Ashburton District Rifle Club

Yesterday was the winter club day, and the weather was warmer than usual. Members and guests enjoyed the pleasant weather and the fun of shooting.

The score was 600 yards.

TR
Mike Chui。 48.5, 49.6 total 97.11
Kevin Hooper 48.2, 45.5 Total 93.7
Joe Evans. 43, 42.1. total 85.1

FTR
John Miller 56.4, 53.3 Total 109.7
Alan Cresswell 54.1, 50.1 total 104.2
Selwyn 44, 42, total 86
Brain Graystone 52.3

Fopen
Murray Cook 59.6

FPR

Bob McDonald 60.3

Sunday 14th June
10 x 2 x 600 yds
10.30am set up for 11.00 am start

Shooting on Sunday 7th June
2 x 10 x 500 yds
10.30am set up for 11.00am start

Sunday 31st May
Shooting
2 x 10 x 300 yds.
10.30am setup for 11.00am start

Our winter program starts Sunday 24th May.
2 x 10 x 700yds
10.30 am set up for 11.00am start

Sunday May 17th. Clear, very cold day with little wind. Just the odd puff enough to keep the shooters on their toes.

Results -

300 500. 600. Total
Alan Cresswell 54.1. 57.3. 52.1. 163.4
Selwyn Thompson. 35. 43. 46. 124
Martin Fleming. 50.5. 50.8. 48.4. 148.17
John Miller. 48.2. 49.5. 45.1. 142.8
Kevin Hooper. 46.4. 48.6. 50.5. 144.15
Joe Evans. 39.2. 42. 38.1. 119.3
John Snowden. 47.5. 48.6. 48.1. 143.12

Phil Nicol. 52.2
Murray Cook. 59. 59

On Sunday 17th May we are holding our Postal Shoot -

10 x 300 yds
10 x 500 yds
10 x 600 yds

Set up is 10.00am ready to start at 10.30am.

All welcome

Very sad to report that Brian Hawksby passed away Thursday May 7th after a courageous battle, aged 82 years. Brian's wish was for a private memorial service held yesterday. The Club will miss this respected gentleman, we all enjoyed his company at the Butts as well as all South Island ranges over the 17 years. He often talked about his shooting highlight being a member of the NZ Vets in 2011 in Brisbane where he collected 2 individual medals. Our condolences go to his family and friends.

The Mid Canterbury Sports and Recreation Awards were held in Ashburton last night, and look who got inducted as Legend 2026 - our very own John Snowden.
Congratulations John on this very well deserved accolade. You've certainly earned your place on the walls of the EA Centre with the previous inductees.
We are so proud of you.

No shoot at the Ashburton Range this Sunday, 10th, due to road closures for car racing.