WELCOME TO THE
MONTANA 1000 YARD BENCHREST CLUB
Deep Creek Range - 1995
Deep Creek Range - 2007
Contact: Ray Huffman - 208-682-5974 Duane Capehart - 406-821-3737
In 1996 the Whitefish, Montana Rifle and Pistol Club formed an affiliation with the Williamsport Original 1000 Yard Benchrest Club to conduct 1000 Yard matches. Early in 1998 the Northwest 1000 Yard Benchrest Association was formed. All matches are held at the Deep Creek Rifle Range in Missoula, Montana. The club members are continually updating the range and it is now one of the best long distance shooting ranges in the country.
Shoot Schedule for 2008
The shoot dates that count toward 6 and 10 match aggregates for 2008 are:
March 29-30, April 26-27, May 10-11, June 14-15 and July 12-13
Practice Dates Are: March 23, April 14, May 4, July 6 and August 3 from 7:00 AM until Noon.
The 1000 Yard Range is available March 1st to August 31st, Mondays and Fridays from 8:00 AM until Noon, also for practice. We will have the range all day on Friday before each shootk, as we have Friday mornings and will have Friday afternoons also.
CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
The Championship Match will be held on August 8, 9 and 10, 2008. August 8th will be a practice day. Bench Positions will be drawn on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
The new rules institued last year will be continued this year - this is to allow guns from IBS and NBRSA in the 16 1/2 and Heavy Gun Classes. This will apply to the Championship Shoot only. However, these guns will not qualify for World Records under Pennsylvania Rules. Guns that weigh in under 16 1/2 lbs. will qualify for World Records. All guns will be qualified for prizes that are awarded at the shoot. To be eligible to compete in the Championship Shoot competitors much be members of the Northwest 1000 Yard Club and yearly dues are $30.00. Shooting fees for the Championship Shoot will be $30.00 each gun, each day.
Lunch will be served on Saturday at a cost of $3.00 per person. There will be a steak dinner on Saturday night for $5.00 per person. Camping is available at the club with electricity, and you can fill with water at the gate. We had quite a few campers last year, so it may be a good thing to call and reserve a space. Camping fees are $5.00 per night.
NEW WORLD RECORDS
The Montana Club is proud to announce that several of our members have new World Records in the Light Gun Class.
Cody Finch of Kalispell, Mt., with a group of 3.835 and a score of 97.
Leo Anderson of Kalispell, Mt. with the High 10 Match Score Aggregate of 93.800
Leo Anderson of Kalispell, Montana with High 10 Match Group Aggregate of 7.380
Barney Lawton of Dillon, Mt., with a High 100 score group of 5.185
Leo Anderson of Kalispell, Mt. with a new 6 match aggregate group of 6.183
Leo Anderson of Kalispell, Mt., with new 6 Match High Score of 97.500
LIGHT GUN - OFFICIAL 1000 YARD WORLD RECORDS
Smallest 10 Shot Group 3.835 Cody Finch 8-12-06
High Score Light Gun (W.R.) 100 (5.185) Barney Lawton 6-10-07
Small Group 6 Match Agg 6.183 Leo Anderson 2007
High Score 6 Match Agg 97.500 Leo Anderson 2007
Small Gr. 10 Match agg 7.380 Leo Anderson 2007
High Score 10 Match agg 94.600 Leo Anderson 2007
Cody Finch of Kalispell, Mt.
Leo Anderson of Kalispell, Mt.
Barney Lawton Of Dillon, Mt.
HEAVY GUN OFFICIAL 1000 YARD WORLD RECORDS
Smallest 10 Shot Group 3.151 John Voneida 1995
High 10 Shot Score 100 (3.151) John Voneida 1995
Smallest 6 Match Gr. Agg 5.8357 Matt Kline 2005
Highest 6 Match Score Agg. 97.333 Hank Bieche 2006
Smallest 10 Match Gr. Agg. 7.0451 Bill Martin 2005
Highest 10 Match Score Agg. 94.800 Hank Bieche 2006
Hank Bieche of Kalispell, Mt.
Bill Martin of Victor, Mt.
HALL OF FAME MEMBERS
Jim Barta, past Club President, presents Duane Capehart with his 2005 Hall of Fame Plaque in the Light Gun Class.
Bill Martin of Victor, Mt., with his 2006 Hall of Fame award in the Light Gun Class. Bill also qualified for the Heavy Gun Hall of Fame in 2006
Leo Anderson of Kalispell, Mt. is our third Hall of Fame member in the Light Gun Class. Leo got his required points in 2007 and will be inducted next year.
The Northwest Montana 1000 Yard Club is proud of our Hall of Fame Members. Duane Capehart of Sula, Montana, was inducted in 2005 in the Light Gun Class, and Bill Martin of Victor, Mt., was inducted in 2006, also in the Light Gun Class. Bill Martin has also qualified for the Hall of Fame in the Heavy Gun Class in 2006 and will be inducted in 2007. Leo Anderson qualified for the Light Gun Hall of Fame in 2007 and will be inducted in 2008. Getting into the Hall of Fame in a huge accomplishment and we congratulate these fine shooters. Way to go, guys!!!
The 3" Club
This is a distinction that Pennsylvania recognizes so I figure we can do no less. Anyone that shoots less than 4" deserves to be recognized.
Cody Finch of Kalispell shot his 3.835" World Record Group in 2006.
Donita Powers of Orofino, Id., shot a group of 3.995" on July 14, 2007. Way to go, Girl!!!
SHOOTERS WITH 100 SCORES
Ed Janikowsky and his lovely wife Nancy. Ed shot the First Club 100 score on 8-29-04.
Bill Martin of Victor, Mt., with a perfect score of 100 on 4-24-05.
Jim Barta of Columbia Falls, Mt., shot a 100 on 5-14-05 while club president.
Hank Bieche of Kalispell, Mt. with his first 100 on 5-13-06.
Billy Copeland of Tacoma, Wash, got his perfect score on 8-12-06.
Yep, he did it again! Bill martin with a 100 of 7-8-06.
Hank Bieche got his 2nd 100 score on 8-27-06. Go Boy!!
Not only did Barney Lawton shoot a perfect 100 scoreon 6-10-07, he set a New World Record in the process
Leo Anderson of Kalispell, Mt. with his 100 score at our Championship Match on 8-12-07.
Good Grief, he did it again. 100 score Number 3, shot on 6-9-07.
Hank Bieche shot a group of 3.980 on Aug. 26, 2006
