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Sat 4th January 800yds
Saturday 4th January was shot at 800 yards for the Second Round of Series 2 for the 2024-2025 season and the first shoot for 2025, For the first shoot of the year we were greeted with some variable winds that if watched allowed the centre of the target to be found, that was until a sudden down pour rolled through lasting a few minutes, after the rain cleared there was a very brief opportunity present to those shooters on the mound where no wind was present, but within 5 minutes the usual wind started back up and made reading it with the wet flags a little challenging. The stand out shooter of the day was Geoff Willis who picked the conditions and scored a nice Double Possible.
Target Rifle was won this week by Steve Williams who for the most part had figured out the change in conditions to be a couple of shots ahead of Graeme Bright in second.
Sporter was won by James Clarke this week who returned after a couple of weeks away, he only dropped one point on his first scoring shot of the day and went clean on the rest, Second was Dennis Lavelle who dropped a few on the first stage but came home strong in the second only dropping 3 V bulls.
F Standard was a close contest this week in the tricky conditions moving those 155’s about, Phil Mahon took the win over Jeff Eppleston by only 2 Super Centres.
F Open was topped by Geoff Willis who scored an impressive Double Possible to be only single point ahead of Ben Wright who had a flyer in the first stage finding the 5 ring.

Results:1
4th January 800yds-
Target Rifle A
S Williams 97.05 (1) 98,
G Bright 91.09 (1.75) 92.75,
Target Rifle B
J Coghill 75.04 (10.5) 85.5,
Sporter
J Clarke 99.11 (1.75) 100,
D Lavelle 96.11 (0.5) 96.5,
F Standard
P Mahon 112.06 (7.29) 100,
J Hill 111.02 (6.88) 99.38,
J Eppleston 112.04 (4.63) 97.96,
T Hughes 107.07 (3.08) 92.25,
D Butler 59Rtd,
F Open
G Willis 120.12 (1.17) 100,
B Wright 119.06 (7.75) 100,
M Wright 27Rtd,






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Sat 11th January 900yds
What started out looking like a great day for shooting quickly changed, the first shooters had a light breeze with little mirage that soon changed to a strong wind down the range with a looming thunderstorm in the distance. All shooters got their first stages in but the thunderstorm put an end to that, with lightning strikes visible and getting closer the decision was made to stop shooting, not long after this the clouds opened up and that sealed the day with most shooters happy to call it and save the equipment from getting wet.
Sat 18th January 300yds
Saturday 18th January was shot at 300 yards for the First Round of Series 3 for the 2024-2025 season, For the first 300yd shoot of the year we were greeted with some gusty winds that kept all shooters on their game, with the tricky conditions only one shooter managed to score to their handicap for the day. We had 2 visiting shooters Geoff McCarthy who posted a respectable score along with Joshua Whiley who dropped one point in the First stage and scoring a possible in the second to upstage the club members.
Target Rifle was hotly contested this week with 3 shooters all scoring 95, it came down to V Bulls to separate them out, Les Fraser took First with 8 V Bulls with Steve Williams close behind with 7 V Bulls and Graeme Bright in 3 Third with 5 V Bulls
Sporter had only one shooter this week with Dennis Lavelle partaking in the tricky conditions
F Standard was won this week by Jeff Eppleston who found himself out in front by a considerable margin over Dave Butler.
F Open was topped by Geoff Willis who faired better in the windy conditions to have better margin over Ben Wright this week

Results:
18th January 300yds-
Target Rifle A
G Shepherd 91.02 (7) 98,
G Bright 95.05 (2.25) 97.25,
S Williams 95.07 (1.75) 96.75,
L Fraser 95.08 (0.50) 95.50,
Target Rifle B
J Coghill 83.02 (12) 95,
Sporter
D Lavelle 86.05 (2) 88,
F Standard
J Eppleston 116.08 (4.88) 100,
D Butler 109.04 (5.54) 96.38,
J Hill 105 (5.21) 92.71,
F Open
B Wright 110.01 (8) 99.67,
G Willis 114.03 (2.92) 97.92,
M Wright 103.01 (4.71) 90.54,
Visitors
Geoff McCarthy 48.05, 54.02,
Joshua Whiley 49.04, 60.02,






