Bench Rest 7-10-16

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=80 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="03c00500dvldtc.png"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" ><B>DeSoto Airgunners</B></FONT><B>     |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DeSoto Airgunners"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="14" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" WIDTH="14"><B>  </B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="14" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" WIDTH="14"><B>     </B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="14" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" WIDTH="14"><B>  </B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="14" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" WIDTH="14"></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" background="03dd2c00dvldtc.png"> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=400 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> Bench Rest 7-10-16</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Our June Match was a rain-out so the Air Rifle BR  enthusiasts were  eager to see the July 10th match go off without a hitch.   We had a solid turn-out of 10 shooters, and a couple observers came by.   Hopefully they will be returning one of these months with their new air rifle rigs, ready to have some safe fun at the DeSoto Gun Club's excellent facilities.  Compared to conditions earlier in the week (when humidity and temps made it feel like 114 degrees), weather conditions today were splendid for Southern Florida.  While the  "feel like" temps  were heading into the triple digits, we had some overcast, and occasional refreshing breezes blow as we completed our single relay 3-card event before noon.   The covered BR range contains (only)  8 concrete shooting benches.  These are among the best I've seen or used.  Earthquake proof.   The adjacent range has two  shallow and long wooden benches from which Jack R. and Ron Z. shot.   This allowed us to accommodate all 10 shooters within a single relay and complete the match before the increasing afternoon heat and seasonal thunderstorms arrived.  </div> <bR> <div> A Special Shout-Out goes  to Paul S. and Bill L. who marshaled the firing line and sincere THANKS for also scoring the targets.  And to Jack R. for setting out the course  early Sunday morning. </div> <bR> <div> Some of the more veteran shooters are pushing for DeSoto Gun Club to become a sanctioned <A HREF="http://www.usairriflebenchrest.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.usairriflebenchrest.com/"><U>USARB</U></A> venue<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" >.   That will be coming. </FONT> For now we'll continue taking some minor “liberties” along our learning curve.    For  example:   Equipment Classifications.  We break the group into 3 major categories: <I>SIMPLE</I>, those using fixed, non-articulating single ( front) or 2 piece rests (like ordinary sandbags).  Next group: <I>ARTICULATED,</I>  utilize the more precise ( 2 piece) mechanically articulating adjustable rifle rests.  The third group we term <I>EXOTIC </I>incorporate the<I> </I>use of  specialized articulating one piece whole-rifle rests. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" >Primarily a Field Target shooter, I understand the </FONT><A HREF="http://aafta.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://aafta.org"><U>AAFTA</U></A> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" >classifications and divisions much better than those of the </FONT><A HREF="http://www.usairriflebenchrest.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.usairriflebenchrest.com/"><U>USARB</U></A> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" > Bench Rest community. ( Please excuse any errors as I take a stab at the Classifications).</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Frank M. who sports some rather exotic BR equipment had his <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#00FFFF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.thomasrifles.com/br-rifle.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.thomasrifles.com/br-rifle.htm"><U>Thomas Rifle's</U></A></FONT> regulator fail just before the match began.   Frank also uses a pressure pre-regulator on his  CF bulk fill air tank.   That pre-reg saved his day.  However,  in order to shoot, Frank had to keep his rifle <I>tethered</I> to his external air tank.   (<I>This is another "liberty" not afforded within USARB guidelines</I> ).   Despite  his travail Frank finished with a score of 745 points, and an impressive 38 X's !  Paul Stakun was right on his heels with an excellent total score of 741 points with 25 X's.    Also noteworthy,  the lone piston springer shooter ( Lindsey M.) shot a borrowed sub 12 ft.lb  TX200.  It was obvious by smiles and banter over lunch at the local Mexican joint he also had a very enjoyable day on the range.  I'm not sure why, (<I>or if  USARB would frown</I>), but Doug A. shot  both his Hammerli and his Air Arms S200 rifles during the match today.    </div> <bR> <div> This brings me to a couple observations.  Safe Fun and Sportsmanship are and will always be our priorities.  One of the aspects of shooting sports is the fact you're really competing with yourself.   There will always be someone with "better", more exotic and expensive equipment;  with years more experience and practice.   Most know and respect some competitors that just possess <I>extraordinary</I> shooting skill.   Also; you have to admire the clever innovations and resourcefulness which many shooters bring to the sport.   Today Bill F. used an adjustable height front rest made from an automobile scissor jack.   </div> <bR> <div> When listing the scores I took note that <U>EVERY</U> shooter  performed <B><U>BETTER</U></B> than their previous BR outing at DeSoto so <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" > <B><U>Congratulations to All.</U></B></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> All scoring was verified per USARB guidelines.   Aggregate scores and X's are posted below with some equipment info. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="809" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 26 WIDTH="125"><div> <B>Rest Style</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><div> <I><B><U>Simple</U></B></I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="124"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="26" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="124" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="26" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="115" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="109"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="26" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="109" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="26" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="149" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="125"><div> <B>Shooter</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><div> Rifle</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="124"><div> Scope</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><div> Pellet</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="109"><div> <B>Score</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div>  ?<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" >Classification ?