FIELD RIFLE
Shoot Captain
Mal Turvey
Ph: 49426266
October 2008
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. held both Rimfire and Centrefire Field rifle matches on
Saturday 11-10-08 in very windy conditions.
The Rimfire event was contested by 18 shooters, with Graham Blines winning the day
with a score of 345. 2nd. place went to Errol Phillips with a score of 336.2, and Rod Smith
claimed 3rd. place with a score of 333.1.
The Centrefire event was contested by 10 shooters,with Errol Phillips in first place
with a score of 347.6. 2nd. place went to Allan Strudwick with a score of 309, and Peter
Moore claimed 3rd. place with a score of 304.
The final matches for 2008 will be held on Saturday 8th. November. Contact 4942 6266
for any more information.
SEPTEMBER 2008
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. hosted both Rimfire and Centrefire Field Rifle matches
on Saturday 13-9-08 in fine conditions.
The Rimfire event was contested by 14 shooters,including 4 junior competitors. 1st. place
went to Mal Turvey, with a score of 352.2. Only 1 point behind was Rod Smith with a score of
351.1, and David George claimed 3rd. place with a score of 336. Rod shot his Personal Best score.
The Centrefire match was contested by 11 shooters, including 3 junior competitors. 1st. place
went to Errol Phillips with a score of 371.1. Mal Turvey claimed 2nd. place with a score of 335.2,
and Paul Thompson was 3rd. with a score of 312. Both Errol and Paul shot their Personal Best scores.
The next Field Rifle matches will be held on Sat. October 11th.2008. Contact 49426266 for any information.
AUGUST 2008
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. held Rimfire and Centrefire Field Rifle competitions on
Saturday 9-8-08 in fine conditions.
The rimfire match was contested by 16 shooters. A previous member visited for the day
and beat everyone again - as she usually did when she was living here! Sue Murray won the day
with a score of 364.3, only 3 points ahead of Chris Chan with a score of 361.4. Mal Turvey
claimed 3rd. place with a score of 351.1. Chris also claimed his Bronze proficiency award for
his efforts.
The Centrefire match was attended by 7 shooters,with Errol Phillips winning the day with a score
of 353. Mal Turvey claimed 2nd. with a score of 340.1, and Allan Strudwick was 3rd. with a score
of 331.1 - with a Lever-action rifle!
The next Field rifle matches will be held on Saturday 13-9-08. Contact 4942 6266 for any
more information.
JULY 2008
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. held both Rimfire and Centrefire Field Rifle matches on Saturday 12-7-08
in close to perfect conditions.
The rimfire event was contested by 17 shooters,with Mal Turvey claiming first place with a score of 353.
2nd. place went to Errol Phillips with a score of 351.4, and Rod Smith claimed 3rd. with a score of 345.2.
The centrefire event was contested by 13 shooters. 1st. place went to Errol Phillips with a score of 364.2.
Doug Purkis claimed 2nd. place with a score of 355.2, and Jim Farr was 3rd. with a score of 336.
The next Field Rifle matches will be held on Saturday 9-8-08. Contact 4942 6266 for any information.
