Long-range Shoot
The Christchurch Rifle Club fired its second long-range competition at Tai Tapu on Saturday. Conditions were two sighters and 10 counters at 800 and 900 yards. A strong wind wrecked many scores. An outstanding shoot on the day was the 94 off the rifle by E, Alexander which won the match by a big margin. Scores:—
E. Alexander, 800 yards 46, 900 yards 48, handicap 2, total 96: R. E. Taylor. 46. 44, —. 90: H. Barker, 46, 43, —. 89; C. Thom, 47, 42, —, 89: J. Waller. 46 , 40, 3, 89; G. Peagram, 43. 41, 4, 88.
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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31230, 30 November 1966, Page 7
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