THE Mansfield Clay Target Club afternoon and night shoot was held on Saturday in calm drizzly conditions.

The evening attracted a field of 49 shooters making up ten squads from all over including New South Wales CTC, Cloncurry Queensland and local club representatives from Boarder CTC, Alexandra, Yarrawonga, Numurkah, Shepparton, Corowa, Frankston, Woods Point, Melbourne and MCC.

Everyone stayed overnight in Mansfield and re–attended the day shoot the following morning.

The events were generously sponsored by Angus Cameron (Ballistic and Mechanical Testing), Greg Coleman (Ridge Line Clothing), Paul Keedle (Mt Buller Towing), Terry Preston (SJS Trading) and the Kirley family (Mansfield Hunting and Fishing).

Saturday kicked off at 3pm with the Ballistic and Mechanical Testing 30 target Ball trap, 15 targets per ground.

Bill Preston was the overall and B grade winner hitting 29 targets. Others included AA grade Phillip Matthews 28, Greg Coleman 27; A grade Terry Preston 28, Ian Cameron 26; B grade Lewis Chapman 24.

C grade required a shoot–off between Adam Maltman 28/34 and Jason Foster 27/34.

A hearty meal catered for by Angus and his daughters Sarah and Silvia filled the gap between events while we waited for sunset.

Smoked cranskies, pork snags and accompaniments supplied by Alpine Butchers were delicious.

A fill–in novelty event was well supported with all shooters standing at 25 meters, on lane four, with a miss and out, until one remained.

Fred Heinze took the cash.

At 6.30pm it was dark enough to shoot under lights so it was into the 60 target medley 20 double, 20 single and 20 point score, for maximum total score of 100. Greg Coleman and Phillip Matthews came home with 95, after a shoot–off requiring five of each targets they remained undecided with both on 23/25, in the spirit of the competition they shook hands and split the prize AA and Overall prizes.

A grade went to Shane Wheeler on 92 and Marty McLachlan 91. B grade Bill Preston 88 and John Winters 83.

C grade Nevenka Muller 72 and Adam Multman 72.

The night ran smoothly and rounded up at 10.15pm.

On Sunday we woke to an overcast day with intermittent showers throughout.

Event three kicked off at 10.30am with the Ridge Line 30 target single barrel championship.

Daryl Hunt, Ian Cooksey and Bob Glossip participated in a shoot–off for overall after hitting 29. Daryl was victorious 34/35.

Ian won A grade 33/35 over Bob 29/31. AA grade second was Angus Cameron 34/37. B grade David Luelf 29/33 and Lawrence Apps 28/33.

C grade Jarryd Bringham 24/30 and Tom McGrath 22/33.

The next event was Mt Buller Towing 30 target Point Score.

Angus Cameron blitzed the field hitting 89 out of a possible 90.

Junior shooter Cameron Ford took AA second with 86/90.

Another junior shooter, Ben De Pedro took A grade 86 over Alan Kidd 88.

B grade David Luelf 84 and Lawrence Apps 82.

C grade Stephen Wilson 79 and Adam Maltman 78.

Rounding out the two days was event five, the Ballistic and Mechanical Testing Handicap.

Carson Weingott was the only shooter hitting 29 and taking home the $500 first prize.

The next three shooters battled it out for minor placings, the results being Greg Coleman second, Marty McLachlan third and Geoff Foster fourth.

Fifth place was a five way tie on 27with Adam Maltman victorious.

The two day five event tournament high gun was split by Greg Coleman and Phillip Matthews 261/280.

A grade Terry Preston 248/280, B grade Bill Preston 246/280, C grade Adam Maltman 218/280.

Junior high gun Ben De Pedro 239/280.

Ladies high gun Jo–Anne Ford 215/280 and veteran high gun Bill Forrest 239/280.

Special thanks to attending shooters and family members who participated with scoring and generally helping out to ensure a successful day.

Co–ordinating the shoot and results Marty and John ran the office, and everyone chipped in and delivered a well ran back to back program.

Mansfield Clay Target Gun hosts competition shoots the third Sunday of each month.

The next shoot Sunday, October 16 at 10.30am with 100 targets over three competitions.

Spectators and new shooters who wish to come and try always welcome.

he club is family focused with lunch provided.

If you are interested in attending for a shoot or to have a look at the facilities just turn up to the club, Pikes Road Mansfield.

Thursday practice sessions start at 4.00pm.

All welcome to come along and have try, no licence required for first time shooters, just turn up, or for more information telephone Marty 0490 702083.