</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="125"><div> Ron Zeman</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><div> Steyr LG100 ZM</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="124"><div> Nikko 10-50</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><div> JSB  10.3</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 731 pts; 15X</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><div> H. Varmint</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="125"><div> Bill Frazee</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><div> AA   MPR  (FT)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="124"><div> Viper   8X32</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><div> JSB  10.3</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 694 pts;  7X</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><div> H. Varmint</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="125"><div> Jack Rainey</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><div> AA  S200 *</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="124"><div> Swift 8-32</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><div> JSB   8.4</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="109"><div> 677 pts; 6X</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><div> L. Varmint</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="125"><div> Bill Beaman</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><div> Gamo Coyote</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div>  Leapers 8-32 </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><div> JSB  10.3</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="109"><div> 647 pts. 6X</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><div> H. Varmint</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 ><NOBR><div> Doug Abbott</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Hammerli AR 20 *</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Hawke 10-32</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><div>  JSB  8.4</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 621 pts;  3X</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><div> L. Varmint</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="125"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="125" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="152" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div>                        </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><div>   </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="109"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="109" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="149" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 ><NOBR><div> Lindsey Matthews</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><div>   A A  TX200  *</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Bushnell 6-24</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><div>  AA  8.4</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 391 pts  0 x</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><div> SPRING GUN</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="125"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="125" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="152" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="124"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="124" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="115" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="109"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="109" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="149" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 24 ><NOBR><div> <B>REST STYLE</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><div> <I><B><U>Articulated</U></B></I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="124"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="24" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="124" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="24" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="115" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="109"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="24" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="109" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="24" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="149" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="125"><div> <B>Shooter</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><div> Rifle</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="124"><div> Scope</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><div> Pellet</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="109"><div> <B>Score</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> ?<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" >Classification ?</FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 ><NOBR><div> Frank Mendola</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><div> Thomas  (.177)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="124"><div> March 35 ED</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><div> JSB 13.4gr</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 745 pts; 38X</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><div>   OPEN  #</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="125"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="125" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="152" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="124"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="124" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="115" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="109"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="109" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="149" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="125"><div> Paul Stakun</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><div> TM1000 </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="124"><div> Mueller 8-32</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><div>  JSB 13. 4</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 741 pts;  25X</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><div> H. Varmint</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="125"><div> Bill Liebke</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><div> HM1000  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Sightron 10-50</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><div>  JSB 13.4</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 728 pts;  25X</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><div> H. Varmint</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="125"><div> Cliff Smith</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><div> TM1000 *</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="124"><div> BSA 10-50</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><div> AA 8.4</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 723 pts;  15X</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><div> H. Varmint</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 24 WIDTH="125"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="24" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="125" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="24" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="152" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="124"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="24" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="124" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="24" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="115" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="109"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="24" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="109" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="24" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="149" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="125"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="38" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="125" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> *  Sub 12 ft./lb rifle</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="124"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="38" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="124" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="38" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="115" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="109"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="38" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="109" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><div> # Tethered Tank Rule Waived.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="125"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="125" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="152" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="124"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="124" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="115"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="115" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="109"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="109" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="149"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="149" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>