs Rile Club say they could easily get used to the perfect conditions of the past few weeks.

By Casey O'Connor

Shooters from the Southern Downs Rile Club say they could easily get used to the perfect conditions of the past few weeks.

They took full advantage of yet another beautiful morning on the Rison Range last Sunday and some fine scores were recorded.

Competition was particularly tough but congratulations to Ian Gaines and Murray Reck who topped the scores in their respective classes to top their

Shooters were at the 600 yards mound for the F Class competition.

Results of the F Std: – Ian Gaines (115.3); Craig Montgomery (106.1); Daryl Reck (105.1); Sonja Basson (101); Abe Basson (99.2); Charlie Montgomery (91);Owen Basson (89.1)

In the F Open Murray Reck led the way with a score of 123.7. Then followed:-

Richard McKillop (120.6); Greg Wilson (117.8); Dave Taylor (117.6); Margaret Taylor (116.4).

This Sunday (29 August), the Club is holding a fly shoot at 600 yards.

Sign on for the event is 8.30am with a 9am start.

All members please note we will be holding our AGM on Sunday, 5 September after completion of the completion of the morning competition.