IRB & Rimfire Nationals
22 February, 2012 - 09:37
IRB and Rimfire Nationals
Silverdale Range hosted the 2012 National Rimfire Championships for IRB and BR from the 10th - 13th of Feb. From the opening bell, the competition was fierce, with no quarter asked or given. Conditions over the four days were extreme, varying from howling winds, thunderstorms and complete lulls ,to gentle breezes. The winners really had to be the genuine “all-rounders”, to have any hopes of success.
The IRB competition, which is a shoot-for-score event, was dominated, from go to whoa, by John Radford from Coffs ’Harbour NSW. James Smith and Richard Lightfoot pressed strong claims, but were unable to run John down.
This is a popular competition, and no doubt will continue to grow in popularity, which is understandable, due to its undeniable attractiveness to the general shooting public. It’s good fun!
The Light BR section (group shooting) was won by the talented, and ever-popular, Janette Mitchell, who read the conditions to perfection. Hot on her heels were Michael Truscott and Alan Marsh.
The Heavy BR section was won by “Gentleman” Robin Cox, who hardly missed a beat all day. He was followed home by James Smith and Gaye Truscott, who completed a coup, in that a Truscott finished in the awards for both Light and Heavy BR. Well done to “Team Truscott”.
All our visitors, both local and interstate, helped to make this a wonderful National Championship that will be remembered for a long time. Thank you to all!
Results:
IRB.
- John Radford
- James Smith
- Richard Lightfoot.
- Janette Mitchell
- Peter Armstrong
- Brett Wilson
- Michael Truscott
- Alan Marsh
- Robin Cox.
- Peter Nicoll
- Gaye Truscott
- James Smith
- John Radford
- James Smith
- Richard Lightfoot.
- Janette Mitchell
- Peter Armstrong
- Brett Wilson
- Michael Truscott
- Alan Marsh
- Robin Cox.
- Peter Nicoll
- Gaye Truscott
- James Smith
