RIFLE CLUB SHOOT
The Christchurch Rifle Club fired the final two-range competition at Tai Tapu. Conditions were 10 shots and two optional siighters each at 300 and 600 yards.
K. Hawley was the winner and, with his handicap, scored 98 out of a possible 100 points. C. Thom, who was in second place, won the prize for top score off the rifle for the second week in succession.
Leading’ scores were: K. Hawley, 300 yards 48, 600 yards 43, handicap 7, total 98; C. Thom 47, 48, 1, 96; J. Waller 50. 44, 2, 96; G. Manson 46, 44, 5, 95; D. McKenzie 50, 43, 2, 95; B. Edwards 47, 43, 5, 95; R. E. Taylor 46, 48, scr, 94; A. Nicholl 46, 46, 2, 94; A. Kingsbury 47, 44. 3, 94.
Turner and Le Brun Cup. 300 yard aggregate final: D. McKenzie 212, N. Davidson 211, J. Waller 208, R. Johnstone 207.
Matthew Cup, 300 yard handicap aggregate: N. Davidson 215, A. Kingsbury 214, J. Waller 213, A. McLachlan 213.
H. Harries Cup, 600 yard handicap aggregate: H. Wakefield 165, R. E. Taylor 162, D. McKenzie 159, G. Peagram 158. Edmonds Cup, 600 yard aggregate: R. E. Taylor 162, N. Davidson 155, H. Wakefield 154, Mrs M. Taylor 153. Crimp Cup, two range aggregate: N. Davidson 370 (winner after shoot-off), R. E. Taylor 370, J. Walker 370, D. McKenzie 307, Mrs M. Taylor 364. McKenzie Cup, two range handicap aggregate: D. McKenzie 386, J. Waller 384, Mrs M. Taylor 380, A. Kingsbury 379. Cracroft Wilson Cup, short range aggregate handicap: D. McKenzie 543, J. Waller 540, N. Davidson 539, T. Kingston 534. G. Crimp 533
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Press, Volume CV, Issue 31017, 24 March 1966, Page 20
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