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AtheniaB c3 OrionB Shotguns From the elegant look of our Athenam series to the proven performance of the Orion,@you'll see why we confidently proclaim that no one offers you better value for your money - better wood, better balance and custom-fit internal parts - to deliver better performance in the field. Modified Greener cross bolt amion - one of the strongest and most reliable made.The cross bolt lockup actually "shoots in' with useta retain Its rigidity and fightfit. Shallower in depth and thinner in profile, obr 12 gauge receivers are propoRionate to most other 20 gauge guns, generating thatsought- aRer '"betweenthe hands" balance for quicker pointing and target acquisition. rn Autornati~ejeotors - discharge spent shells when receiver is opened. Unfired shells are raised slightly for easy extractnn. Special breeching system - provides seven pointsof engagement for astronger, saferaction. Backboring 10.735 -on all Weatherby 12 gauge models - helps to improve shot panerns, reduce recoil and shooter fatigue. Patented sear blocks Sliding top safety- le in 3 stock styles: (L to R),"Fi@ld,"Ciassic Field" and ''English Field" -, Ausfrallan Distri3utor /*C.N.OIQ1~086 .Single, salsctive inertiatrigger - works independentlyof thesafety.Thia dlows thesno0t8rto selmbanel regardless of saftl? setung. Phone: (07) 3262 5088 Faxz(07) 3262 6463 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL EXECUTiVE Executive Director Mr Graeme Brawn Patron The Right Honourable Malcoim Fraser, A.C.. C.H. National Director of Coaching Mr Murray Alexander President PO Box 88. Maylands, WA 6051 SHOOTING NEWS Ph: (08) 9272 2205 Mr Glenn Woodhatch Chairman, Management Commitlee. ACTA Historian 43 Prouses Road, Bendigo, Vic 3550 Mr George Biggs Ph: (03) 5440 2538 BH 4 Hugh Street. Knoxfield, Vic. 3180 Ph: (03) 9801 2748 Management Mr A1 an Kcnn, V ce Pres "en,, Cna rnal Oesioned and Tvoeset bv Midland Tvoesetters OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE Pramol on t Deve opmenl Co~mtlcc AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET 56 War qa Roao. G enorcny Tas 7010 ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED Ph: (03) 6272 4714 Mr Bionte Evans Annual Subscription Rate: $25 PO Box 1796, Alice Springs, NT 0871 ho resccns o I/ 5 JCCCPICU U, tile LI-D Srer lor me 3cc.rscf 01 nlormal on COllla re" n in2 1~x1. Copy issue: Ph: (08) 8952 1933 BH illustrations or advertisements.The opinions August issue closes June 30 MI Bill Jones Chairman. Finance Committee. expressed in this magazine do not necessarily September issue closes July 31 25 Links Cres, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 represent those of the publisher. Ph: (065) 82 5662 - PO Box 231. Roma. Qld 4455 Ph: (076) 22 2507 Mr Ron Trail1 Chairman National Championships Commitlee PO BOX77, Rochester. Vic 3561 Ph: (03) 5484 1356 Pres~dent'sNotes ............................ 2 Mr Graham Michell Chairman. 1997 ACTA Pres~dent~alMedal ........2 Shooting Committee, World Cup Seoul, Korea ..................3 12 lllman Ave. Murray Bridge. SA 5253 Ph: (08) 8531 1394 Membership Tops Ten Thousand.. .5 Mr Ross Silvester Chairman, Coaching Council lnternatronal Junior Competition PO Box 91, Boyanup. WA 6237 and Training Camp, Suhl Ph: (08) 9791 4200 BH Germany ....................................6 Break Badges 9 Committee ...................... ....... Mr Mark Bulluss 16 Exmouth Court, Leanyer. NT 0812 Ph: (08) 8948 2323 BH Mrs Elaine Fonvard Chairman, RuieslSaIetylRefeiees Committee. PO Box 68, Tambellup, WA 6320 Ph: (08) 9825 1137 MTTom Meadows 180 Delancey Street. Ormiston, Qld 4160 Third World DTL Champ1onships.,.23 Ph: (07) 3286 2607 Springsure Gun Club .....................27 Mr John Murohv. Vale 28 PO BOX404, Kingsmeadow,Tas 7249 .......................................... Ph: (03) 6339 3236 Broken Hill West Darling Mr Andy Sanders Charnpionshtps ..................... ......29 120 Fernleigh Road, Wagga Wagga. NSW 2650 Wonthaggi Family Benefit ..............30 Ph: (069) 25 3318 1997 Norfolk island Mr Vince Mollica, 2 Thistle Street. Essendon. Vic, 3040 Championships ..............................31 Ph: (03) 937-96016 Mendooran Gun Club ....................33 Mr John H. Byrnes. Shooting Update Sydney 2000 ......34 14 Jacobs Street, Waikerie, SA 5330 Western Zone Skeet Carnival, Ph: (08) 8541 3209 Rorna ........................................... ~35 Honorary Life Registrations World Cup Major Results ............... 36 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC. E. G. Biggs L. G. Connors (P.P.) Club News .....................................36 G. H. Hall (P.P.) N. Hardy E. F. Hawkins (P.P.) 3 ESSEX ROAD (PO BOX 557). Class~fieds................................ 