Great day today at the Open House. Close to 50 attendees and 12 helpers. Seems like a few folks have found their way to the slippery slope of BR. Thanks to the Club for the venue and to all the helpers in the clubhouse and the firing line along with Gary and his crew who hosted the BBQ. Next up is our first shoot of the season June 13/14, which is the 4 Gun at 100 yds event. Reminder we will have the BR201 school on the Thursday, then ask Hugh and Rob a question Friday.

Reminder to renew BRSC Memberships for 2026. Form is attached. No changes to fees.

Rick

Here is the updated Record Book apologies 2025 for the lateness. Only one record added in 2025, that was Doug Thompson shooting a .127" LV group at 200 yds in March 2026 in Tacoma. Good luck to everyone in 2026.

Calvin, the BRSC newsletters are in this dropbox: 

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/hf9wu7v45ldkbf5j3zlnp/AIzlOiUTJB1ztYV8cDFtA_s?rlkey=30etubjgd66jbgkc6ifgukfjj&st=vgpxqi6p&dl=0

Rick

It is posted above

Please take note that starting at our June shoot, Rosebud will have loaner equipment available for out of town shooters or for shooters new to the sport trying out this discipline. This equipment includes:

Multiple sets of flags and poles (6 flags per set)
Farley front rests, rear bags, super feet and shell holders.
Drummer thrones
Spotting scopes and tripods

Hope that makes it easier for competitors to visit or fly in for a shoot.

Anybody looking to borrow this equipment should contact me at rickpollock@shaw.ca with priority going to out of town shooters.

I am now offering 6mm 64 grain Flat Base Killer Bees. Order quantities limited to no more than 1000 bullets, due to demand. Price is $80/100 and that includes GST, but postage will be extra. Place orders by emailing rickpollock@shaw.ca or by calling 403-554-6772.

Rick

That is great news. Pick a date and we will be there!

All are invited to the Benchrest Open House being held May 9th at the Rosebud Silhouette & Benchrest Club.

We are West of Calgary. https://goo.gl/maps/j3MZ9Z2zfEA2 note no need for the K Country pass if you are only going to the range.

Video about BR shooting at Rosebud:  https://youtu.be/I1QN4vCITBQ

Details are on the attached poster, including a QR code to sign up or you can just email me at rickpollock@shaw.ca to register. There is no cost to attend, we just need to know how many are coming to plan for helpers and the BBQ.

This is a great chance to learn what centerfire Benchrest is all about in an informal atmosphere. We will have hands on demonstrations of all aspects of Benchrest shooting and competition including live fire opportunities for anyone so inclined to try out a BR rifle.

There will be a free BBQ at noon. It will run 9am to 4pm. Bring hearing protection and eye protection.

Rick

Fasten your seatbelt and wear a helmet! See you in 2026.