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Sat 25th January 500yds
Saturday 25th January was shot at 500 yards for the First Round of Series 3 for the 2024-2025 season, for a 500yd shoot the temperature was up with some wind to be observed, one can only imagine with the sticky conditions that the mirage had some of the shooters guessing their shots, Congratulations to Dennis Lavelle on scoring the Clubs first Pin Bullseye since upgrading the target electronics, A pin is when there is an impact within 3.9mm of the centre of the target.
Target Rifle was topped by Steve Williams this week only dropping 2 points for the day with Graeme Bright a couple of shots further back.
Sporter had only one shooter this week with Dennis Lavelle.
F Standard was won this week by a returning shooter Col Howell showing the short range who is boss ahead of Dave Butler in second.
F Open was topped by Geoff Willis a few points ahead of Mal Wright

Results:
25th January 500yds-
Target Rifle A
S Williams 98.07 (3.75) 100,
G Bright 95.07 (2.50) 97.50,
Target Rifle B
J Coghill 84.02 (12) 96,
Sporter
D Lavelle 95.05 (3) 98,
F Standard
J Hill 110.04 (6.46) 98.12,
C Howell 112.04 (4.21) 97.54,
D Butler 105.04 (8.92) 96.42,
T Hughes 57.2Rtd
F Open
G Willis 115.07 (2.92) 98.75,
M Wright 107.01 (7.50) 96.67,
Visitors
Geoff McCarthy 49.01, 50.01,






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Sat 8th February 600yds
Saturday 8th February was shot at 600 yards for the First Round of Series 3 for the 2024-2025 season, todays shoot at 600yds was not without turmoil, what looked to be a good cool day was met with 2 big downpours seeing the shooters take for cover trying to keep the gear dry.
Target Rifle was topped by Les Fraser this week who was stacking V Bulls in the first stage but snuck in a inner bull to drop one shot for the day with Graeme Bright in second a couple of shots further back.
Sporter was topped this week by Dennis Lavelle who only dropped 2 points in the conditions ahead of returning shooter Ben Hawkey.
F Standard was topped this week by Phil Mahon who seemed to pick the conditions and top scored for all of F Class combined with Jeff Eppleston in second a few shots back.
F Open was topped by Geoff Willis after scoring a Pin on his first scoring shot of the day it all went downhill from there with Garry Cafe returning to the range after some time off to take second

Results:
8th February 600yds-
Target Rifle A
L Fraser 99.09 (2.25) 100,
G Bright 96.07 (3.75) 99.75,
S Williams 76.06Rtd,
Target Rifle B
J Coghill 83.02 (12) 95,
Sporter
D Lavelle 98.09 (1.75) 99.75,
B Hawkey 90.04 (4.25) 94.25,
F Standard
P Mahon 116.04 (8.79) 100,
D Butler 110.06 (10.88) 100,
J Eppleston 113.07 (3.13) 97.29,
T Hughes 105.04 (8.88) 96.38,
J Hill 98 (12) 93.67,
C Howell 59.05Rtd,
F Open
G Willis 115.06 (3.33) 99.17,
M Wright 107.02 (8.54) 97.71,
G Cafe 112.07 (2.29) 95.63,






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Sat 15th February 700yds
Saturday 15th February was shot at 700 yards for the First Round of Series 3 for the 2024-2025 season, todays shoot appeared to be a tricky one with all shooters except for one missing out on scoring to their handicaps, perhaps it was the mirage or the wind that had the shooters guessing incorrectly before squeezing off the shot.
Target Rifle was topped by Graeme Bright this week by only 1 point over Les Fraser
Sporter was topped this week by Dennis Lavelle who was a couple of points ahead of Ben Hawkey.
F Standard was topped this week by Jeff Eppleston by a considerable margin with Phil Mahon in second
F Open saw a full complement of shooters with Geoff Willis taking the win by only a couple of X’s over Garry Cafe

Results:
15th February 700yds-
Target Rifle A
G Bright 95.07 (5.75) 100,
L Fraser 94.08 (3.5) 97.5,
S Williams 92.03 (2.75) 94.75,
G Shepherd 80.01 (10.25) 90.25,
Target Rifle B
J Coghill 74.01 (12) 86,
Sporter
D Lavelle 95.03 (3.75) 98.75,
B Hawkey 81.02 (7.25) 88.25,
F Standard
J Eppleston 102.04 (6.63) 91.63,
P Mahon 95.01 (12) 91.97,
C Howell 94 (12) 90.33,
J Hill 94 (11.25) 89.58,
T Hughes 85.03 (12) 82.83,
F Open
G Cafe 111.04 (6.21) 98.71,
G Willis 111.07 (5.21) 97.71,
M Wright 103.04 (10.84) 96.67,
B Wright 99.02 (7.75) 90.25,






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Sat 22nd February NSWRA Medal
Saturday 22nd February was the clubs annual NSWRA Medal Shoot contested over 4 ranges, the competitors had 1 stage at each of the ranges to make the best News count. The day started out with some favourable conditions that saw a couple of possibles early on, as the day progressed the heat and the mirage sorted out the shooters at the longer ranges.

