Herb Valerius

Hall of Fame Shooter Information:                     Herb Valerius

Where do you live and what is your home range:

 When did you first start benchrest:                    1964

 Who helped you in the early days:                     Books, Magazines

 What was your first BR rifle:                             BSA Hunter, Douglas barrel, 12X Redfield

 When did you get your first HOF point:              forgot

 What year did you qualify:                                Canberra

 Where do you shoot most:                                Toowoomba Smallbore Club

 Which ranges did I like and dislike and why: Perth – sun reflection, Sydney – reloading facilities

 Which match did I like most each year: Australia Day

 Have you shot overseas, when, where, how did you go: No

 What is your current equipment:                        Smallbore only

 What is your philosophy for benchrest:               Persistence

What advice would you give to new shooters:     None, unless I am asked