SSAA Brisbane hosted the 2025 Rifle Metallic Silhouette State Championships on 4-6 October 2025.
We could not have asked for better weather during the weekend; although, we had a bit of a battle with the afternoon wind on the Saturday. Brisbane Branch pulled out all the stops, making it memorable weekend for all.
Rimfire Silhouette on Saturday was fiercely contested; Martin was victorious with a score of 61. Fred and Jeff followed with a score of 54 and 52 respectively. Saturday afternoon the highly anticipated Service Rifle match was shot and won by Dave with a score of 10, closely followed by Jordan on 9. After a shoot-off for third Fred claimed the bronze.
It was time for the big gun on Sunday, Centrefire Silhouette. Jeff shot exceptionally well, resulting in him winning the match with a score of 52. Fred and Dave followed with a score of 48 and 45 respectively.
The Two Gun Silhouette was won by Jeff with a score of 104. The Silhouette Team event was won by team Brisbane.
Hunter gun was shot on Monday. Rimfire Hunting Rifle was won by Fred with a score of 33. Taylah claimed the silver with 30. Jeff was in third place after winning a shoot-off.
Centrefire Hunting Rifle was won by Fred on 28, Taylah came in second after winning the shoot-off with Jeff.
The Hunting Two Gun was won by Fred with a score of 61, Taylah with 57 and Jeff on 56.
Team Brisbane won the Hunting Teams trophy.
The Four Gun Results:
1. Fred 163
2. Jeff 160
3. Dave 145
4. Mal 124
5. Tristan 116
A big thank you to SSAA Brisbane, all the volunteers and the shooters who made this a fantastic Championships.