Results:
22nd February NSWRA Medal-
Target Rifle A
S Williams 194.12 (5.38) 199.37,
G Bright 183.15 (7.75) 190.75,
Target Rifle B
J Coghill 150.05 (24.00) 174,
Sporter
D Lavelle 190.13 (13.38) 200,
F Standard
J Eppleston 230.12 (9.67) 200,
C Howell 220.09 (16.62) 199.96,
D Butler 218.07 (17.35) 199.02,
P Mahon 220.11 (13.75) 197.08,
T Hughes 212.07 (16.02) 192.69,
F Open
G Willis 240.22 (4.06) 200,
M Wright 225.09 (17.02) 200,






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Sat 1st March 800yds
Saturday 1st March was shot at 800 yards for the First Round of Series 3 for the 2024-2025 season, todays shoot was a tricky one to pick with quick and sudden wind changes along with a thick mirage keep the shooters on their toes. A few of our Members were away this weekend at the Ungarie 1000yd event, from what I’ve heard I think they would have been happier on the home range with high temps making for a challenging day.
Target Rifle only had 2 shooters this week with Les Fraser ahead of John Coghill
Sporter was topped this week by Dennis Lavelle who was a couple of points ahead of Ben Hawkey.
F Standard with only 3 shooters it was a close race only 2 points between all 3, Phil Mahon came out on top by 1 shot over Col Howell
F Open this week was topped by Gary Cafe by only 4 Super Centers over Mal Wright

Results:
1st March 800yds-
Target Rifle A
L Fraser 98.05 (1.75) 99.75,
Target Rifle B
J Coghill 72.01 (12) 84,
Sporter
B Hawkey 94.07 (8) 100,
D Lavelle 95.06 (1.5) 96.5,
F Standard
D Butler 103.02 (7.08) 92.92,
C Howell 104.07 (6.21) 92.87,
P Mahon 105.02 (5.21) 92.71,
F Open
M Wright 112.04 (6.54) 99.88,
G Cafe 112.08 (5.21) 98.54,






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Sat 8th March 900yds
Saturday 8th March was shot at 900 yards for the 1st Round of Series 3 for the 2024-2025 season, todays shoot was hard with the flags and the wind conditions not always in agreeance, with the added noise and smoke from the Bathurst Burnout Competition which at times lowered visibility on target and made for an interesting days shooting.
Target Rifle was topped this week by Graeme Bright with a tie for Second between Steve Williams and Visiting Target Shooter Rob Logue who beat out Steve on a countback by One V Bull
Sporter was topped this week by returning shooter James Clarke with a new barrel only dropping 2 points for the day With Ben Hawkey only a couple of points back.
F Standard was won by Jeff Eppleston who picked the wind just right to get the shots squeezed off ahead of Jeff Hill.
F Open was won by Geoff Willis who was a little nerveous with Gary Cafe nipping on his heals if it wasn’t for a single dropped point in his last stage Garry would have had the win on a countback.

Results:
8th March 900yds-
Target Rifle A
G Bright 96.10 (4.5) 100,
S Williams 95.05 (3.75) 98.75,
Target Rifle B
J Coghill 66.01 (12) 78,
Sporter
J Clarke 98.09 (1.25) 99.25,
B Hawkey 94.08 (3) 97,
F Standard
J Eppleston 108.03 (5.04) 95.04,
A Berryman 98.01 (12) 93.67,
T Hughes 92.02 (10.83) 87.50,
J Hill 101.02 (0) 84.17,
F Open
G Cafe 114.07 (6.42) 99.75,
M Wright 108.03 (9.5) 99.50,
G Willis 115.05 (2) 97.83,
Visitor R Logue 95.06






