Record attendance set at 2022 King of Kaputar two-day shoot | PHOTOS

Narrabri Clay Target Club hosted its highly-anticipated 2022 King of Kaputar shoot across the weekend, which the club’s committee hailed as an amazing success.

After it was run as a one-day event in 2020 and was cancelled altogether last year as community sport in NSW was affected by COVID-19, organisers were thrilled that the two-day format was able to return this year.

Shooters were also pleased as 110 competitors took part, which set the new record attendance at a King of Kaputar shoot in Narrabri.

This year’s event incorporated the annual Western Zone carnival as well as a NSW state title among the seven events that were contested across the weekend.

Three events were held throughout the day on Saturday. They were the Northern Inland Credit Union 45-Target Medley off 18 metres (event one), Kelpie Crop Protection 25-Target Single Barrel (event two), and Nutrien Ag Narrabri 50-Target Double Barrel (event three).

The fourth event was then held on Saturday night, which was the B & W Rural – NSW Clay Target Association Night 50-Target Single Barrel Continental Championship.

The final three events were hosted on Sunday, including the Ezy Frame Sheds 25-Target Point score off 15 metres (event five), the John Harris and Watson Automotive 50-Target Handicap (event six) and the WTC Earthmoving 15 Pair Double Rise off 15 metres.

Narrabri Clay Target Club committee members pictured in the office at the club’s 2022 King of Kaputar two-day shoot on Sunday - back, Jess Haverhoek (club member), Andrew Martin (vice-president), front, Anthony Gray (secretary), Graham Baylis (committee member/life member), Lindsay Taylor (club captain), Mark Barden (president) and Janet Barden (publicity officer). Narrabri Clay Target Club committee members pictured in the office at the club’s 2022 King of Kaputar two-day shoot on Sunday - back, Jess Haverhoek (club member), Andrew Martin (vice-president), front, Anthony Gray (secretary), Graham Baylis (committee member/life member), Lindsay Taylor (club captain), Mark Barden (president) and Janet Barden (publicity officer).

Narrabri Clay Target Club’s brilliant barbecue and kitchen crew - Ivan, Tianna and Judy Bettens, Caitlin Barden, Glenda and Carl Bettens and Janet Barden. Narrabri Clay Target Club’s brilliant barbecue and kitchen crew - Ivan, Tianna and Judy Bettens, Caitlin Barden, Glenda and Carl Bettens and Janet Barden.

Barry Thomson and Lloyd Finlay (Narrabri). Barry Thomson and Lloyd Finlay (Narrabri).

Steve Toop (Goondiwindi), Jayson Haverhoek and Michael Jamieson (Narrabri). Steve Toop (Goondiwindi), Jayson Haverhoek and Michael Jamieson (Narrabri).

Lindsay Taylor (Narrabri). Lindsay Taylor (Narrabri).

Melinda McGrath and Paula Purvis (Mendooran). Melinda McGrath and Paula Purvis (Mendooran).

Paul and James O’Neil and Kobe and Beau Brown (Cessnock). Paul and James O’Neil and Kobe and Beau Brown (Cessnock).

Barry Williams and Gerald McInnes (Narrabri). Barry Williams and Gerald McInnes (Narrabri).

Jodie Henshall (Armidale) and Dimity Hook (Moree). Jodie Henshall (Armidale) and Dimity Hook (Moree).

Benjamin Hook (Moree) and Graham Baylis (Narrabri). Benjamin Hook (Moree) and Graham Baylis (Narrabri).

Gary Carlyon (Gunnedah), John Douglas (Cessnock), Frank Seve (Willow Tree) and Peter Fiorenza (Cessnock). Gary Carlyon (Gunnedah), John Douglas (Cessnock), Frank Seve (Willow Tree) and Peter Fiorenza (Cessnock).

Back, Terry Haynes, David Schultz, front, Anne Johnston and Jenny Haynes (Moree). Back, Terry Haynes, David Schultz, front, Anne Johnston and Jenny Haynes (Moree).

