Sporting Shoots; where- and how was it? (2018)
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Bebo
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Court Farm for me yesterday. Misread the second bird on 1 until the last pair (missing in front) and the first bird on 7 until the last pair (behind). Usual dislike of sim pairs that are basically doing the same thing and dropped five on Stand 4. Got a weird overhead on 11 on the last pair, which curled left and down for some reason when none of the others had, missed that pair. Otherwise it was just odd misses here and there for an 80.
Martinj
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We did Court Farm too, it was a disaster for me, especially as my shooting partner Phil got highest score. I did badly on 1, fine on 2 - 3 - 4 but it went downhill somewhere along the way, just too many silly mistakes.
I thought the last stand was fiendish with a stalling bright green clay against the bright grey sky, somewhat of an eye test. Overall quite enjoyable.
I thought the last stand was fiendish with a stalling bright green clay against the bright grey sky, somewhat of an eye test. Overall quite enjoyable.
Bebo
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The green thing was an eyesight test. No idea why they didn't just use black clays on that target, it would have been perfectly visible. Enjoyed the stand with two battues. They do satisfyingly turn to dust when you hit them full face.
Doug Pinnegar
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Thoroughly enjoyed shooting the Pro One Challenge at Barbury this weekend. Extended BBQ on the Saturday lead to a fuzzy start on Sunday due to tiredness.
This week sees the August instalment of the Ian Coley Summer Series, followed by a real plethora of shoots on Sunday. I think I'll be at Honesberie and then Westfield as its the count championships.
This week sees the August instalment of the Ian Coley Summer Series, followed by a real plethora of shoots on Sunday. I think I'll be at Honesberie and then Westfield as its the count championships.
Will Hewland
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Also Court Farm, not usually my fave place as it redefines the term tricky, with so much edgey slowing stuff. Good place to try out a newly sorted stock, which I’m very pleased with.
Damaged a good card with dropping 4 on that stand in the corner. Only hit the orange crosser once, taking the beak off and then missed the white one on that pair as I was wondering if I’d hit the orange.. so 4/8 there. Missed a complete pair on stand 4? The sim rising pair. Finished on 89, in the money at least.
Damaged a good card with dropping 4 on that stand in the corner. Only hit the orange crosser once, taking the beak off and then missed the white one on that pair as I was wondering if I’d hit the orange.. so 4/8 there. Missed a complete pair on stand 4? The sim rising pair. Finished on 89, in the money at least.
Martinj
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I thought I saw you Will but wasn't sure, perhaps you had a different skeet vest.
I missed the first white incomer on the corner stand then a pair due to trigger freeze which was annoying. Well done for 89
Bebo
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Shooting road trip planned in our new (to us) motorhome. EJC Saturday, Honesberie and maybe Gatton Bottom on the way home on Sunday.
Well shot Matt. Quite a day for you and Joe Hale finishing level with 2 seriously good AAAs - especially when a few decent shots crashed and burned.
Barbury on Saturday which I thoroughly enjoyed and given the week I had it was a bit of light relief. I shot well and bagged fourth in ladies. Also bought myself the progressive cherry Pilla lense. Sunday Fitasc at Southdown, shot okay but missed a few I knew I shouldn’t - missed them in the singles but got them in the pairs! been struggling with my mount recently and shooting high. Was on a squad with Kenny Bennett who has made a suggestion and we have moved the butt pad and lowered the adjustable stock and I went back out and shot a layout with him. I seemed to do well although the lead is now different from right to left but I was getting them and so I shall see how it goes.
Doug Pinnegar
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That sounds like a great weekend!
EJC have the SxS as well as a normal registered don’t they? Does anyone know if they’ll be separate courses this time or is it likely to be a nightmare like last time?
Will Hewland
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They’ve had same course for SXS and Reg for years now. Personally I don’t think it’s been the best solution, but wasn’t aware of a nightmare last year, what happened Doug?
Richard59
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Will Hewland
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Yes it’s been on with the normal Thursday monthly esp reg for the last 7 or 8 years.
Doug Pinnegar
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Was this the one where it took 4-6 hours to shoot? I wasn’t there I should add! Trying to recall from memory.
Ill try to be there on Saturday anyway, it’s a rare treat being able to shoot a weekend registered there!
Will Hewland
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I'm pretty sure I was at the last SXS one and it was fine. The one they got wrong was a few months ago when they overran a corporate event into the Thursday reg. This one being a Saturday has the potential for going either way, depending on how they have sold other activities. I plan to go.
