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Title: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: rpollock on December 06, 2011, 05:10:56 PM
I am putting this post up with the permission of Dave Abbott who is our WBSF delegate. It is not too early to begin thinking about participating in this event.

Details for the match can be found at http://www.wbc2013.com.au/

One of the first steps anyone who is interested in competing at this event needs to do, is to become a member of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH). Under WBSF rules only one organization from each country can submit a team. OFAH is the recognized organization for Canada. In order to be eligible for the team you will need to be a member in good standing with OFAH during 2012 and 2013. Take note the 2013 team will be selected during 2012. OFAH is a strong supporter of the World Team and this is very much appreciated by the shooters.

Interested parties can obtain an OFAH membership by mailing a cheque for $33.50 to:

Dave Abbott
4 PINE HILL   R.R.1
BARRIE, ONTARIO L4M 4Y8

Dave can also be reached at: dave.abbott@sympatico.ca





Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: DanO on February 02, 2013, 09:05:30 AM
It appears that we have our two teams set for the Worlds.
I sure would have likes to be able to have throwen my hat into the mix.
All the rest of us shooters that are not going will be cheering you all on and wishing you great success.
Thank you to the folks who did step up to the plate to represent Canada.
DanO
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: Fergus on February 02, 2013, 01:06:20 PM
Let me know if you have any questions about the WBC 13 range. I have been shooting BR matches on that range for 12 years.
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: rpollock on February 02, 2013, 01:48:07 PM
With Dave's approval, here are the teams for 2013:

TEAM 1                               
George Carter
Vera Carter
Andy Laidlaw
Wayne Miller
 
TEAM 2
Rick Pollock
Dan Henderson
Bob Richards
Hugh Williamson
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: cyanchycki on February 02, 2013, 03:54:40 PM
Not a bad group of shooters.......................

Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: rpollock on June 09, 2013, 04:50:00 PM
Please take note we have received some terrific support from our sponsors for WBC12. I would like to thank those that have assisted in making this possible:

APRA - Alberta Provincial Rifle Association
BRSC - Bench Rest Shooters Canada
Bill Gammon Inc.
Elmira Rod & Gun Club
Mitchell Bullets
OFAH - Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Plenty O' Patches - Dan Opel
Rolling Mix Concrete
Rosebud Silhouette & Benchrest Club
SORSA - Southern Ontario Rifle Shooters Association
Top Gun Coatings
Title: WBC 12 Sydney 2013
Post by: RobS on September 16, 2013, 08:56:57 PM
Just over 1 month away. I hope our teams have all equipment decisions made and are confirming everything is ready to go for competition. Is the Rosebud range open for the Western team to practice? All the best to our Team Canada members.

Rob
Title: Re: WBC 12 Sydney 2013
Post by: BobR on September 17, 2013, 03:47:34 PM
The amount of paperwork has been a real eye opener - won't be relocating to Australia any time soon...

We're learning Rosebud all over again - the range has a more predictable side now!
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: rpollock on October 06, 2013, 08:33:47 PM
I merged the two topics, hope Rob and Bob don't mind. Just wanted everything in one place including our sponsors. Just over 1 week away. Most are leaving on the 14th, and arrive morning of the 16th.

Equipment decisions have been made, now packing decisions must be made!

I will try and keep this page update and you should also see results and pictures at http://www.wbc2013.com.au/
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: rpollock on October 10, 2013, 08:57:18 PM
FYI

Tuesday    15th October    Unofficial Practice
Wednesday    16th October    Unofficial Practice
Thursday    17th October    Unofficial Practice
Friday    18th October    Official Practice
Saturday    19th October    Official Practice/Technical Meeting
Sunday    20th October    Flag Setting - Range Closed
Monday    21st October    LV 100 yds
Tuesday    22nd October    HV 100 yds
Wednesday    23rd October    LV 200 yds
Thursday    24th October    HV 200 yds
Friday    25th October    HV 200 yds 10 Shot
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: DanO on October 11, 2013, 12:25:03 PM
Our best wishes to all members of Team Canada.
Have a great trip and enjoy your shoot.
Wish I was going.
DanO
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: cyanchycki on October 13, 2013, 01:32:30 PM
Safe travels and good luck team Canada. 
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: RobS on October 13, 2013, 10:29:40 PM
GO CANADA GO

Best of luck to our teams. I hope everyone does their best and has a good time. We will be following form home.

Rob
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: cyanchycki on October 17, 2013, 11:18:23 AM
Latest update from Rick.

Trip was fine. Customs etc was fine no paperwork issues.  Got to the range yesterday. Unpacked everything but didn't shoot everyone was exhausted. Today will be our first day shooting. Range is interesting as it is sort of cut into a hill lots of trees around. Winds will be fun!Hotel wifi is down.

Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: rpollock on October 17, 2013, 12:49:40 PM
Finally have some wifi!

It is about 32C here. Winds were out of this world on the Thursday practice day. More practice to follow today (Friday).

Most competitors appear to have arrived. Looking at about 85 shooters. Our designated team drivers (Dan and Hugh) have exhibited fantastic skills navigating the 30 kms to the range including numerous roundabouts taken in the seemingly wrong direction.

