Mossman and District Rifle Range

06/09/2026

5.9.26
We had eight shooters today for our Double 500 match. Warm and sunny skies with a light mirage. Steve Rogers took some practice shots sighting in his rifle..

F Std: First up was Brendan Delaney with 57.1 up next was Bill Kromwyk with 60.4 followed by Cameron Leyshon on 54.4 and John Brentson shot a 41.0.
Sporter Hunter: Tom Baetscher opened with 50.5 followed by Dion Muirhead with 36.1 then Nate Muirhead scored 43.3.
Target Rifle: Rick Mischlewski shot a 48.2.

In the Second Round: F Std: Delaney opened with 59.3 followed by Bill Kromwyk on 62.3 then Leyshon scored 64.3 and Brentson hit a 46.0.
Sporter Hunter: Baetscher scored 54.4 followed by D Muirhead with 46.0 then N Muirhead scored 43.1.
Target Rifle: Rick Mischlewski closed out the meet with 51.3.

The final results:
F Std:
Bill Kromwyk 122.7
Cameron Leyshon 118.7
Brendan Delaney 116.4
John Brentson 87.0

Sporter Hunter:
Tom Baetscher 104.9
Nate Muirhead 86.4
Dion Muirhead 82.1

Target Rifle:
Rick Mischlewski 99.5

Next week is a Double 600m match, visitors and new members welcome.
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30/08/2026

29.8.26
We had nine shooters on the mound today for our Double 400 match. Shooters were challenged all day with a strong swirling breeze. We welcomed visitor CJ.

F Std: First up was Brendan Delaney with 51.1 followed by Bill Kromwyk scoring 56.0 then Cameron Leyshon shot 55.2, up next was John Brentson shooting 51.1.
Sporter Hunter: Fabian Wilson scored 46.4 up next was Glen Cannard with 48.6 then CJ scored 41.2 and Tom Baetscher hit a 49.6.
Target Rifle: Rick Mischlewski shot a 46.1.

In the Second Round:
F Std: Delaney scored 62.1, next was Kromwyk with 61.3 then Leyshon shot 66.9 followed by Brentson on 56.0.
Sporter Hunter: Wilson scored 50.2, then Cannard hit a 49.1 followed by CJ on 53.4 then Baetscher scored 55.7.
Target Rifle: Mischlewski closed out the meet with 50.1.

The final results:
F Std:
Cameron Leyshon 121.11
Bill Kromwyk 117.3
Brenday Delaney 113.2
John Brentson 107.1

Sporter Hunter:
Tom Baetscher 104.13
Glen Cannard 97.7
Fabian Wilson 96.6
CJ 94.6

Target Rifle:
Rick Mischlewski 96.2

Next week is a double 500m match, visitors and new members welcome.
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23/08/2026

22.8.26
We had nine shooters today for our Double 300 match. Warm and sunny skies with a light breeze. We welcomed Lorraine Mischlewski to the mound for a few shots and her friend Marie, also visitor James, took some practice shots.

F Std: First up was Brendan Delaney with 58.1 up next was John Brentson with a 54.2 then Rick Mischlewski shot a 57.3 followed by Marie scoring 53.0.
Sporter Hunter: Tom Baetscher opened with 48.3, Andy Vance scored 45.2 then Glen Cannard shot a 36.3 followed by Dion Muirhead with 46.4 then Nate Muirhead scored 42.2.

In the Second Round: F Std: Delaney opened with 61.2 then Brentson hit a 57.2 followed by Marie with 53.1.
Sporter Hunter: Baetscher scored 54.5, Vance hit a 51.1 then Cannard scored 41.1 followed by D Muirhead with 51.3 then N Muirhead also scored 51.3 to close out the meet.

The final results:
F Std:
Brendan Delaney 119.3
John Brentson 111.4
Marie 106.1
Rick Mischlewski 57.3 (round one only)

Sporter Hunter:
Tom Baetscher 102.8
Dion Muirhead 97.7
Andy Vance 96.3
Nate Muirhead 93.5
Glen Cannard 77.4

Next week is a Double 400m match, visitors and new members welcome.
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16/08/2026

15.8.26
We had 11 shooters on the mound today for our Double 700 match. Conditions were warm and sunny with a light breeze. We welcomed visitor Ben and member Steve Rodgersen was sighting-in a new rifle.

