What a great evenings competition at Melbourne Marksmen on Thursday.

The annual Bell Target match with Redhill Revolvers was well attended ( Although there were a couple of notable absenses from the MM Elite group ) and the competition very tight.

Each team provided 10 competitors to shoot 2 rounds of 6 shots standard Bell Target.

The first round was full of nerves, with some seasoned members making a few mistakes and dropping shots.Although Redhill's Andy Chesterton managed to hold his nerve and score an excellent 29 ex 30.
Melbourne spurred on by the challenge held their consistancy and took the first round win by 9 points.

Excellent sarnies and an awesome apple cake were served at half time with a few light liquid refreshments

The second round was very tight indeed with Redhill holding a slender lead right up to the final pairing shots.Nerves started to jangle again and after the last 6 shots were taken by both teams Melbourne managed to squeak into the lead by only 1 point.

So the victory of the first leg went to Melbourne Marksmen by 10 points.

We hope that will stand us in good stead for the return match at Redhill......but they have some great competitors and I am sure they will be eager to overturn the deficit and give us a good run for the Inter Club Shield.


Bring it on........