Pictures to follow once I find a download cable.

Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: rpollock on October 18, 2013, 04:16:36 AM
Friday practice was a nice day with light to medium winds. Conditions were readable. Mirage was nutty in the afternoon, often causing the scoring rings and mothball to disappear on the practice targets. Saturday is the last practice day.

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/001.JPG)
Tony Boyer, Ed Adams

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/003.JPG)
Dan Henderson

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/004.JPG)
Hugh Williamson

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Firing Line

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/007.JPG)
Bob Richards

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/008.JPG)
George Carter

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/010.JPG)
Bob Richards, Hugh Williamson

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/011.JPG)
Loading Area

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/012.JPG)
Loading Area

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/013.JPG)
Loading Area

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/014.JPG)
Wayne Miller, Andy Laidlaw, George Carter

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/015.JPG)
Range

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/017.JPG)
Range

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/019.JPG)
Range

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/020.JPG)
Bus and thrill loving passengers

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/022.JPG)
Ian Owen

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/024.JPG)
Range

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/025.JPG)
Vera Carter

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/026.JPG)
Andy Laidlaw

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/028.JPG)
Walt Berger
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: DanO on October 18, 2013, 07:12:54 AM
Great pictures Rick, keep them coming as we are watching.
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: rpollock on October 18, 2013, 01:18:31 PM
For those that are interested, the range is under a rather restrictive protocol to keep bullets from leaving the range. The overhang is only a few inches above the bullets path. You cannot see the targets unless you are seated at the bench. The overhang is designed to deflect bullets and also has a noise dampening material over it.
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: rpollock on October 19, 2013, 05:02:02 AM
A few more pictures. Saturday was a great day. Nice readable conditions.

No shooting on Sunday, flag setting and a social gathering are planned.

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Hugh Williamson and Wayne Miller

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/1002.JPG)
Hugh Williamson, Bob Richards, Dan Henderson

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/1005.JPG)
Bruce Lenton

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/1006.JPG)
Todd Tyler

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/1007.JPG)
Wayne Miller

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/1008.JPG)
Seb Lambang

Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: rpollock on October 19, 2013, 05:09:40 AM
Another link to follow:

https://www.facebook.com/UKBenchrest?ref=stream
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: BobR on October 19, 2013, 12:49:44 PM
Some additional pictures...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ryrpzr30i5qchkw/DSCN0088.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ryrpzr30i5qchkw/DSCN0088.JPG)
A new Opel patch catcher we are doing the R&D on...

https:www.dropbox.com/s/reyqp83q29xx8qe/DSCN0096.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/reyqp83q29xx8qe/DSCN0096.JPG)
Dan H

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mcjnnedz7ox7og6/DSCN0103.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/mcjnnedz7ox7og6/DSCN0103.JPG)
Some Kanga's we went past at Mach 2...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/w9i0viraanri24g/DSCN0104.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/w9i0viraanri24g/DSCN0104.JPG)
Walt Berger & I (didn't realize how big I was grinning...)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7253e4c1hnp3g0f/DSCN0105.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/7253e4c1hnp3g0f/DSCN0105.JPG)
Tony B in action...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ojaxwlr3lqshdn1/DSCN0112.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ojaxwlr3lqshdn1/DSCN0112.JPG)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9eyll76ml2kzh8n/DSCN0113.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/9eyll76ml2kzh8n/DSCN0113.JPG)
Sometimes you can touch the clouds...

Go Canada go!!!!!
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: BobR on October 19, 2013, 12:57:46 PM
fyi - I've never been to a range before that has a detailed protocol for how to deal with snakes. And of course the most common are in the top ten most deadly snakes in the world.
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: John VM on October 19, 2013, 05:07:46 PM
 Hey, those patch catchers of Opels will never work. ;D Looks like everyone is having fun. Say hi to George and Vera and good luck to you all!
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: cyanchycki on October 19, 2013, 07:34:31 PM
Keep the pics coming.  All the best Monday. 

What is the snake protocal?

Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: BobR on October 19, 2013, 11:37:33 PM
Keep the pics coming.  All the best Monday. 

What is the snake protocal?


While all common sense is to hit the snake with a cleaning rod or run away with great speed (shooting it with your handgun from the hip like in Texas is just not an option here) - the best defense is no offense. Do not move, wait for the snake to get bored and move off on its own. Evidently the Eastern Brown snake is activated by movement.

A snake was seen during the morning flag placements today (in preparation for race day tomorrow!!!).
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: DaveHolmes (Homer) on October 20, 2013, 12:02:04 PM
Best of luck  to all you guys and Vera.

Homer
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: cyanchycki on October 20, 2013, 06:30:03 PM
Link to live results.

http://www.wbc2013.com.au/node/34
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: RobS on October 20, 2013, 09:54:45 PM
Thanks for the pictures. Best of luck to all the competitors.
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: cyanchycki on October 21, 2013, 08:26:04 AM
Appears there may have been a fair bit of squirrely stuff going on down range?

Good showing Hugh.  Keep your foot on the gas.

