River Bend's 2020 Centerfire Benchrest Matches -- Results

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Jan '20 Match Report

We finally got to shoot a club match again after the December match was cancelled due to weather; however, there's a deer laying on the side of the road that probably would be happier if yesterday's match had been cancelled.

We shot a standard score target yesterday, but used a caliber-neutral reticle for scoring.

Partial results:
100 yd
Alan Wofford 250-20x
Scott Dittman 250-15x
Joel Danzig 250-15x

200 yd
Roger Avery 249-10x
Joel Danzig 248-7x
Jim Andress 246-5x

Total
Roger Avery 499-24x
Joel Danzig 498-22x
Alan Wofford 495-29x

Full results are attached.

The temp was in the mid-60s all day; it was a bit breezy at times, with some light rain at times. We had eight shooters, including David Woods, who came down from SC, and long-absent Bill Shaver. Bill Dittman was there but he didn't shoot because his "back [was] out" -- the day before his 58th wedding anniversary! :eek:

Thanks to Jim Andress and Bobby Reiber for the grilled hamburgers and chips for lunch; also thanks to RBGC for providing this venue for us to shoot, and thanks to Jim Andress for running the match, Jim and Scott for scoring, Bill Dittman for being the computer jockey, all those who helped move the target frames, and to all the shooters for being there. It was a nice day -- except for that deer deciding to cross the road at the wrong time.

We're shooting group next month -- come shoot with us. Per Jim Andress, "RBGC matches are open to the public. Matches typically begin at 9:00AM, so arrive early. Cost for non-registered matches is typically $20. RV parking is available." At some matches, Jim pays money to the winners -- so, don't risk leaving money on the table by not being there.
 

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Feb, Mar, Apr & May Reports

The only thing to report is that the Feb, Mar, Apr and May club matches were cancelled -- Feb because of the weather (cold,flooding and snow); Mar and Apr because of registered matches (the second of which was cancelled because of the virus); and May because of the virus. The next "open" match is scheduled for the second Sat in Jun.
 
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Jun '20 Match Report

We finally got to shoot a club match again! We only had 6 shooters yesterday; the nice weather (or the virus) must have kept the wannabe shooters away. It was ~ 68° when we started shooting and ~ 83° when we finished. Thanks to: Jim Andress for running the match, Scott Dittman for scoring, those who helped move the target frames, and all the shooters for being there -- also thanks to RBGC for providing this venue for us to shoot. It was a nice day.

Partial results -- 100 yard aggs:
1. Dave Rabin - .2342
2. Jack Perry - .2482
3. Jim Andress - .2640

Dave shot the small group -- a .084.


Partial results -- 200 yard aggs:
1. Jim Andress - .2848
2. Dave Rabin - .2905
3. Bill Dittman - .3286

Jim shot the small group -- a .265.


Partial results -- Grand Aggs:
1. Dave Rabin - .2624
2. Jim Andress - .2744
3. Jack Perry - .2892

Dave's on a roll -- he's won two consecutive group matches.
 
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Jul '20 Match Report

We had eight shooters today and we shot score (using standard scoring). The temp. was ~ 76° when we started shooting and ~ 87° (in the shade) when we finished. Thanks to: Jim Andress for running the match and scoring, Dave Rabin for being the computer jockey, those who helped move the target frames, and all the shooters for being there -- also thanks to RBGC for providing this venue for us to shoot. It was a nice day.

Partial results -- 100 yards:
1. Greg Ellis (6mm) 250-16x
2. Bill Dittman (.30) 250-16x
3. Joe Bougard (.30) 250-11x

Partial results -- 200 yards
1. Joe Bougard (.30) 249-4x
2. Dave Rabin (.30) 245-7x
3. Scott Dittman (.30) 245-4x

Partial results -- Grand
1. Joe Bougard (.30) 499-15x
2. Dave Rabin (.30) 494-22x
3. Scott Dittman (.30) 494-14x)
 
Aug '20 Match Report

We had 6 shooters today; the weather was nice: ~ 72° when we started shooting and ~ 89° (in the shade) when we finished. Thanks to: Jim Andress for running the match, Scott Dittman for scoring, those who helped move the target frames, and all the shooters for being there -- also thanks to RBGC for providing this venue for us to shoot. It was a nice day.

