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Grafton Rifle Club

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Address: 434 Trenayr road 2460 Junction Hill, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 GRAFTON RIFLE CLUB NICK ABRAHALL SCORES A DOUBLE AT 700 YARDS The weather forecasters predicted inclement weather and this resulted in our numbers being somewhat depleted as laying in the rain can be unpleasant, however, these conditions can create a great learning experience as those competitors who have prepared are able to tolerate those conditions. It is, therefore, imperative that your gear bag has all the necessary equipment to handle whatever conditions arise. Create...Continue reading

23.01.2022 GRAFTON RIFLE CLUB JOHN STONE 50 GOLDEN YEARS Saturday 7 November 2020 saw our esteemed Life Member John Stone celebrate fifty years to the day since transferring from Casino Rifle Club to Grafton Rifle Club. For twenty eight of those years John served as Honorary Secretary, a position he took very seriously and even though he no longer participates in competition, every Friday John comes out to the range to cut the grass in readiness for Saturday’s competition.... As a token of thanks for his fifty years activity and service, and in recognition of his tireless efforts to make the Club what it is today, the Club presented John with an inscribed silver fob watch. Thank you John Stone!!! Last week’s all-day competition must have worn out our members as only a meagre turnout arrived to compete at the 900 yard mound. Yet another frontal fishtailing wind was evident but this did not stop ‘Mr Consistent’ Peter Brown, showing a clean pair of heels, scoring the only possible 50/50 in his first stage and following up with a 49 in his second visit to the firing point, to be two points clear of the field. ‘Hunter’ Class last week was the largest contingent of competitors, but this week only Jack Potter arrived to test his skills at 900 yards. He enjoyed the challenge and is looking forward to next week as we will be competing at 300 yards. In the ‘F’ Open discipline the ever consistent Tony McKenna scored 55/60 in his first visit to the mound, following up with another 55 in his second, giving him an aggregate of 110 with seven super centrals. Scores as follows: Target Rifle: 1st 2nd Agg. Handicap Total Peter Brown 50.5 49.1 99.6 1.5 101.5 Dennis Hilton 49.6 48.3 97.9 2.0 99.0 Nick Abrahall 47.4 48.3 95.7 0.5 95.5 Ian Griffiths 45.1 49.4 94.5 5.0 99.0 Steven Small 45.1 46.3 91.4 3.0 94.0 David Grundy 43.1 44.1 87.2 2.0 89.3 ‘Hunter’ Class Jack Potter 44.3 46.3 90.6 N/H 90.0 ‘F’ Open Tony McKenna 55.3 55.4 110.7 4.0 114.0 Next week competitors will be shooting from the 300 yards mound, commencing time will be 12.30pm. Ian Griffiths

23.01.2022 Firearm licence safety courses are now avail for all ages through Grafton Rifle Club. For more details or to organise yours phone Matt Bloomer 0448457099 or lorraine geary 66421637 or contact us via this page and we will get you sorted

22.01.2022 tomorrows shooting will start off with a 30m rimfire .22lr shoot starting at 9.00am with sign on starting at 8.15. The afternoon shoot will be from the 500 yard mound at 12.30 with sign on starting from noon.

