Congratulations to Maritime Shooters at Bisley

I'm sure I speak on behalf of all the full-bore shooters, and others in New Brunswick, in heartely congratulating Wendy Reid (NS) for her outstanding performance at the F Class competitions held at the Bisley Ranges in the UK. Wendy won the Grand Aggregate with 774.49V.
She was one of four Maritime F Class shooters who did extremely well.
Ken Ferguson (NS) placed 3rd with a Grand Aggregate of 771.39V while Andy Webber(NS) placed 6th with 760.36V
The fourth maritime shooter was Bob Kierstead (NB) from the Fredericton area who placed 11th with an aggregate of 718.29V  I remember at one of our Springfield practices, how pleased Bob was with his rifle which had just been repaired  and finally shot a week or so before leaving for Bisley. He may have fired a few dozen rounds through it and then felt ready enough to go to a world F-class match. That folks, is mental preparation at it's finest (and also just plain courage)!!!
Not to be outdone, in Target Rifle (TR class),  Ray Smeltzer (NS) shot a 688.78V which placed him 72nd among 825 shooters in the Grand Aggregate! John Marshall (NS) shot 608.50V and Jeff Jenkins (NS) a 541.40V
Congratulations to all and our best wishes for future successes.

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Important Schedule Change !! Correction !!

The Nova Scotia Annual Prize Match which our schedule incorrectly says is on July 20-22, is actually going to be held on August 9-11 at the Bullmeadow Range in Beaverbank.

The Nova Scotia Rifle Assn. is at :   www3.ns.sympatico.ca/nsrifle/

LOYALIST, SAINT JOHN,WESTMORELAND COUNTIES MATCH - RESULTS

The Loyalist, Saint John, Westmoreland Counties Match was held on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at the Saint Antoine Gun Club Range. Our thanks to Match Director Don Coleman and Range Officer Michelle Cormier for a job well done. Thanks also to Ron Surette for all his good work during the day. Fifteen shooters attended the match and all had a really great time.
The course of fire was 2 sighters and 10 on score at 300, 400, 500, and 600 meters. Congratulations to all for some excellent scores posted.

 Conrad and Ron

Photographer: Michelle Cormier

RESULTS TR CLASS
NAME               300M  400M  500M  600M   AGG.
Michelle Cormier   50.6  49.4  47.3  45.1  191.14
Don Coleman        48.1  47.2  48.5  44.3  187.11
Ron Surette        45.5  46.1  44.1  49.5  184.12
Conrad Leroux      46.3  48.3  41.1  48.3  183.10
Edgar Poirier       --   47.4  47.1  45.3  139.8
Nancy Bourgeois     --   47.4  45.1  45.3  137.8

RESULTS F/TR CLASS 300M  400M  500M  600M   AGG.
Stuart Fergusson   50.9  50.6  50.7  50.10 200.32
Ron Mason          50.9  50.8  50.8  50.5  200.30
Ken Kyle           50.8  50.9  49.7  50.6  199.30
Paul Bastarache    50.6  50.6  49.4  50.6  199.22
Donald Richard     50.7  49.8  50.8  49.7  198.30
John Holleran      50.6  50.7  48.3  48.2  196.18

RESULTS F/O CLASS  300M  400M  500M  600M   AGG.
Pat McLaughlin     50.9  50.3  50.8  50.5  200.25
Bert deVink        50.10 50.8  50.5  49.3  199.26
Steve McLaughlin   45.5  50.5  49.2  44.3  188.15

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RCR CENTENNIAL MATCH - RESULTS

The RCR Centennial Match was fired on Saturday, July 7th 2012 at the Saint Antoine Gun Club Range. The Match Director was Ron Surette and the RO was Michelle Cormier. Many thanks to both for their hard work - it sure paid off as the shoot went very well and 14 shooters had a terrific day of shooting with some really great scores posted.
It was good to see Ken Geddes out for a match - his first in several years. Also Francis Bezeau for his second match in quite some time. Welcome back fellows!
Course of fire was 2 sighters and 10 on score at 300, 400, 500 and 600 meters. Many shooters had not shot the 400 meter range before - turned out to be a good experience.
We were really lucky with the weather - rain and thunder showers were forecast but the day was mostly hot and dry with one thunder shower during the last relay fired. Winds were mostly civil but fooled some a little, this writer was no exception.
Thanks to both Michelle Cormier and John Holleran for taking the pictures below:

RESULTS TR CLASS
NAME             300M  400M  500M  600M   AGG.

