SHOOTING.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8745, 20 February 1907, Page 2

SHOOTING.

Exhibition Rifle Meeting Press Association Christchurch, February 19. Tho Southland, match, 500 and 700 yards, opened shortly after 10. The weather was suitable for good scoring, and as a result tho shooting was hot. Showing an example of how good the shooting was twenty-five consecutive shots registired bulls-eyes. The best scorers till lunch time were—G. Humphreys, Hewlett, Lester 35, Bradley, Wain, Higgins, Harbour; Beynold, Capt. Boss, H. Cook, Cox, Lyall, Winslade 34, Crow (Chorlfcon), Ching, Collock, Judd, Hood, Tyler, Needham, Sandford, Anderson, Sontag 33. The Westland match, 10 shots, 200 and 600 yards, opened before lunch. Tho only possible put up at the opening range was hy Lyall, but there were several 43 and 47.

Tim 200, 500 and 600 yards have been completed, the following being best scores; Sontag (Dunedin), £lO 10s, 98; Munroo (Murohiku), £4, 98; Judd (Karori), £3,98 ; Collett (Waipawa), £3, 98 ; Yeo (Auckland), £3, 97. Burford (Timaru); £2, 97; Thorpe (Wniroa), £2, 97 ; Handley (Wanganui), £2, 97; Kcnnard (Liuton), £2, 97. Southland Match; 500 and 700 yards— O’Calley (Australia), £lO, 05; Moore (Timarn) £4, 64; Humphreys (Taranaki), £4, 64 ; McMurray (Hastings), £3, 03McOalmont (Opaki), £3, 03; Irvine (Waimea) 63, Craw (Charlton) 61, Wills (Southland) 61, Giliandors (Bannockburn) 61, each £2. Rangitikei Rifle Association. Riflemen in and around Rangitikei district will be pleased to learn that an Association has been formed, with headquarters at Bulls. Hitherto riflemom have complained that they have been compelled to travel long distances to take part in competitions of this kind. This drawback has now been overcome, and a first-class range has been secured. In fact, it would be difficult to find a more suitable place for shooting than the riverbed below Bulls affords. The programme consists of four handicap range matches and a teams match. This is a splendid opportunity for young shots to gain experience, anti it is expected that a large number will avail themselves of the opportunity of competing in open company. Each match carries 17 prizes, and, being; a handicap, even the mostrinexperienced shot has a good chance; of paying his expenses. Special coaches will run to meet the morning and evening trains at Greatford, so that visitors may return after shooting. As the primary expenses in range equipment are very large it is expected that every club and corps in the vicinity will affiliate and send a strong contingent o uphold the prestige of their districts. Nominations for all matches except the teams fmatch will be received up till March 7th, after which a late fee will be charged. Programmes and a copy of the rules may be obtained on application to the Secretary.