Skeet September 2014

Savage & Jackel shoot off

A warm and windy day prevailed on Sunday 28 September at the Wangaratta Clay Target Club Skeet shoot.  The two events were generously sponsored by club treasurer Phillip Smith and his wife Norina.

Local skeet enthusiast David Jackel struggled a bit in the 75 target championship event missing some targets from stations that normally would not be a problem for him.  However, his score of 71/75 got him over the line winning the overall sash with Max Oakley three targets behind taking 2nd in AA grade.  Event sponsor for the day Phil. Smith, shot 69/75 targets with Shepparton shooter Peter Finn 68/75 deciding the A grade winners.  First in B grade was Ray Stamp 69/75, one target ahead of Brian Reid 68/75.  Reid had some early difficulty on station 2 but after a helpful hint from David Jackel soon regained momentum with this target.  Ray’s son, Aaron Stamp took out the sash in C grade 62/75 ahead of Reg. Carmody on 60/75.

The 25 target handicap was won by Dennis Savage 61/62 after a shoot off with David Jackel 60/61.  Both these competitors were in top form and only through Jackels lack of concentration did he miss his target.  It was nice to see lady skeet  shooter Alison Harwood take out 3rd place with an impressive tally of 63/65.

High gun winner over the two events was David Jackel 96/100,  Ladies trophy to Alison Harwood 88/100 and best Junior was Alex. Johnstone 66/100.