Goulburn Valley PM and Karramomus Picnic shoot.

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 7:45 pm

Following receipt of flyers for the above mentioned meetings I contacted the secretary of #5 and requested they increase the badge numbers for F Open in a bid to attract a few more competitors (the advertised allocation is 1 for both meetings, not an attractive proposition in my book). The last handfull of prize meetings have yielded 10 entries and up to 13 recently at Warracknabeal, in all, a vast increase in entries over the last few years.

The reply from #5 was not the desired response, but to their credit was encouraging, they have decided not to increase the advertised badge list, but will do so providing entries are substantial enough to warrant it. I can appreciate this decision to a point, apparently some badges have been thrown in the bin because entry numbers at past events were poor or non existent, (been there and done that before too)

I have a confirmed number of 6 entries for Saturday which is a good start and theres plenty more of you blokes who talk the talk and never get out and do some walking! it's a two way street between shooters and organisers and only your support will ensure future events.

The above condition applies for Sundays picnic shoot also.
Lets see you there.

Regards
Adam Davies.

Chopper · Post by **Chopper** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:20 pm

See you there with three if not more ? ,Chop. FO.

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:34 pm

I was hoping you'd chime in with numbers Chop, sounds like it will be a worthwhile event for all concerned.
See you Saturday.

Adam

Peter Hulett · Post by **Peter Hulett** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:23 pm

You can get a bit of practice and maybe win some goodies at the Veterans shoot on Friday at Karramomus. Competition for veterans and juniors over 300,500and 600 yds. See the flyer on the VRA calendar.

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:08 am

Are the Vets offering anything for FO?
Barry

bartman007 · Post by **bartman007** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:27 am

Unfortunately I won't be there this year, due to family commitments. Great to see the numbers are already up.

But good news, I have signed up one more member and he will be shooting F Open (My son Nick). So that is +1 for F Open.

Now I'll feel the pain of loading for 2 not 1 :-(

Peter Hulett · Post by **Peter Hulett** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:04 pm

Barry,

The Vets PM is run on a handicap basis using the VRA averages as a base. THey have never had a lot of F-Open competitors (one in 2011) but it seems feasible to run the F-Class competition with both open and standard competitors as the averages should give a level playing field. It is all a bit of fun in the end regardless.

Peter

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:20 pm

Yes, I guess if handicaps are used it does not matter if all are lumped in together.
Barry

Cameron Mc · Post by **Cameron Mc** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:28 pm

bartman007 wrote:.........
But good news, I have signed up one more member and he will be shooting F Open (My son Nick). So that is +1 for F Open.

Now I'll feel the pain of loading for 2 not 1

I can relate to that Mike. Just wait till he has a couple of rifles on the go

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 7:27 pm

Results of #5 DRA meeting at Karramomus.

Total 68 shooters ---33 F Class ( 6 FO ONLY )

FO won by Gary Hunt ( South Bendigo) 178-14
Adam Davies ( South Bendigo ) 178 -10
Jay Robinson ( South Bendigo ) 177 - 15

FSA won by Rod Dolman after shoot off with Bob Pedersen 177- 13
Jenny Davies third on 177-11

FSB Won by Di Jonkers ( Wangaratta ) 174-10 from Paul Deehan ( Corryong ) 174-09.

Excellent day with mild breeze and warm.
Those who did'nt come missed out (again )
Tomorrow is Karramous PM.

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 9:13 pm

As promised and as usual it was the same old faces doing their bit to keep things going Chop, Did you and your crew get lost...... Again?

Horsham (#1 DRA) on the 1st and 2nd of September, I'll be back to remind you blokes in a couple of weeks.

Adam Davies.

Chopper · Post by **Chopper** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 10:11 pm

Sorry Adam to let you down, But my family had to come first today, Regards Chop.

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 10:29 pm

Sorry to hear that Chop, sometimes things need to be put aside at last minute.

Would have been good to see your other fellas there to fill the void though.
Maybe next year.

Adam.

Post by **AlanF** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 11:08 pm

Who let Rod Dolman out of the shop??? :lol:

Seriously, well done Rod in some very illustrious company. =D>

(and also Gary and Di for their class wins).

Alan

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Sun Aug 05, 2012 7:02 pm

Karramomus PM today.
Cold, blustery, couple of showers.
Scores generally down due to rather rough conditions at 400 yards.
59 shooters total with 26 F class -- zero FO so does'nt look good for next year.
Phil Jonkers ( Wangaratta ) won the day in FSA with 177 shooting a 223 followed by Noel Uren ( Bacchus Marsh ) on 174
They had packed up the score board before I got a look at it but think FSB was won by Maurice Jackman (Nathalia ) on 171 followed by Di Jonkers on 169.

Davies Triggers have offered to donate the FO badges ( three ) for the #5 DRA meeting next year, in an effort to get more FO shooters to attend. This means no cost to #5 for badges so no excuse for not providing more than one.