MAY 2008
Center-Fire
|
Name |
Rapid Fire |
Off-Hand |
Standing-Post |
Sitting-Post |
Total |
Place |
|
Errol Phillips |
94.00 |
85.00 |
97.10 |
90.00 |
366.10 |
1st |
|
Doug Purkis |
89.00 |
85.00 |
83.00 |
83.00 |
340.00 |
2nd |
|
Jim Farr |
87.00 |
73.00 |
93.00 |
81.00 |
334.00 |
3rd |
|
Mal Turvey |
90.00 |
84.00 |
81.00 |
75.00 |
330.00 |
4th |
|
P moore |
82.00 |
73.00 |
73.00 |
66.00 |
294.00 |
5th |
|
Chris Bertling |
80.00 |
60.00 |
78.00 |
71.00 |
289.00 |
6th |
|
Jessica |
66.00 |
64.00 |
76.00 |
64.00 |
270.00 |
7th |
|
Ben Shemlowski |
70.00 |
50.00 |
70.00 |
69.00 |
259.00 |
8th |
|
Allan Strudwick |
93.00 |
76.00 |
25.00 |
52.00 |
246.00 |
9th |
|
Megan Phillips |
56.00 |
46.00 |
60.00 |
73.00 |
235.00 |
10th |
Rim-Fire
| Name | Rapid Fire | Off-Hand | Standing-Post | Sitting-Post | Total | Place |
| Mal Turvey | 87 | 86 | 79 | 92 | 344 | 1st |
| Errol phillips | 86 | 85 | 89 | 83 | 343 | 2nd |
| Allan Strudwick | 77 | 79 | 85.1 | 94.1 | 335.2 | 3rd |
| Ben Shemlowski | 81 | 75 | 86 | 90 | 332 | 4th |
| Tony Chan | 61 | 78 | 90.1 | 97.1 | 326.2 | 5th |
| P Moore | 86 | 77 | 76 | 87 | 326 | 6th |
| Rob Connell | 58 | 83 | 87 | 95 | 323 | 7th |
| Jim Farr | 68 | 73 | 87.1 | 87 | 315.1 | 8th |
| Megan Phillips | 83 | 74 | 73 | 83 | 313 | 9th |
| Glen Symons | 87 | 61 | 76 | 86 | 310 | 10th |
| D Dinnie | 61.1 | 70 | 84 | 88 | 303.1 | |
| Bob mulder | 77 | 65 | 84 | 71 | 297 | |
| Chris Bertling | 60 | 56 | 82 | 78 | 276 | |
| Trese Shemlowski | 64 | 41 | 16 | 37 | 158 | |
| David George | 79 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 158 | |
| Kim Edwards | 28 | 27 | 25 | 66 | 146 | |
| Scott Ellrot | 52 | 49 | 0 | 38 | 139 |
APRIL 2008
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. held both Rimfire and Centrefire Field Rifle matches on Saturday 12-4-08 in fine but
windy conditions.
The Rimfire event was contested by 14 shooters,with Errol Phillips claiming 1st. place with a score of 357.2.
2nd. place went to Evan Bridger with a score of 351.2, and 3rd. place went to Jim Farr with a score of 334.2.
9 shooters contested the Centrefire match. Evan Bridger won with a score of 359.3, closely followed by Errol
Phillips with a score of 358. Doug Purkis claimed 3rd. place with a score of 345.
The next Field rifle matches will be held on Saturday 10-5-08. Contact 4942 6266 for any information.
MARCH 2008
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. hosted both Rimfire and Centrefire Field Rifle matches on Saturday 8-3-08
in fine but windy conditions.
16 shooters contested the Rimfire competition with Evan Bridger winning the day with a score of 371.2.
Second place was claimed by Errol Phillips with a score of 348.3, and Jim Farr was third with a score of 339.1.
12 shooters competed in the Centrefire match, with Evan Bridger winning again, this time with a score
of 370.2. Errol Phillips claimed second place with a score of 355.4, and Mal Turvey was third with a score
of 333.
The next Field Rifle matches will be held on Saturday 12th. April 2008. Contact 4942 6266 for information.
FEB 2008
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. held 2008's first Field Rifle matches on Saturday 9-2-08 in rainy,humid
conditions. Both Rimfire and Centrefire competitions were held.
The Rimfire event was contested by 18 shooters. Rod Smith won the day with a score of 338.4.Second
place was claimed by Mal Turvey with a score of 335.3,closely followed by Doug Purkis in third place with
a score of 334.4.
9 shooters contested the Centrefire event, with Errol Phillips claiming first place with a score of 352.1.
Doug Purkis claimed second with a score of 342.3,and Graham Blines was a close third with 342.
The next Field rifle matches will be held on Saturday 8-3-08. Contact 4942 6266 for any information.
NOVEMBER 2007
S.A.A.A Mackay Branch Inc. held both Rimfire and Centrefire Field rifle competitions on Saturday
10-11-07 in wet,overcast conditions.
20 shooters contested the Rimfire event, with Sue Murray winning the day with a score of 370.8
Tony Chan claimed 2nd. place with a score of 349.3, closely followed by Evan Bridger with a score of 348.2.
The centrefire match was contested by 13 shooters, with Evan Bridger winning the day with a score of 373.4.