22.01.2022 Grafton Rifle Club Report Saturday 27th March, 500 yards. With the floodwater receded from the butts, and much mowing of the grass adjacent to the clubhouse and 500 mound (courtesy of Dave Lancaster) competitors were able to enjoy a good afternoon’s shooting. Conditions were benign, with bright sunlight and a light breeze. Shooters firing good shots were rewarded with good scores. Our Secretary, Dave Grundy took full advantage of the conditions to post a double double! Firin...g a 100-13 in target rifle, he followed up with the same score in Hunter class, to claim off rifle honours in both disciplines. A rapidly improving shooter, he may be the one to beat to win this year’s championship. Hunter class continued to offer strong competition. Peter Brown was looking a certainty to post the highest single stage score with 8 centres on the board when he put a shot on the wrong target, oops. Handicap honours in hunter class were taken by Nick Abrahall, who won’t enjoy a handicap much longer, shooting a possible 100-12. Next weeks competition will be from the 600yard mound. Some of our members will be attending the Inverell OPM,and we wish them good fortune. Target Rifle Score 1 Score 2 Total H/cap Agg Dennis Hilton 49.3 49.5 98.8 1.5 99.5 Peter Brown 50.6 49.5 99.11 0.5 99.5 Nick Abrahall 48.7 49.4 97.11 0.5 97.5 Wayne Pearson 49.5 48.4 97.9 3.5 100.5 Derek Higgins 48.2 Retired Dave Grundy 50.7 50.6 100.13 0.5 100.5 F Class Dave Lancaster 53.1 55.5 108.6 3 111 Allan Johnson 58.2 58.5 116.7 5.5 121.5 Hunter class Peter Brown 48.4 45.8 93.12 0.5 93.5 Nick Abrahall 50.6 50.6 100.12 2.5 102.5 Dave Grundy 50.7 50.6 100.13 0.5 100.5 Mitch Lovell 45.1 45.3 90.4 8.5. 98.5 Scott Robinson 40.2 46.2 86.4 0 86

19.01.2022 Vale Wendy Black Members of Grafton rifle club would like to extend their condolences to John on the loss of Wendy and and our thoughts are with John and his family

19.01.2022 Tomorrows shoot will be a 30m .22lr at 9 am then the afternoon shoot at 12.30 will be from the 500yard mound.we can now allow new shooters and visitors back to the range sign on starts from 8.15 so we encourage everyone to show up early so we can organise the the details and organise new shooters

19.01.2022 Grafton rifle Club 30m rimfire results. Saturday seen a field of 17 shooters taking part in the 30m rimfire shoot. With the slight lifting of some covid restrictions we are once again able to have new shooters and visitors to the range so if your interested in seeing what the club has to offer come out on a Saturday and we will be happy to answer your questions. Four possibles were shot on the day with Abes, Mort, Grundy and Lukey sharing one apiece. Top off rifle was Nick Ab...rahall 95(with 7), second was Luke Bloomer 94(with 9) A Grade agg scores Dave Grundy 97.2, Rob Durrington 93, Jenny Higgins 82.4, Liza Georgelin 96.4, Nick Abrahall 95, Greg Mills-Thom 96.6, Luke Bloomer 96. B Grade agg scores Derek Higgins 100 C Grade agg scores Brett Wood 79, Jane Mitchell 41, Steve Day 99, Bruce Johnson 83.4, Todd Revis 94.2, Moncherie Woods 50.6, Billy wood 84.8, Paul Windler 68, John Grebert 100 Next week will be a 200-yard centrefire shoot followed by .22 f/class and a monthly meeting at noon in the clubhouse then the afternoon shoot will be from the 600-yard mound. New shooters and visitors are always welcome, and you can keep up to date with whats happening via our Facebook page. See more

