BR Match 8-13-23
Living up to the 'Summer Swelter' moniker , conditions for Sunday's Bench Rest Match were hot and sticky. Near 90 at the set-up and feeling like the upper 90's by the end of the match. It has been an exceptionally hot and humid summer even by southwest Florida standards.
Today's event brought out 10 shooters and were accommodated in 2 relays. Chip and Scott were our Match co-directors. Dennis, Linda and Chip handled the scoring.
Guided by USARB rules, today's shooters competed in two divisions. We had 7 shooters in Heavy Varmint and 3 shooters in Open division, - [The Open Division shooters utilized 'one piece' style gun rests.]
Shooting in the Heavy Varmint Division Linda was untouchable! She scored an impressive 742 points with 35 X's taking home both the Top Gun, and X-Prize honors. Well Done Linda ! Jerry took First Place in the Open Division scoring 734 points and 18 X's. He later tied Linda's point score however that was in a 'fun & practice only' format; not for record.
All scores / cards were double, triple, and quadruple checked to avoid errors or any discrepancies from arising whether during the 'official' protest period (at the event), or thereafter. DeSoto Airgunners are a very friendly and helpful group. We're also a pretty competitive bunch even at local club level meets. A few in our group have stood on podiums at national and international events in Benchrest and Field Target competitions. I suspect (expect) that will continue in the 2023 airgun season.
We welcomed a new shooter Sunday Rachel P. She scored well particularly as a 'first timer' to the club. She and Linda provided a few pics posted below.
A Special shout-out to the early risers that set the range and to all who helped with the end of match housekeeping. As always your assistance is greatly appreciated! Many hands making light work of it.
Our next scheduled airgun event will be Sunday September 10, a 25M Benchrest shoot.
RESULTS & EQUIPMENT MATRIX:
OFFICIAL MATCH RESULTS
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08/13/23
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Heavy Varmint Div.
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SHOOTER
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CARD 1
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CARD 2
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CARD 3
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TOTAL
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PLACE
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Linda M
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247 11X
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247 12X
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248 12X
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742 35X
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1st & X-Prize
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Dennis D
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246 10X
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247 11X
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246 6X
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739 27X
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2nd
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Chip W
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248 8X
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245 10X
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244 12X
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737 30X
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3rd
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John T
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243 7X
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246 9X
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247 12X
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736 28X
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4th
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Scott A
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246 12X
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246 7X
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244 5X
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736 24X
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5th
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Rachel P
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246 14X
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243 8X
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246 6X
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735 28X
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6th
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Corky T
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237 3X
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239 3X
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239 6X
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715 12X
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7th
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Open Div.
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CARD 1
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CARD 2
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CARD 3
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TOTAL
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PLACE
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Jerry M
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243 3X
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245 5X
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246 10X
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734 18X
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1st
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Bob C
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235 7X
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243 6X
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246 7X
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724 20X
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2nd
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Steve G
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247 11X
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DNF
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DNF
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DNF
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DNF
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EQUIPMENT LIST
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NAME
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RIFLE
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SCOPE
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PELLET
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Linda M
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Thomas
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Sightron 10-50
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FX 13.4
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Dennis D
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Thomas
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Nightforce 36
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JSB 13.4
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Chip W
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RAW TM1000
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Leupold BR 36X
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JSB 13.4
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John T
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Thomas
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Sightron 10-50X60
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JSB 13.4
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Scott A
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USFT .20 cal
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Sightron 10-50X60
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JSB 13.7
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Rachel P
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Thomas
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Kahles 10-50
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FX 13.4
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Corky T
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Thomas
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Sightron 10-50X60
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JSB 13.4
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Jerry M
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Thomas
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Nightforce
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FX
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Bob C
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Thomas
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Sightron 10-50X60
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FX 13.4
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Steve G
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Steyr LG110
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Sightron 45X
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FX 13.4
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Open Class second set of cards just for fun…
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Not for Record
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CARD 1
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CARD 2
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CARD 3
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TOTAL
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Jerry M
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248 14X
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248 5X
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246 1X
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742 20X
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Steve G
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249 9X
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246 10X
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237 7X
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732 26X
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Bob C
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248 7X
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245 9X
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228 6X
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721 22X
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Jerry (foreground) and Linda shooting side by side Both finishing 1st in class
Jerry (L) and Steve (R) sporting colorful and functional sweat blotters (aka towels) during the heat of competition.
pics courtesy Linda and Rachel.
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