Sue Murray claimed 2nd. place with a score of 366.5, and Errol Phillips was 3rd. with a score of 359.3.
The next matches will not be until February 2008.Contact 4942 6266 for any more information.
OCTOBER 2007
S.S.A.A. Mackay branch held both Rimfire and Centrefire Field rifle matches on Saturday 13-10-07 in very
windy conditions,
13 shooters contested the Rimfire event,with Chris Chan winning the day with a score of 346.2.
2nd. place went to Errol Phillips with 343,
Shaun Manderson claimed 3rd. with 335.2 - his P.B. score.
8 shooters contested the Centrefire event. 1st. place went to Errol Phillips with a score of 357.1. Only 1 point
behind in 2nd. place was Doug Purkis with 356,
Mal Turvey claimed third with 351.1.
The next Field rifle matches will be held on Saturday 10-11-07.
Contact 4942 6266 fir any more information.
SEPTEMBER
S.S.A.A. Mackay branch Inc. hosted rimfire and centrefire Field Rifle matches on Saturday 15-9-07
in close to perfect conditions.
18 shooters contested the rimfire event.
1st place went to a visiting shooter from Brisbane- Allan Murray-with a score of 381.8.
2nd. place went to Errol Phillips with his P.B. score of 362.4,
and a close 3rd. went to Sue Farr with a score of 359.4.
9 shooters contested the centrefire match,with Allan Murray once again winning the day -
this time with a score of 389.2.
2nd. place went to Sue Farr with her P.B. score of 380.4,
and 3rd. place went to Errol Phillips with a score of 354.2.
The next Field rifle matches will be held on Saturday 13-10-07. Contact 4942 6266 for any information
AUGUST 2007
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. held Rimfire and Centrefire Field Rifle matches on Saturday 11/8/07 in fine
and windy conditions.
18 shooters contested the rimfire event,with Sue Farr winning the day with a score of 365.4. 2nd. place was
claimed by Chris Chan with a score of 346.2, and a close 3rd. place went to Mal Turvey with a score of 344.2.
11 competitors contested the centrefire event,and once again Sue Farr won the match with her personal
best score of 372.3. 2nd. place went to Errol Phillips with a score of 356.2, and 3rd. place was claimed by
Peter Moore with a score of 329.
Sue will be travelling to Brisbane next weekend to contest the State championships. Good luck Sue!
The next competitions will be on Saturday 15th. September
JULY 2007
S.S.A.A. Mackay branch Inc. held Rimfire and Centrefire Field Rifle matches on Saturday 8-7-07
in fine conditions.
In the rimfire competition, 17 shooters attended. 1st. place was claimed by Arthur Baker with
a score of 359.1. 2nd. place went to Sue Farr with a score of 358.2,and Errol Phillips claimed 3rd.
with a score of 340.1.
In the centrefire event,8 shooters competed.First place was a tie between Sue Farr and Errol Phillips,
both with a score of 364.1. In third place was Graham Blinis with a score of 346.1. Both Sue and Errol's
scores were their personal bests in the centrefire match.
June 2007
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. hosted Rimfire and Centrefire Field Rifle matches on Saturday 9-6-07
in fine conditions.
The rimfire match was contested by 12 shooters, with Doug Purkis claiming 1st. place with a score of
354.2. 2nd. place went to Sue Farr with a score of 351.4, and 3rd. place went to Errol Phillips by 2 Vee-bulls
with a score of 351.2.
In the centrefire match, 6 shooters competed. Once again,Doug Purkis won the day, this time with a score of 361.3. A close 2nd. went to Errol Phillips with a score of 360.4,
and Sue Farr claimed 3rd. with a score of 348.1.
Both Doug and Errol claimed their Silver proficiency awards for their efforts.
The next Field rifle matches will be on Saturday July 7th. 2007. Contact 49426266 for any information.
MAY 2007
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. hosted both Rimfire and Centrefire Field Rifle matches on
Saturday 12-5-07 in rain and strong winds.
In the Rimfire event, 10 shooters competed. 1st. place went to Errol Phillips, with a score of 353.1.