18.01.2022 Grafton Rifle Club Report Saturday 1/5/21 This week three Grafton Rifle Club members travelled south west to Spring Ridge, to compete in the Spring Ridge Rifle Cub’s annual invitational shoot. All three shooters came home with prizes. Club Captain Nick Abrahall bought home first place badge for Target Rifle A Grade. Peter Brown came home with the first place badge in Target Rifle B Grade and Dennis Hilton won second Place in Target Rifle B grade. Andrew Kattenhorn travelled i...n the opposite direction, North West, to compete in the Muckadilla Rifle Clubs annual prize shoot. Andrew won the third place badge in the day 1 aggregate in F Standard B Grade. Congratulations to these members who represented GRC at these shoots. This week our local shoot was conducted at the 300yd range. Members shot in Target Rifle, F Class, Hunter Class and F Open. Possibles were shot in hunter class by Peter Nielsen and Tim Gallagher both shooting a score of 50.6. This week’s Scores as follows: Score 1 Score 2 Total H/cap Agg Target Rifle Wayne Pearson 48.3 49.5 97.8 3.5 100.5 Stephen Small 46.3 48.6 94.9 2 96 Ian Griffiths 48.4 Retired Tony O’Keeffe Retired F Standard Allan Johnson 57.5 58.4 115.9 4.5 119.5 John Bloomer 57.0 55.2 112.2 6.5 118.5 Peter Drew 55.3 54.3 109.6 9.5 118.5 Dave Lancaster 54.1 56.2 110.3 8 118 F Open John Bloomer 56.5 58.4 114.9 NA 114 Hunter Class Peter Nielsen 49.5 50.6 99.11 NA 99 Tim Gallagher 45.1 50.6 95.7 17 112 Dave Lancaster 41.1 45.3 86.4 NA 86 If you are interested in finding out how to become involved in the sport of Target shooting you can visit us at the range or send a message to our Facebook page and someone will happily answer your questions. We still have to abide by the Covid19 requirements. Competition commences at 1.00pm on the range complex at 434 Trenayr Road, Trenayr opposite Koppers Logs look for the red flag at the range entrance.

16.01.2022 Grafton Rifle Club Report 10/4/21 Eight shooters negotiated a very sodden range to set up on the 700yd mound for this week’s shoot. The 700 yd shoot is always the trickiest on the range, but not so for target rifle shooter Peter Brown who managed to shoot a double possible scoring 50.3 in his first stage and 50.5 in his second stage. Peter was unbeatable taking home both the off rifle and handicap trophies for the day. In F Class Andrew Kattenhorn shooting a 58.2 and 54.5 ...cleaned up taking home both the Off Rifle and Handicap trophies for this discipline. Hunter Class was also dominated by Peter Brown shooting another double possible 50.6 and 50.5 winning both off rifle and handicap point score. A reminder to all GRC Member’s that next week our Monthly Committee Meeting will be held at the Clubhouse at 12 Noon prior to the afternoon shoot. Target Rifle Score 1 Score 2 Total H/cap Agg Peter Brown 50.3 50.5 100.8 1 101 Dennis Hilton 50.6 47.2 97.8 2 99 Nick Abrahall 48.6 48.2 96.8 0.5 96.5 Ian Griffiths 43.4 42.1 85.5 6 91.5 F Class Andrew Kattenhorn 58.2 54.5 112.7 12.5 124.5 Dave Lancaster 51.2 53.1 104.3 14 118 John Bloomer 53.2 57.2 110.4 7.5 117.5 Sue Bloomer 50.0 57.6 107.6 4 111 Hunter class Peter Brown 50.6 50.5 100.11 1.5 101.5 Nick Abrahall 47.4 50.7 97.11 1 98 This Weeks Scores: Visitors and prospective members are most welcome to come out and try this demanding and exacting sport of Target Rifle shooting. We still have to abide by the Covid19 requirements. Competition commences at 1300 hours on the range complex at 434 Trenayr Road, Trenayr opposite Koppers Logs look for the red flag at the range entrance. See more

11.01.2022 tomorrows outing will start with a 300 yard centrefire shoot in the morning sign on starts from 8.15 for for a 9am start followed by a benchrest shoot then the afternoon will be from the 900 yard mound at 12.30

09.01.2022 A great weekend was had at the Inverell OPM Easter shoot GRC members shot to their best with Dennis Hilton competing in TR-B bringing home Day1 aggregate 1st place 146.17 Day 2 aggregate 1st place 147.17 and Grand aggregate 1st place 293.34. Sue Bloomer competing in F standard-b winning day 1 aggregate 176.14 and coming in 2nd place for the 2day Grand aggregate 351.25. Congratulations to all winners who competed over the weekend.