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Sat 15th March 300yds
No News Declared Practice Range
Sat 22nd March 500yds
Saturday 22nd March was shot at 500 yards for the 2nd Round of Series 3 for the 2024-2025 season, todays shoot seemed trickier than it needed to be, with all the flags deciding to go in different directions it made picking the right conditions to squeeze off a shot very tricky.
Target Rifle was topped this week by Steve Williams with Graeme Bright a couple of shots further back.
Sporter was topped this week by James Clarke with the new barrel showing what it is capable of only dropping 4 V bulls for the day With Ben Hawkey in second only a couple of points back.
F Standard was won by Col Howell who picked the right conditions to squeeze off the shots to be a couple of points ahead of Phil Mahon in second.
F Open was won by Gary Cafe this week who opened the scoring with a great 60.7 in the first stage and after being greedy cutting X,6 in the second his first scoring shot was a 5 to drop a single point, Jeff Eppleston came in second shooting in F Open this week.

Results:
22nd March 500yds-
Target Rifle A
S Williams 98.09 (3.75) 100,
G Bright 95.06 (2.5) 97.5,
Target Rifle B
J Coghill 84.03 (12) 96,
Sporter
J Clarke 100.16 (0) 100,
B Hawkey 84.04 (8.25) 92.25,
F Standard
C Howell 114.09 (4.21) 99.21,
P Mahon 111.04 (6.25) 98.75,
D Butler 105.03 (8.92) 96.42,
F Open
G Cafe 119.11 (1.67) 100,
M Wright 109.04 (7.5) 98.33,
J Eppleston 110.06 (3.5) 95.17,






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Sat 29th March 600yds
Saturday 29th March was shot at 600 yards for the 2nd Round of Series 3 for the 2024-2025 season, todays shoot looked like it was going to be a wet one but turned out to only be a light sprinkle, just enough to wet the flags which made picking the slight wind changes very tricky.
Target Rifle was topped this week by Steve Williams with Les Fraser in second by a single point.
Sporter only had the one shooter this week James Clarke.
F Standard was won by Jeff Eppleston who was well clear of the rest of the field with Phil Mahon in second.
F Open was won by Geoff Willis this week by sheer luck to Ben Wright who was a single shot back but had more X Rings to count.

Results:
29th March 600yds-
Target Rifle A
S Williams 97.07 (2.5) 99.5,
G Bright 95.05 (4.25) 99.25,
L Fraser 96.11 (2.25) 98.25,
Target Rifle B
J Coghill 96.09 (12) 100,
Sporter
J Clarke 99.08 (0) 99,
F Standard
J Eppleston 119.10 (4.59) 100,
D Butler 106 (12) 100,
P Mahon 110.07 (5.63) 97.29,
F Open
B Wright 118.10 (8.25) 100,
G Willis 119.09 (2.92) 100,






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Sat 5th April 700yds
Saturday 5th April was shot at 700 yards for the 2nd Round of Series 3 for the 2024-2025 season, todays shoot was almost a perfect day with the sun shining and a subtle westerly wind that had sharp direction changes with drop off and pickups had shooters thinking about when to squeeze the shot off.
Target Rifle was topped this week by Graeme Bright top scoring well clear of second place Steve Williams.
Sporter was topped this week by Ben Hawkey on a countback over James Clarke, you couldn’t wipe the smile off his face.
F Standard was won by Jeff Eppleston who was only 2 points ahead of Col Howell.
F Open was won by Geoff Willis by only a single point with second to Mal Wright by a single X shot over Garry Cafe.

Results:
5th April 700yds-
Target Rifle A
G Bright 96.05 (4.75) 100,
S Williams 81.01 (12) 93,
Target Rifle B
J Coghill 82.01 (12) 94,
Sporter
B Hawkey 93.08 (9) 100,
J Clarke 93.08 (2.5) 95,
F Standard
C Howell 110.03 (12) 100,
J Eppleston 112.05 (7.75) 100,
P Mahon 101.01 (12) 96.17,
T Hughes 101.01 (12) 96.17,
D Butler 44 Retired,
F Open
M Wright 112.05 (12) 100,
G Willis 113.06 (6.5) 100,
G Cafe 112.04 (7.25) 100,






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Sat 12th April 800yds
Saturday 12th April was shot at 800 yards for the 2nd Round of Series 3 for the 2024-2025 season, todays shoot was another pleasant day with the sun shining and a subtle easterly wind this week that was fairly consistent with only a few drop offs that caught a couple of shooters out.
Target Rifle was topped this week by Les Fraser only dropping 2 points for the day with Gordon Shepherd in Second.
Sporter was topped this week by James Clarke only dropping 1 point for the day with Ben Hawkey in Second.
F Standard was won by Jeff Eppleston this week ahead nof Col Howell.
F Open was won by Geoff Willis who was a little disappointed dropping a point to a wind gust in the first stage with Garry Cafe in Second.

