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Wow he has done it again. Ray Hurley was again perfect at the 600 yard range. The conditions were overcast with some rain and a frontal fishtail. However, Hurley watched, waited and was precise in his execution of firing 20 shots into a six inch circle from 600 yards, with 7 of those shots inside 3,'' the X ring or super bull. Fantastic marksmanship and preparation of his target rifle and bullets for the Esperance Rifle Club member. In second place, the apprentice Leith Hill, being mentored by Hurley recorded a 58.4 and 58.3 going from strength to strength in his very first season of long range rifle competition. The young fella taking it in his stride also watching, waiting and releasing shots at the right time. Adrian Moffat 3rd recorded 113.6 and John Stuart with 107.2 rounding out the division of F Open. F Standard saw Ian Newman record 115.3 from the table winning the division by count back from Ellen Moffat with the same score 115.3. Terry Neville was 3rd scoring 114.6. Other scores as follows, Brian Bridges 113.3 and Shane Mortimer 112.4 rounded out the F Standard Division. FTR had Steve Mortimer out in front with a solid score of 116.7 followed by Dalene Mortimer with 108.4 and husband Ken same score but 2rd on countback. Visitor Dave Molloy had a day out with a 55.1 for his first detail. Molloy's second detail was the best for the day with a mighty 60.7 return for his second detail. Outstanding effort, congratulations to Dave. Graham Donovan had a less than perfect day, struggling with his new adjustable rear sight, managed 46.1 and a 48.2, well below his best. Hunting class saw Father and son go head to head with the 308, Kasey Nolan managed a solid effort scoring 47.3 and 48.2 while Dad Andy showed the young fella he still has a few tricks up his sleeve scored 49.1 and 49.5 to be top rifle for the day in Hunting Class. Well done Andy. Handicap scores saw Ray Hurley win the day with 101 from Steve Mortimer also 101, countback at work there to decide, Hurley's second effort of 60.5 outweighing Steve Mortimer's 58.5 and in 3rd place was Ellen Moffat with a solid 100. There was a bye last Saturday due to the show and competition will continue this Saturday, with the show from the 600 metre mound. Competition will start at 1.30p.m. and visitors are welcome.

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