Shooters all round

Montgomeryshire and District Airgun League held their Captain's Cup and over 50's and over 60's tournaments at the Royal Oak, attracting a great turnout with some excellent shooting.

The upper Captain's Cup was won by Paul Phillips, captain of Guilsfield A, with a score of 35.3 (max 35.7). The runner-up was Jess Corbett, captain of Newtown, with a score of 33.3.

The lower Captain's Cup was won by Hywel Morgan, captain of Castle Caereinion, with a score of 33.4 and the runner-up was Llanfair captain, Nick Lloyd, with a score of 33.0.

The over 50's and the over 60's tournaments, shot on both paper targets and bell target, were dominated by two 70+ shooters who showed the youngsters the way.

The triumphant winner being Alan Baker of Churchstoke with a combined score of 99.2 (67 out of a possible 70 on paper target and 32.2 from a possible 35.7 on bell). Second was Hywel Morgan from Castle Caereinion with a score of 65 on paper and 33.4 on bell.