We shot Score at our regular monthly match.  After a couple of days of torrential rain and flooding, the day started with a small snowstorm.  If you didn't like the weather, you could wait a minute and by the end of the match the snow was mostly gone.  As usual, conditions started very calm for the 100 yard portion, but began to get interesting for the 200.  And, in the end, the groundhog did not see his shadow. 

Congrats to Chad on his close win!  Only 3 points separated the top 3 shooters.

Thanks to Pete and his friend for preparing the targets and backers and to Pete for the scoring.  Art took our money and called the match.  Target running was very much a group effort - Thanks all.

Next month we will shoot Score again on March 1 - Hope to see you there. 

And this month's results...


And here are the cumulative results for the Benchrest Shooter of the Year.  These will no doubt change as we move to the matches with a larger number of participants and the "5 best" starts to take effect.  Questions, corrections and suggestions gratefully accepted!
 

We shot Score at our regular monthly match.  The weather forecast promised 40 kmh winds, but the day started with almost no breeze and the mist hanging on the mountains.  However, after the 100 yard events things started to pick up until the wind really made its presence known for the last target of the day.  9 hardy shooters showed up to compete. 

Chad had problems with bullet stability to begin, but after a little group think he picked up considerably at the 200 yard distance.  Ray pointed out a scoring or transcription error on one of his targets, but in a bit of poetic justice he retained his place after the resulting 3-way tie was broken.   

Thanks to Joe for preparing the targets and backers and calling the match.  Art was unable to make it, so to Pete stepped in as scorer - Thanks.  Target running (and resetting the 200 yard target stands which blew over!) was very much a group effort - Thanks all. 

Next month we will shoot Score again on Groundhog Day (February 2) - Hope to see you there.  Remember we'll be tabulating results for Benchrest Shooter of the Year honors this year - I'll post the accumulated results from February onward. 

And this month's results...

Some photos from the Mission 22 Rimfire Year End Brunch...


Ray congratulates Paul, BR class Shooter of the Year


Ray congratulates Tim, Sporter class Shooter of the Year


Dave and Nev


Ray and Mark


Mel doesn't quite get Tim's joke...


From the left: Derreck, Ray, Mark (drinking coffee), Tim, unknown restaurant patron, Mel

A thin turnout of 9 shooters participated as the weather started to turn cold.  Ray organized the match, took our money and called the line.  Also thanks to Mel and Derek for scoring.

Conditions were outrageous, and the scored reflected that, with autumn leaves swirling across the range.  Little change in the yearly leaderboard as most everyone turned in their worst performance of the year.  Congrats to Mel on the win - He showed us that the wind can be your friend.  One other notable performance was Dominic, who almost equalled his best performance to date shooting on the second relay without any wind flags!  (Better not tell him that flags can help...) 

Next match is October 26 - Last chance for fame and glory, at least for this year.   

Here are the results, sorted by class and rank.  Additions and changes to the equipment gratefully accepted. 


...and here are the ongoing numbers for the year-end title.  You have to shoot at least 5 matches to get a reasonable average...

I believe the spreadsheet is correctly calculating the top 5 - Please bring any errors to my attention!

Ray is back in action, organizing things, taking our money and calling the match.  Also thanks to Mel, Derek and Man Kay for scoring.

Conditions were fairly mild, although there were some surprises as always.   

Next match is September 18 - Hope to see you all there.   

Here are the results, sorted by class and rank.  Additions and changes to the Equipment List are appreciated. 



...and here are the ongoing numbers for the year-end title.  You have to shoot at least 5 matches to get a reasonable average... 

I believe the spreadsheet is correctly calculating the top 5 - Please bring any errors to my attention!

and yet more pics!

...and some great pictures, courtesy of Paul and Mike Z:

Group Shot:

From the left: Mike P, Dominic, Gord, Rusty, Tammy, Mel, Cynthia, Derreck, Ken, Mike Z, Mark, Dave D, Ray D, Tim, Ray P, Paul, and Man Kay
Ken & Cynthia's daughter in front...

A few pics, courtesy of Richard Nicol...

Our happy winners:


Joe and all his hardware:

Once again Mission Rod and Gun will be hosting the BRSC Group Nationals on August 3 & 4. 

Light Varmint / Heavy Varmint, 100 & 200 yards, for a total of 20 5 shot groups. 

Practice day on Friday, August 2. 

If you are planning to attend, please email me (mdumont@uniserve.com) or Joe Mendham (joemendham@hotmail.com) to let us know.

We'd also be happy to answer any questions.

With Ray away, Paul stood in as money taker and match runner.  Also thanks to Mel, Derek and Man Kay for scoring.

We welcomed Dave, Mike and Tammy from Vancouver Island, and they proceeded to show us how it is done.  We need to keep telling ourselves that competition improves the breed.  Seriously, we do hope they return soon. 

Conditions were tricky, with shifty spring breezes. 

Next match is July 27, the Provincial Championships - Hope to see you all there.   

Here are the results, sorted by class and rank.  Additions and changes to the Equipment List are appreciated. 


...and here are the ongoing numbers for the year-end title.  Once again, you have to shoot all matches to get a reasonable average until more than 5 matches have passed.


Now I have to get myself some more wind flags...