The good conditions continue to encourage shooters to Risdon Range for the Southern Downs Rifle Club’s weekly shoot with another large group of competitors taking advantage of the fine weather on Sunday.
Richard McKillop who has been in superb form recently and once again he showed the way in the open class. Not too far behind McKillop, Daryl Reck and Greg Wilson shot well both finishing with 123.6. Kevin Jones also scored well with 122.12.
In the Standard class Dave Taylor (116.4) scored another win ahead of runner up Merryn Snelling (111.3).
Snelling claimed his win in the Sporter/ Hunter class with an excellent score of 104.15 outscoring runner up Bob Tyllyer (99.7).
Results: F Class 400 Yard
Open (max 126) :- Richard McKillop (124.8), Daryl Reck (123.6), Greg Wilson (123.6), Kevin Jones (122.12), Murray Reck (119.7), Bruce McAllan (116.4), Margaret Taylor (112.5).
Standard (max 126) :- Dave Taylor (116.4), Merryn Snelling (111.3), Nick Kent (108.4), Paul Reid (108.3).
Sporter/ hunter (max 105) :- Gary Snelling (104.15), Bob Tyllyer (99.7), Curtis Grey (93.3), Jade Sheehan (88.3), Brendan Bunting (86.2).
This Sunday (Easter Sunday 17 April you will find shooters at the 500-yard mound. Not hunting Easter Eggs but setting up for their shoot. Sign on is at 8.30 am ready for a 9am start. If you would like further details of this weekend’s event or the southern Downs Rifle Club please contact Margaret (07) 4666 1018.
