By Casey OÇonnor
It was a successful return to the range for Clifton Benchrest Shooting Club president Helen Manteit and her husband Gary who took out seven titles between them during the group’s June shoot at the Bowe Rifle Range.
Club secretary Margaret Sullivan said Manteit won the Ladies Open Rimfire, Centrefire and Smallest Groups awards with scores of 556.7, .3556 and .227 respectively.
While Gary Manteit also shot well throughout the day and reaped the rewards winning the Men’s Open Rimfire with a score 582.18. He had wins in the three Best Cards of the Day: Hunter Class (198.10/200.20), RBA (235.4/250.25) and Rabbit and Crow (149.4/150.15 ) as well as finishing runner up to his wife in the Centrefire with a score of .3608.
Jason Edwards took the honours in the Men’s Rimfire. Luke Steffen placed second with a score if 560.13.
“Members were pleased to be back on the range as the past two shoots were cancelled due to the severe weather event in May and a clash with the Easter weekend,” Sullivan said.
She said the Senior members of the club were encouraged by the enthusiasm of their younger counterparts.
Juniors club member Amelia Steffen (541.11) wrapped up the big day winning the Junior Rimfire competition outscoring Mia Edwards (508.4) and Chevy Cooley (506.3).
“The enthusiasm and skill of our junior members certainly augers well for the future of the Clifton Benchrest Club,” Sullivan explained
Benchrest shooting is a sport for all genders, ages and abilities whether able bodied or disabled. Information regarding the Clifton club is available by contacting President Helen (ph 0418 791 991) or the Secretary (Ph 0437 661 700).
The club’s next competition shoot is scheduled for Sunday 17 July.