2nd. place went to Sue Farr with a score of 347.3, and 3rd. place was claimed by Graham Blines with a score
of 341.2 ( by only 1 vee-bull from Arthur Baker) .
In the Centrefire match,8 competitors attended. 1st. place went to Errol Phillips with a score of 359.2.
2nd.place went to Peter Moore with a score of 345.3,and Sue Farr claimed 3rd. place with a score of 343.
The next Field rifle matches will be held on Saturday 9th. June 2007. Contact 4942 6266 for any more information.
APRIL 2007
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. hosted Rimfire and Centrefire Field Rifle matches on Saturday 14-4-07
in very windy conditions.
15 competitors contested the Rimfire event,with Sue Farr winning the day with a score of 355.1. Second
place went to Errol Phillips with a score of 344.4 , and Graeme Blines claimed third place with a score of 339.1.
In the Centrefire event, 10 shooters competed. Once again, Sue Farr won the day with a score of 355 again,
closely followed by Errol Phillips with a score of 351. Arthur Baker claimed third place with a score of 328.1.
The next Field rifle matches will be held on Saturday,May 12th. Contact 4942 6266 for more information.
FEBRUARY 2007
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. held the first Field Rifle matches for 2007 on Saturday 10th. February.
Very hot conditions greeted the competitors.
In the Rimfire event,18 shooters attended. 1st. place was claimed by Graham Blines with a score
of 350.1. A close 2nd. was Jim Farr with a score of 349.1, and Mal Turvey was 3rd. with a score of
347.1
The Centrefire event was contested by 12 shooters. Evan Bridger won the day with a score of 366.3.
Second place went to Errol Phillips with a score of 358.2, and Doug Purkis claimed 3rd. with a score
of 352.1.
The next matches will be held on Saturday 10-03-07. Contact 4942 6266 for any more information.
NOVEMBER 2006
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch hosted Rimfire and Centrefire Field rifle matches on Saturday
11-6-06 in near perfect conditions.
16 competitors attended the Rimfire event,with Sue Farr winning the day with a score of 351.
2nd. place went to Mal Turvey with a score of 345.1,and a close 3rd. went to Chris Parry with
a score of 343.3.
6 shooters contested the Centrefire event,with Errol Phillips claiming 1st. with a score of
357.1. Second place was a tie between Sue Farr and Chris Parry-both with a score of 352.2
Jim Farr was next with a score of 346.
The next matches will be held in February 2007.
OCTOBER 2006
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc.held Rimfire and Centrefire Field Rifle matches on Saturday
7th. October in fine conditions.
In the Rimfire section,14 competitors attended.First place went to Arthur Baker with a score
of 352.1. Sue Farr claimed second place with a score of 349.4, and young Chris Chan was third
( by only 1 point) with a score of 348.1. Chris claimed a proficiency award for his efforts.
8 shooters contested the Centrefire match. First place went to Errol Phillips with his P.B. score
of 361.2.This score is also eligible for a Proficiency award. Second place went to Jim Farr with a score
of 342.1,and Mal Turvey claimed third place with a score of 326.
The next matches will be on Saturday 11th. November 2006. This will be the last matches for 2006.
Contact 4942 6266 for any more information.
September 2006
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. hosted Rimfire and Centrefire Field Rifle competitions on
Saturday 9-9-06 in fine conditions.
16 shooters contested the Rimfire section,with Lindsey Hams winning the match with a score
of 362 - a Silver Proficiency award score. 2nd. place went to Errol Phillips with a score of 357.4,
followed by Sue Farr in 3rd. place with a score of 342.3.
In the Centrefire match,10 shooters competed. 1st. place was claimed by Sue Farr with a score
of 342.1,and Mal Turvey claimed 2nd. place with a score of 339.1. In 3rd.position was Sue's father
Jim Farr with a score of 337
August 2006
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. held Rimfire and Centrefire Rifle competitions on Saturday
12-8-06 in cold and very windy conditions
16 competitors contested the Rimfire match
with Sue Farr winning the day with a score of 352.1.
Second place was claimed by Errol Phillips with a score of 347,
and Mal Turvey was third with a score of 344.
In the Centrefire match,11 shooters competed.