09.01.2022 Grafton rifle club 300-yard report This Saturday we had a huge turnout of 18 shooters taking part in the 300-yard shoot. We also had a few visitors from out of town and although the 300 yard range is not the best for your first attempt they seemed to enjoy the challenge. We even had a couple of afternoon regulars giving this morning stuff a go and once they got over the shock of the timing restraints and the lack of flash shooting aids they were accustomed to I think they a...ll enjoyed themselves and hopefully they’ll return again. 5 possibles were shot on the day with Mort shooting 2 and Abes taking care of the other 3. Top off rifle was Nick Abrahall shooting a nice 98(with 9), Greg Mills Thom was hot on his heels with a 95(with 9) and Andy Paull rounded out the trio with a 94(with 7). A Grade aggregate scores Nick Abrahall 98.8, Liza Georgelin 75.8, Rob Durrington 92.4, Greg Mills Thom 96.2, Andrew Paull 96.4, C Grade handicap scores Robbie Paull 100, Billy Wood 79.8, Matt Finney 87.6, Brett Wood 60, Bruce Johnson 35.4. No handicap\ visitor Tony McKenna 80.2, Sean Johnson 49, Will Osbourne 71, Andrew Katterhorn 84.4, Heath Johnson 77, Tim Gallagher 52, Kimberly Weaving 75, Corey Johnson 57. Next week will be a 90m rimfire shoot followed by the afternoon shoot from the 300-yard mound at 12.30. Visitors and new shooters are always welcome, and we prefer everyone there 30mins prior to the events so we can organise the details and allocate you a spot. See more

09.01.2022 Grafton Rifle Club Report 13/3/21 Saturday saw the return of Peter Nielsen and Mitch Lovell, who both have had a break from shooting for a while and those who arrived early to the range were keen to get started as conditions appeared perfect for producing high scores. Then as the first shooters lay on the mound, as if right on que, the wind came from down range and continually flicked from right to left and back again for the rest of the afternoon. In Hunter Class Jack Potter... shot his first ever double possible scoring 50.2 in his first stage and 50.5 in the second stage. Single possibles were shot in hunter Class by Andrew Kattenhorn 50.5 and Peter Nielsen 50.4. Sue Bloomer shot the only possible in F Class scoring a 60.6 in her first stage. Dennis Hilton moved away from his normal discipline of target rifle this week to shoot F- Open. He is preparing his rifle and fine tuning his loads in readiness for an open prize meeting at Inverell in 3 weeks time. Dennis and three other Club members will be flying the flag for our club in this popular annual competition. We watch with interest as they prepare their equipment and look forward to hearing about results upon their return. Visitors and prospective members are most welcome to come out and try this demanding and exacting sport of Target Rifle shooting. We still have to abide by the Covid19 requirements. Competition commences at 1300 hours on the range complex at 434 Trenayr Road, Trenayr opposite Koppers Logs look for the red flag at the range entrance. Scores as follows: Target Rifle Score 1 Score 2 Total H/cap Agg Wayne Pearson 48.1 47.1 95.2 3.5 98.5 Dave Grundy 48.5 48.5 96.10 0.5 96.5 F Class Dave Lancaster 51.1 57.1 108.2 3 111 Allan Johnson 56.2 55.3 111.5 5.5 116.5 Sue Bloomer 60.6 58.4 118.10 5 123 John Bloomer 56.2 57.3 113.5 7.5 120.5 Hunter class Jack Potter 50.2 50.5 100.7 1 101 Andrew Kattenhorn 46.4 50.5 96.9 NA 96 Peter Nielsen 48.3 50.4 98.7 NA 98 Mitch Lovell 46.4 49.4 97.8 14.5 111.5 F Open Dennis Hilton 59.2 58.4 117.6 1.5 118.5

