Boorowa Gun Club September Competition

Geoff and Sam

Boorowa Gun Club’s most recent competition was held on Saturday the 27th of September.

The program began with the 25 target Club handicap sponsored by J & A Geotech Testing.

Thanks go to Justin and Alison Smith for sponsoring this event most months of the year.

Paul Martin, a new arrival to Boorowa Gun Club, took first place with a score of 25/25 (6/6).

Tony Barton from Boorowa Gun Club came second on 25/25 (5/6) and Paul Edwards from Goulburn took out the 3rd place honours after a lengthy shoot off with a score of 24/25 (21/21).

The second event of the day was the 75 Mixed Targets event 25T DB, 25T SB and 25 T PS.

The overall winner was another Boorowa member, Damian Rowett, with a score of 124/125 (25/25).

Justin Smith took out 1st in AA grade with a score of 124/125 (24/25).

Glenn Barton from Boorowa Gun Club came 2nd in AA with a score of 123/125.

Alannah Jarvis from Majura Park Gun Club was the best in A grade with a score of 122/125 with Caleb Stringer from Boorowa coming second on 118/125.

Paul Martin followed up his win in the Handicap to take 1st in B grade with a score of 117/125, second in B grade was Don McMillan from Berrima with 114/125.

Simon Smith from Goulburn won C grade with a score of 119/125 and second in C grade was won by Ian Crisp from Yass on 111/125.

The third event of the day which was originally slated as a night event was the 50 Target DB.

The overall winner was Joseph O’Brien from Majura Park Gun Club with a score of 50/50 (1/1).

Justin Smith took out 1st in AA grade with a score of 50/50.

Peter Bradford from Boorowa Gun Club was the best in A grade with a score of 50/50.

Paul Martin won 1st in B grade with a score of 49/50 and Eddie Cummings from Boorowa Gun Club won C grade with a score of 48/50.

A 25 Pair Double Rise was run as an optional Cash Divide event with Glenn Barton the best in AA with a score of 47/50.

The best in A grade was Justin Smith with a score of 40/50.

B grade was won by Tony Gray with a score of 33/50 and C grade went to Simon Smith with a score of 39/50.

The overall High Gun was won by Justin Smith scoring 198/200 for the day.

Jenny Twarloh from Boorowa won the ladies High Gun with a score of 156/200.

Paul Martin continued his good form taking out the Veterans High Gun with a score of 191/200.

Boorowa Gun Club’s next competition will be held on Saturday the 25th of October commencing at 11am.

A big thank you to all the Club members and visitors who helped with the smooth running of the competition.

Did you know that Boorowa Gun Club actively helps new shooters to get started?

One of the best ways to become involved in the shooting sports is to attend your local club.

If you are interested in having a try at clay target shooting, Boorowa Gun Club is open for practice for members and beginners every Tuesday evening from 5.00 till 7.00pm (weather permitting).

All ages and abilities are welcome at the clubhouse and all people aged 12 years and up may participate, children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Photo ID and some paperwork must be completed for adults if you intend to participate or if you are bringing a minor to the club with the intention to participate.

All you will need to bring is some good flat soled shoes preferably with a leather upper.

If you need glasses for long distance vision this is also needed. Dress for outside conditions.

The club is located on Ballyryan Road, Boorowa approximately 2km past the showgrounds, look for the red range flags, and pop in and say hello.

IMAGE: Geoff Mason and Damian Rowett