Seventeen shooters took part in the annual Single Barrel DTL Manx Championship at Ayre Clay Target Club’s Blue Point range on Sunday, kindly sponsored by Sadler Agricultural Supplies. Phil Ward and Marty Kneen were tied on 96/100 for first place. Ward shot a magnificent straight 25/25 to take the trophy. Kneen shot 23 to take second. Neil Parsons took third spot on 95. Jack Kneen took the Junior win from Daniel Malone, the latter shooting in his first Manx Championship. Well shot Daniel.
Kevin Oates won the third round of the Chrystals Estate Agents sponsored Sportrap league with 47/50. Marty Kneen was second on 44 with Dave Clague in third place on 43.
Results of Sportrap League:
A Class: 1, Kevin Oates 47/50; 2, Marty Kneen 44; 3, Jack Kneen 42.
B Class: 1, Dave Clague 43; 2, Corina Clague 40; 3, Brian Mylrea 34.
C Class: 1, Tony Tongue 42; 2, Jamie Hancox 34; 3, Fred Waggett 32.
This weekend at Blue Point we have the annual Side x Side Manx Championship on Saturday. Entries close at 12.30 pm. Sunday’s competitions are 50 Down the Line followed by 100 ABT selection shoot, incorporating a 50 target league competition. Entries close at 10.15 am and 12.30 pm respectively.
