North Arm shooter Colin Cole mastered the challenging Muckadilla range with a superb three day exhibition on the Labour Day long weekend.

He missed just one bullseye over seven ranges, inlcuding 11 shots at the final 900 yards.

His aggregate 354 with 39 centres left the field in his wake as he cleared out to claim yet another Western District Rifle Association title by seven shots.

The move back to Muckadilla’s traditional three-day format proved popular with a strong field of 60 shooters, including several interstate visitors.

The open Muckadilla range gave a glimpse of its fearsome reputation when the wind blew up on the second day, sending the tumbleweeds rolling and playing havoc with scores.

City of Brisbane member Bob Skelton was best of the beaten brigade in second place, two shots clear of Ash Bidgood from Crows Nest.

Dennis Bidgood from Crows Nest won B Grade while Darling Downs member Glenn Picton won C grade.

Nigel Hunt, a visitor travelling from Western Australia, beat a strong field of F Standard scope competitors while Mark Fairbairn from Cannon Hill finished six shots clear of the field in F Open.