Thread: GUNSLINGER TEKAPO

who won -
28 May 2012

The valley of Dead Mans Creek on Sawdon Station near Lake Tekapo once again came alive with the sound of gunfire with the Gunslinger Long Range Rifle Challenge (shooting out to ~ 1000m) and Gunslinger Extreme Long Range Rifle Challenge (shooting out to ~ 1500m), held on Friday 25 May (Practice Day) and Saturday 26 May (Competition Day).

On competition day 43 competitors, six range officers, two assistants, and eight spectators: used:

One helicopter with nine flights to fly 34 people, their rifles, and packs high up onto the ridgeline
Five quad bikes and one John Deer Gator to assist ferrying others and gear for those who chose to walk up
Congratulations to the following:

Jayson Prenter, winner of the Gunslinger Extreme Long Range Rifle Challenge (prize $300).

Paul McNeill, winner of the Gunslinger Long Range Rifle Challenge (prize $300).

Francois Ductane, prize of a Lapua range bag from Belmont Ammunition for the most points on The Gauntlet stage (Deer target).

Anders Gillies, prize of a $200 voucher from Gun City for the fastest time to complete the Magnum Force stage with no misses (four half sized IPSC targets).

Ken Black, prize of a Caldwell forerest from Dead Eye Dick's for the most points on the Unforgiven stage (full sized IPSC).

Squad Tango for the most amusing communications faux pas. High on the ridgeline in preparation time for The Rookie, with the wind howling, a competitor called for a 'Met report' and a spotter went forward with a tray of cold meat. The wind reading was definately 'beef'! Each member received a cap from Gun City.

Mark McKendry, a spot prize of a year's subscription to New zealand Guns and Hunting magazine for four hits on The Good, the Bad, And The Ugly stage (Hostage target).

Aaron Cossar, a spot prize of a year's subscription to New Zealand Guns and Hunting magazine for 'just one more ascent' of the ridgeline to get lunches to the Range Officers.

And a Mention in Dispatches to:

Fabien Roumagnac, Ken Black and Tracy Short for each achieving first shot hits on the Unforgiven stage IPSC at 1511m (unadjusted for angle) - the full sized IPSC is some 18" wide and 30" high.

Jayson Prenter, Tony Stewart, and Ghislain Bull for each making three hits from five shots on the Unforgiven stage IPSC at 1511m (unadjusted for angle).

Sebastien Marcon for making all shots hits on the Pale Rider stage - two shots standing, three shots kneeling.

Thank you to all who competed, assisted with spotting, or simply came to look. The individual scores and Match Report will be published by Sunday.


Safe shooting.

Shane Cossar