Another beautiful fall day at Wilmore. Temperature was perfect and no rain in sight. The smell left something to be desired, however, because Brud hit a skunk with his truck on the way to the range. Scores were lower across the board than might be expected from the perfect conditions, but Mike Niblett eeked out a win by one point with a 261 in Custom class at 100 yards. At 200 yards, though, he steam-rolled the second place finisher by 7 points with an outstanding 252 and and finished with a potential new record agg of 513. It was tricky at 200, with strong, intermittent gusts. If you had the patience to wait them out, and the speed to get your shots in before the dancing bulls ensued, there were some good conditions available.
Mike also won Unlimited with scores of 254 and 251 at 100 and 200, respectively, and of course, won the agg, too.
New shooter Lonnie Staton took Modified with scores of 252, 237 and 489 with a 22x38. How may remember that cartridge? Congratulations, Lonnie, and hope to see you again at future matches.
My wife suggested when I returned home that I call ahead next time, and not bother going if Mike was shooting. I am a glutton for punishment!;.