A Brief ‘Q&A’ with the Team
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To give you a bit more of an insight into the always brilliant mind of the average Match Rifle shooter, we
posed each of the squad the same three questions (sadly, these were not included as part of the team selection
process – things might have turned out quite differently otherwise). Below, we have included various of the
‘thoughts’ that we received on the joys of Match Rifle, how to succeed when shooting it, and what to look
forward to when touring Tasmania…
What do you most enjoy about Match Rifle shooting?
I love the wind being a great leveller, to know you can start a match with a magpie and still win.
Gary Alexander
The challenge of long range shooting. The satisfaction of a string of V bulls at 1200 yards. The people
who shoot MR are quite jolly too.
David Dashwood
The notably relaxed competitive environment and superior cocktails.
Rob Kitson
The eclectic mix of individuals, experimentation and sometimes you can win by just keep all your rounds
on the target!
Angus McLeod
The Wind Gods that occasionally allow some relatively unknown shooter to rise up the leader board.
Michael Wentges
It’s probably been mentioned by most people, but the camaraderie and atmosphere. It’s easy to sometimes
forget that you’re competing (however ineffectually) against your fellow shooters on the range, and
everyone is always willing to help each other and discuss new ideas.
Simon Whitby
What one tip would you pass on to new Match Rifle shooters?
Telescopic sights do not make you shoot better, they just help you to see where you went wrong!
Hugh Butcher
Back-gun is the proper way to do MR - give it a go a few times before giving up on the idea. The first
time I tried back-gun it was very uncomfortable; I tried again a year later and have never looked back (or
should that be “front”?)
Alex Cargill Thompson
Keep it simple. If you find something that works, stick to it. Tighten everything that moves on scope and
gun then keep checking again and again.
David Dashwood
Cannon Hill, Queensland, Australia