Don Coleman      48.3  50.5  49.5  47.2  194.15
Ron Surette      47.2  50.3  48.3  48.6  193.14
Michelle Cormier 49.5  47.2  49.5  47.0  191.12
Edgar Poirier    49.2  44.1  41.1  45.0  179.4
Ken Geddes       39.2  40.0  45.2  46.2  170.6

RESULTS F/TR CLASS
NAME             300M  400M  500M  600M   AGG.

Paul Bastarache  50.8  50.10 50.8  50.10 200.36
Ron Mason        50.8  50.10 50.7  50.8  200.33
Mark Cormier     50.7  50.7  50.9  50.7  200.30
Stuart Ferguson  50.10 50.8  50.7  49.5  199.30
Ken Kyle         50.9  50.5  49.5  50.10 199.29
Francis Bezeau   49.3  50.6  48.5  49.5  196.19
John Holleran    49.6  49.5  49.2  43.7  190.20

RESULTS FO CLASS
NAME             300M  400M  500M  600M   AGG.

Bert deVink      50.10 50.10 50.7  49.7  199.34
Maurice Bennett  50.10 49.6  48.3  50.10 197.29

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SIERRA ISSF STYLE MATCH - RESULTS

The Sierra Match was shot on Saturday June 30, 2012 at the St Antoine Gun Club Range. It was comprised of 3 relays of 20 shots on score with unlimited sighters for the first relay and 2 sighters for the next 2 relays. Each shooter completed his/her entire relay while his/her partner scored. The match was shot at 300 meters on ISSF targets where the centre bull is worth 10 points and each ring further out is worth one point less.
A big thank-you goes to Ron Surette and Don Coleman for sharing the duties of Match Director and to Michelle Cormier for being RO for the day. The match went extremely well with everyone enjoying the shoot and social time.
The first shot went downrange at about 9:00am when it was a bit overcast. Very shortly after that the sky cleared and it became quite warm. Winds were light throughout the entire day.
Thanks are also due to Sierra - "The Bulletsmiths" (link here) for their generous annual donation of fullbore bullets as prizes for this match.

                                        Those not shooting were in the butts

Photographer was Stuart Ferguson

RESULTS TR CLASS
NAME               RELAY 1  RELAY 2  RELAY 3  AGG.

Don Coleman          187      193      190    570
Michelle Cormier     186      191      185    562
Ron Surette          185      182      193    560
Edgar Poirier        183      181      178    542

RESULTS F/TR CLASS
NAME               RELAY 1  RELAY 2  RELAY 3  AGG.

Stuart Ferguson      200      200      199    599
John Holleran        198      198      196    592
Donald Richard       196      196      198    590
Mark Cormier         197      197      195    589
Francis Bezeau       190      193      196    579

RESULTS FO CLASS
NAME               RELAY 1  RELAY 2  RELAY 3  AGG.

Bert deVink          200      200      200    600
Paul Bastarache      200      199      199    598
Ken Kyle             196      193      200    589
Maurice Bennett      193      193      196    582
Wally Cormier        188      196      195    579

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SPRINGFIELD 1/2K & 1/2Mile CHALLENGE - RESULTS

This match, shot on Saturday June 23, 2012 was the first mid-range/long-range match held at the Fredericton Recreational Shooting Assn. Springfield range. Many thanks to Daniel for organising the match, for being the RO and for installing and maintaining his electronic scoring system which made scoring so much more efficient - we like it a lot!! Despite the weather predictions, ten shooters were on hand and fired 2 sighters and 10 on score twice at 500M and twice at 800M. It was great to see a junior shooter, Tanner Anderson,  join us to give long range shooting a try. Despite the abundant wildlife in the form of mosquitos and flies, it was a heck of a lot of fun for everyone and thankfully the weather cooperated with no rain or wind.

