Excellent results at Risdon

The Spring like weather encouraged a good turnout for the Southern Downs Rifle Club shoot at the Risdon Range last Sunday.

By Casey O'Connor

The Spring like weather encouraged a good turnout for the Southern Downs Rifle Club shoot at the Risdon Range last Sunday.

The fine conditions produced some excellent results in all classes.

Kevin jones narrowly missed the maximum score in the open Class falling just one point short.

Congratulations to Margaret Taylor who produced a personal best score in this class after an excellent shoot.

In the standard and sporter/hunter classes Ian Gaines and Gary Snelling each had wins.

500 yard Results :-

F Std

Ian Gaines 104.3

F Open

Kevin Jones (125.9); Richard McKillop (123.9); Margaret Taylor (123.8 PB); Greg Wilson (122.10); Murray Reck (122.8); Dave Taylor (119.5); Bruce McAllan (117.6).

Hunter Sporter

Gary Snelling (114.3); Merryn Snelling (110.1); Matt Young (95.1)

Shooters will be hoping for a continuation of those ideal conditions when they meet at the 600 yard mound, for this week’s event.

Sign on is 8.30an in preparation for a 9.00am start.

If you require further information regarding Sunday’s shoot or would like more information on the Southern Downs Rifle Club, please call Margaret on (07) 4666 1018.