Sunday 5th May 2024
A hardy band of souls braved the rain and mud at Dairyville to shoot the first round of the George Joannidis Field Rifle match. The match consists of 50 scoring shots at 2 ranges: at 50m it was 10 shots from the bench using a front rest only, followed by 10 rapid shots in 1 minute. Then at 25m there are 10 shots kneeling or sitting, 10 shots standing unsupported, then 10 shots standing rapid. It really highlights the value of a steady rest when shooting!
Scores were: Derek B 405/500, Alan C 385, Ben G. 383, Teon 355 (beat both his parents), Vanessa 350, Peter J 318, Kevin S 300, Alex (Sandy) C 280.
The next shoot is on Sunday 26th May at Dairyville, with round 2 of the Old Smokey Shield followed by the Military Rifle Shoot. This is also our Collector’s Meeting, so bring along your old interesting rifles or militaria to show others.
Bellingen Rifle Club 