WINNERS: Left to right: Phil Smith, Kudri Demaj, Brad Sparling, Daryl Hunt (at rear), Brian and Alexander Reid.

THE Wangaratta Clay Target Club played host to a thrilling contest on Sunday when two of its shooters tied in the January 100 target skeet championships.

The day was very hot and combined with some gusty wind made the conditions somewhat uncomfortable and difficult for shooters, however, Brian Reid and Daryl Hunt finished tied with a score of 96/100.

But after a short ‘shoot-off’, Reid won the event on 100/104 as well as the B grade title.

First place in A grade was well won by Kudri Demaj on 95/100 and second was Phil Smith, using his 20 gauge gun, with 91/100.

Brad Sparling shot very well to take out first in C shooting with 92/100, ahead of club president Albert Colin with 85/100.

Practice shoots are held each Wednesday afternoon/early evening and also on Saturday afternoons, excepting the third Saturday of each month, where the club conducts its normal monthly shoot.

All interested persons are invited to come along to learn more about this sport in a strictly controlled, safe and welcoming atmosphere.

Please contact Brian Reid on (03) 5721 7799 for more details.