Report, Results and Photos from
2016 National Rifle and Pistol Champs held at Rotorua.
Over the past few years the National Rifle Champs has attracted an average of 13 entrants.
Not a lot given the membership of the NZBPSF is 153. This year it was decided to run a
combined rifle and pistol championship in the hope that shooters would take to opportunity
to shoot in both disciplines and boost overall numbers especially with entries from the South
Island being offered at half rate. Apart from the direct promotion via the website (at least
three email reminders), email invitations were also sent to 43 members who had indicated
an interest in attending one or both championships plus 27 known black powder pistol
shooters. This high number of ‘indications of intent’ was encouraging to both the NZBPSF and
the host club Rotorua who offered 24 different events and it was therefore very disappointing
that the final number of entries was the same as previous years.
However, and it is a good “however”, those who did participate enjoyed a well run event,
shot in near ideal conditions and mixed and learnt much from other shooters. A new NZ
record was set for the NZ Smoothbore event and some first time helpers not only helped and
ensured the smooth running but also learnt new competition management and shooting skills.
Congratulations to all place getters and thanks to all helpers.
David Bagnall, Rotorua Black Powder Club.
80
John Howe
Don Spence
Rod Wilcock
* countback
** NZ record
w withdrew
851st
743rd
831st
753rd
591st
303rd
592nd
792nd
762nd
412nd
872nd*
54
45
w
w
891st
Greg Lee
Grant Smeaton
801st
85
393rd
Mark Jones
Bruce Knight
75
833rd
Donald Malson
Peter Ewins
25
53rd
902nd
22
722nd
Tim Devantier
52
Mariette
552nd
891st
Kuchenreuter
60
1433rd
Cominazzo
63
921st
200m M Loader
79
803rd
562nd
Open M Loader
83
893rd
Snider
73
851st**
Whitworth
78
Minie
Steve Cooke
743rd
901st
Maximilian
Phil Carney
88
Lever Action
75
NZ Smothbore
861st
Round Ball
Hugh Bullmore
Vetterli
Lamarmora
Pennsylvania
David Bagnall
46
802nd
54
852nd
931st
902nd
893rd
842nd
47
41
w
811st
931st
1681st
663rd
922nd
1542nd
143rd
501st
691st
873rd
RBPC’s nicely positioned range.
Targets being set up by the
scorers.
Sec. Steve Cooke with a very happy
Greg Lee admiring his newly won
David Bagnall (wearing his just
trophy.
presented MLAIC Pacific/B Zone medal).
It is not just about the shooting, but the sharing of ideas and friendship.