F Std: First up was Brenday Delaney with 54.1 followed by Bill Kromwyk scoring 57.1 then Cameron Leyshon shot 59.4, up next was Fabian Wilson shooting 44.0 then Glen Cannard hit a 48.0.
Sporter Hunter: Andy Vance scored 50.1 then Tom Baetscher hit a 50.7 followed by Cooch van Lawrick scoring 46.3 up next was Dion Muirhead with 50.5 and Ben scored 40.0.
Target Rifle: Rick Mischlewski shot a 46.2.

In the Second Round:
F Std: Delaney scored 62.1, next was Kromwyk with 64.2 then Leyshon shot 66.9 followed by Wilson on 60.1, then Cannard hit a 55.1.
Sporter Hunter: Vance scored 55.6, then Baetscher hit a 55.7 followed by van Lawrick scoring 52.3 up next was D Muirhead with 55.5 and Ben scored 45.2.
Target Rifle: Mischlewski closed out the meet with 54.6.

The final results:
F Std:
Cameron Leyshon 125.13
Bill Kromwyk 121.3
Brenday Delaney 116.2
Fabian Wilson 104.1
Glen Cannard 102.1

Sporter Hunter:
Tom Baetscher 105.14
Dion Muirhead 105.10
Andy Vance 105.7
Cooch van Lawrick 98.6
Ben 85.2

Target Rifle:
Rick Mischlewski 100.8

Next week is a double 300m match, visitors and new members welcome.
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03/08/2026

01.8.26
We had five shooters today for our Double 500 match. Warm, breezy, sunny skies and changing mirage. We welcomed John Machnik and Wayne Devir who had a try out.
F Std: First up was Bill Kromwyk with 59.4 up next was Brendan Delaney on 55.1 then Rick Mischlewski 57.1 FO Cameron Leyshon shot 58.6
Sporter Hunter: Andu Vance 48.4.

In the Second Round: F Std: Kromwyk opened with 64.6 and Delaney 61.2 then Mischlewski 63.2
FO: Leyshon scored 64.4.
Sporter Hunter: Andy Vance 53.4

The final results:
F std:
Bill Kromwyk 123.10
Rick Mischlewski 120.3
Brendan Delaney 116.3

FO: Cameron Leyshon 122.10

Sporter Hunter: Andy Vance 101.8

Next week is a double 600m match,
Visitors welcome, sign in around 12 & shooting by 12.30

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19/07/2026

18.7.26
We had six shooters today for our Double 300 match. Warm, breezy and sunny skies. We welcomed Mark Beecham from Mareeba Club.

Members are reminded that the Cairns Prize Shoot will be held next weekend at the Wangetti Range.

F Std: First up was Bill Kromwyk with 59.6 up next was John Brentson on 53.2 then Cameron Leyshon shot 57.4.
Target Rifle: Mark Beecham shot a 48.4 and Rick Mischlewski was load testing in preparation for the Cairns Prize shoot (no score).

In the Second Round: F Std: Kromwyk opened with 65.8 then Van Laar joined in and shot a 66.5 followed by Brentson with 53.1 and Leyshon scored 66.7.
Target Rifle: Beecham shot a 54.6 and Mischlewski closed out the meet with 46.5

The final results:
F std:
Bill Kromwyk 124.14
Cameron Leyshon 123.11
John Brentson 106.3
Sjaak Van Laar 66.5 (round two only)

Target Rifle:
Mark Beecham 102.10
Rick Mischlewski 46.5 (round two only)

There will be No Shooting next weeked. The Range will be used for the Archery Club Competition all weekend. Good luck archers.

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11/07/2026

11.7.26
We had ten shooters today for our Double 700 match. Warm and mostly sunny skies. We welcomed visitors Ross Harvey and Cooch Van Lauick

F Std: First up was Brendan Delaney with 57.3 up next was Bill Kromwyk with 58.7 then Ross Harvey scored 60.4 followed by John Brentson on 58.2 and Cameron Leyshon shot 58.6Sporter Hunter: Dion Muirhead opened with 38.0 then Nate Muirhead scored 49.2 followed by Sjaak Vanlaar with 46.2 then Cooch Van Lauick shot 46.3.
Target Rifle: Rick Mischlewski scored 52.6

