Grimsthorpe 9-11-14

Paid a visit to Grimsthorpe this Sunday.

Massive entry proving that if the ground throws a good target then shooters will come.

Entires coming from as far away as Manchester and Blackpool.

One thing I like to see is the Ground omers out checking things are going well. Always interested to see how shooters are enjoying the day.

Started on the pool for a warm up.

10/12 dropped one of a tough sim.

Then didn't shoot at on of a report pair (RTFM) so happy there.

We wondered past one and two as the queues were fair to huge.

Up the hill to 3

Close but fast R/L report slow L/R

A lot misread this pair and were behind the first.

Next was a typical Grimy pair.

Cracking R/L battue followed by a dipping incoming looping midi.

Thus followed a great mix of targets.

Concentration was needed as the waiting took it's toll if you weren't on the ball when it was your turn.

I was beaten by one far away dropping bird that needed a lot under it to hit it.

The shoot was won on 96 by Sean Bramley.

I managed 84 letting maybe four or five slide which won my class and £65.

Well shot Jem!

Physically I also was at Grimsthorpe yesterday.... mentally I think I was in the Bahamas though

Cracking ground, even better targets but didn't do them justice at all this time.

Looking forward to returning

Was a great shoot! And my first Registered as a CPSA member. Shame I had to wait over an hour to shoot 2 stands because it was that busy, and I shot quite poorly overall too! However, I enjoyed the day, Grimsthorpe always put on nice targets in their beautiful woods!

Think I was just behind you and Taylor in the queues for a few of the first stands Nick?! After stand 4, I jumped ahead a few stands to try and spread the crowds out.

Well shot Jeremy! and a fantastic High gun score too!

We started on Stand 3 Simon; I knew then that it was going to be a rough day in the office Nevertheless great company, fab targets and a necessary kick up the backside prior to the Winter

Also really enjoyed the shoot. Great that they seem to be holding regular shoots again, looking forward to the next FITASC sporting. It was a bit like the old days, with I think over 250 entries. Yes there was some waiting but what can they do, already having 14 stands to give variety and spread things out!

Good to see a fantastic ground supported so well!