08.01.2022 GRAFTON RIFLE CLUB (FOUNDED 1887) - Report Saturday 14/11/2020. Saturdays shooting conditions were hot and humid with variable winds. With the gazebo’s erected for shade, 19 shooters took to the mound and despite the uncomfortable conditions there were some good scores achieved on the day. The club welcomed Greg O’Keefe who joined us for the first time on Saturday shooting in Hunter Class and we hope to see more of him in the future. In Hunter class Dave Grundy shot a 5...0.9 in both his first and second stage giving him a double possible and an almost perfect score. With a total score of 100.18 Dave took home the off rifle trophy for the day. Chris McKenzie, shooting his brand new 6mm Creedmor rifle shot a 45.3 during his first visit to the mound .After familiarising himself with the rifle he shot a perfect score with a possible 50.10 which is the highest score achievable. With a total score of 95.13 and a handicap of 6.5 Chris took home the handicap trophy for the day. In F class Scott Murdoch shot a possible 60.4 in his second stage and with a total score of 118.8 he proudly took home the off rifle trophy for the day. David Lancaster made a return to shooting after a long break and it was great to see him on the range again. He shot a 51.2 and 55.2 and with a handicap of 17.5 he took home the handicap trophy. In Target Rifle Nick Abrahall shot 49.2 and a possible 50.8 giving him a total of 99.10 winning the off rifle trophy by one centre. He was closely followed by his arch rival Peter Brown shooting 49.5 and a possible 50.4 with a total score of 99.9 Target Rifle Scores Nick Abrahall 99.10, 2, 101. Stephen small 94.7, 6.5, 100.5. Peter Brown 99.9, 1, 100. Chris McKenzie 93.5, 3.5, 96.5. David Grundy 93.7, 2.5, 95.5. Ian Griffiths 75.4, 4.5, 79.5. F- Class Standard Scores. David Lancaster 106.4, 17.5, 123.5. Scott Murdoch 118.8, 5.5, 123.5. John Bloomer 113.4, 8, 121. Allan Johnson 110.6, 10, 120. Wayne Pearson 112.5, 5.5, 117.5. Dennis Hilton 109.3, 3, 112.0. Hunter Class Scores. Chris McKenzie 95.13, 6.5, 101.5. David Grundy 100.18, 1, 101. Peter Brown 99.12, 0.5, 99.5. Nick Abrahall 95.6, 3.5, 98.5. Luke Bloomer 98.8, NA, 98. Scott Murdoch 97.7, NA, 97. Greg O’Keeffe 47.2. **** A reminder that there is a Club Committee Meeting next Saturday 21/11/2020 starting at 11.30am at the clubhouse. All club members are encouraged to attend. **** See more

06.01.2022 GRAFTON RIFLE CLUB (FOUNDED 1887) The Old Boy shows he still has it ..... at 500 YARDS. 10/10/2020 It’s been a long-time between drinks for some when it comes to shooting Possibles, but for those who persevere, the rewards do eventually come around. In Target rifle this week it was Ian Griffiths who showed he could still shoot a possible shooting a 50.2 during his first visit to the mound. Ian followed up with a 46.3 for his second shoot and with a 7.5 handicap Ian took hom...Continue reading

05.01.2022 tomorrows shooting will start at 9.00am with a 100 shoot so any caliber rimfire or centrefire can be used up to 8mm with no muzzle breaks,this will be followed by a .22 f/class shoot and a members meeting at noon in the clubhouse and then the afternoon shoot will be from the 4oo yard mound directly following the meeting. new shooters and visitors are welcome with sign on starting 30mins prior to event so we can organize the groups