Results:
12th April 800yds-
Target Rifle A
L Fraser 98.08 (1.75) 99.75,
G Shepherd 88.04 (10.5) 98.5,
Target Rifle B
J Coghill 68.01 (12) 80,
Sporter
B Hawkey 97.13 (9.5) 100,
J Clarke 99.11 (.75) 99.75,
D Lavelle 96.05 (2.75) 98.75,
F Standard
J Eppleston 116.07 (5.75) 100,
C Howell 113.01 (9) 100,
D Butler 110.05 (8.75) 100,
P Mahon 109.06 (8.75) 99.58,
F Open
G Cafe 117.07 (9.25) 100,
M Wright 113.05 (6.75) 100,
G Willis 119.13 (.25) 99.42,






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Sat 26th April 900yds
Saturday 26th April was shot at 900 yards for final Round of Series 3 for the 2024-2025 season, todays shoot was almost a perfect day for shooting with almost no wind until later in the day when a small breeze arrived, Target 6 almost had a perfect run with all shooters scoring double possibles bar one.
Target Rifle was topped this week by Les Fraser Scoring a nice Double Possible with 12 to beat Steve Williams in Second with another Double Possible with 10.
Sporter only had one shooter this week with James Clarke scoring a double possible with 10, it could have been more with majority of the 5’s just outside the V ring.
F Standard was won by Jeff Eppleston giving the X ring a scare but just couldn’t get them to drop in, Jeff Hill came in second slowly getting the new barrel figured out.
F Open was won by Ben Wright who was also scaring the X ring but just couldn’t seem to get them to drop in with Mal Wright in Second.

Results:
26th April 900yds-
Target Rifle A
L Fraser 100 (0) 100
S Williams 100 (2.75) 100
G Bright 98.10 (4.25) 100,
Target Rifle B
No Shooters this week,
Sporter
J Clarke 100.10 (1.25) 100,
F Standard
J Eppleston 115.05 (4.25) 100
D Butler 106.04 (12) 100,
J Hill 111.02 (0) 92.5,
F Open
B Wright 115.07 (6.75) 100,
M Wright 110.03 (6) 97.67,






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Sat 3rd May 500yds
Saturday 3rd May was shot at 500 yards for the first Round of Series 4 for the 2024-2025 season, todays shoot was almost a perfect day for shooting with almost no wind until later in the day when a small breeze arrived, there were some very respectable scores today with a couple of wind shifts catching the experienced shooters out. A special not for the day goes to Geoff Willis who on his First sighting shot managed to take out a sensor cable, he still managed to score a Possible on the First Stage.
Target Rifle was topped this week by Steve Williams who only dropped One Point for the day with Graeme Bright another point back in Second.
Sporter was topped this week by Visiting Shooter Adam Gardiner scoring an outstanding 99 with 16 V Bulls, James Clarke was in second dropping a single point on his last scoring shot for the day.
F Standard was won by Colin Howell the short-range assassin dropping only two points for the day, with Jeff Hill in second posting his best score for the day.
F Open was won by Jeff Eppleston this week taking the 6BR for a spin and it did not disappoint with a nice Double Possible with 12 X-Rings with Geoff Willis in second who dropped the ball in the Second stage dropping 4 points.

Results:
3rd May 500yds-
Target Rifle A
S Williams 99.07 (2.25) 100
G Bright 98.06 (3.25) 100
G Shepherd 93.03 (6) 99,
Target Rifle B
J Coghill 85.02 (12) 97,
Sporter
J Clarke 99.12 (0) 99,
D Lavelle 88.07 (3) 91,
F Standard
C Howell 118.06 (4.5) 100,
D Butler 114.08 (7.75) 100,
J Hill 115.06 (6.75) 100,
A Berryman 93.33 (0) 93.33,
F Open
J Eppleston 120.12 (4) 100
M Wright 111.03 (8.5) 100,
G Willis 116.08 (2) 98.67,
G cafe 115.10 (.75) 96.58,
Visitors
A Gardiner 99.16
R Wilkinson 88.02





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