Sunday shoot unaffected

The Southern Downs Rifle Association was one of the few sporting clubs able to hold their normal weekend competition last weekend.

Numbers attending the Sunday shoot were again solid and there some excellent results in what was a very close competition. Only one point separated the first six placings in the Open class. Pratten visitor, Mark Paroz narrowly edged out Neil Sexton to win the event.

In standard class Geoff Volmerhause is another shooter on the improve while Bob Abood is shooting well in the target rifle class.

Results F Class

500 yard Open :- Mark Paroz (125.14); Neil Sexton (125.12); Raj Mohan (125.12); Greg Wilson (125.10); Richard McKillop (124.13); Kevin Jones (124.11); Murray Reck (121.7); Bruce McAllan (120.7); Dave Taylor (119.4); Margaret Taylor (118.6).

500 yard Standard :- Geoff Volmerhause (109.4)

500 yard Target rifle :- Bob Abood (104.10)

This Sunday members of the club will gather at the 600 yard mound for the weekly competition. Sign on at 8.30 am and competition gets underway at 9am.

All Shooters are advised that the DDDRA prize shoot which was to go ahead at the Risdon Range on 21/22 May has been deferred until further notice. Further information will be published as details come to hand.

More detailed information regarding the Southern Downs Rifle Club or any of the upcoming events please contact Margaret (07 4666 1018). She will be happy to assist.