WINGHAM Rifle Club shooters were firing from the 500 yard range and there was sensational scoring from A grader Peter Thurtell who broke two records.
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Tony Galati also had an excellent score in F class.
The weather made for fine sighting and this was reflected in scores achieved by some competitors who took advantage of the good conditions.
A grade was won by Peter Thurtell with a first round of 50.8, second round a record breaking perfect score of 50.10 and a total of 100.18, that was another record.
Tony Moon had two terrific rounds for a total of 100.13, Steve Southwell 100.9 and Jim Blackmore with a great second round of 50.5 finished on 99.10.
Max Purnell won B grade with 95.7, narrowly defeating Keith Gleeson 95.6, Barry White 93.5, and Frank Alcott 84.3.
F class A grade was won by Tony Galati with a fantastic second round of 59.3 for a total score of 115.6, Then Phil Costa with two strong rounds fired 113.7, Chris Barnard 110.8, Rob Bartlett 107, and Mike Rogerson 104.1.
F class B grade was won by Gordon Higgins who shot a personal best for a very good score of 112.4, followed by Bev Rogerson 105.3, Ronan Moon 103.2 and Warren Gray finished on 99.4.
Handicap trophy was won by Keith Gleeson
Next week 600 yards.