Partial results -- 100 yard aggs:
1. Dave Rabin - .2036
2. Jim Andress - .2062
3. Jack Perry - .2410

Hunter shot the small group -- a .094 (he also shot the large group -- a .590).


Partial results -- 200 yard aggs:
1. Dave Rabin - .3350
2. Hunter - .3726
3. Scott Dittman - .3849

Dave shot the small group -- a .402.


Partial results -- Grand Aggs:
1. Dave Rabin - .2693
2. Jim Andress - .3096
3. Jack Perry - .3211

Dave's on a record-breaking roll -- he's won three consecutive group matches. I've been shooting club matches at River Bend for ten years and no one has won three consecutive group matches in that period of time. CONGRATULATIONS, DAVE RABIN.
 
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Sep & Oct Reports

The only thing to report is that the Sep and Oct club matches were cancelled because of registered matches. The next "open" match is scheduled for the second Sat in Nov; hopefully, the virus and the weather will not interfere.
 
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Nov '20 Match Report

We had 7 shooters today, including Nathan and Ian Griffith who were shooting in their first benchrest match (thanks for shooting with us and we hope you join us again soon). The weather was chilly (~ 40° when we got there about 8:00, ~ 52° when we started shooting and ~ 69° when we finished). Thanks to to: Jim Andress for running the match, Scott Dittman for scoring, those who helped move the target frames, and all the shooters for being there -- also thanks to RBGC for providing this venue for us to shoot. It was a nice day.

Partial results -- 100 yard aggs:
1. Jim Andress - .2298
2. Jack Perry - .2338
3. Scott Dittman - .2624

Jim shot the small group -- a .161.


Partial results -- 200 yard aggs:
1. Jim Andress - .3071
2. Scott Dittman - .3682
3. Bill Dittman - .3682

Jim shot the small group -- a .382.


Partial results -- Grand Aggs:
1. Jim Andress - .2685
2. Scott Dittman - .3153
3. Bill Dittman - .3282

We're shooting score next month -- come shoot with us on Dec 12th.
 
River Bend TOP GUN - 2020

As mentioned last month, up until a few years ago the match director of River Bend's centerfire benchrest matches selected a “Shooter of the Year"; however, for some reason(s), of which I'm unaware, that nice little feature was abandoned. Thinking that recognition needs to be revived, at least to some extent, I’ve appointed myself to do just that – so I’m going to choose a shooter of the year, based on match results this year (and, hopefully, in the future). The award will not be a name on a plaque but will be recognition as the "RIVER BEND TOP GUN” (of whatever year is applicable) right here on Wilbur’s Worldwide Website.

There is only one more match scheduled this year and only two shooters remain in the running (based on the result of this year's matches) to be the RIVER BEND TOP GUN - 2020. The winner will be announced next month.
 
Dec '20 Match Report

We had ten shooters today, including Bill Coots, Ed Harvey and Keith Brock -- all of whom were shooting their first club-level benchrest match at River Bend (thanks for shooting with us and we hope you join us again soon); we shot score (using standard scoring). The temp. was ~ 49° when we started shooting and ~ 64° when we finished. Thanks to: Jim Andress for running the match, Jim Andress and/or Chris Gibby for scoring, Keith Brock and Miles Gibby for helping run the targets, those who helped move the target frames, and all the shooters for being there -- also thanks to RBGC for providing this venue for us to shoot. It was a nice day.

Partial results -- 100 yards:
1. Miles Gibby 250-24x
2. Chris Gibby 250-22x
3. Keith Brock 250-19x

Partial results -- 200 yards:
1. Miles Gibby 250-7x
2. Chris Gibby 249-12x
3. Bill Coots 249-4x

Partial results -- Grand
1. Miles Gibby 500-31x
2. Chris Gibby 499-34x
3. Bill Coots 499-17x)

We're shooting score next month -- come shoot with us on Jan 9th.
 
River Bend TOP GUN - 2020

Now for what y'all have been waiting for -- the presentation of the RIVER BEND TOP GUN - 2020 AWARD, that prestigious award goes to DAVE RABIN, congratulations, Dave.

Folks, come shoot with us next year and see if you can claim the River Bend Top Gun - 2021 Award
 

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