FITZROY Caulfield Grantville Rifle Club had recent success winning the inaugural West Gippsland Challenge Shield against lang Lang Rifle Club.
FCGRC won the inaugural West Gippsland Challenge Shield with a hard-fought win beating Lang Lang Rifle Club by 36 points.
Final scores, FCGRC 1653 to Lang Lang RC 1617.
The competition was held over four rounds with some 35+ plus shooters competing.
Each club won their home round, with FCGRC overcoming a deficit of 16 points in the final shoot to record the win.
Club captain Brad Steer was very proud of all the FCGRC members who participated.
“It was pleasing to see the resolve shown by each shooter overcoming the deficit and it was even more pleasing to see first year shooters be involved and having an impact on the final scores. The event has created a strong but friendly rivalry between the clubs and most importantly new friendships.”
Each club are looking forward to next year’s competition which will kick off sometime in the spring at Lang Lang RC.
For any wishing to try their hand at target shooting please contact Geoff on 0461 596 503.