RESULTS TR CLASS     500M  500M  800M  800M   AGG.
NAME                 
Mike Lutes           49.4  48.4  49.5  48.2  194.15

RESULTS FTR CLASS    500M  500M  800M  800M   AGG.
NAME
Ron Mason            50.9  50.9  50.10 50.10 200.38
Bert deVink          49.8  50.8  50.10 50.10 199.36
John Holleran        50.7  50.5  50.3  48.3  198.18
Bob Kierstead        48.4  50.6  49.3  49.4  196.17
Greg Gilbert         47.2  50.3  46.3  49.5  192.13
Jeff Seeley          49.4  50.4  46.3  47.2  192.13
Steven Stewart       49.6  49.4  46.1   --   144.11

RESULTS FO CLASS     500M  500M  800M  800M   AGG.
NAME
Joe Anderson         46.1  50.7  50.5  50.5  196.18
Tanner Anderson       --    --    --   34.0    --

23 June 2012 - First shot fired in competition on Springfield's long distance range; John Holleran firing a .223 at 800 metres

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Fullbore Match this weekend at Springfield

UPDATE 615AM - THE MATCH IS A "GO".
If you are driving from far away you might or might not want to make the drive.


Currently there is a very fine drizzle, though this morning's forecast isn't terribly encouraging -  Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers early this morning. Periods of rain beginning this morning. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18,


We'll see who show up by 0930-0945, and see  what we can do with the day.


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This Saturday-23-June we are running the first ever fullbore match at the Springfield range.  This match is being hosted by the Springfield club and is sanctioned by the RNBRA Fullbore Section.  It is open to RNBRA members, to Springfield members, and also to guests or new shooters.

The "Springfield Half-K, Half-Mile Challenge" will be fired at 500m (half a kilometre) and 800m (half a mile). Course of fire will be:

500m - 2 convertible sighters and 10 rounds on score

500m - 2 convertible sighters and 10 rounds on score

800m - 2 convertible sighters and 10 rounds on score

800m - 2 convertible sighters and 10 rounds on score

Start time is 10:00 (first shot downrange) , registration at 09:30. Match fee is $20.

Electronic targets will be used; bring a tablet/smartphone etc if you have one.

I encourage RNBRA members to come out and shoot this RNBRA Fullbore sanctioned event. An RSVP by email to dmc@danielchisholm.com would be appreciated!

INTERMARITIME AND BRITISH TEAM MATCH - RESULTS

In a glorious and "well celebrated" effort, Team New Brunswick won both the Intermaritime Match (by 14 points) and the British Team Match (by 1 big point). The IM MAtch was fired on June 16th, 2012 and the BT Match was fired on the next day, June 17th, 2012. The five TR shooters and 3 FClass shooters of TeamNB pulled together with the dedicated work of coach Daniel Chisholm and plotter Ron Mason. Many thanks fellows, without you we could not have done it. Many thanks to the PEIRA as well for hosting this annual event at the beautiful Alexandra Range in PEI. The weather was great  -  dry, beautiful and turbulent at times.



Victorious 2012 RNBRA Fullbore Team, posing with the InterMaritime Trophy won 16-June-2012
Back row Keighan Toomey, Daniel Chisholm, Ron Mason, Bert deVink
Front row Nancy Bourgeois, Egdar Poirier, Michelle Cormier, Ron Surette




INTERMARITIME MATCH RESULTS
(COURSE OF FIRE: 2 Sighters, 7 Shots on score)

NEW BRUNSWICK - TOTAL = 858.25
NAME                300YD   500YD   600YD   AGG.

Nancy Bourgeois     31.0    33.0    29.1    93.1
Daniel Chisholm     33.3    34.4    34.3   101.10
Michelle Cormier    33.0    35.3    35.3   103.6
Edgar Poirier       30.0    33.0    34.6    97.1
Ron Surrette        35.5    34.1    33.1   102.7
Bert deVink         40      42      40     122
Ron Mason           41      42      40     123
Keighan Toomey      40      40      37     117

NOVA SCOTIA - TOTAL = 844.47
NAME                300YD   500YD   600YD   AGG.

Barry L.            35.4    35.5    35.6    105.15
John M.             33.0    35.4    33.1    101.5
Ray S.              34.5    34.5    34.4    102.14
Michel V.           35.3    25.1    29.1     89.5
Andrew W.           34.3    34.2    32.3    100.8
Bert M.             41      40      32      113
Wendy R.            41      38      40      118
Jim W.              41      38      37      116 

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND - TOTAL = 833.26
NAME                300YD   500YD   600YD   AGG.

