Wednesday, March 8, 2006, We Go Shooting

Back on the range for 300, 500 and 600 yard practice. We decided last night that today we would run our back up gear to get zeros. Pat brought out his new Barnard, which he had previously shot a few rounds with at Castlemaine. I shot the Angel. It was soon obvious my wind zero was out a bit but once that was fixed the rifle shot very well. Pat had a good go with his new rifle. His Barnard is in a Robertson stock with a Warner back sight and really looks first rate. There are still a few competitors to arrive but most of the field is here now. Tomorrow we shoot longs. Missing in action so far is the large mob of kangaroos that populated the range last year. There still must be some of them around, you have to be careful where you put your gear down, but they are keeping out of sight. Maybe all of the extra security around the range is making them nervous. No pictures today. Cheers, Jim.