While the U.S. Midwest staggered under snowstorms, Tucson smallbore shooters basked in pleasant sunshine, with temperatures rising from 48 to 70 degrees, for our monthly prone match on December 12, 2010. Mild wind conditions at the start promoted several high X counts at 50 yards, with Junior Tyler Rico blasting out the high of 36 out of 40 shots. Jeff and Greg went "clean" with 400's, with Greg, field testing his niece's new Anschutz, emerging the winner. At 100 yards, Lee vaulted to the top, dropping only one point, while the rest of the field seemingly got lost in some emerging wind changes.
In the Dewar match, Lee again let only one shot stray out of the 10 ring, but it was enough for Greg to squeak by him with another 400. In the aggregate, Lee had an insurmountable lead, down only three points total, with Greg a long three points and two X's behind. Hal, firing the same point total as last month, took the honors of high iron sight shooter. Unfortunately, Bill's faulty rifle relegated him to spectator status early in the game, a reminder to all that a "spare" rifle, if available, is good insurance to bring along.
Young Tyler, fresh off of an impressive performance at the Air Rifle Championships at Colorado Springs, concluded the day shooting standing and kneeling in preparation for his next clash with the Olympians. Next month we'll be warming up for the Senior Olympics and will be using the more challenging "International" target. Merry Christmas to all.
Hope to see you next year on January 9, and don't forget the Senior Olympics on January 30.
Greg Fallon
Match Director