05.01.2022 Grafton Rifle Club Report Saturday 24/4/21 The Grafton Rifle Club was saddened to hear the news of the passing of Wendy Black this week. Wendy’s husband John and son Robert were active members of the Grafton rifle club for some years and Wendy was a supportive sponsor of the club during that time. Our member’s would like to take this opportunity recognise Wendy’s contributions and pass on condolences to John and his family during this difficult time. This week’s competitio...n saw 14 shooters shoot from the 900yd mound. The flags gave shooters the impression conditions were benign but the mirage gave indications that something a little more sinister was going on down range. In conditions like this being observant and patient will pay off on the score card. In Target Rifle, Peter Brown continued on his winning streak shooting yet another double possible to take home the off rifle trophy. Stephen Small, returning after a short break went home with the Handicap trophy for the day. The ever improving Andrew Kattenhorn dominated F Class this week taking home both the off rifle and handicap trophies. Andrews scores have slowly been increasing and he will be one to watch, as he continues to familiarises himself with his new home range. In Hunter Class, club Captain Nick Abrahall continued to excel, shooting a double possible to win the off rifle trophy, while Jack Potter who is beginning to refine his skills in this division took home the handicap trophy. Next weekend some club members will be representing Grafton Rifle Club in prize shoots at both Spring Ridge and Muckadilla. We wish those members safe travels and good shooting and we look forward to reporting results on their return. This Week’s Scores: Target Rifle Score 1 Score 2 Total H/cap Agg Stephen Small 50.3 48.2 98.5 4.5 102.5 Peter Brown 50.5 50.3 100.8 0.5 100.5 Dave Grundy 49.4 49.3 98.7 2 100 Nick Abrahall 49.5 49.4 98.9 0.5 98.5 Wayne Pearson 46.2 47.3 93.5 4 97 Derek Higgins 41.1 43.0 84.1 11.5 95.5 Dennis Hilton 46.1 46.2 92.3 2.5 94.5 F Class Andrew Kattenhorn 58.3 56.1 114.4 11.5 125.5 Dave Lancaster 52.1 53.2 105.3 13.5 118.5 John Bloomer 56.3 55.2 111.5 7.5 118.5 Scott Murdoch 54.0 53.2 107.2 10 117 Sue Bloomer 55.2 56.2 111.4 5 116 Hunter class Jack potter 48.3 49.1 97.4 5.5 102.5 Nick Abrahall 50.7 50.9 100.16 1 101 Peter Brown 49.7 50.8 99.15 0.5 99.5 Colin Wigg 47.2 46.3 93.5 3.5 96.5 Dave Grundy 47.3 49.5 96.8 NA 96 If you are interested in finding out how to become involved in the sport of Target shooting you can visit us at the range or send a message to our Facebook page and someone will happily answer your questions. We still have to abide by the Covid19 requirements. Competition commences at 1.00pm on the range complex at 434 Trenayr Road, Trenayr opposite Koppers Logs look for the red flag at the range entrance.

03.01.2022 Grafton rifle club 100-yard shoot Saturday 3rd October 2020. The 100-yard shoot is always popular with both the centrefire and rimfire shooter’s as they are both able to compete at the same time. It has also become a bit of a fun shoot with members being able to dig out a rifle they would not normally shoot at the range. This was evident with a varied collection of open sighted rifles, lever actions and the odd ex-military rifle popping up on the mound. Top off rifle was Dave... Grundy shooting a nice 95 with(11), second was magpie brown with a 94 with (6), and Mort came in third with a 94 with (4). 5 possibles were shot on the day with Peter Brown, Mort, Grundy, Peter Tyrie and Tim Gallagher all sharing one a piece. A Grade aggregate scores Liza Georgelin 95.8, Peter Brown 94.8, Nick Abrahall 90.4, Rob Durrington 79, Greg mills-Thom 95.2, Dave Grundy 98.2. B Grade aggregate scores Peter Tyrie 96.2, Derek Higgins 95.2, Jenny Higgins 90.6. C grade aggregate scores Phil Cross 98.8, Bruce Johnson 93.6, Tim Gallagher 89, John Grebert 93.2. Next week is a 30m rimfire shoot in the morning then the afternoon shoot at 12.30 will be from the 500-yard mound. Please be advised that the NSWRA have eased their restrictions are we are once again allowed visitors and new shooters under the p650 form regulations, so if you have been waiting now is your chance and if you are a new shooter please be out around 8.30 so we have time to organise the paperwork and get you organised. As per current events normal social distancing and hygiene rules will apply. See more

01.01.2022 GRAFTON RIFLE CLUB SATURDAY 31 0CTOBER 2020 On Saturday Grafton Rifle Club held a full day of competition in preparation for the proposed Open Prize meeting to be held later in 2021. The purpose of this event was twofold: (a) To determine any problems with the electronic target system regarding battery life and operation...Continue reading