EJ Churchill Challenge

[Will Hewland]

EJ Churchill have announced their annual Challenge shoot. It looks like a slightly paler version of what RBSS do; which is fine as it is does not clash and is cheaper at £37.50 a pop. No details are published on the Handicap system, but I gather that it is not CPSA based. There will be four secret stands that will be used to set the handicap. Some prizes for `real` scores too. See their ads.. It starts 5th December and runs to end of Feb; so plenty of time. Only weekdays I think.. Then, the RBSS Handicap will start just as this finishes I guess.. Cheers,CSC3

 

[ExSCA]

I did this last year - with about 3 inches of snow on the ground - was pretty tough, but enjoyable.Happy to go round again this year if you fancy it - have a load of time off over Christmas which might provide a weekday opportunity - or can take an afternoon off in January. I'm going to do the registered there next week if you want to get a plan together ;-)

 

[Will Hewland]

Sounds good. There are also shoots on 27th at Crazy Bear and Westfield reg on 28th.. I am up for the reg on 1st, but have a meeting first thing, so 1pm start works for me. Cheers,CSC3

 

[TobyM]

I have 6 days to take off before Xmas if there's anything on in the week.

 

[ExSCA]

OK - will confirm, but probably will be there in the morning as I have afternoon meetings.- maybe I will see if I can swap round a bit. I'm up in Leicester on Sunday with JonSkeet and Ed, we're going to shoot the Grange Farm reg.

 

[TobyM]

I can do the 1st too if you fancy another coming along. I might as well book the 2nd off as well and have a nice long weekend

 

[EdSolomons]

Replie to your email (and johns) Matt but not sure if you recieved- my account is playing up at the mo. All good for 11am Sunday, looking forward to it and a good chance to cast an eye over John before doing anything drastic!

 

[ExSCA]

Yep - we'll see you there!

 

[JonSkeet2]

Hi Ed, I got the email thanks and also replied  At least the forecasted 50MPH winds are no longer forecast  Looking forward to it, just need to put my gun back together as it's in bits currently .. Cheers, Jon.

 

[Steve Lovatt]

I shot this afternoon with 2 mates Phil Keatley and Andrew Tudge - good steady course with nothing really at distance but enough to catch you out with speed and angles. I shot 93, Phil shot 84 and Andrew 89.  Not sure what handicaps were added eventually.  I missed 1 target on 5 stands and one complete pair on a rabbit and 1/4 away blaze target.  The 20 bird compak sequence was interesting but could be tricky if the sun was shining. I foresee the final HG of about 96-97 but very enjoyable afternoon had by all! Steve

 

[Hamster]

Nice healthy score there Steve /wp-content/forum-smileys/sf-laugh.gif. 

 

[Will Hewland]

I plan to do it on Friday, with David B and two or three others. Looking forward to it. Steve, did the fibre wad thing go unmentioned? They allow plas for the CPSA and If I know EJC they wouldn't have thought to make a decision on this one.. CSC3

 

[ExSCA]

Nice shooting Steve... I'm looking forward to the 23rd when a few of us from here are doing it... I shall aim for 100 and work backwards from there...

 

[Hamster]

CleverSC3 said:

 Steve, did the fibre wad thing go unmentioned? They allow plas for the CPSA and If I know EJC they wouldn't have thought to make a decision on this one.. CSC3

 What's that about fibre wads Clever? Are you saying we have to use fibre? /wp-content/forum-smileys/sf-frown.gif/wp-content/forum-smileys/sf-frown.gif

 

[ExSCA]

Oh yeah - and happy birthday Steve...

 

[Will Hewland]

HiEjc is now a fibre ground, but they allow plas for cpsa shoots. I will use plas at the challenge unless directed, which is unlikely. They are not manic about it. I suspect they will say fibre if you ask, so don't!Cheers CSC3

 

[Hamster]

I won't /wp-content/forum-smileys/sf-cool.gif/wp-content/forum-smileys/sf-laugh.gif.

 

[Will Hewland]

Shot it today.Very bright sunny day, which can spell disaster at EJC, but didn't with this course, so well done them. It would be a touch easier on a cloudier day just for light balance.I now know that the very impressive scores from Steve Lovatt and mates were not from their first go! There are a few deceptive stands that a second go would be better on. I only dropped two on the 20 bird sequence, and next time I will know which one to shoot first on the sim pairs! (Probably wont improve though..)The superb long R-L crosser from the last registered is part of it, although shot from the other grouse but. A great target.All in all I was a bit dissapointed on my 79 and will be back. I won't hit 93, but will definately hit more on the right day.. as I cocked up two stands quite badly which I feel I can fix.With handicap I was on 106 I think.It is enjoyable. Nothing stupid. Some easy stands and some testing stuff. Recommended.Cheers,CSC3

 

[GavB]

looking forward to this, just having to find the time at the moment