By Casey O'Connor
Warwick shooter, Don Doro was all smiles last Sunday after his win in the Men’s Open Rimfire at the Clifton Benchrest Rifle Club’s monthly competition. Doro scored 583.17 and won Best Card of the Day in the RBA class. His score of 239.3/250.25.
Gary Manteit of Cabarlah was second in the Men’s Open Rimfire with a score of 576.11. Rimfire. He also had the Best Card of the Day in Hunter Class with a score 199.3/200.20.
With Chris Brown got into the action, with a third placing in the Men’s Open Rimfire with a score of 571.13. Brown also had his Best Card of the Day, (148.6/150.15), in the Rabbit and Crow Class.
The winner of the Women’s Open Rimfire Ashleigh Brown of Clifton scored of 564.9. In second place was Helen Manteit of Cabarlah (558.10) followed by was Marg Sullivan of Allora (527.3).
Luke Steffen of Greenmount took out the Senior Factory Rimfire Class. His score 549.11. Steffen’s daughter Amelia won the Junior Factory Rimfire Class with a score of 494.4.
The club’s next rifle competition day is Sunday 21 November. In the meantime, rifle practice is held every Sunday of the month, other than the third Sunday which is reserved for competition. Pistol participation is on the second Saturday of the month and a Shotgun shoot is also held on the second Sunday of the month.
The Club held their AGM on 3 October. Following the meeting the following office bearers committee positions were confirmed.
Rifle Captain Gary Manteit; President Helen Manteit; Secretary/Treasurer Margaret Sullivan; Club Captain Ashleigh Brown and Vice-President Chris Brown. Other office bearers include Range Operator Bob Watson, Shotgun Captain Darren Lucas and Pistol Captain Mitchell Nothdurft.
Range Officers are essential to the running of the Club which would not function without them. Members thank each Range Officer who donates his/her time for the benefit of everyone. Volunteers for these vital positions are always being sought. If you are interested in learning more, please phone Margaret on 0437 661 700.
The Club’s registered Range facility at Leyburn is available to any registered Instructor who wishes to use it for the purposes of Firearms Safety Training. Once again Margaret is the person to contact for further details.
