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Swarovski Steel Gong Challenge
The popular Swarovski Two-Man Steel Gong Challenge took place at Platrand Lodge outside Ladysmith in early March this year. It was again hosted by the Upper Tugela branch of the KwaZulu-Natal Hunting and Conservation Association. Only online entries were accepted and all 85 team slots were taken.
The six shooting ranges were positioned around a dam providing a beautiful setting. Each range had five gongs set out over varying distances. The distance to the closest gong on each range was made known and, to add to the challenge of range estimation, a different size gong was included.
On the first range, competitors had to go prone, shooting over a log, with the closest gong placed at 213m. Range two required a sitting position with three of the gongs on the water’s edge and two in the water, the closest being at 260m. On the third range,
