NQRA Queens and State Teams F-Open Blog
Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 11:36 pm
Hello from Mackay,
This is I believe the biggest gathering of F-Open shooters ever, about 35 I'm told. Not all are competing in every event, but the Queens could have about 30.
Mackay is an interesting city - very busy, roads congested, cues in KFC, accommodation very scarce etc. Apparently the inland mining boom is the cause.
The range is picturesque (broadleaf forest all around), and very well maintained.
The Leadup here is just one day with 600yd x 15, 800m x 15 then 300yd x 10. Conditions seemed easy most of the time, but there were many stories of wide shots with no apparent reason in either flags or mirage. So "tricky at times" would be an apt description. That didn't stop Rod Mahon from getting a 60.10 at 300, and there were some very good 90s at 600 and 800.
In the morning I'll inquire about getting some detailed results for today and tomorrow. Cameron McEwan just pipped Marty Lobert today I believe. My impression was that the North Queensland shooters are looking very strong for the Queens and Teams.
Hope to have some more details tomorrow night.
Alan
This is I believe the biggest gathering of F-Open shooters ever, about 35 I'm told. Not all are competing in every event, but the Queens could have about 30.
Mackay is an interesting city - very busy, roads congested, cues in KFC, accommodation very scarce etc. Apparently the inland mining boom is the cause.
The range is picturesque (broadleaf forest all around), and very well maintained.
The Leadup here is just one day with 600yd x 15, 800m x 15 then 300yd x 10. Conditions seemed easy most of the time, but there were many stories of wide shots with no apparent reason in either flags or mirage. So "tricky at times" would be an apt description. That didn't stop Rod Mahon from getting a 60.10 at 300, and there were some very good 90s at 600 and 800.
In the morning I'll inquire about getting some detailed results for today and tomorrow. Cameron McEwan just pipped Marty Lobert today I believe. My impression was that the North Queensland shooters are looking very strong for the Queens and Teams.
Hope to have some more details tomorrow night.
Alan