The South Australian Field and Game State Sporting Clays Championships was recently hosted by South East Field and Game at Burrungule Park.
The two day, 150 target event, sponsored by Outdoor Trading Co.Torresan Estate, OSA Australia, Topshot Industries, Gamebore Australia and Gunforce attracted 97 competitors for the event.
Spring weather conditions were near perfect for shooters to tackle each round of 50 targets set by Ken Atkin and his hard-working crew.
The 100 Target Handicap event on Saturday sponsored by Roundwood Solutions was won by the experienced Frank Kentish.
Gavin Dyson was the overall leader overnight with a solid 95/100, giving him a one-target advantage over Jeremy Kent.
With Kent breathing down his neck, Dyson faltered on his first round on the Sunday morning shooting 18/25 allowing Kent to capitalise after shooting 48/50 to take out the state championship for the fifth year in a row with 142/150.
Dyson had to be content with taking out AA Grade 137/150 from Danny Bellinger and Jo Densley.
Other notable results included Cameron Scheidl third in A Grade after a shoot-off 124/150.
Angus Maddern won C Grade shooting 110/150. 2 targets in front of Frank Kentish.
Chris Von-Stanke Snr, took out the Veterans title with a score of 131/150.
The ladies title was claimed by Janette Densley 120/150 which was 2 targets ahead of Tash Bellinger.
Declan Wright claimed the Junior championship with a score of 127/150 just a head of Kody Vanderhorst and Brodie VonStanke-Dowie
Prizes were presented by Member for MacKillop Nick McBride.