Tracey Boon (Bourke), Thea Jones and Rebecca Littlehales (Narrabri). Tracey Boon (Bourke), Thea Jones and Rebecca Littlehales (Narrabri).

Aaron Marsh (Bourke) and Sharnah Tomlinson (Moree). Aaron Marsh (Bourke) and Sharnah Tomlinson (Moree).

Donna and Archie Davidson (Walcha) and Tom and Troy Clarke (Narrabri). Donna and Archie Davidson (Walcha) and Tom and Troy Clarke (Narrabri).

Lance North (Edgeroi), Steve Toop (Goondiwindi) and Allan Dowley (Richmond River). Lance North (Edgeroi), Steve Toop (Goondiwindi) and Allan Dowley (Richmond River).

Jock and Paddy Harris (Rowena) and Jaxon Gray (Wee Waa). Jock and Paddy Harris (Rowena) and Jaxon Gray (Wee Waa).

Janet Baylis (Narrabri), Robyn Jackson and Ross Aston (Guyra). Janet Baylis (Narrabri), Robyn Jackson and Ross Aston (Guyra).

John, Ivy, Audrey, lylah and Josephine Gray (Gulgong). John, Ivy, Audrey, lylah and Josephine Gray (Gulgong).

Cobar shooter Bryan Manns was crowned the 2022 King of Kaputar as he took out the top honours with a score of 295/305 across all events (not including the state championship).

The event’s high gun winners are as follows:
AA-grade – Morgan Bell (Moree) with 290/305, A-grade – Justin Turner (Griffith) with 278/305, B-grade – Beau Brown (Cessnock) with 253/305, C-grade – Barry Thomson (Narrabri) with 268/305, ladies – Tammy Henshall (Guyra) with 274/305, veterans – Clyde Mitchell (Moree) with 280/305, junior – Fletcher Richardson (Guyra) with 286/305.

Cobar’s Darcy Manns was presented the Narrabri Clay Target Club’s 2022 president’s encouragement award.

Western Zone team members were also announced by NSW Western Zone Clay Target secretary Brett Farlow after the event, one of which is Narrabri junior Ashley Finlay.

The full team is as follows:
Open – Morgan Bell (Moree), Robert Thompson and Bryan Manns (Cobar), William Abbott (Coonamble) and David O’Brien (Warren). Reserve is Michael Hill (Warren).
Ladies – Paula Purvis (Mendooran), Dimity Hook (Moree) and Melinda McGrath (Mendooran). Reserve is Lauren Love (Goolma).
Veteran – Button Powell (Cobar), Kevin Hatch (Bourke) and Terry Haynes (Moree). Reserve is Clyde Mitchell (Moree).
Juniors – Charlie Banks (Warren), James O’Neill (Cobar) and Riley Horsburgh (Tottenham). Reserve is Ashley Finlay (Narrabri).

Results for each event contested on the weekend, as supplied by Narrabri Clay Target Club’s Janet Barden, are as follows:

Event one – Northern Inland Credit Union 45-Target Medley off 18 metres:

Overall: Bryan Manns (Cobar) with 74/75 (24/24 in a shoot-off) – 98/100.
AA-grade: First – Jeff Richardson (Guyra) with 74/75 (21/25 in a shoot-off) – 95/100, second – Morgan Bell (Moree) with 73/75.
A-grade: First – Graeme Love (Goolma) with 73/75, second – Brett Farlow (Moree) with 71/75.
B-grade: First – Beau Brown (Cessnock) with 73/75, second – Walter Friend (Lightning Ridge) with 69/75.
C-grade: First – Barry Thomson (Narrabri) with 67/75 (50/55 in a shoot-off), second – Richard Marshall (Singleton) with 67/75 (47/55 in a shoot-off).