Bob B.              33.1    35.1    34.3    101.5
Ian H.              35.5    35.5    35.3    105.13
Allison J.          31.0    30.1    30.0     91.2
Lindsay J.          31.0    30.3    27.2     88.5
Myron L.            32.0    29.0    31.1     92.1
Dale M.             41      42      36      119
Rob S.              42      40      40      122
Pierre (?)          37      41      37      115
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BRITISH TEAM MATCH RESULTS*
(COURSE OF FIRE: 2 Sighters, 10 Shots on score)

NEW BRUNSWICK - TOTAL = 1069.43
NAME                300YD   500YD   600YD   AGG.

Nancy Bourgeois     45.2    46.1    46.3    137.6
Daniel Chisholm     49.6    49.3    49.2    147.11
Michelle Cormier    48.4    48.2    48.2    144.8
Edgar Poirier       50.5    44.0    48.2    142.7
Ron Surrette        48.5    50.3    48.3    146.11
Bert deVink         60      60      59      179
Ron Mason           57      59      58      174
Keighan Toomey      55      57      58      170

NOVA SCOTIA - TOTAL = 1068.68
NAME                300YD   500YD   600YD   AGG.

Barry L.            50.9    50.3    50.7    150.19
John M.             47.4    48.2    50.4    145.10
Ray S.              50.7    50.7    48.6    148.20
Michel V.           46.2    44.1    46.3    136.6
Andrew W.           49.6    49.1    49.6    147.13
Bert M.             55      56      56      167
Wendy R.            55      59      58      172
Jim W.              60      56      54      170

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND - TOTAL = 1040.42
NAME                300YD   500YD   600YD   AGG.

Bob B.              49.2    46.2    47.2    142.6
Ian H.              50.6    50.6    50.8    150.20
Allison J.          43.2    45.2    44.1    132.5
Lindsay J.          43.3    41.1    45.2    129.6
Myron L.            46.2    44.1    48.1    138.5
Dale M.             58      59      55      172
Rob S.              57      60      60      177

*Because TeamPEI could field only 2 F-Class shooters, total scores for TeamNB and TeamNS include only the two highest F-Class shooters' scores.

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RNBRA Team to Intermaritime and British Team matches

Subject to confirmation, this is the NB team that will be heading to PEI this weekend:

F-Class shooters:
Keighan Toomey
Bert Devink
Ron Mason

TR shooters:
Michelle Cormier
Ron Surette
Nancy Bourgeois
Edgar Poirier
Daniel Chisholm (coach/captain)

We'll fire the Intermaritime Match on Saturday (start time 0900), 2ss7 at 300, 500 and 600 yards.  On Sunday we shoot the British Team Match, which is 2ss10 at 300, 500 and 600yards.  Total rounds for the weekend: 63

STAPLEFORD/COLEMAN MATCH RESULTS

Eighteen shooters attended this match at the Batouche Range at Base Gagetown on June 9th, 2012. Thanks Matt Wolf for being the Match Director and RO. Conditions were dry (!), mostly sunny and a switching wind that encouraged over-corrections based on very sensitive flags.

RESULTS TR CLASS
NAME                  800M  900M  900M     AGG.
Don Coleman           50.5  48.5  68.4     166.14
Mike Lutes            44.1  47.1  72.3     163.5
Ron Surrette          44.1  44.4  64.4     152.9
Nancy Poirier         45.2  39.1  55.0     139.3
Michelle Cormier      45.1  43.0  41.1     129.2
Edgar Poirier         41.3  24.0  56.2     121.5

RESULTS F/TR CLASS
NAME                  800M  900M  900M     AGG.
Mark Cormier          50.2  48.1  70.8     168.11
Ken Kyle              49.7  48.2  70.4     167.13
Keaghan Toomey        46.1  44.3  74.8     164.12
Ron Mason             48.5  45.2  71.4     164.11
Stuart Ferguson       46.4  45.7  72.8     163.19
Conrad Leroux         47.1  45.1  70.7     162.9
Paul MacIlveen        45.5  45.2  72.2     162.9
Andre Charlebois      29.0  36.1  59.4     124.5
John Holleran          9.0  32.1  41.1      82.2 

RESULTS MTR CLASS
NAME                  800M  900M  900M     AGG.
Brian Doherty         48.5  41.2  70.2     159.9

RESULTS FO CLASS
NAME                  800M  900M  900M     AGG.
Bert deVink           50.6  48.5  74.3     172.14
Joe Anderson          47.2  41.1  71.3     159.6

These results are being posted by Bert. My apologies if I have misspelled your name or made an error in your score. Let me know asap at bertdevink@gmail.com if this has happened.