First place went to David Wright with a score of 352.3,
with Sue Farr claiming second with a score of 340.
Sue's father Jim Farr claimed third place with a score of 337.
The next Field rifle competitions will be held on Saturday Sept.9th. 2006.
Contact 4942 6266 for any more information.
April 2006
S.S.A.A. Mackay branch held a Rimfire and Centrefire Field Rifle match on Saturday
8-4-06 in overcast and cool conditions.
The Rimfire event was contested by 13 shooters. First place was claimed by Arthur Baker.
Second place went to Mal Turvey,with Sue Farr a close third.
The Centrefire was contested by 9 shooters,with Chris Parry winning the day.Second place went to Errol Phillips,by only 1 point from Mal Turvey.
The next match will be held on Saturday,May 13th.
Contact 4942 6266 for any information.
March 2006
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. hosted a Field Rifle match on Saturday 11-3-06.
Both Rimfire and Centrefire matches were contested in very windy and overcast conditions.
In the Rimfire match,13 competitors contested the event.
First place went to Sue Farr,by only 1 point to Evan Bridger.
Third place was claimed by Errol Phillips.
In the Centrefire competition,9 shooters attended.
First place went to Evan Bridger,followed by Errol Phillips.
Third place went to Mal Turvey.
The next Field Rifle match will be held on Saturday 8th. April 2006.
OCTOBER 2005
The best attendance figures for both matches for a long time were achieved on this day. 20 competitors attended the Rimfire match.Chris Parry claimed first place, by only 1 point from Errol Phillips.Sue Farr was close behind in third position.
SEPTEMBER 2005
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. held a Rimfire and Centrefire Field Rifle competition
on Saturday 10-9-05 in fine and windy conditions.
The rimfire match was contested by 9 shooters,with David Wright winning the
day.Second place went to Errol Phillips,and Sue Farr claimed third position (by
only 1 point from Rob Connell).
In the Centrefire competition, 6 shooters attended.Once again,David Wright
won the day,with Sue Farr claiming second,and Errol Phillips claiming third place.
David also claimed his Silver proficiency award for his efforts.
The next match will be on October 8th.
AUGUST 2005
S.S.A.A. Mackay Branch Inc. hosted both rimfire and centrefire Field rifle competitions
on Saturday 13-08-05 in very windy conditions.14 competitors attended the rimfire match,including 3 lady shooters.
First place went to Evan Bridger,followed by Sue Farr in second ( shooting herPersonal best score). Third place was claimed by Errol Phillips.
The centrefire match was contested by 9 shooters,with Evan Bridger again winning the day.
Second place went to Errol Phillips, by only 1 point from Graham Blines. Contact Mal on 4942 6266 for any more information.
The next competition will be on 10-9-05.
SEPTEMBER
Sporting Shooters Association of Australia - Mackay branch Inc. hosted a Rimfire
and Centrefire Field rifle competition on Saturday 11-9-04.Weather was fine and windy.
In the Rimfire match,11 shooters attended.First place was claimed by Mal Turvey,
with Arthur Baker in second, and Errol Phillips in third position.
In the Centrefire match,5 competitors attended. Errol Phillips claimed first place,
followed by Mal Turvey in second position and Steve Kelly in third.
Errol shot his P.B. scores in both matches.
The next competition will be held on Saturday 9-10-04. Contact Mal on 4942 6266
for any more information.
August 04
Sporting Shooters Association of Australia-Mackay branch Inc. hosted
a Rimfire and Centrefire Field Rifle match on Saturday 14-8-04.
Strong winds made good scores hard to achieve.
In the Rimfire match,12 competitors attended,including 2 Junior shooters.
1st.place went to Arthur Baker,who also claimed his Bronze proficiency for his efforts.
2nd.place was claimed by Rob Connell,
3rd. went to Ian Attwood by only .2 of a point from Errol Phillips.
Only 1 point further back was Sue Farr.
In the Centrefire match, 4 shooters contested.
Dysart shooter Peter Andreassen claimed 1st. position,
followed by Errol Phillips in 2nd.place.
Ian Attwood was third by only .1 of a point from Rowan Brecknell.
Contact Mal Turvey on 49426266 for any more information.