With Ray away, Paul stood in as money taker and match runner.  Also thanks to Mel and Derek for scoring and to Gord P for organizing the targets.

We welcomed Micheal (a junior, Gord Dale's nephew) to the competition - Hope to see him again! 

Conditions were wet, cold and rainy.  The pros shot through it, although the rest of us mortals took a bit of a hit!

Next match is June 22 - Hope to see you all there.   

Here are the results, sorted by class and rank.  I managed to copy most of the equipment list, additions and corrections accepted. 


...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.

We shot Group at our regular monthly match.  A full turnout of 12 shooters were treated to a lovely day, with calm conditions to start but getting increasingly tricky as things warmed up. 

We actually had to turn away a shooter, and plan to go to multiple relays at a single distance if the popularity of the event continues to increase.  I'll remind everyone it's important to let us  know you are coming, and to also let us know if your plans change. 

Thanks to Joe for preparing the targets and backers and calling the match, to Art for organizing the finances and to Paul who showed up to measure all 120 targets.  Also thanks to those who ran and stripped the targets. 

Congrats to Joe for his sizzling .085 target at 100 yards, easily best group of the day!

Next month we host our yearly BRSC Registered Group Shoot on May 26 - Heavy Varmint, 5x5 shot groups at each of 100 and 200 yards.  If you haven't told us you are coming, please get in touch.  Hope to see you there.

And the results...  100 yards:


200 yards:


...and the Grand Agg:

Match will be held Sunday, May 26 at Mission Rod and Gun starting at 9am.  Setup begins at 8.

Heavy Varmint, 5 x 5 shot groups at each of 100 and 200 yards. 

Practice day is Saturday, May 25 starting at 9am.  The club cafeteria is open both days.

This is a BRSC registered shoot, so you must be a member of Benchrest Shooters Canada to participate.  (If this is your first BRSC registered shoot, this requirement is waived.  BRSC also recognizes NBRSA members.) 

Please get back to me (mdumont@uniserve.com) or Joe (joemendham@hotmail.com) if you plan to attend, or with any questions, comments or concerns. 

Thanks to you all for your support, and hope to see you May 26th.

Mark and Joe

We shot Group at our regular monthly match.  A full turnout of 12 shooters got what should be the last sub-zero match of the spring.  Conditions started quite mild, but as usual picked up for the 200 yard distance. 

We'd like to welcome 4 new shooters - Jim, Tony, Chad and Matt - Hope they had fun and that we'll see them again. 

The old guard stood down to give everyone else a chance to play.  If the turnout continues to grow, we may have to shoot relays and only a single distance per match - Other suggestions are welcome.

Thanks to Joe for preparing the targets and backers and calling the match, to Art for organizing the finances and to Paul who showed up to measure all 120 targets.  Also thanks to those who ran and stripped the targets. 

Congrats to Pete on winning the Grand Agg and 200 yard match and to Mike for his 100 yard win and best group of the day. 

Next month our regular shoot is on April 28, where we will shoot Group as a runup to the BRSC Group Shoot on May 26.  Hope to see you all at both events.   

And the results...  100 yards:


200 yards:


...and the Grand Agg:

We shot Group at our first match of the year.  We also shot 5 groups at both 100 and 200 yards (rather than our usual 4), as per benchrest convention. 

The storm that passed through Saturday night on its way to wreak havoc on the Coquihalla had largely dissipated by Sunday morning, and conditions were much better than forecast.   

Nine hearty souls showed up to compete.   
 
Thanks to Joe for preparing the targets and backers, running the match and measuring the targets.  Thanks also to those who helped set up and retrieve the targets. 

Next month our regular shoot is on February 10, and we'll be shooting Score.  Hope to see you all there.  If you plan to come, please email me (mdumont@uniserve.com) or Joe (joemendham@hotmail.com) to reserve your spot. 

Now that we shoot 5 groups at each range, the Bughole program happily provides us with better reports.  Congrats to Allan and Art for small groups at 100 and 200 yards respectively. 

And the results... 
100 yards:


200 yards:


...and the agg:

We shot Score at our regular monthly match.   

We were treated to a lovely late fall day, with conditions only rising a little for the 200 yard targets, certainly enough to blow you out of the 10 ring (ask me how I know!) 

10 of our regulars showed up to participate. 

Joe prepped the targets, Art & Joe ran the match, and Art scored.  Running and stripping the targets was very much a group effort!

Congrats to Ken on his win and great shooting at 100 yards.

Next match is Sunday, January 6 2019 and we'll shoot Group.  The 2019 schedule is complete and is posted on the club website.   

And the results... 

We shot Group at our regular monthly match.  A full turnout of 12 shooters got spectacular weather, with beautiful sunshine and calm conditions, although some small switches caught me at 200.
 
Mark shot the rail - Probably should have removed the results, but thought you might find it interesting.  With more conditions, the playing field gets a lot more level!   

Thanks to Joe for preparing the targets and backers, running the match and measuring the targets. 

Next month our regular shoot is on November 11, less than the usual month away.  Hope to see you all there.  If you plan to come, please email me (mdumont@uniserve.com) or Joe (joemendham@hotmail.com) to reserve your spot. 

And the results...  100 yards:


200 yards:


...and the Agg:

Some fine pics courtesy of Paul K - Thanks!

Allan


Bob


Dale


Dan O


Dan Z


Dean


Don E


Don S


Hugh


Hugh & Don E


Joe


Ken


Mark


Mel & Ken


Nobby


Paul


Phil


Ray


Ray & Don S


Rick


Rob


Sam


Vic


Vic, Dan Z and Dale

22 shooters came from all across Canada as well as the US to compete in the 2018 BRSC Group Nationals at the Mission and District Rod and Gun Club.   

Temperatures rose throughout the two days of competition and the Mission mountainside took full advantage to present us with challenging conditions.   

Hugh Williamson proved the wind was his friend by winning both 200 yard aggs as well as all three combined aggs, Light Varmint, Heavy Varmint and Grand. 

Thanks to our target and scoring crews - Couldn't have done it without you!

Special thanks to all competitors, especially those who traveled to attend. 

Looks like we'll do it again next year, as long as the club brass will give us the range - Hope to see you all again.

Here are the results:









...and the Equipment List:

Some pics, courtesy of Paul:


Bob's Benchrest Fashion Statement


Bob abd Art


Denis and Art


Joe and Art


Sam and Art


Someone looks happy...


Front Row: Sam, Joe, Denis, Richard, Ken
Back Row: Wally, Bob, Paul, Mark, Vlad, Art, Ray, Allan, Pete, Dave, Aubrey, Adrian's friend, Adrian