Thread: Te Puke Rifle Club

Te Puke RC announced that we would run two Hunter class shoots, open to the shooting public this season. One has gone and the next is approaching.

Sunday, the 24th of February is the date to take note of, for the next Open Invitation Hunter-Class shoot.

There was discussion today at Club about using a Deer image overlay on our target-frames as there is software available from SMT that will put a deer target on our electronic target monitors. It was decided to give this a go for the next shoot, and see how well it is received.

Today was our Norm Stewart memorial shoot, followed by a BBQ. This competition is a knockout shoot with all shooters given a handicap to even the playing-field. It is shot Bisley style which is two shooters firing alternate shots on a single target till each has fired 10 counting shots. The highest score, including handicap, moves on up the ladder.
We had one visiting shooter today who had their first shoot with a full-bore rifle. He shoots small-bore to a high level, and had brought his own Jacket and sling, so only needed minor help to fit into one of our rifles. First shoot was a 50-3 at 600 yards and the second a 50-5 at the same range with one of our club-members looking after the wind for him. Very well done!
If anyone would like to have a go, we would like to meet you. Bring you own rifle, or you are welcome to use our club gear and ammunition. Open most Saturdays from 9-30 am.