GARRY Keith and Raymond Sloper tied for the handicap honours at the Ararat Small Bore and Air Rifle Association last week.
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It was a single card event and Keith and Sloper both landed on 100.8. Keith also won the scratch event with a 99.2.
The highlight of the evening was a visit from King Derek Pope and Queen Meg White as part of the Golden Gateway Festival shooting event.
Competitors had to nominate their own handicap, and were penalised if they went over the maximum 100 points. Gary Brumby was victorious and took home the winner's sash - presented by Festival King and Queen.
The King and Queen were then treated to a practice target each. Queen Meg was pipped at the post by only one point from King Derek.
The King's success was only possible due to the expert coaching provided plus a few replacement rounds.
The bench competition is increasing in popularity, with Owen Daykin achieving the highest individual score of the evening.
Visiting shooter, Daniel Scown put in a couple of commendable practice scores shooting prone.
Results
Prone
G Keith 99.2 1.8 100.8
R Sloper 96.1 4.8 100.8
A Muller 98.4 2.7 100.7
G Brumby 98.3 1.5 99.5
King Derek 79.0
Queen Meg 78.0
Bench
M Pilgrim 92.0 90.0
O Daykin 92.1 96.3
G Powell 94.3 93.2
Practice
D Scown 83.1 78.0