37 R. M. HoiHreter (P.P.) L. J. Martin (P.P.) C. Molt MOUNT WAVERLEV, VIC 3149 R. H. Moyse R. Mules A. N. Rowe PW: (03) 9807 7577 J. K. Scott (P.P.) J. M. Tyquin (P.P.) N. Wells FAX: (03) 9807 271 6 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Presidential Medal Nominations for this prestigious award are now open and should be forwarded to the Executive Director no later than October 31,1997. Nominations received will he placed before the No correspondence will he entered into regarding any nomination received. The following nomination guidelines apply: When one of our top shooters wins a major event in " Acceptance: Nominations only acceptable through State Australia we tend to take it for granted, and such was Associations or Affiliated Clubs. the case when Bill won the World DTL Championship in " Presidential Medal: Awarded to a person for their Wagga. It is only when you get the time to reflect on the contrihution to the development of the sport. event, do you realise the significance of his score and just :: :: Judging Panel: Management Committee. what he achieved. * Closing Date: October 31, 1997. His score of 8991900 is the new record for the event, and even though it is only the third time this World PO Box 557, Mount Waverley Vic 3149. Championship has been conducted, I believe it will be a Note: The receipt of any nomination does not necessarily long time before his score is bettered, or for that matter relate to the awarding of a Presidential Medal. equalled. Add to this the fact he was runner up in Wales in 1994 it certainly supports the opinion of many, that Bill is the World's best when it comes to DTL. 1999 'GRAND AMERICAN' 1999 will see the 100th 'Grand American' and I have been asked by a number of shooters if there will be an organised trip for the occasion. I mentioned it some months ago and as a result only two persons took the time to let me know they would he interested in attending. To establish the feasibility of the trip I require all persons interested to get in touch with me and I will then make an approach to a tour operator. To organise such a trip it is necessary to start planning as early as PRELIMINARY NOTICE possible, so even if you are only considering, please let me know and we can then say yes or no. GOLD, AGAIN AND AGAIN 1997 A.C.T.A. COACH It certainly is one of the more pleasant issues to be able to congratulate our shooters on winning events overseas and in particular major events such as World Cups. OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Ben Kelley and Adam Vella on their TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS recent World Cup wins. Adam's feat in winning hoth a Trap and a Double Trap title in the one year is outstanding. To both of you, congralulations from all Nominations fur this annual award of the A.C.T.A. Club shooters and members of the ACTA. The one major Coach of the Year will be called for in the August edition of the disappointment in these accomplishments is the lack of C.T.S.N. reporting by our media. It would be fair to say if it was any other sport than shooting, their wins would not only Here is your opportunity to say thank you in a positive way to be on the hack page, they would cover the front one as your Club Coach for hislher support and instruction. 10,000 AND STILL GOING STRQNG Your Club Coach works hard to help you achieve, generally for little thanks, so here's a way to bring a smile to their face. As at the time of writing these notes, our membership has grown to 10,400 and is still growing. It is hoped that May I, on behalf of the Coaching Council, recommend you use as a result of our Promotion Day, the numbers will the Form in the August C.T.S.N. and nominate your Club increase yet again. All clubs must make these new shooters welcome and encourage them to be regular Coach. Previous winners: The signs are certainly there that club membership may 994 Mr. Peter McBride (W.A.) be a requisite for firearm ownership in the very near future and this no doubt has some bearing on an increase 1995 Mr. Rupert Henwood (Vic.) in membership. 1 would like to think that the 9 Mr. Chris Harrison (Qld.) M. A/c.ruf~(/er, N<ltiorlalDi~ecro,- ofCooc/?i~~g. Page 2 Australian Clay Target Shooting News July 1997 The World Cup in Seoul was a 'full' World Cup, contesting all UIT Olympic disciplines. Consequently our team included pistol and rifle shooters, a well as clay target competitors. Ben Xelley, gold medallist Trop The Clay Target Team comprised: - Trap: John Maxwell, Ben needed. After three rounds of practice everyone was Kelley, David Nielsen; Double Trap: Adam Vella, Russell reasonably happy and we attended the official Opening Mark, John Maxwell; Ladies Double Trap: Deserie Wakefield, Ceremony at 4pm. The full double trap team had arrived that Ann Maree Roberts. Dot Trindall. morning and everyone had a quiet night in anticipation of the The Coach Greg Chan, Manager Yvonne Hill and Masseur first day of competition, Darien Roach. Trap Day 1: Ben 71. David 63, John 65. Ben was in equal 1st The trap team met at Sydney Airport for our 9.45 pm flight place.