In the Letson, shot under Bisley Queen’s Prize Stage I conditions, Daniel Richardson, John Norman, Bruce Horwood and Cliff Mallett were all among the trail-blazers with 104 ex 105.

At the difficult Ottawa range of 900 metres, Peter Stock and Bruce Horwood both dropped just two for 48s ex 50.

Conditions have settled down on the Connaught ranges – the earlier storms have now given way to light winds and high temperatures.