Event two – Kelpie Crop Protection 25-Target Single Barrel:
Overall: Morgan Bell (Moree) with 25/25 (18/18 in a shoot-off).
AA-grade: First – Brian Kneipp (Moree) with 25/25 (34/36 in a shoot-off), second – Robert Thomson (Cobar) with 25/25 (28/30 in a shoot-off).
A-grade: First – Justin Turner (Griffith) with 24/25 (5/5 in a shoot-off), second – Graham Baylis (Narrabri) with 24/25 (4/5 in a shoot-off).
B-grade: First – Warwick Keable (Boorowa) with 24/25, second – David Lemmon (Moree) with 23/25 (14/14 in a shoot-off).
C-grade: First – Richard Marshall (Singleton) with 22/25 (2/2 in a shoot-off), second – Alex-John Coddrington (Brewarrina) with 22/25 (1/2 in a shoot-off).

Event three – Nutrien Ag Narrabri 50-Target Double Barrel:
Overall: Brad Henshall (Guyra) with 50/50 (96/96 in a shoot-off).
AA-grade: First – William Abbott (Coonamble) with 50/50 (96/97 in a shoot-off), second – Robert Thomson with 50/50 (75/76 in a shoot-off).
A-grade: First – Douglas Ferguson (Warren) with 50/50 (35/36 in a shoot-off), second – Stuart Boydell (Moree) with 50/50 (26/27 in a shoot-off).
B-grade: First – Anthony Gray (Narrabri) with 50/50 (1/2 in a shoot-off), second – Jake Chittick (Tamworth) with 49/50 (2/2 in a shoot-off).
C-grade: First – Richard Marshall (Singleton) with 47/50 (22/22 in a shoot-off), second – Riley Horsburgh (Tottenham) with 47/50 (21/22 in a shoot-off).

Event four – B & W Rural – NSW Clay Target Association Night 50-Target Single Barrel Continental Championship:
Overall: Ash Richardson (Guyra) with 49/50.
AA-grade: First – David Edmunds (Guyra) with 46/50 (4/4 in a shoot-off), second – Jeff Richardson (Guyra) with 46/50 (3/4 in a shoot-off).
A-grade: First – Kevin Hatch (Cobar) with 45/50 (1/1 in a shoot-off), second – Lance North (Mendooran) with 45/50 (0/1 in a shoot-off).
B-grade: First – Beau Brown (Cessnock) with 43/50, second – Lucas scales (Cobar) with 41/50.
C-grade: First – James O’Neill (Cobar) with 41/50, second – Barry Thomson (Narrabri) with 40/50.

Event five – Ezy Frame Sheds 25-Target Point score off 15 metres:
Overall: Bryan Manns (Cobar) with 75/75 (39/39 in a shoot-off).
AA-grade: First – Morgan Bell (Moree) with 75/75 (38/39 in a shoot-off), second – Robert Thomson (Cobar) with 75/75 (32/33 in a shoot-off).
A-grade: First – John Harris (Narrabri) with 74/75, second – Sam Tomlinson (Moree) with 73/75.
B-grade: First – David O’Brien (Warren) with 75/75 (12/15 in a shoot-off), second – Beau Brown (Cessnock) with 73/75.
C-grade: First – Barry Thomson (Narrabri) with 69/75 (19/24 in a shoot-off), second – Gregory Smith (Tottenham) with 69/75 (17/24 in a shoot-off).

Event six – John Harris and Watson Automotive 50-Target Handicap:
First – Michael Hill (Warren) with 50/50, second – Jeff Richardson (Guyra) with 49/50, third – David Lemmon (Moree) with 48/50 (35/35 in a shoot-off), fourth – Warwick Keable (Boorowa) with 48/50 (34/35 in a shoot-off), fifth – Archie Davidson (Tamworth) with 48/50 (17/18 in a shoot-off).

Event seven – WTC Earthmoving 15 Pair Double Rise off 15 metres:
Overall: Clyde Mitchell (Moree) with 28/30.
AA-grade: First – Bryan Manns (Cobar) with 27/30, second – Brad Henshall (Guyra) with 27/30.
A-grade – First – Fletcher Richardson (Guyra) with 26/30, second – Tim Barwick (Tamworth) with 26/30.
B-grade: First – David Turvey (St George) with 25/30, second – Ash Richardson (Guyra) with 24/30.
C-grade: First – Walter Friend (Lightning Ridge) with 24/30, second – Sophie Sainsbury (Guyra) with 23/30.