Ho dear a come back on the cards !

balltrap · Jan 20, 2021

I am missing my shooting, after spending most of my life shooting and had some 2+years out I feel the need to shoot once again ! I fell out with shooting because I was a competitive person but was not competitive anymore, but there is more to it than trying to win ! its called enjoyment. Having spent the last 4 years being a bailiff for the Angling Trust ( that's not easy ) I need to chill, so shooting for enjoyment is on the cards from now on.

Cosmicblue · Jan 21, 2021

Welcome back..... I was the same once, the score mattered. I started shooting with a truly excellent shot who had a different approach - once a pair had been broken, he'd try breaking the next two in a different place - on the way up or down etc. Now the score doesn't matter for me either but having more fun does...can't wait to get back out there.

westley · Jan 21, 2021

balltrap said:
I am missing my shooting, after spending most of my life shooting and had some 2+years out I feel the need to shoot once again ! I fell out with shooting because I was a competitive person but was not competitive anymore, but there is more to it than trying to win ! its called enjoyment. Having spent the last 4 years being a bailiff for the Angling Trust ( that's not easy ) I need to chill, so shooting for enjoyment is on the cards from now on.

Ah, but think of the money that you saved !

WELCOME back.

ips · Jan 21, 2021

Enjoy what you do. As you know I gave up competing about 4yrs ago (also highly competitive) I now only shoot so the dog gets a retrieve

balltrap · Jan 21, 2021

ips said:
Enjoy what you do. As you know I gave up competing about 4yrs ago (also highly competitive) I now only shoot so the dog gets a retrieve

So I take it the dog is not has fit as it should be

schmokinn · Jan 22, 2021

Good to see you back though i fear it may be some time before you get to shoot anything...

Will Hewland · Jan 22, 2021

I think anybody who shoots this year will effectively be making a comeback.

El Spavo · Jan 22, 2021

Will Hewland said:
I think anybody who shoots this year will effectively be making a comeback.

You do what you want son, I'm telling people I'm a newbie and never shot before... should make for some impressive looks after my first round compared to normal!

Sian · Jan 22, 2021

I hope you can get back to it this year.

balltrap · Jan 22, 2021

schmokinn said:
Good to see you back though i fear it may be some time before you get to shoot anything...

Its looking that way, good timing on my behalf ?

Will Hewland said:
I think anybody who shoots this year will effectively be making a comeback.

True its not good, I still have my fishing ( lucky Anglers )

MartynB · Jan 22, 2021

El Spavo said:
You do what you want son, I'm telling people I'm a newbie and never shot before... should make for some impressive looks after my first round compared to normal!

I know people who’ve been doing that for the last 45 years ... normally when pound notes are involved ...

balltrap · Jan 22, 2021

MartynB said:
I know people who’ve been doing that for the last 45 years ... normally when pound notes are involved ...

You can always tell if they can shoot by there stance and gun control.....its never works !

westley said:
Ah, but think of the money that you saved !

WELCOME back.

Thankyou Keith, I may pop in here more just to have a little fluffy rabbits

Robden · Jan 23, 2021

Will Hewland said:
I think anybody who shoots this year will effectively be making a comeback.

I thought that after the first lockdown. Our 5 man squad shot a 100 birds on the first day we were released. 4 of us scored between high 80s and very low 90s. However, one of us (not me) shot a 99/100. He thought that the rest had done him good.

Will Hewland · Jan 23, 2021

Robden said:
I thought that after the first lockdown. Our 5 man squad shot a 100 birds on the first day we were released. 4 of us scored between high 80s and very low 90s. However, one of us (not me) shot a 99/100. He thought that the rest had done him good.

Yeah it’s weird. I have done well after a break before, usually first time out. Then the rust sets in.

Robden · Jan 23, 2021

Will Hewland said:
Yeah it’s weird. I have done well after a break before, usually first time out. Then the rust sets in.

Could it be because one concertrates more? The next time out, maybe thinking that the previous shoot went well....and relax........too much.

Freddypip · Jan 23, 2021

I think it's because you concentrate less. You have no expections and just get on with the 'process' without thinking about making it better. I had 6 months off in 2018 and I came back better but it did wear off as I looked (my mistake) for further improvement.

I also think you body is rested with less niggles - that may not always be the case though !!

Will Hewland · Jan 23, 2021

For sure it’s a mind thing, much like new gun syndrome. Shooting with low expectation and without anxiety. Post first lockdown we all noticed recoil though. And a couple of muscles weren’t as used to it as before.

westley · Jan 23, 2021

balltrap said:
True its not good, I still have my fishing ( lucky Anglers )

That's if you can get near the water, through all the 'Ramblers, Doggy Walkers and bloomin Cyclists' ! You can't move for them on our club water.

El Spavo · Jan 23, 2021

Will Hewland said:
Post first lockdown we all noticed recoil though.

Big girl!

Ho dear a come back on the cards !

Help Support :

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Similar threads

Join the conversation!

Join today and get all the highlights of this community direct to your inbox. It's FREE!