In the Second Round:F Std: Delaney opened with 60.2 Kromwyk scored 64.2 then Harvey shot a 65.4 then Brentson hit a 61.2 followed by Leyshon with 66.8.
Sporter Hunter: D Muirhead shot a 55.5 followed by N Muirhead with 49.5 up next was Van Laar hit a 47.2 and Van Lauick shot 53.3.
Target Rifle: Rick Mischlewski (no score- equipment issues)

The final results:
F std: Ross Harvey 125.8
Cameron Leyshon 124.14
Bill Kromwyk 122.9
John Brentson 119.4
Brendan Delaney 117.5

Sporter Hunter: Cooch Van Lauick 99.9
Nate Muirhead 98.7
Dion Muirhead 93.5
Sjaak Van Laar 93.4

Target Rifle:
Rick Mischlewski 52.6 (round one only)

Next week is a Double 300m match, visitors and new members welcome.
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04/07/2026

5.7.26
We had nine shooters on the mound today for our Double 500 match. Sunny/cloudy skies with a light breeze and a slight mirage. We welcomed Paul from Cairns Club.

F Std: First up was Brendan Delaney with 53.0 followed by Bill Kromwyk scoring 57.3 then Paul scored 57.2 up next was John Brentson shot 49.1 and Cameron Leyshon with 58.2.
Sporter Hunter: Andy Vance scored 48.1 then Glen Cannard shot a 40.0 followed by Dion Muirhead with 40.1 and Nate Muirhead shot a 46.3.

In the Second Round:
F Std: Delaney scored 61.2, up next was Kromwyk with 63.3 then Paul hit a 66.4 followed by Brentson on 57.0 then Leyshon shot 65.5.
Sporter Hunter: Vance hit a 53.3 then Cannard scored 49.4 followed by D Muirhead with 54.4 and N Muirhead closed out the meet with 53.3.

The final results:
F Std:
Paul 125.6
Cameron Leyshon 123.7
Bill Kromwyk 120.6
Brendan Delaney 114.2
John Brentson 106.1

Sporter Hunter:
Andy Vance 101.4
Nate Muirhead 99.6
Glen Cannard 99.4
Dion Muirhead 94.5

Next week is a double 700m match, visitors and new members welcome.
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27/06/2026

27.06.26
We had seven shooters today for our Double 500 match. Unseasonal cooler weather continues with cloudy skies and some humidity.

F Std: First up was Brendan Delaney starting with 54.1 then Bill Kromwyk shot 58.2 up next was Cameron Leyshon with 59.3 followed by John Brentson on 53.4.
Sporter Hunter: Nate Muirhead opened with 38.0 followed by Dion Muirhead with 47.4 then Sjaak Van Laar scored 43.0.

In the Second Round:
F Std: Delaney hit a 62.2, Kromwyk scored 66.6 then Leyshon shot 66.7 followed by Brentson with 56.0.
Sporter Hunter: N Muirhead scored 49.0 followed by D Muirhead with a 51.2 and Van Laar closed out the meet with 49.2.

The final results:
F std:
Cameron Leyshon 125.12
Bill Kromwyk 124.11
Brendan Delaney 116.3
John Brentson 109.4

Sporter Hunter:
Dion Muirhead 98.6
Sjaak Van Laar 92.2
Nate Muirhead 87.0

Next week is a double 600m match, visitors and new members welcome.
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21/06/2026

20.06.26
We had 6 shooters on the mound today for our Double 400 match. Sunny/cloudy skies with a light breeze and no mirage. We welcomed Carley Fava from Cairns club and Harriett and Archie came to see what Target Shooting was all about. Archie enthusiastically helped pack up the targets - thanks Archie.

F Std: First up was Brendan Delaney with 51.0 followed by Bill Kromwyk scoring 60.4 up next was Cameron Leyshon with 53.1 and John Brentson shot 59.5.
Fitted to Rifle: Charley Fava scored 60.9.
Sporter Hunter: Andy Vance shot a perfect 50.10 ⭐

In the Second Round:
F Std: Delaney scored 59.2, up next was Kromwyk with 66.6 Leyshon shot 65.6 followed by Brentson on 66.3.
Fitted to Rifle: Fava had a perfect round with 66.11 ⭐
Sporter Hunter: Vance continued his good form with a 54.10

The final results:
F Std:
Bill Kromwyk 126.10
John Brentson 125.8
Cameron Leyshon 118.7
Brendan Delaney 116.2

FTR
Charley Fava 126.20

Sporter Hunter:
Andy Vance 104.20

Next week is a double 500m match, visitors and new members welcome.
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