Benchrest 9-14-25
An unusually cool morning (in the high 60's) greeted the eight competitors for today's 25Metre Benchrest event. An array of windicators were set across the range; some by headlamp and flashlight before sunrise. We could definitely sense the later sunrise time as the Summer Swelter season begins to wind down.
Bright sun, blue sky and lower humidity made for comfortable conditions . The relative calm of early morning gave way to steadier light winds around 6mph for the first Target Card session. A few 12 mph 'surprise' gusts felt refreshing near the end of our third Target Card in the relay.
Chip won Top Gun recognition with the event high score of 745 points (and 32X's). Scott took today's X Prize bagging 35 bulls from his third place finish with 737 points. Scott scored the only 250 point Perfect Card in today's event. It's always interesting to see the divergence between high points scored and the highest X count scored in a match. Top Gun winners are not always the X Prize takers. It's a sport of variables known and unknown.
Thanks again to the enthusiasts that drove by night to arrive early for today's match. Shout-outs to the volunteers that keep the 'Airgunners activities running smoothly at DeSoto Gun Club, and to all the Swelterers who make this an exciting summer season. Our final benchrest match in the Summer Swelter Series is scheduled for Oct.12 after which we'll shift to Field Target competitions.
Results 09/14/2025
SHOOTER
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CARD 1
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CARD 2
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CARD 3
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TOTALS
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NOTES
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Chip W
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248 12X
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249 11
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248 9X
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745 32X
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Top Gun
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Dennis D
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248 12X
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245 10X
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249 10X
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742 32X
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Scott A
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246 11X
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241 13X
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250 11X
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737 35X
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X Prize /Perfect Card
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Lynn M
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245 9X
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243 8X
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248 7X
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736 24X
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John T
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247 12X
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243 9X
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243 6X
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733 27X
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Wayne R
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243 3X
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240 3X
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244 4X
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726 10X
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Ron Z
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239 3X
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228 2X
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229 3X
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696 8X
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Bob C
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242 5X
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-
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dnf
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Equipment Matrix
Shooter
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Rifle
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Scope
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Pellet
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Notes
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Chip
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RAW TM1000
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Leupold BR 36X
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JSB 13.4
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Dennis
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Thomas
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NightForce BR 36
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JSB 13.4
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Scott A
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Thomas FT
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Sightron 10-50
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JSB 13.4
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Lynn M
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Thomas
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BR 12X42
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JSB 13.4
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John T
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Thomas
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Sightron 10-50
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JSB 13.4
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Wayne R
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Red Wolf
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Athalon
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JSB 13.4
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Ron Z
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Steyr LG100
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Nikko 10-50
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JSB 10.3
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Bob C
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Thomas
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Sightron 10-50
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FX 13.4
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