I guess I have to edit my post.  I was not paying attention well enough.  DUHHHHHHHHH  Vodka maybe playing tricks with me............. DUHHHHHHHHH

George was 10th, Henderson was 15th, and Hugh was 20th in LV 100.

So you ALL keep your foot on the gas.

Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: cyanchycki on October 22, 2013, 04:32:45 PM
The above Link to the live results does not work.  The site keps crashing from the volume so I guess they have said "the heck with it"

You can get the results at
 
www.benchrestbulletin.net

Along the left edge of the window you will find the tabs for the results.  They post them about every hour and a half.

Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: MBenson on October 23, 2013, 08:36:42 AM
Found a site on the internet for the weather in Sydney, and it called for lots of wind for today and temps in

the low 30's. Lots of the shooters got caught by the results I saw at the 200 yard mark.

The site for weather in Sydney is   "Weatherzone Sydney"

Murray
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: BobR on October 24, 2013, 05:14:42 AM
Fire report:

There are wild fires all around Sydney and there were fires around Penrith/Silverdale - which are where the main hotel and the range are located. The range was on a possible 15 minute evacuation call on Wed however, turns out the fire went down wind of the range by 2 km's. We heard the bombers flying overhead and the fire was put out - end of fire risk for the range!

Pictures of the fire equipment when we got back to the hotel on Wed. and there was 3 times this equipment show up after dark:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/to7trr5589m3lu0/DSCN0164.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/to7trr5589m3lu0/DSCN0164.JPG)

Pictures:

The hotel lobby as people were meeting to go out for supper:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0909hbyv5jp1dhc/DSCN0143.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/0909hbyv5jp1dhc/DSCN0143.JPG)

Rick ready for the next small group:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/l0bddocl6ctqmfp/DSCN0146.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/l0bddocl6ctqmfp/DSCN0146.JPG)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5q10d8mptam360x/DSCN0147.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/5q10d8mptam360x/DSCN0147.JPG)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8vbc5bkizohhntx/DSCN0148.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/8vbc5bkizohhntx/DSCN0148.JPG)

Target frames and setting flags:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1gg0i5w1u0f0se5/DSCN0149.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/1gg0i5w1u0f0se5/DSCN0149.JPG)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/83h97v4uez8hzej/DSCN0150.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/83h97v4uez8hzej/DSCN0150.JPG)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wtm0j4vn4w5tsfb/DSCN0152.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/wtm0j4vn4w5tsfb/DSCN0152.JPG)


Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: DaveHolmes (Homer) on October 24, 2013, 06:15:46 AM
Snow in Orangeville this morning.  Good luck with the 10 shot groups.
Safe Travels

Dave & Vicky
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: BobR on October 26, 2013, 02:58:51 PM
Back home as of noon today!

Met some great shooters and was an overall learning experience. Great to meet George, Vera and Andy for the first time as well!

Sounds like Canada will be able to have 3 teams in St. Louis in 2 years! With the new team qualifying protocol approved - it should work out well for those that want to go!

Time to go unpack!
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: rpollock on October 26, 2013, 09:54:08 PM
More Pictures:


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Team Canada

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Team USA

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/IMG_1483.jpg)
Team Finland

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/IMG_1484.jpg)
Team Italy

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/IMG_1486.jpg)
Team Philippines

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/IMG_1487.jpg)
Team Great Britain

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/IMG_1488.jpg)
Team New Zealand

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/IMG_1492.jpg)
Team Australia

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/IMG_1497.jpg)
Spotters

(http://benchrest.ca/uploads/IMG_1498.jpg)
Fire Trucks Staging outside our hotel.
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: DanO on October 27, 2013, 08:15:53 AM
It has been a pleasure follow the WBC event this past week.
Made all the better by the daily updates and posted pictures, post more if they are available.
It looked liked the conditions everyone had to shoot in were less than friendly, even the hometown teams had there struggles.
Thank you to all Team Canada members for your willingness to give up your time and manage the expense of this endeavor to representing our country.
Well done all.
DanO
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: RobS on October 27, 2013, 01:48:01 PM
Thanks for the pictures and thanks for the time and expence that our teams put in to represent our country.

Rob
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: John VM on November 01, 2013, 07:05:26 PM
 Welcome back team Canada!
 Thanks for all the pictures and reporting. Well done!
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: rpollock on November 03, 2013, 01:26:14 PM
Some videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCScod67oov19A5Hhv1WZJVg/videos

Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: rpollock on November 05, 2013, 08:27:56 PM
Sir Charles at work.

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2013/11/little-bitty-dots-world-beating-texan-show-how-its-done/

Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: BobR on November 14, 2013, 05:36:45 PM
Does anyone know where the equipment list for WBC 2013 is posted?
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: rpollock on March 18, 2014, 06:17:02 PM
There is a video being hosted at this link of the Australia event. It is a huge file something like 700 meg if I recall. Check it out if you have the bandwidth!


http://www.world-benchrest.com/node/4

Also take some time to poke around the new website for the WBC.

http://www.world-benchrest.com
Title: Re: World Benchrest Championships 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Post by: BobR on March 19, 2014, 01:51:13 PM
The video was great...

Vera - you never mentioned you would be the first speaker of the online video!